How you know your dog is a family member

1. They get as many presents as anyone else When it comes to Christmas, Easter or even their birthdays (you have their birthday saved in your phone calendar, don’t lie), your pampered pooch gets as many presents as your spouse or kids. Whether it’s a heap of chewable toys, a brand new bone, or maybe an adorable outfit, your pup will always have presents waiting underneath the Christmas tree.

2. You only feed them the best Whether it’s hand cooking meals for our four-legged friends or offering up brand new BENEFUL Medley single serve pouches, which come with six flavours and looks like you pretty much prepared it yourself.

3. They get as much social media love as anyone When you’re a fur-parent your pets get as many Instagram snaps and Facebook pictures as your family and friends, complete with filters, odes in the captions and lots of love heart emojis.

4. Introducing them to someone new is a big deal If your pet is part of your family like ours’ are, then bringing home a date or a friend for them to sniff out is as big of a deal as bringing them home to your parents. There’s a grand entrance, lots of introductions and – of course – if they don’t get the paw seal of approval, they’re out!

5. They receive boundless unconditional love And most importantly, you know your pet is part of your family when you love them unconditionally and wouldn’t trade them for the world – even a dog that doesn’t chew your shoes!