Pet items on registry?

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My FI and I have a dog, a little basset hound puppy ... we are registered for the wedding at Target and Home Depot, and I was wondering if it's inappropriate to put items for our dog on the registry?

Not like toys or small things, but some of the bigger, more expensive items like a nice dog bed, a retractable leash, ceramic food bowls, etc. I was considering adding it to our Target registry but then had second thoughts because I'm not sure if it's a good idea... Can anyone give me some advice please??

laurenclaire1386

I don't see any problem with it at all. People register for gear for their hobbies, like camping, all the time. I wouldn't bat an eye if I saw a dog bed on a registry. I think it's a great idea.

Brie2010

I think this is a "know your crowd" kind of thing.  My family would be appalled at this, but if you don't think your friends would mind, go right ahead.

I'd be inclined to just use any cash gifts from the wedding to purchase these things.

Also, retractable leashes are generally not recommended because they don't give you any immediate control over your dog.  If your dog darts into the street suddenly, there's not much you can do on a Flexi-lead.  But that's another story! 

mwhitson14

I would give it the serious side eye, and so would my family. A wedding registry is for gifts for your and your soon to be husband, not your dog.

But if you think your family would be ok with it, ::shrug::

pandasquishy

I don't see anything wrong with it at all.  Though I probably would choose something more for the two of you if I were a guest than the dog bowls.

gottahavashorti

It strikes me as odd, but I am very much from a pet family and would probably end up buying the dog bowls if they were nice and coordinated with the other kitchen items somewhat.

aprovencher21

My fiance and I are all about our three dachshunds.....so much so that everyone thought that the girls (all three of my doggies are girls) were going to be in the wedding.  They aren't....my mother would freak and it would stress me out too much!  I only have one thing on my registry that is pet related.....I'm have bridal portraits done with the dogs and I've registered for a sterling silver plated frame that's engraved with "Knapp's Girls."  Everything else for my babies I'd rather buy (or get as Xmas presents!). 

Ditto on the retractable leash.  Hound dogs like bassets and dachshunds especially shouldn't be on these type of leashes since they are especially scent motivated.

aesthyerin

I also thought about this and decided against it. Although my family would probably get a kick out of it because we all have animals. I would not have a problem purchasing it off of a registry and would probably still get something small for the owners as well.

rms*03

We are going to be inheriting a cat when we get married, so we went ahead and put a cat bed on the registry.  I don't think it is weird at all, because the cat will be part of our family unit.  I would be careful not to go overboard with the pet gifts, though, because the wedding is about you.

kmm2150

I don't think there's anything wrong with a dog bed, etc. on a registry - no different to me than a fishing reel or video game, and actually seems more useful.  If you register for dozens of chew toys at pet smart, that's a different story, but a dog bed is sort of a decor item for your home - and if people don't like it, they don't have to buy it!

kbreen7170

I think it's perfectly fine to register for doggie goodies.  Especially if your friends know how much your pup means to you guys, I think it's just as valid as people registering for a tent, or a grill, or a mini bar (you get the idea).  I think registries reflect the couple and their personalities, and I think that it's perfectly fine for you to register for dog items.

40Rouge

I guess I'm a fan of the more traditional registry, with china, pots and pans, etc.

We had some friends who put monogrammed dog beds on their PB registry, and multiple people voiced how they thought it was in poor taste.

mi19shelly

We are doing the same thing.  I have a dog and so does my FI.  However, I do agree that it is a 'know your crowd' kind of thing.  If you think people you are inviting wont like this idea then pass on the idea. Everyone on both sides of the fam are dog people (my FMIL makes doggie clothes )

amlaplante

We're putting a few pet things on our registry at Target. We already have most everything we need for Koopa (our Japanese Chin/Pomeranian), but I did add a couple things such as a mat for under his food dishes (its matches the kitchen) and a water bowl that circulates the water. If people don't like the idea of pet stuff on the registry then they don't have to buy it, they can purchase something else. Of course the people that know you best will know that your dog is important to you and you'd be just as excited to get a cool new bed for "Rocky" as you would to get a new set of mixing bowls. I say go for it!

janedoe1113a

I would give it a side eye and then buy something else.  I think a registry should be for the couple.  If you had a child, would you add items on your registry for your child?  Same concept.

aqwfan

I say go for it. I dont see anything wrong with it at all. If they dont like it, they dont have to buy it...they can choose something else from the registry. The registry contains items that you want, regardless as to wether they are for you specifically or your pet.

erollis

If that is what you want then put it on the registry. My fiance and I have just about everything we need so our regisrty is comprise of things we want. Some of this is stuff for our cat. Most of the people are animal lovers in our family andbuy christmas gifts for her even.

bryan-kaela89

uhh,, put whatever you want on it!!! it's YOUR registry! and about this, "people getting offended" by things on a gift registry? who gets offended by a GIFT REGISTRY?? seriously, come on. if people freak out because of something on a gift registry, then they're just a bunch of whiners.

cware84

I agree with those that said know your audience. Everyone in my family knows how much my pooch means to me and most have pets of their own. They wouldn't bat an eye at a dog bed or food bowls. If you think your family and friends would understand then go for it. It is your registry after all.

alswope

I think that if that is something you and your fiance would both like, then go for it.  After all, it's your registry, and if your guests have a problem with it, then they obviously don't love and respect you for who you are.  Dogs are after all, part of the family too!

nic3496

The way I see it, registries are supposed to be for starting your new life together, and if that llife involves a pet, then by all means put pet stuff on there. A pet is part of your family, after all.

I wouldn't have thought twice about it, but based on some of the other resposes to this question, it seems you may have to feel out your family's thoughts about it. I guess the fact that I wouldn't think twice is evidence that my family woulnd't care – we're all very pet-oriented. If you're unsure about it, that might be an indicator in itself.

cellarius

i think it's fine. we're not doing a registry but if we did we have pets so we could do something like that since we already live together & have all the home items that are usually on there. it would be more useful. & retractable leashes are the best!lol i'm fairly small 4'11'' & our boxers pull less on that. i think it's much easier than a normal leash. it's not like they can just endlessly pull there is an end & a stopper that prevents that.

jeffloveslaura

We have two cats, so we put two matching cat bed's on our Kohl's registry.  But that was it.  Kinda a wink-wink to our registry and a way of including our "family" in on our special day.  Someone--another pet loving family member gifted us with the pet beds.

Amymarie_MILLER

We put a few things on our registry for our dog, he's a part of our family & all of our family & friends love him too!
 I didnt even think twice about it. Dog bed, new bowls & a seat cover for my car cause he sheds so bad.

Sarah&Nick0530

My fiance and I had a blast registering for a fish tank and accessories--we plan on (if someone purchases them for us) coming back from the honeymoon and getting a couple fish as first time pets...   We zapped the barcodes for a birdfeeder and hummingbird feeder too! 

CarissaCaruso

there is nothing wrong with wanting to include your dog on the registry. i think it's a great idea! my lil frenchie is my baby girl. she's like a child to me & i would definitely include items for her on my registry. & i know my family would not have any problems with that.  the point of a registry is to ask for things that make your house feel more like a home & if that happens to include things for your puppy then go for it!

mec986

uhh,, put whatever you want on it!!! it's YOUR registry! and about this, "people getting offended" by things on a gift registry? who gets offended by a GIFT REGISTRY?? seriously, come on. if people freak out because of something on a gift registry, then they're just a bunch of whiners.


AMEN!  Does it matter what they think?  Its about YOU!

JMU_Bride09

My fiance and I actually did include items on our registry for our future dog, but we ended up taking them off simply because we want to be able to go pick out what specific items we buy for him.  But I don't see anything wrong with including pet stuff on your registry if you're comfortable with someone else picking out the pet bed lol.

rlyttle

Go for it!! I am a pet lover and I know how expensive they can be. You are supposed to ask for things YOU want, not things you think other people think are ok. They don't have to buy them. I know my nephews buy my dog a Xmas present every year. Their family would love to buy wedding presents for the pets too!! 

Anthriel22

uhh,, put whatever you want on it!!! it's YOUR registry! and about this, "people getting offended" by things on a gift registry? who gets offended by a GIFT REGISTRY?? seriously, come on. if people freak out because of something on a gift registry, then they're just a bunch of whiners.


AMEN!  Does it matter what they think?  Its about YOU!

I love the people that posted these!!!  A registry is your wishlist of things you need.  And if you need a dog bed for your dog, DEFINTILY include it!  It is something for your household!  If it offends anyone, they donthave to buy it for you!  Like these two said, its your wedding, its your day, its your registry.  All those attending are there to support you, not judge your registry list!  Have fun picking out doggie items!

smarko68

Absolutely nothing wrong with it! My friends did this (and included their dog in the wedding). I was so excited to buy something for them for the dog, since I'm also a dog-lover, and our dogs are "friends." I think I even wrote that the gift for the dog was from my dog. It's definitely fun for people who are pet lovers, and if other people don't like it, then they can ignore it or buy something else. Enjoy!