Sit. Stay. Buy! If you’re a pet person, you know that you spare no expense to spoil your special sidekick. Here’s a list of great gear, gadgets and goodies that will make tails wag, vocal chords purr, and human hands just a little happier to bend over and pick up some poop. Consider it your one-stop shop when picking the perfect present for furry friends.
Fetch Mustache / Giant Tongue, ($10) – Made from non-toxic, solid natural rubber, each ball is attached to a giant floppy tongue, or a sinister handlebar mustache. Playing fetch just got way more hilarious.
Catnip Fortune Cookies, ($25) – Who knows what lies in the fates of the nine lives? Filled with farm-grown, organic catnip, these felt and fleece fortune cookies each come with a unique, cat-themed fortune inside. Will he ever catch that laser pointer? Only the cookie knows…
Sneaker Shaped Cat Bed, ($90) – Big enough to hide in, cozy enough to sleep in, and a perfect alternative to chewing up and peeing on your actual shoes. Each bed is fleece-lined, and machine washable, so there’s no chance it’ll end up smelling as bad as your real kicks.
On The Go Dog Water Bottle, ($15) – Designed exclusively with the perfect pooch in mind, this water bottle features an attached dish that fills with each squeeze, and levels out at the perfect height for your fuzzy bud. It’s leak-proof, and the excess water drains right back into the bottle to minimize waste. Too bad your dog can’t minimize waste, too.
Whistle 3 Pet Tracker and GPS Monitor, ($80) – Next time your dog doesn’t come home before curfew, you can find him or her with the help of this GPS tracker, which basically acts like a cell phone for your pup. When your pet leaves his or her “safe zone”, you’ll get text, app or email notifications so you can track them down and embarrass them in front of all their friends.
Cat Laptop Scratch Pad, $35 – Now your cat can watch videos of cats watching videos of cats watching videos of cats! Keep your cat connected (and distracted) with this cardboard computer that features a claw-ready keyboard, and a customizable desktop monitor that can be changed to feature any background your cat wants. Hello Sassy from Homeward Bound!
Dog Egg Mold, ($10) – Now, every breakfast can be sunny-side pup thanks to this silicone mold that features two rings you can fill with eggs, then fry into a new poochie pal! A cat mold is also available, and perfect for good meow-rnings!
Custom Pet Portrait, (Starting at $180) – Virginia-based artist MG Stout knows that your critter isn’t just a pet – your critter is family! Send her a reference photo, and she’ll create a one-of-a-kind portrait of your special pal using a combination of charcoal sketching, custom paint colors, and layers of texturized glazes.
Pet Bather Glove, ($25) – Strap this ergonomic, one-size-fits-all spray glove on and pamper your pet with a massaging bath that reduces spray, cuts down on stress, and generally makes him or her feel like they’ve just spent a day at the spa. Don’t worry, we won’t tell anyone you tried it on yourself.
Deodorizing Candles, ($14) – Recommended by pet experts Cesar’s Way Magazine and Modern Dog Magazine, these soy-based, dye-free pet candles are safe, USA made, and will keep your house smelling sweet and relaxing instead of like walls full of vengeful cat piss.
BarkBox Subscription, (starting at $21 month) – Each month, your four-legged friend will receive a box featuring two innovative toys, two bags of all-natural dog treats, and a brand new chew curated from a new themed collection. Maybe now he’ll be nice to the mailman.
Pooch Selfie Ball, ($10) – The time has come – dogs can now take better selfies than humans. Thanks to this great gadget – a smartphone squeaker ball that hooks on to your device to get your dog’s attention – your Instagram is about to win Best In Show.
Matt Christensen is a freelance writer based in Cleveland, OH. Publications he's written for include Maxim, Men's Journal, Fatherly.com, Cosmopolitan, and more. John Stamos follows him on Instagram.
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