Father's Day is days away - and you still don't have a gift. You're not alone. But here's the thing: last-minute doesn't have to mean forgettable. If the dad you're shopping for is also a pet dad - someone whose dog or cat is basically family - there's still time to get him something he'll actually tear up over.
Here's what you need to know about custom pet portrait gifts and shipping timelines right now.
Why custom gifts are actually possible last-minute
Most custom gifts take weeks - jewelry, engraved items, anything going overseas. But print-on-demand pet portrait products are different. For US customers, our blankets and canvases print in the United States. That makes all the difference this close to Father's Day.
Here's the real timeline breakdown:
- Custom Pet Portrait Blanket - printed in the US. 3-5 days production + 3-7 days shipping = 6-12 business days total. Order by June 11 for standard delivery before Father's Day weekend.
- Custom Pet Portrait Canvas - printed in the US or Europe. 3-5 days production + 5-12 days shipping = 8-17 business days total. Order today for the best chance of on-time delivery.
Note: our ceramic tiles and ornaments print in the UK and take 11-20 business days. They won't arrive for Father's Day at this point - but they make excellent birthday, holiday, or any-day-gifts.
What you need (just one photo)
You probably already have it on your phone. Any clear, well-lit photo of the dog or cat - facing the camera, eyes visible. Portrait style works best. That's it. No design work, no back-and-forth. Upload it during checkout and we handle everything: the artwork, the printing, the packaging, the delivery.
Who this works for
The dog dad who takes his dog everywhere: a 60x80 throw blanket with his dog's face on it. It ends up on the couch, and every time someone comes over, there's a whole conversation.
The dad who lost a dog this year: a canvas portrait. Printed on gallery-wrapped canvas, hung on the wall. The kind of thing that goes in the living room and stays there for decades.
The cat dad who pretends he doesn't love the cat: the blanket. He will use it every single night and pretend that's just a coincidence.
How to order
Three steps: visit the Fondpaw shop, choose your product, upload the photo. The personalizer walks you through it. Enter the shipping address and you're done.
Standard delivery deadline for Father's Day: order by June 11. Every day past that tightens the window. Even if it arrives a day or two after - the reaction will still be the same.