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Retirement Dog Card brings a cheerful golden retriever on a pool float, sunglasses on and a drink in paw, for a coworker's big day.
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Retirement Dog Card shows HAPPY RETIREMENT above a golden retriever floating on a pool ring, and the printed words tell the whole story: the work is over and the lazy days have begun. It is a playful nod to the moment someone finally trades the alarm clock for a cocktail, and it lands best with the coworker who has been counting down the weeks. It is made for anyone who has earned a long, slow afternoon.
Note: the seal stickers shown in the photo are for styling only and not included.
Ships with a kraft envelope; envelope color in photo may vary.
The design in detail
The golden retriever lies back across a striped float in pale blue water, one paw resting on the ring and the other lifted to hold a tall glass. The drink has a little paper umbrella and a straw, and the dog wears dark sunglasses and a woven straw hat that tilts just enough to look carefree. Soft ripples run around the float, so the scene feels calm and sunny. The HAPPY RETIREMENT lettering sits above the dog in simple black capitals, plain and easy to read. The whole picture reads like a summer afternoon that has no schedule at all. It belongs to the world of beach holidays and lazy weekends, the kind of rest a long career tends to make people dream about.
When it gets used
You will usually send this card to a coworker, a boss or a longtime friend who has just clocked out for the last time. The dog's sunglasses and drink make it easy to spot the joke, so people in the office often smile before they even read the greeting. It works well on a desk for the rest of the week, and it gives you a simple way to sign off with a warm line of your own. Many people keep it as a reminder of the send-off.
Good occasions
This card fits a retirement party, a going-away lunch or a farewell gift handed over on the last day. Tuck it into a small present or hand it to the guest of honor as they leave the building. It is also a good pick for a birthday or milestone for someone who has been looking forward to days off, and it is available as a greeting card in the natural color.
- What does the dog on the float say about retirement?
- The golden retriever relaxing on the pool float with a drink says the hard work is finally done. Under HAPPY RETIREMENT, the sunglasses, straw hat and paper-umbrella cocktail show a person who has earned slow days in the sun and no more early alarms.
- Who will appreciate this card the most?
- Anyone who has been counting down to their last day will enjoy it, especially a coworker, boss or friend who loves summer and relaxing. The golden retriever and the cocktail make it a good match for someone who can already picture their first lazy afternoon of retirement.
- What occasions suit this design beyond a retirement party?
- Beyond a retirement party, this card works for a going-away lunch, a farewell gift on the last day or a milestone birthday for someone who is looking forward to time off. The playful dog makes it a light choice for any moment that celebrates a well-earned break.
- Premium 350 gsm cardstock
- Full-color print on demand (front)
- Folded 5 x 7 in (A7) card
- Blank inside for your own message
- Kraft envelope included
- Printed to order
- Paper weight: 350 g/m²
$3.95 flat shipping per order, free on orders of $25 or more. Cards are printed to order: 2–4 business days to print and pack, then 3–5 business days in transit (5–9 business days in total). We ship within the United States only.
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