I dont think it is wrong to treat your pet as your children, nor does it seem odd to make them a cake or buy presents! But that does not mean, that because I dont, it makes me a "non pet Lover"! My cat sleeps on my bed, but my dog dosent, I buy a present for each animal at christmas, but do not bake cakes for birthdays. Does that just make me a pet owner, and not a pet lover?? I think not! I love my animals very much, and they are my life, but I do not go to the extreme.

The only reason a dog or cat would get excited by their special day, is because we are excited and feed off of our emotions. I think a great pet owner makes everday special, and not just one. That is just how I feel.