Gotcha day
Celebrate their gotcha day with a card
The day you adopted them changed everything. Turn their gotcha date, name, and photo into a personalized keepsake — the adoption anniversary gift they can't chew up.
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- Adoption anniversary
- Their gotcha date
- Numbered in your set
- Free to design
- From $29.99
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The short answer
A gotcha day card celebrates the day you adopted your pet — their gotcha date, name, and photo on a personalized keepsake. With Cardbop you pick the Pet style, add the adoption date and a photo, and preview it live. It's free to design; order a slabbed $29.99 Display Card or a $49.99 Pack of 10. A heartfelt adoption-anniversary gift.
Gotcha day cards people love
The first gotcha day
One year since adoption — mark it with a card of their gotcha date.
Every anniversary after
A new card each year, or one keepsake that started it all.
A rescue's origin story
The shelter, the drive home, the day everything changed.
An adoption gift
A ready-made gift for a friend who just adopted.
How to make a gotcha day card
Pick the pet style
Start from the Pet template made for pets.
Add the gotcha date
Their name, the adoption date, and a title like Gotcha Day.
Upload the photo
A favorite shot since they came home — frame it live.
Order it
A slabbed $29.99 Display Card, or a $49.99 Pack of 10.
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Free to design — pay only if you love it
Their gotcha date, front and center
Dogs, cats, any adopted pet
Numbered in your set
Sealed in a display case
Display Card $29.99 / 10-card Pack $49.99
Frequently asked questions
What is a gotcha day card?+
It's a custom trading card that celebrates the day you adopted your pet — their gotcha date, name, and photo on a personalized keepsake. It's a heartfelt way to mark the adoption anniversary.
What should I put on a gotcha day card?+
Your pet's name, their adoption (gotcha) date, a title like Gotcha Day, a photo, and a short message on the back about the day they came home.
Is it a good adoption gift?+
Yes — it's a thoughtful gift for anyone who just adopted, or for your own pet's anniversary. Make a single, or a Pack to share.
Does it work for any pet?+
Yes — dogs, cats, and any adopted pet. Add a clear photo and the details, and preview it live.
How much does a gotcha day card cost?+
$29.99 for one Display Card and $49.99 for a 10-card Card Pack. Designing is free, and you can personalize one in minutes.