Valentine’s Cards & Gifts for Pet Lovers
Because sometimes your four-legged friend is the love of your life too.
Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating the people — and animals — we love. And for pet lovers, our dogs, cats and other furry companions are very much part of the family.
Whether you’re looking for a Valentine’s card for a partner who is completely obsessed with their dog, a little gift to celebrate someone’s beloved pet, or something special to say “I love you” to your own four-legged friend, our collection of pet-inspired designs is made for animal lovers.
Valentine’s cards for dog and pet lovers
Finding the perfect Valentine’s card can be tricky when you want something a little more personal than a traditional heart-covered design.
For the pet lover in your life, why not choose a card that celebrates the animal they adore?
Our illustrated pet designs are inspired by the special relationship we have with our animals — from the muddy walks and sofa cuddles to those little personalities that become such an important part of everyday family life.
A pet-themed Valentine’s card is a lovely way to make someone smile, particularly if their dog or cat is firmly considered part of the family!
This cute dog card shows a black lab gazing lovingly at its owner. A perfect card to send to the one you love or a great Valentine’s Day card from dog to owner!
A Valentine’s gift with a personal touch
If you’re looking for something beyond a card, a personalised pet gift can make Valentine’s Day feel even more special.
At Lorna Syson, our love of animals runs through many of our designs. From pet portraits and stationery to beautiful homeware inspired by nature, our collection is designed for people who love bringing the things they love into their homes.
A pet portrait is particularly special for Valentine’s Day. Rather than choosing something generic, you can celebrate a much-loved dog, cat or other pet with an illustration created especially for them.
It makes a wonderful gift for a partner, a new pet owner or anyone whose camera roll is approximately 90% pictures of their dog!
For the person who loves their dog more than anything
We all know one.
The person who talks about their dog as if they were a child. The person who has a ridiculous number of photos of them on their phone. The person who knows exactly which treats they like, which side of the bed they sleep on and when they need their favourite walk.
For them, a pet-inspired Valentine’s gift is a thoughtful way of saying “I know how much they mean to you.”
And if you’re a dog lover yourself, Valentine’s Day is also a great excuse to treat yourself.
Because why should humans have all the fun?
Chester the Cockapoo I love you card
Meet Chester the cheeky cockapoo puppy who is holding I love you bunting in his mouth. This is the perfect card for Valentine’s, anniversaries, love and birthdays. Can’t find your dog breed? Click here for the full list of dog greeting cards!
Pet Lovers Valentine’s Cards and Gifts
I Love You More than the Dog Card
This lovely card features a beautiful chihuahua with his own paintbrush, letting you know who’s boss! A great Valentine’s Day card for dog lovers.
This is one of Lorna’s favourite cards. Featuring a happy spaniel wearing heart-shaped glasses, he is a loyal friend ready to share your message of love. This card is great for Valentine’s Day but also for anniversaries, birthdays or just for sending love to friends at any time of the year.
I Love You Guinea Pig Valentine’s Card
This is such a fun addition to Lorna’s collection, featuring two adorable guinea pigs. They are super happy to help you send your message of love. Ideal card for Valentine’s Day or to let someone know you love them. If you are using the guinea pig card for a birthday or with a Valentine’s gift, I have a matching guinea pig love wrapping paper that pairs perfectly. It is a really unique gift wrap that is sure to delight the recipient and it can be used for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, weddings and anniversaries.
A simple Valentine’s Day card for the one you love or for your secret crush. This cute card gets the message across and has space for your own heartfelt words inside. Remember, Lorna can send your card directly from us to your loved one. Just click the handwritten message button under the cart, and we can handwrite this and send it directly to your recipient for just £1. Just make sure you’ve got the delivery address correct.
Blank Valentine’s Cards Luxury – but what do I write?
All of my cards are blank inside, so there is space for your own words. Sometimes words are hard to find; you know what you want to say, but it’s hard to put it down on paper. Here are some ideas for Valentine’s Day wishes below:
Happy Valentine’s Day! My favourite place in the world is next to you.
You may hold my hand for a while, but you hold my heart forever.
The best things in life are better with you.
Whenever I feel like giving up, your love keeps me going.
I never believed in luck until I found you.
I met you. I liked you. I love you. I’m keeping you.
Whenever I’m with you, wherever we are, I’m home.
Every love story is wonderful, but ours is my favourite.
You’re the one. I’ve never been so sure of anything in my whole life.
I fell in love with you because of all the small things you don’t even realise you’re doing.
Thank you for making me laugh and smile every single day since the day we met.
Like you and me, some things are just meant to be.
Here are all the ways I’m a better person because of you.
Personalised Valentine’s Day Cards Dog, Cat and Pet Portraits
All of my greeting cards are printed in the UK on high-quality paper from an FSC-certified supplier with biodegradable plastic wrap; this includes the love card range and the personalised Valentine’s cards for sale.
A brown kraft envelope is included, and it’s left blank inside for your own message if you don’t want it personalised. I can draw pretty much any animal … so you can order a personalised pet portrait today in time for February 14th.
Valentine’s Day – The History and Origin
Around the world, chocolates, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and where did these traditions come from?
The history of Valentine’s Day remains somewhat of a mystery. We know that February has long been celebrated as a month of romance and that St. Valentine’s Day, as it is known today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman traditions. But who was Saint Valentine, and how did he become associated with this tradition?
It seems that the Catholic Church recognises at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred. One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families; therefore, he outlawed marriage for young men. Valentine, realising the injustice of this, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine’s actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death. Still, others insist that it was Saint Valentine of Terni, a bishop, who was the true namesake of this celebration of love and romance. He, too, was beheaded by Claudius II outside Rome.
Gifts for animal lovers that aren’t just for Valentine’s Day
The lovely thing about pet-inspired gifts is that they don’t need to be limited to February.
Our illustrated pet and nature designs make thoughtful gifts for:
- Valentine’s Day
- Dog lovers and new dog owners
- Pet birthdays
- Christmas gifts
- New home gifts
- Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
- Thank-you gifts
- Memorial gifts for a much-loved pet
- Just-because presents for someone special
A beautiful piece of stationery or homeware can be a subtle way of celebrating someone’s love of animals without being overly themed.
Inspired by the animals around us
Nature has always been at the heart of Lorna Syson’s designs.
Many of our collections begin with photographs and observations from everyday life — walks in the countryside, gardens, wildlife and the animals that share our homes.
The result is a collection of illustrated designs that bring a little bit of the British countryside indoors.
And, of course, our own pets have played a big part in that inspiration too. Dogs have a habit of becoming part of everything you do — including the creative process!
A Valentine’s Day gift they’ll treasure
Whether you choose a beautiful Valentine’s card, a personalised pet portrait or a small gift inspired by their favourite animal, the best presents are often the ones that show you really know someone.
So this Valentine’s Day, celebrate the pet lover in your life — and perhaps give their four-legged best friend a little recognition too.
Because love comes in all shapes and sizes, and sometimes it has four paws, a wagging tail and a habit of stealing your side of the sofa.
Discover the Lorna Syson collection of cards, gifts and pet-inspired designs and find something special for the animal lover in your life.
