Couple’s Save-the-Date Photos Featuring Pet Cat Go Viral: See the Adorable Pics (Exclusive)

• A couple — and their cat went viral after the pair featured the 5-year-old feline named Toffee on their “Save-the-Date” cards

• The couple's photographer, Pawparazzi Pet Photography owner Prathima Pingali, tells PEOPLE she was "genuinely so excited" when she learned the couple wanted to include their cat in the photos

• The photo shoot came with challenges, as Pingali noted that she had to bribe the feline with wet treats and had to switch the lighting from “strobe” to “continuous” in order to get the cat to relax

A couple knew the purr-fect way to celebrate the months leading up to their wedding!

Rhea and Denzyl, a couple from India, opted to capture “Save-the-Date” photos ahead of their wedding alongside their fur baby — a 5-year-old pet Indie Tabby cat named Toffee. The choice has captured many pet owners' hearts across the globe, as their photos were recently shared on Instagram and have amassed more than 60,000 likes.

In several photos, the couple could be seen posing together as they showed off their new matching silver engagement rings. In one snap, they held Toffee with their matching rings visible in the shot. In another adorable photo, they could be seen with their hands over each other’s with the cat’s paws on top.

Other photos showed the pair giving the cat lots of hugs and kisses (and even smooching each other) as Toffee watched on. Another sweet shot showed the cat’s paws in front of the couple’s new engagement rings.

The post was captured, "My Hoomans are getting Married! 💍," and received several comments from people noting how cute the inclusion of the feline was. On person wrote," Cutest! Way better than any trendy 'Save-the-dates.' This takes the cake!! 🙌." Another said, "So precious 🥹 Wishing a lifetime of happiness to your hoomans ❤️."

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The couple’s photographer, Prathima Pingali, who shared the photos online, told PEOPLE of the photoshoot: “I was genuinely so excited when I saw that [Rhea] wanted to include her cat in the shoot!”

“I love a good challenge, and while I’ve worked with cats before, gingers are truly in a league of their own,” she continued. “This particular orange boy, though? One of the sweetest I’ve met. Sure, he had his moments where he clearly wanted some space (what cat doesn’t?), but he never scratched or hissed—just let out a little grumble before trying to wiggle away.”

Pingali added that it was understandable that the couple made the request, as a “Save-the-Date” “marks such a significant milestone” and they wanted all their loved ones to be a part of it — even their pet.

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“Leaving out the one little being who gives you unconditional love every single day just wouldn’t feel right. It truly warms my heart to see more and more people recognizing the deep role pets play in our lives,” she said.

Though, it didn’t come without its challenges, as she noted that she had to bribe the feline with wet treats that were only given on special occasions and she also had to switch the lighting from “strobe” to “continuous” in order to get the cat to relax more. Toffee also had some special treatment, as he would get “little breaks between each setup.” Pingali said of the photoshoot, “... A lot of patience made all the difference."

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However, she said that she and the couple ended up having fun with the shoot, adding, “... The funniest bit was when I was showing them the images... we would keep talking about his hilarious expressions and nice well-fed belly because of all the bribery that day!”

As for how Rhea and Denzyl reacted to the photos, Pingali said “they LOVED them” She also noted that they left her a spectacular review. They wrote, "We had such a wonderful experience with Pawparazzi for our 'Save-the-Date' photoshoot. It was just us and our cat, Toffee, and while we were excited, Toffee… not so much."

“He was jittery, nervous, and kept trying to escape, making it quite the challenge,” they continued. “But Prathima was so patient and understanding—never once rushing or forcing anything... Her calm, friendly vibe made the shoot so much more enjoyable."

Pingali told PEOPLE that it is important for people to understand that "pets have their own personalities, moods and rhythms, and it’s important to respect and understand them" when taking photos of them. As for her advice for other photographers capturing pet photos, she noted that it was important to "lead with passion and kindness above all else."

"At Pawparazzi, we focus on capturing each pet’s unique personality and the genuine bond they share with their family. Our goal isn’t to stage a perfect scene, but to be present for that one defining moment that naturally reflects their relationship," she said. "Be patient, show love, and let the magic unfold."

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