Great Gift Ideas for Pets and People

No, your pets are probably not aware there's a gift-receiving opportunity on the horizon. Would that your children were so blissfully ignorant. Nonetheless, a new toy will keep them busy, and isn't that what you need the most? So here we have some of our favorite gifts for pets and their people.

Featured People Gift:

Help a shelter and get
dog-themed, kid-friendly music that doesn't suck!

Featured Dog Gift:

Seriously hard to destroy. Really.

Presents That Squeak and Wiggle

People often warn against buying live animals during the holidays: No bunnies at Easter, no turkeys to raise for Thanksgiving, and no puppies or kittens at Christmas. We also turn around and recommend getting a new pet when you have some time off from work to acclimate the pet to your schedule. Hmmm. So if you have a week to 10 days off with your kids during the Holiday, what better time to coordinate the addition of a new four legged family member? Good point.

So if you are considering opting out of going to Grandma's this year, it might be just the time to create that childhood magical moment when the box under the tree is making noises! Here's how it's done.