The best gifts for pet lovers

1. Pet portrait

One of the most popular gifts for pet lovers is to have a portrait of their little beasty commissioned. There are plenty of artists out there to choose from. Whether you want photo realism sketches, full traditional oil paintings, or more. Artists all have unique styles. Have a look around on sites such as Instagram and Etsy to see if you can find the perfect artist.

No matter what style you go for, the recipient will no doubt adore having artwork made of their pet. Or you could always draw it yourself, or even get your little ones involved. We have plenty of craft ideas that might lend some inspiration.

The best part is that artists can add in some extra details. Perhaps you want to have a cat in a crown, since we all know cats wish they ruled the world. Or, you could have your golden retriever in a Santa outfit. There are endless opportunities to explore to add a little humor.

2. Christmas tree ornament

In the spirit of Christmas, why not get a personalised tree ornament? This could be one of the most special gifts for pet lovers. Every Christmas they’ll love seeing their personalised ornament and getting to hang it on their tree.

3. Personalized treat box

So, our next idea for gifts for pet lovers is technically more of a gift for the pet. But that’s okay because pets deserve to be treated! There are many stores, which you can find online, that make personalized treat boxes. You could get a box of biscuits with your loved one’s pet’s name imprinted. The recipient will love being able to show their pets these treats and watch them enjoy it.

4. Cupcakes

Who wouldn’t want a personalized cupcake with an image of their pet on it? One of the tastiest gifts for pet lovers is to have personalized cupcakes made. These may have icing in the shape of a dog or whatever pet they have. It can be a fun and cute gift to be enjoyed after a Christmas dinner. We’re sure the pets will be amused seeing their likeness on a cake too.

5. Personalized pet book

Our next gift for pet lovers is one of our favorites. There are websites where you can customise a story book with images of animals. So, why not get a story about your loved one’s pet? They will have a lot of fun flicking through the pages and seeing their pets on adventures. It is an especially fun gift for kids too. Plus, it keeps them reading, which is super important!

6. Personalized lead holder

One of our gifts for pet lovers is to have some custom lead holders made. You can order these with names engraved through many sites online. It is a great and practical gift for those with dogs.

7. Printed mug, cushions, and more

Who doesn’t want to admire their pets face when having a nice hot cup of their chosen beverage? Head to a printing shop and you are guaranteed to be able to have a photo put on a mug.

You can actually get various items personalized. So, maybe a cushion will be a better option. Whatever you choose, the recipient is sure to adore the gift.

8. Pet snow globe

For our final gift for pet lovers, why not buy or make a personalized snow globe? If you want to get creative, you can easily make your own by following these steps:

• Print off the desired image (you can use a toy/figure if you prefer).
• If you are printing an image, make sure it is on photograph paper/card, so it does not get damaged/dissolve.
• Glue it to a glass jar lid (on the inside).
• Fill the empty jar with water and glitter/sequins.
• Glue the lid on to the jar so there’s no risk of it opening.
• Finally, add some finishing touches/decorations to the jar.

If you prefer to have someone else do the hard work, you can order one online. Seeing your cute pets’ faces in a snow globe can be one of the cutest gifts to receive at Christmas. So, it will definitely be appreciated.

We hope you have enjoyed our blog and now have plenty of ideas for gifts for pet lovers. It is important to appreciate all of our loved ones over Christmas. And one thing all pet owners appreciate is their pets! There really aren’t many ways to make gifts more touching.

Need ideas for activities?

Finding activities to do with kids can sometimes be a challenge. If you are looking for ideas, we have more at Santa Academy. Our app launches in November 2022! You can download several activities from our activity packs. We have several to choose from, inspired by our different factions. You can learn how to care for pets and practice PE with Reindeer Recruits. Learn how plastic damages the environment and how different cultures celebrate Christmas with Fairy Fellows. Make slime and candy with Elf Ed!

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We know our resources have been a great help to those home-schooling children. So, we are not stopping there! On the Lacus Herald, we will be publishing stories and news updates daily. Your kids can catch up with their favorite characters and continue their learning in a fun environment. Designed to be enjoyed by the whole family.

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