Not Lazy Conserving Myself For Nothing Cat On Retro Sunset
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Gift ideas
Cat gifts for people owned by cats
Gifts for cat lovers, cat moms, cat dads and everyone who was chosen by a cat: shirts with deadpan cat humor, books to laugh at and gifts the cat itself will (eventually) approve of. For the holidays, a birthday or no reason at all.
Funny cat shirts and more
Our favorite designs as a tee, hoodie, mug or tote. For everyone who knows who really runs the house. Sizes and colors are picked on Amazon.
Sorry I'm Late Antisocial Cat Retro
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Don't Talk To Me Before Coffee Cat Retro
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All I Want Is To Be Left Alone Holiday Cat
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Worlds Okayest Cat Parent Retro Cat
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Nurse Runs On Coffee And Spite Retro Cat Design
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Orange Cat One Braincell, Zero Regrets Cat Design
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Currently Booked By A Book Retro Cat Design
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Books to laugh at: Cat Memos
A grumpy cat explains in 100 lessons how to get through life. Every book has 100 illustrations. Fits under any tree, especially the holiday edition.
Inner Peace100 lessons for anyone who wants to be left alone.
Holidays100 lessons for surviving the holidays.
Office100 lessons for surviving meetings, coworkers and reviews.
Love100 lessons for singles and tired couples.
Vacation100 lessons for anyone who should have stayed home.
Parents100 lessons for parents between no sleep and the carpool line.
Household100 lessons for ignoring the mess with style.Amazon affiliate links: if you buy through them, Cranky Kitten earns a small commission at no extra cost to you. More at catmemos.com
Gifts for the cat itself
Cats do not care about bows. They care about anything that makes climbing, napping and hunting easier.
A really good cat tree*
Sturdy, tall enough for a full stretch and with a perch up high. A cat will use it for years. Ignoring the gift for the first week is part of the ritual.
What to look for → A cat cave or a window perch*
Warm, soft and elevated: exactly what a cat looks for in winter. A washable cover is not optional.
A wand toy and a puzzle feeder*
Playing together and working for food keep indoor cats fit and content. Put the wand away after play, strings are not for unsupervised chewing.
What to look for → A ceramic or stainless steel water fountain*
Some cats drink more from moving water. Easy to clean matters more than any feature.
* Amazon affiliate links: if you buy through them, Cranky Kitten earns a small commission. The price stays the same for you.
Better not to gift
- A live cat as a surprise. A pet is a decision for many years that everyone should make for themselves.
- Lilies in a bouquet. Lilies are dangerous for cats even in tiny amounts, pollen and vase water included.
- Tinsel and ribbon. Swallowed, it can seriously injure the intestines.
Frequently asked questions
What do you get someone who has a cat?
Something funny for the human, like a T-shirt or mug with a cat joke or a book to laugh at, or something the cat really uses, like a sturdy cat tree or a cozy cat cave.
What are good gifts for cats themselves?
Anything that supports climbing, hiding and playing: scratching posts, elevated perches, interactive toys and a water fountain for cats that drink little. Be careful with toys that have strings or small parts.
Is catnip a safe gift?
Yes, dried catnip or toys filled with it are safe for most cats. Roughly a third of cats do not react to it at all, so do not take it personally.
What is a good last-minute gift for cat lovers?
A shirt or a book from Amazon usually arrives within a few days. For the cat, a wand toy almost always works: small, cheap and nearly always approved.