Gotcha day is the anniversary of the day you adopted your pet — especially common among rescue families. It is often celebrated like a birthday.

Can I add gotcha day to my calendar?

Yes. This free tool creates a yearly .ics calendar event that works with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Outlook.

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Gotcha Day Countdown & Poster

Enter the adoption date — get days until the next gotcha day, a shareable poster, and a calendar event.

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Preview poster (optional)

Poster stays on your device. Calendar works with Google / Apple / Outlook.

Celebrate gotcha day

Gotcha day marks the day your dog or cat came home. This free countdown calculator shows days until the next anniversary, how many years you’ve been together, a downloadable poster, and a calendar reminder.

Gotcha day FAQ

What date should I enter?

Use the adoption or pickup date — the day they officially joined your family. If you only know the month, pick a meaningful day you already celebrate.

What gifts fit gotcha day?

Try a bandana, name tag, photo keepsake, or ornament. Browse our gotcha day gift ideas and adoption anniversary gifts.