Trinket, the most spoilt dog in Amanzimtoti, recently celebrated her fifth birthday with an extravagant R10 600 party that was organised by her owner, Leah Singh.

The celebration, themed ‘High 5’, included custom decor, personalised party favours and games like ‘Pin the Bow on Trinket’ and ‘Trinket Trivia’, making it a special day for the 12 guests who cherish Singh’s fur baby.

Singh’s bond with Trinket stems from her childhood when she had to rehome her dogs after moving into an apartment, vowing that any future pet would never lack care.

She celebrates Trinket’s birthday each year and donates unused gifts to dogs in need.

“It’s my way of celebrating her and acknowledging just how much she has fulfilled our lives. I dedicate this day to my family, and I honour Trinket and everything she brings to our world. We celebrate birthdays for humans, so why not for our beloved pets?“ she said.

Singh is also considering starting a pet party-planning business as she believes pets deserve the same love and celebration as family members.