The best gifts for dogs, cats and our feathered friends
Your best friend doesn’t need an iPhone or a new bike this holiday season, but a cool new chew toy or a bright yellow rain slicker and four red rubber boots will do the trick. After all, between stay-at-home advisories and working from home, you’ve been spending more time with your four-legged friends than ever before, so give the pet (or pet lover) in your life a holiday gift that’s sure to put a smile on their face. From a design-savvy dog food bowl to a hideaway house that cats will love, here are a few unique gifts for your No. 1 pal.
WagWellies rain boots
WagWellies slip-on puddle jumpers come in six bright colors and secure with Velcro straps. Pair them with a nylon Rainbreaker and let it pour. $49 and $60, wagwear.com
Blinky Tug Toys
House Dogge’s merino wool Blinky Tug Toys have a twisted rope for a great game of fetch or tug of war. $26, housedogge.com
Wildlife Garden Bird House and Feeder
The Wildlife Garden Bird House and Feeder houses hungry chicks in the spring, feeds flighted birds through the autumn and winter, and pleases people all year round with its rustic-yet-minimalist look. Small adult birds such as sparrows or warblers may enter through the round portal to create a nest. After the young chicks have grown a bit, the climbing notches inside the house help them get out through the portal and take their first flight. Once the house is clear of baby birds, simply close the entrance portal and insert the inner floor to get it ready to function as a feeder. $75, store.moma.org
Hide & Seek Bag
The Hide&Seek Bag is perfect for a cat looking for their own space. The natural pulp hideaway comes with a covered cushion, a scratcher and organic catnip. $79, petssogood.com
Aesop Lemon Rind, Tea Tree and Spearmint Leaf Fur Wash
Aesop, the beauty brand with a cult following also offers a fur wash with deodorizing properties specially formulated for your best four-legged pal. $39, aesop.com
Oreo Table
The elevated Oreo Table from Pets So Good features an antibacterial porcelain bowl and slip-resistant, solid steel construction that keeps food or water in place and the mess off your floors. $55, petssogood.com
Maxbone Peanut Butter and Jelly Treats
These crunchy, heart-shaped dog treats feature a yummy peanut butter and jelly flavor that your furry friend will love. The treats are wheat-, corn- and soy-free. $18, maxbone.com
Bird Silo bird feeder
The minimalist Bird Silo bird feeder designed by Studio Tolvanen is made of durable and eco-friendly recycled plastic. The feeder’s size and shape were chosen specifically for small songbirds and woodpeckers that prefer to eat while clinging vertically. They come in Camp Green or Terra Cotta. $61.75, finnishdesignshop.com
Bolt Bite
Give your dog the ultimate chew toy. Wild One’s Bolt Bite is made of BPA-free natural rubber and comes in four colors. Bolt Bite has a reinforced center, two elbows for engaging paw-play, and open ends for hiding treats. $22, wildone.com
Wild One Collar and Walk Kit
Wild One’s dirt and odor resistant poly-coated nylon collars come in eight chic colors, including lilac. Grab the matching leash or upgrade to the Walk Kit, which includes a collar, leash and poop bag carrier. $38 and $88, wildone.com
Furbo Wi-Fi dog camera
The Furbo HD Wi-Fi dog camera with two-way audio lets you see, talk to and toss treats to your dog from anywhere. Furbo’s barking sensor sends push notifications to your smartphone when it detects barking, so you can talk to calm them down via the app. $198.95, amazon.com
Terrazzo Dog Bowl
Pet Junkie’s design-savvy terrazzo dog bowl looks great in the kitchen and has a removable stainless steel inner bowl for easy washing. $29.95, amazon.com
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