A Gift Guide for Animal Lovers

By: Discovery and Best Friends Animal Society

If you're looking to get inspired by gift ideas, Best Friends Animal Society has some fun gifts for both people and animals this holiday season. The best part is, 100% of the proceeds from sales help to save the lives of homeless pets.

December 15, 2020

Become A Member

If you’re looking for non-material gifts, for $25 you can purchase or gift a membership to Best Friends Animal Society. The contribution goes straight to helping tens of thousands of animals—both at their Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah and through outreach and rescue programs all across the country.

Sponsor a Pet

You can sponsor or gift a sponsorship of an individual pet at the Best Friends Animal Society Sanctuary. With a gift of $25 or more, you’ll receive six bimonthly issues of Best Friends magazine. Plus, all donations are tax deductible.

Toys for Pets & Humans

At the Best Friends Shop, you can find something for every member of your family-- animal or human! From cat toys to yoga mats, there are so many options and 100% of the proceeds from sales go to help save homeless pets.

Gifts from the Best Friends Animal Society Shop

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Kitty Cactus Catnip Toy

With 100% organic catnip, the cactus toy provides safe, succulent fun for your favorite feline. Completely needle-free for the utmost in pouncing pleasure!

Yoga Mat

What downward dog pose would be complete without a crew of yogi-animals cheering you on? Your yoga practice is guaranteed to get extra zen when you press your forehead to this adorable mat.

I’m Adopted Dog Toy

What better way to celebrate getting adopted than with a fresh new toy? Give your family's newest addition a welcome-home gift that hits all the right squeaky notes.

Luggage Tags

Add some four-legged fun to your luggage with a Best Friends luggage tag. These tags were designed exclusively for Best Friends by New York designer R. Nichols. Each features the Best Friends logo and Save Them All messaging.

Meow You See Me Tote

Tote your cat-loving persona with pride. Comfortably carry books, groceries or your most recent pet supply store purchases for your favorite feline in the simply adorable Meow You See Me canvas tote bag. Your cat may very well want to be carried in it, too. Designed exclusively for Best Friends by New York designer R. Nichols.

Foster Water Bottle

Short-term commitment. Long-term lifesaving. The Best Friends foster collection is inspired by the heroes who open their hearts — and their homes — to pets who need a little extra time. They remind us that saving a life often starts with simply saving the day. Introducing our foster collection.

There is no better way to stay hydrated and show off your love of fostering than with our color changing Foster Water Bottle.

Fun Game for a Good Cause

Hit game creator Exploding Kittens has partnered with Best Friends Animal Society, donating $25,000 to the organization to help save homeless cats in honor of its newest game launch, “A Game of Cat & Mouth.” This is crucial to Best Friends’ goal of getting to no-kill by 2025, as cats are the most at-risk animals in shelters. “A Game of Cat & Mouth” is a fiercely competitive, magnet-powered, highly addicting, pinball-ish game.

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