60 Pawsome Christmas Puns for Your Pet's Holiday Cards
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What to Write in Pet Christmas Cards: 60 Puns & Messages
Want to add the perfect message to your pet's paw print Christmas card?
Picture this: your furry friend's paw print transformed into reindeer antlers, a Christmas tree, or festive holiday design. (Yes, this is totally doable with my Pawsome Greetings templates — printable card designs where your pet's actual paw prints complete the artwork.)
But now you're staring at a blank card interior wondering, "What should I write?"
Don't worry! I've got you covered with 60 tail-waggingly funny Christmas puns.
✉️ The Power of a Good Pun
When my pup Jax sent his first Halloween card to his grandparents with his actual paw print on it, their reaction was pure joy. We'd written "Howl-oween" on the front, and inside added a punny message about their favorite furry goblin that made them laugh so hard they called us immediately.
That's the magic of a well-placed pet pun. It captures your pet's personality while spreading holiday cheer in the most delightful way.
✉️ What to Write in Your Pet's Christmas Card
Whether you're looking for funny dog Christmas card sayings, cute cat holiday messages, or the perfect thank you note from your pet to their vet or groomer, you'll find the ideal pun below. These messages work beautifully with paw print greeting cards, photo cards, or any DIY pet Christmas card project.
"Mewy Christmas" Pawsome Greetings™️ card template by StoryTail (Buy on Etsy)
Merry & Bright:
Classic Dog & Cat Christmas Card Messages
Purr-fect for any recipient, any pet:
"Furry Christmas and a Happy Mew Year!"
"Wishing you a paws-itively magical holiday season!"
"Meowy Christmas and Happy Mew Year!"
"Have yourself a furry little Christmas!"
"May your days be furry and bright!"
"Sending you warm holiday wishes and cold noses!"
"Fleas Navidad!"
"Purr-aying you have a wonderful holiday!"
"Wishing you a paws-ome Christmas!"
"Have a pawsitively wonderful holiday season!"
"Happy Howlidays!"
"Wishing you a tail-wagging good time this Christmas!"
"May your holiday be filled with treats, belly rubs, and love!"
"Season's Greetings from the fur side!”
Funny Messages From Your Dog or Cat
"Hope your holidays include as many naps as mine do"
"Wishing you belly rubs and treat-filled days"
"May your year be filled with zoomies and snuggles"
"Thanks for the belly rubs, treats, and pretending my farts don't smell"
"You're paws-itively my favorite human"
"Grateful you still love me after what I did to your shoes”
"All I want for Christmas is mew!"
"Happy Howlidays" Pawsome Greetings™️ card template by StoryTail (Buy on Etsy)
Santa Paws & Reindeer Puns for Christmas Cards
Especially great for reindeer paw print designs:
"Santa Paws is coming to town!"
"Have you been paw-some this year?"
"On Dasher, on Dancer, on Snuggles and Whiskers!"
"Santa's favorite helper reporting for duty!"
Dog pressing paw on "Santa Hat" Pawsome Greetings™️ card template by StoryTail (Buy on Etsy)
Winter Wonderland
Great for general holiday themes:
"Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow... so I can yellow it!"
"Chillin' with my snowmies!"
"Snow much love from our paws to yours!”
"Let It Snow" Pawsome Greetings™️ card template by StoryTail (Buy on Etsy)
Food & Treat Christmas Puns for Pets
Because nearly every pet is motivated by snacks!
"All I want for Christmas is treats (and more treats)!"
"Deck the paws with bowls of kibble!"
"Jingle bells, turkey smells, treats all the way!"
"Dear Santa, I've been good. Define 'good'? Well, I didn't eat the Christmas cookies... yet."
"My Christmas list: treats, toys, treats, belly rubs, and did I mention treats?”
Dog-Specific Puns
Tail-waggingly perfect for pups:
"Merry Christmutts to all, and to all a good bite!"
"Have a grrrreat howliday season!"
"Yappy Holidays!”
"Happy Howlidays!”
"Deck the halls with bones of jolly!"
"Wishing you a barking good Christmas!"
"I woof you a Merry Christmas!"
"Ruff-in' around the Christmas tree!"
"Fleas Navidad!" (use at your own risk!)
"Merry Christmutts!"
"NOEL" Pawsome Greetings™️ card template by StoryTail (Buy on Etsy)
Cat-Specific Puns
Purr-fect for feline holiday greetings:
"Meowy Christmas and a Happy Mew Year!"
"Feliz Navi-CAT!"
"I'm feline festive this holiday season!"
"Have a purr-fectly wonderful Christmas!"
"Wishing you a meow-velous holiday!"
"You've got to be kitten me—it's Christmas already?"
"Don't be a Scrooge—get in the Christmas spirit meow!"
"I'm not kitten around—have the best Christmas ever!"
"Mewy Christmas”
"JOY" Pawsome Greetings™️ card template by StoryTail (Buy on Etsy)
Works for Any Pet
Even the unusual ones!
"Paws and reflect on the joy of the season!"
"Wishing you peace, love, and extra treats this Christmas!"
"Sending you holiday cuddles and cold-nosed kisses!”
Christmas Thank You Messages for Vets & Groomers
Perfect for vets, groomers, sitters and doggy daycares, dog walkers, and other pet professionals:
"Thanks for keeping me healthy and happy all year—you're pawsome!"
"Grateful for all the belly rubs and care—Have a Pawsome Christmas!"
"You make my tail wag all year long—Happy Howlidays!"
"Thanks for putting up with my shenanigans—Have a Mewy Christmas!"
"You're the cat's meow! Thanks for everything!”
"Holiday Gnome" Pawsome Greetings™️ card template by StoryTail (Buy on Etsy)
✉️ How to Use These Pet Christmas Card Puns
These puns work perfectly with:
Paw print greeting card templates
DIY pet Christmas cards
Photo cards featuring your pet
Thank you cards for pet professionals (vets, groomers, pet sitters)
Cat pressing paw on "Snowman" Pawsome Greetings™️ card template by StoryTail (Buy on Etsy)
✉️ Make This Your New Holiday Tradition
There's something magical about receiving a card with an actual paw print from a beloved pet. Add the right funny message, and you've created something recipients will treasure for years.
My Pawsome Greetings templates make this super easy — they're printable paw print card designs where your pet's actual pawprints complete the artwork. Christmas trees, snowflakes, reindeer antlers, Santa paws—all the festive designs you need, with spaces perfectly positioned for paw prints. You just print, add ink, wrangle your pet (the fun part), and write your punny message inside.
Ready to create some pawsome memories with your pets? Grab the templates, round up your willing (or unwilling) assistant, and get ready to spread some punny holiday cheer!
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