Everything You Need to Throw Your Cat a Party

Paperless Post invite? Check. Foil balloons and bunting that spell out Happy Birthday? Check. Glittery hat for the birthday girl? Check. With the fervour of J Lo in The Wedding Planner, I threw myself into pulling together the Best. Party. Ever. And naturally, it was for my cat.

“It’s a little bizarre,” confessed one of my friends when I invited her to attend. But all my pals knew this kitten had gotten me through a particularly tough year. She even managed to warm the heart of my 97-year-old grandmother who considers animals ‘overrated’.

I had to go all out for Pip’s first birthday party. I don’t know when her exact date of birth is since she was found wandering in the woods at six weeks old, but I guesstimated. While I spent more hours than I’d like to admit researching cat trivia and assembling customised bingo cards with photos of her face, I found all the festive decorations online. If you’re inspired to throw your own cat a birthday bash, here’s your party planning checklist.

Btw, our editors (and their pets) picked out these products. They’re always in stock at the time we publish, but there’s a chance they’ll sell out. If you do buy through our links, we could get a kickback. (We’ve got a lot of toys to buy over here, you know?)

LSJDEER Cat Party Banners

£16.99

Banners that spell out Meow and Happy Birthday in macaroon shades, four cat-shaped balloons with ‘feet’ that bounce, and cat faces donning party hats to top your cake – for under £20? Sold!

£16.99 at Amazon

Buzzy Bear Cat Party Hat

£7

I’m a big believer in party hats – sorry, not sorry. If the birthday person doesn’t wear some sort of jolly headpiece, how will anyone know it’s their day? Also, glitter. Pippi’s an Aries and she looked fire.

£7 at Etsy

I’m Pawfect Cat Birthday Cake

£10

What’s a celebration without a cake? Nothing, if you ask me. Freshly baked for your feline friend this comes with a personalised biscuit, ribbon and cat nip toy.

£10 at I’m Pawfect Bakery

Freak MEOWt Catnip Doughnut

£6.5

Pippi’s not big on catnip – maybe drugs just aren’t her jam. But if you have a cat that likes to get high, this is a must-have treat. Birthdays are stressful, so let your cat bliss out.

£6.5 at Freak MEOWt

Denise’s Personalised Pet Blanket

£12.99

Parties can be exhausting. Given it’s your cat’s day don’t they deserve to feel comforted? Snuggle them up in this personalised blanket.

£12.99 at Etsy

Gus & Bella Cat Treat Box

£34.9

And as the party planner extraordinaire don’t you deserve a little treat, too? The Gus & Bella treat box contains a mixture of gifts and snacks for your beloved cat and for you. You’re welcome.

£34.9 at Gus & Bella