You know you’re deep into the pet-parent lifestyle when your cat has a better birthday bash than you’ve had in years. For many, pets are more than animals; they’re children with fur, and their birthdays are just as sacred. That is precisely the message behind a video featuring Ollie the cat, who recently celebrated his birthday party in the most adorable and over-the-top way.
Owner shows cat ‘living his best life’ in birthday party video
A video shared on the Instagram account @diaryofollie shows a British Shorthair named Ollie being treated to a birthday celebration that would make any pet (or human) jealous. The clip opens with the text, “Why would anyone throw a birthday party for their cat?” followed by a nod to the popular meme format, “God forbid a girl treats her cat like her child.” 
Ollie is ready for the occasion in a festive party hat and a special birthday collar that reads “Happy Birthday.” His owner also decorated the space around him with balloon letters spelling out the same, making it clear this wasn’t just a random treat but a full-on event. In front of Ollie is a cat-friendly birthday cake, complete with a single lit candle. The caption reads simply, “Just a cat living his best life,” and judging by the comments, many viewers agree that Ollie has it pretty good.
Several viewers wished the pampered feline a happy birthday in the comments. One commenter wrote, “They are our babies,” while another added, “Ollie deserves only the best,” as if he were feline royalty — which, let’s face it, he probably is. One comment summed up the vibe best: “Who else deserves it more? They love us unconditionally every single day.”
After all, if anyone deserves balloons, cake, and a custom birthday collar, it’s the cat who rules the house.
