" Gotcha Day " is a term for the anniversary of the day on which a person or a pet joins a family by adoption. [1]

Mar 25, 2025 · What exactly is Gotcha Day? Gotcha Day is the day you bring your pet home, and celebrating it gives you an opportunity to celebrate your pet and heap love on them (more than …

Gotcha day is a celebration of the day a family adopted a child. Some families decide to mark this anniversary on the day of placement; others celebrate on the day the adoption was finalized in …

Jun 19, 2025 · In this article, we will explore the significance of Gotcha Day and delve into creative ways to celebrate it.

Oct 16, 2018 · How To Celebrate Gotcha Day Second best to having your child placed in your arms is Gotcha Day, the day where it all becomes legal, …

Aug 12, 2019 · Gotcha Day is sometimes called G-Day. Despite controversy, Gotcha Days are still celebrated as such among adoptive families, usually on the anniversary of that first day the …

Mar 16, 2018 · Use Gotcha Day as a time to share stories about your unique adoption journey. This can be as simple as sitting down with your child and talking about your experiences or as …

Dec 10, 2025 · Gotcha Day is a commemoration of the day on which a child was adopted. It's commonly celebrated with presents, cake, an age-appropriate party, or a family trip to a zoo or …

Mar 11, 2018 · According to Adoption.com, “Gotcha Day is celebrated by some Adoptive Families as the day their adoption was finalized or became “legal.” Each year the family sets aside this …

Gotcha Day is the anniversary of when a pet is officially adopted and joins their forever home. It’s a special celebration that acknowledges the day a rescue pet finds a loving family, marking the …