Happy Paw-lidays!
I love my dogs, Gracie and Blue, and I love the holidays! (I'm also a devoted cat aunt.) Get ready for the most pun-tastic list of all my favorite pet-centric holiday stuff. So whether you're feline festive or can-ine get enough of the holidays (sorr...
Meowy Christmas!
Have yourself a purry little Christmas and a Happy Meow Year with this awesome assortment of cat-themed holiday items.
My sister is a cat person, and she collects cat ornaments for her 3 kitties each year. I love that this one can be personalized by name and breed/markings.
Automatic litter boxes have come a long way in the last couple decades. Changing the litter box is obviously one of the worst parts of cat care, and this smart litterbox definitely takes a lot of the ughhh factor out of the task.
Crazy cat lady? Umm, crazy cute.
It doesn't get much more chic than this cool cats throw pillow.
Only one of my sister's cats enjoys wearing hats (or at least, puts up with it), but the pictures are both amazing and worth the effort.
If they fits, they sits…in this cozy cat cave that they'll love curling up in.
These cat butt coasters make me laugh so hard. Perfect gift for the friend whose a cat person with a great sense of humor.
Love my sister's cats, but when it's time to change their litter, the air could sometimes use a little spritz of freshener. Febreze is my favorite, and this cranberry tart scent is super festive.
This personalizable cat picture book is such a fun Christmas gift for someone who loves their fur baby and wants to celebrate how special they are!
Be the best-dressed at the ugly Christmeows sweater party with this customized cat sweater featuring your own cat's photo.
Spoil your kitty with these healthy, easy-to-make DIY cat treats that you can whip up in no time.
My sister's cats go bonkers for catnip. Deck the halls with these catnip-infused felt balls that your cat will love.
Show the world how much you love your cats with this adorable personalized “In My Cat Mom Era” sweatshirt.
Not only is this candle hilarious, it comes in several yummy scent options. Makes a great gift for the cat lovers in your life.
This sweet cat sweatshirt cracks me up!
Any cat owner will appreciate this soft, absorbent, and adorable cat breeds dish towel.
It's not a holiday break without putting together a puzzle. This cat themed on is fun and funny, and a nice challenge at 1000 pieces.
Spread the love with these cute cat-themed gift bags!
Meowzel Tov & Happy Hanukkat!
I can't count the number of times I've texted my sister, this was her response. “Can't get up. Cat on my lap.”
It always cracks me up how happy my sisters' cats are with the simplest of toys. A piece of string, cotton balls. Of course, with just a little bit of craftiness, it can increase the fun and protect yourself from scratches as well.
Love this cute cat mug from Rifle Paper Co.
Merry Christ-mutts!
I'm a proud dog mom, and I love to pamper my pooch during the howl-idays (and every day, let's be honest).
Does it get any more festive than custom personalized dog socks featuring your precious pooch's face?
The perfect gift for a dog mom on-the-go. This customized dog key ring, that. you can personalize with your dog's picture and engraved name on the back is so sweet and thoughtful.
Available in both dog and cat versions, and different color combos, these slippers are so soft and cozy (and cute!)
West Paw dog chew toys are the best, paw's down. They have several different styles of treat stuffable toys, with different levels of difficulty in getting the treat out, so they can keep Gracie busy for quite awhile (which is a feat).
If your dog is on the nice list (and spoiler art, ALL DOGS ARE ON THE NICE LIST), spoil them with this cute and fun Advent dog treat box, which they'll love down to the last cronch.
Mr. Grinch might have been a mean one, but his dog was still a good boy!
If your dog needs specific treats due to stomach sensitivities, this DIY doggy Advent calendar is perfect.
I pretty much change up Gracie's look when the wind changes, much less the seasons. Deck your pup's neck with this adorable personalized dog collar!
Make you dog the best-dressed in the room with this sweet, personalized sweater.
Yes, I have dog pajamas that match my kids' pajamas for photos. No, I'm not going to apologize.
If it's time for a spruce-up on your dog's collar, this custom pet tag is both cute and engravable on both sides.
I get Gracie her own personal ornament each year (just like I do for her hoomans). There are so many cute ones to choose from, but I love to get one that can be personalized.
Super soft and (importantly) easily washable, this personalized dog blanket is great.
Say, “Merry Grinchmas!” even when you're dog's in a great mood with this cute Grinch-themed dog collar.
Lots of great recipes for dog treats, and I love that you can customize with your dog's favorite ingredients (and leave out the ones they might not love).
Yummy in my (dog's) tummy with this simple waffle-iron style dog treat maker that your pup will love!
Give your dog treats that extra something with these customizable dog treat molds. They're also great for making pupsicles as they're silicone, and the pupsicle will pop out easily once frozen.
Gracie's technically a beagador (or at least, that's what we call her when she wants to feel bougie), but I might choose to emphasize the labrador part to wear this cute Christmas sweater.
Everyone can just stop trying and hand your dog the trophy at the Ugly Christmas Sweater Paw-ty if they show up in this adorable sweater.
As if it even had to be said. All dogs are on the nice list.
Subtle and classic, these dog tiebacks add a fun dash of whimsy to your decor.
At 500 pieces, this cute, whimsical dog puzzle is a great family-friendly option for your holidays.
Don't forget your doggy friends during Hanukkah! With 8 days of treats, there's plenty of love and light that this will give your four-legged lovebug.
Soft, comfy, and cute, this buffalo plaid custom dog harness is stylish for the holidays or any day!
A monthly box full of surprise treats and toys, with super-fun themes. It's all I'm sayin'.
Not all dogs have a thick winter coat. Gracie's comfortable in cool weather without a sweater or jacket, but when it gets really cold out, she needs an extra layer to stay warm.
Happy & Healthy Howl-idays
Our furry friends may need a little extra attention to stay healthy and safe over the holidays. Here are a few great places to start.
The holidays can be fun, but with breakable ornaments, poisonous plants, and twinkle light wires, it can also be a dangerous time for cats. This article has great tips to keep your cat safe at Christmas time.
Just like with cats, there are dangers for dogs during the holidays. Things like chocolate, turkey bones, and ornaments are always top of mind. But one year, Gracie got into a wreath with pins in it. And every year, she's oddly obsessed with a reinde...
Not only is finding out your dog's genetic history fun, it can provide important health information and insights.
Find out important health and genetic information about your cat with a DNA test.
While the holidays can be fun, they can also be stressful for reactive dogs, with all the extra activity and excitement. Thankfully, there are a lot of great calming techniques and tools to help calm your anxious dog, massage being one.
On my list of dog items that we have for our beloved beagador Gracie, I mention that she has an embarrassing number of beds. This is her favorite one for cozy snuggling. It really does help her with her anxiety to feel surrounded and protected.
While Gracie enjoys the silent nights of Christmas, she hates the loud fireworks of New Year's. Thankfully, we can just reach for her happy hoodie to reduce her anxiety over loud noises like firecrackers and thunder.
With holiday parties, there's always the danger that a guest could leave the door open and let a beloved pet out. Keep your dogs and cats safer with and AirTag paired with a collar holder.
With holiday parties, there's always the danger that a guest could leave the door open and let a beloved pet out. Keep your dogs and cats safer with and AirTag paired with a collar holder.
It looks like something out of Star Trek, but this is really an ingenious way to keep your dog or cat's water fresh and clean.
If Gracie had her druthers, she'd eat an entire bag of food at a time, but timed feeders can help keep a dog on schedule and can keep a cat happy if you have to take a short trip away.
Keep holiday travel from turning into howl-iday travel by making a plan and following safety tips before you leave.
Traveling for the holidays can be stressful, especially if you're leaving your pet with a family member, friend, or sitter who doesn't know their usual routine. This printable pet care planner helps to make that transition easier for both you and you...
If your cats are stressed (and especially if you're introducing a new cat or kitten to the fold), this pheromone that mimics the one mother cats emit to soothe their kittens can help ease stress and calm your cat crew. My mother-in-law swears by it w...
There are unfortunately plenty of opportunities for canine anxiety around the holidays. Thunder shirts are a wonderful tool to help a dog who needs a little extra help to calm down while things are a bit frantic.
What Pets Give Us
I'm a firm believer that our pets give us so much more than we can ever give them. With all the treats and toys I shower on my dog Gracie, she still gives me so, so much more than I could ever give her. Here are just a few of the benefits of adopting...
Pets have a tangible, measurable benefit to our mental and emotional health, from reduced anxiety to lowered blood pressure.
Owning a pet (especially one who you take for regular, daily exercise) can improve your physical health. Lower obesity and blood pressure levels as well as lowered risks for many different diseases to name a few.
Pet ownership can even help to slow cognitive decline!
What We Can Give Back
It's always a wonderful time to give to animal shelters, rescue organizations, and animal welfare groups, but the holidays are a time when they're likely experiencing extra needs due to people stretching their budgets and volunteer schedules. Give ba...
Shelters need supplies and help all the time. But in the winter, they often have additional needs. (And the best thing you can do for shelters is to adopt your next furbaby and also spay and neuter your pets.)
What better way to make the holidays happy than to donate, foster, or adopt your next best friend? Humane Society is a great organization that helps stray animals.
There are so many adoptable animals who need a home. Find your next love bug on Petfinder.
Donate to your local no-kill shelter or rescue organizations this holiday season!