Furry friends celebrate Valentineâs Day with Animal Connection Furry friends celebrate Valentineâs Day with Animal Connection By Elizabeth Holmes | February 14, 2021 at 9:53 PM EST - Updated February 15 at 1:02 PM CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - This Valentineâs Day may have looked a lot different this year due to COVID-19, but that doesnât mean your pet has to miss out on the fun. Animal Connection in Charlottesville owners and their furry friends celebrate the day of love with a free selfie booth, goodie boxes, âpupâ cakes and cookies, made in their new bakery. Manager Pattie Zeller said itâs a good way to show your four-legged pal some love this holiday.