It’s time!!! The holidays are my favorite time of the year, and I’m excited to share my 2025 pet-friendly holiday gift guide with you! I rounded up the things I’ve tested, loved, and watched that spark pure joy in pups and kitties’ hearts- and a few items for the pet parents too. Consider this my love letter to every pet parent who deserves to open something that doesn’t end up hidden in the closet by January 2nd.
Gifts that make tails wag, whiskers twitch, and pet parents feel ridiculously seen.
- WagWellies Dog Boots: WagWellies are sleek, actually stay on, and protect those precious toe beans from salt, ice, hot pavement, and that one mysterious sidewalk goo we never speak of. I got these shoes for Gatsby this year, and they’re one of my favorite purchases! Use code “GATSBY” for 10% off your order.
- Wufers Christmas Cookie Box for Dogs: Hand-decorated, human-grade cookie “advent calendars” for dogs that look almost too gorgeous enough to serve at your holiday party. (Don’t. I tried. The dog judged me.) Flavors like Gingerbread Woof and Candy Cane Crunch, zero preservatives, and the packaging is legitimately frame-worthy. Perfect for the pet parent who posts their dog’s “letter to Santa” every year.
- Tractive GPS Tracker: The only thing that has ever given me more peace than noise-canceling headphones. Clip it to the collar (or hide it in a harness pocket if your dog is an escape artist like mine). Real-time tracking, escape alerts, and a virtual fence feature that texts you the second they bolt.
- Aesop Animal Wash: Because your dog deserves to smell like an Australian spa instead of wet corn chip. This gentle, deodorizing wash is mildly scented. I use it after muddy park days. Pro tip: buy two bottles. One for the dog, one for you to steal for your own shower when no one’s looking.
- Dear Deuce Silk Scarf or Twilly: The scarf and twilly are NYC-themed and absolutely adorable! The chicest way to say “my dog has a better wardrobe than most humans.” Tie the scarf bandit-style around the neck, loop the skinny twilly through the collar ring for a pop of color, or tie a bow on your handbag. Warning: you will be stopped constantly. Prepare for: “Excuse me, where did you get that?!”
- Viva Raw “Gift of Health” Box: What better gift than to give the gift of health! Complete-and-balanced raw meals shipped frozen to your doors. Think grass-fed beef, duck, rabbit, elk, goat, and bison. Even picky eaters lose their minds. Viva Raw is what Gatsby eats every day! Use code “GATSBY” for 20% off your first order.
- Lambwolf Collective Toys: The most aesthetic toy brand that somehow makes crinkly cabbage and squeaky baguettes look like modern art.
- Custom Pet Portrait Wallet from FurBabies: Take your favorite photo of your pup or kitty and turn it into a leather wallet that makes strangers at checkout go “WAIT, where did you get that?!” The artwork is gorgeous and holds cards and a bit of cash.
- Windmill Air Purifier (the pet-parent edition): Quiet, gorgeous, and powerful enough to handle a multi-pet household. Don’t worry, it’s aesthetic instead of looking like a medical device. Filters pet hair, dander, and that lingering eau de wet dog in minutes. My allergies are the worst during the Spring, and this air purifier saved me while leaving my NYC apartment smelling fresh and clean.
- The Forever Dog Cookbook by Rodney Habib & Dr. Karen Becker: The book that finally made “feeding fresh” feel doable instead of terrifying. 100+ recipes ranging from “I have 10 minutes” to “I’m hosting a dog birthday party and need salmon cupcakes.” Science-backed, zero filler.
- Lo & Sons Aoyama Leather Bag: Made of luxurious, buttery-soft leather, this bag is three bags in one! Wear it as a crossbody, shoulder handbag, or an evening clutch. It fits your dog’s poop bags, treats, collapsible bowl, and all your essentials, and still looks like you have your life together. It’s my go-to bag for travel.
- SOL Organics Luxury Bedding: Yes, this is technically for you, but we both know who really owns the king-size bed. GOTS-certified, chemical-free, sustainably grown, and extremely breathable—cool in summer, cozy in winter. Get the sheets and duvet cover! Your bedroom now transforms into a boutique hotel that allows dogs. You need this. Use code: ELAINE&GATSBY25 for 25% off your order.
- Knead Cats Therapeutic Bed: With three senior cats, this bed has made them so much more comfortable. The heat soothes deep joint pain while orthopedic foam relieves pressure points. It’s been clinically proven to reduce pain in 82% of cats.
- Shark StainForce Cordless Portable Spot & Stain Cleaner: It’s a must-have for multipet households! From occasional furball vomits to pee or poop accidents, this will save your furniture and rugs!
Happy gifting, pet parents. May your dogs only destroy the toys you bought them, not the presents under the tree (and for the cats, the actual tree).
Love,
Elaine & Gatsby
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