Do you need to find a present for an animal-loving friend or family member? The good news is that pet people are easy to shop for with so many gifts for pet lovers out there! They’ll be delighted to get their paws on anything that’s practical for their pooch or shows how devoted they are to their cat. Then simply add a name or photo for the ulti-mutt personal touch! So, from plush dog beds to matching owner and pet outfits, here are our top picks.
1. Ceramic Pet Bowl
Customize a ceramic pet bowl with a name or initials to make mealtimes a treat!
2. Pet Feeding Magnet
Gift a ‘fed AM/fed PM’ magnet to help busy pet parents stay organized.
3. Personalized Dog Leash
Design their dog leash! Make it in any color or pattern for the most dashing doggy on the block.
4. Cute Custom Collar
Create a customizable collar with monograms and prints, and then personalize it with the name of your dog!
5. Unique Pet Tag
A personal pet tag will keep beloved animals safe and stylish. Add a phone number to this classy copper option, also available in aluminum and brass.
6. Cozy Dog Beds
Custom dog beds make impressive gifts for dog lovers! Personal but practical, this one has a removable, washable cover so it will stay fresh.
7. Soft Fleece Blanket
Let pet and owner curl up together with a pattern fleece blanket – perfect for cozy nights on the couch.
8. Doggy Doormat
For a whole family of dog-people, customize a dog doormat with a last name and fun message, ready to welcome (or warn!) any guests.
9. Puppy Pattern Tie
Some owners are loyal to a specific dog breed. But what if it’s a Saluki, a Belgian Malinois, or a Redbone Coonhound?! Buy a tie to display all of those breeds and more.
10. Photo Prints & Framed Art
If your recipient has eyes for their own pet, the obvious choice is a photo gift. Create a special portrait by adding a picture to a framed print, canvas, or piece of wood wall art.
11. Custom Office Supplies
Or how about a photo block, mousepad, mug, or phone case? Custom office items remind owners of their animals when it’s not ‘bring your dog to work day.’
12. Scrapbooking Ideas
If you’re shopping for new pet parents, why not gift them a cute scrapbook or binder ready for recording all of puppy’s first moments and milestones.
13. Cartoonize Their Pet
Turn their four-legged friend into a cartoon with the ‘Cartoonize My Pet’ tool! Once you’re happy with the likeness, you can add it to tons of potential presents like this rather fetching shirt.
14. Matching Outfits
Create matching dog and human outfits with best friend t-shirts. Or for a more subtle but stylish look, try coordinating accessories like bandanas.
15. Cool Cat Celebrity
Give their pet the red carpet treatment! These celebrity cat templates make fun gifts for cat lovers. Will you choose the ‘Heartthrob Cat,’ the ‘Rich King Cat,’ or the ‘Sweet Baby Kitten?’
16. Funny Buttons
This funny dog hair button works well if you’re an owner too. You know what it’s like.
17. Graphic Tees
True pet people aren’t afraid to shout about it! Let them tell the world they’re a ‘Crazy Cat Lady’ or the ‘Best Dog Dad’ with a typographic tee.
18. Pet Lovers Mug
Presumably, your recipient has a life aside from their cat, dog, or guinea pig. For an extra personal touch, combine their profession and pet love with a sweet pet lovers mug.
19. Cat Memes
Who doesn’t like a cat meme gift? From cats in space to kittens on surfboards, you’re spoiled for choice.
20. Holiday Pet Ornaments
Wish them a ‘Meowy Christmas’ or ‘Happy Howlidays’ with a personalized pet ornament. This dog bone name decoration is handmade from silver or gold wire.
21. Pet Photo Calendar
Give them twelve months of joy with a custom photo calendar starring their pet! Each month could feature a different pose, location, or feat.
22. Punny Pet Stockings
If your recipient also loves unicorns, choose a meowgical ‘caticorn’ stocking. For avo fans, an ‘avocato’ keychain. Or have you met the ‘purrito?’
23. Officially Licensed Gift Ideas
Is your recipient a fan of famous animal characters too? Buy the officially licensed presents featuring The Cat in the Hat, Tom and Jerry, or Scooby Doo!
24. Animal-themed Christmas Card
Don’t forget a themed Christmas card to go with your gift or, better yet, create a card addressed from the animal itself. Your pet-lover will be beaming from ear to ear!
25. Personalized Pet Gift Wrap
Present your gift with personalized pet wrapping paper featuring illustrations or photographs of favorite fur babies.
Whether you’re shopping for someone who adores cats, dogs, horses or goldfish, these custom gifts for pet lovers have you covered. If you’re an owner too, you might end up buying something for yourself. Which was your purr-fect present from the list? Share it in the comments!
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in April 2019 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
Matilda is Marketing Manager in the International Team, bringing Zazzle to customers everywhere from Sydney to Stockholm.
I really love this article. Great job! Thanks for the helpful information. This makes it much easier trying to decide on a Christmas gift for my pets.