Add pure cuteness to your holiday letters with these vintage unused "Kitten and Puppy" postage stamps! This nostalgic design is perfect for adding a touch of joy to your holiday cards and letters or winter save-the-dates and wedding invitations. In pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 13-cents. These USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your correspondence. Embrace the charm of winter with this enchanting postage stamp!

Purchase includes a total of TWENTY (20) mint condition 13-cent "Kitten and Puppy" vintage postage stamps shown in the product listing photos.

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STAMP INFORMATION:

• Name: Kitten and Puppy
• Series: Christmas Issue
• Year Issued: 1982
• Face Value: 13-cents (USD) per stamp
• Topic(s): Pets, Cat, Dog, Humane Society, Play, Snow, Winter
• Color(s): Light Blue, Beige, Grey, Multicolored
• Printing Method: Photogravure
• Scott Number: 2025
• Adhesion Type: Gummed
• Condition: Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition

GENUINE USPS POSTAGE: These unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS as long as you use an adequate amount of additional postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates on the USPS website.

STAMP HISTORY: The 1982 13-cent “Kitten and Puppy” postage stamp was issued on November 3, 1982, with the first-day ceremony held in Danvers, Massachusetts, in conjunction with a national convention of the Humane Society of the United States. Designed by wildlife artist Chuck Ripper, the stamp features a playful kitten and puppy tumbling together in the snow, capturing the innocence, warmth, and companionship that animals bring to human life. Its release reflected a broader cultural emphasis on compassion toward animals, and the U.S. Postal Service coordinated its unveiling with the Humane Society to highlight the importance of humane treatment and the emotional bond between people and their pets. Its lighthearted winter scene appeals to both animal lovers and collectors, symbolizing friendship and affection in a universal way. Over time, this iconic stamp has remained one of the most beloved U.S. animal-themed issues — a small but heartfelt tribute to companionship, innocence, and kindness.

STAMP MEANING & SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE: The 1982 13-cent “Kitten and Puppy” stamp carries a tender and joyful spiritual significance, rooted in the universal themes of innocence, companionship, and unconditional love. While at first it may appear as a simple depiction of two young animals playing in the snow, the image speaks profoundly to the divine qualities of connection, purity of heart, and the sacred harmony that exists among all living beings.

The kitten and puppy, joyfully tumbling together, symbolize unity through difference — two distinct creatures, each representing separate natures, yet joined in play and mutual trust. Spiritually, this harmony between opposites mirrors the soul’s higher calling toward peaceful coexistence and compassion, transcending barriers of species, temperament, or fear. Their playful innocence evokes the childlike purity celebrated in many spiritual traditions — a state of openness and wonder through which divine love naturally flows.

Set against a backdrop of snow, the scene radiates spiritual clarity and renewal. Snow, in symbolic language, represents purity, stillness, and grace — a reminder that beneath the quiet surface of the world, life continues to move in joy and light. The animals’ movement against this serene landscape suggests that the divine dance of creation is always ongoing, even in the most tranquil or humble of settings.

The stamp’s association with the Humane Society of the United States deepens its spiritual message: it honors the sacred duty of kindness and stewardship toward all creatures. Caring for animals — those who depend on human compassion — is a spiritual act of service and empathy, a reflection of humanity’s capacity to embody divine love in the simplest, most tangible ways.

The “Kitten and Puppy” stamp serves as a gentle reminder of the innate goodness and innocence that connect all forms of life. It invites us to nurture joy, to act with gentleness, and to recognize that love — whether between people, animals, or the Earth itself — is the purest expression of spirit. In its simplicity, it reveals a profound truth: that the divine is often found not in grand gestures or sacred temples, but in the small, playful moments of love we share with one another.

GUMMED STAMPS: These postage stamps have a traditional moisture-activated gum on the back. These stamps require licking or wetting to adhere to envelopes or other surfaces. To ensure good adhesion, apply vintage gummed stamps to your mailings with a glue stick (we recommend using Elmer's "Re-Stick" glue sticks).

PROCESSING & SHIPPING: Orders are typically processed and shipped within 1-3 business days of placing your order. All orders are shipped from California — please allow additional time for transit.

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TELL YOUR STORY IN STAMPS: We’ve worked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our customer’s life stories. We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in a truly unique fashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps, we’ll help you tell your unique story in stamps!

ABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE: Jennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post House, a boutique vintage postage house located in Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.


Product Specifications

Length: 1.57 in.
Height: 0.01 in.
Width: 0.98 in.
Weight: 0.01 lbs.