The Puppy Announcement: 7 Ideas To Announce Your New Puppy's Arrival

So you're thinking about taking the big step: getting a puppy! In this decade, fur babies have infiltrated nearly every facet of lifestyles. They've become a huge part of our lives, and in many ways, we feel like they're our children. 

One popular trend common with soon-to-be dog owners is to put a spin on the old-fashioned baby announcement and make it a puppy announcement. It's a fun way to introduce a new puppy into the family and is often done on social media, like Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok. 

Note: This blog post contains puppy announcement ideas that occur on social media and in person. With the COVID-19 pandemic ongoing, social media announcements may be the better way to go until the country comfortably and safely stands on four feet. Alright, new puppy parents! Are you ready for some great ways to announce your new furry family member? Let's dive into seven puppy reveal ideas to announce your new puppy's arrival.

1. The Standard Baby Announcement Mockup

Most baby announcements occur online on social media. Some soon-to-be parents share photos of sonograms while others get creative. For example, an expecting couple posts a photo of three pairs of shoes: two pairs are adult shoes while the third pair are baby shoes. You can take this concept and spin it in a fun way for your fur baby. 

Try this puppy reveal idea! Take a flat lay photo (bird's eye view) of chewed-up shoes surrounding your new pet's collar. If you already have pets at home, you can take a similar photo of their collar(s) and tag(s) besides the new puppy’s collar. 

1. The Standard Baby Announcement Mockup

Most baby announcements occur online on social media. Some soon-to-be parents share photos of sonograms while others get creative. For example, an expecting couple posts a photo of three pairs of shoes: two pairs are adult shoes while the third pair are baby shoes. You can take this concept and spin it in a fun way for your fur baby. 

Try this puppy reveal idea! Take a flat lay photo (bird's eye view) of chewed-up shoes surrounding your new pet's collar. If you already have pets at home, you can take a similar photo of their collar(s) and tag(s) besides the new puppy’s collar.

(Image Source: Pinterest)

2. The Puppy Pregnancy ("Expecting") Photoshoot

This idea is getting some traction online, and we love it! Do you want a puppy announcement idea with personality? Show off your new pup with this creative idea that doubles as a great way to start building memories with your pup. Find and book a photographer for a pregnancy shoot but be sure to explain to them the concept, so they're not shocked to find paws in place of a pregnant belly. Your photographer will take "before" photos in which you will pretend to have a belly. The after photos, of course, would be with the new pup.

(Image: Photographed by Carlye Allen)

3. The Formal Announcement

If you're a fan of sending greeting cards regularly, this puppy reveal idea is for you. Get a photo of your puppy or new dog and find an Etsy seller that creates custom illustrations. You can have them illustrate you, your family members, your new pup, and depending on the Etsy seller, you could have them design it specifically for a dog announcement, with the dog's name included. Note: Some fonts may not be available depending on the artist. Browse through previous work, and you can typically see what kind of font styles are used. When the Etsy seller is done with the project, you'll more than likely receive a digital file (via instant download) which you can have printed through your favorite printing service.

(Image: KGPaperBoutique on Etsy)

4. The Family Dog Announcement

A little off course from this blog post, but this puppy announcement idea is great if you’re looking to surprise your kids. Sometimes the greatest gift is seeing their reactions to a new pet. This idea is simple but makes for great memories: swaddle your puppy in a towel and gently place them in a laundry basket. Then lightly place some clothes around your pup in the basket. When you're ready (and the camera is rolling), bring the laundry basket to your kids and tell them they have some clothes to fold. 

If you want to reveal your puppy for Christmas, you can put the puppy in a large box underneath the Christmas Tree. When they open the box to find their puppy surprise, it will become the most memorable holiday. Will they be startled by the movement in the basket? Will they smile and cry seeing the new dog or pup? Record the unboxing so you can share the video and announce your newest arrival.

(Image: YouTube)

5. The Adoption Celebration "Photobooth" Shoot

Pick a theme that best fits your new dog or pup's personality, and get some costumes and props! Make sure the one with the paws is the center of attention in this photo. Take things up a notch by going online to see if there is an instant download of a printable "Welcome Home" sign. There are Etsy sellers who can customize your digital file. When you're ready with your camera (selfie mode and timer), pose as a family with your dog and get at least 4 photos that you love. You can then use an app to create one single image that looks like the photos were printed in a photo booth. 

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6. The Dog Is Expecting Announcement

Here's a slightly different circumstance: your pup is pregnant! Yup. There's a litter of puppies on the way, and this litter will need some new homes, but you want to make it special for your dog, so you decide to send out invites to a puppy shower. Get a photo of your dog looking like the radiant momma she is and create a new puppy announcement and invitations to your dog's puppy shower. When the puppies are born, you can use any of these puppy reveal ideas to announce that they are ready for new homes.

(Image: Enchanted Hills Photography)

7. The TikTok Announcement

TikTok and Instagram Reels make it so fun for people to create videos. When you have a new dog or new pet, you feel like you're walking on sunshine. Create a video montage showing off your new puppy. If you have photos or videos of the littermates to include at the start of the new puppy announcement, you really add to the experience of this new chapter you're embarking on! 

Tips for Puppy Announcements and Beyond at Joyride Harness

The announcement is just the first step for what to do when you get a new dog. When you bring home a new furry family member, you want to ensure that everyone in the home is prepared for the new arrival. 

We know that bringing home a new dog can be overwhelming, so we offer many tips and informational posts at Joyride Harness to help parents and their fur babies. You can find more content, including tips and tricks and how-tos for caring for your dog, on our blog.

Looking for new gear for your recent addition? We carry the best dog harnesses that are suitable for small puppies all the way up to giant adults.