How to Shower Your Pets With Gifts Without Breaking Your Budget
It can seem like pet-related gifts get more and more extravagant every year, but that doesn’t mean you have to throw your budget out the window. It’s still possible to find fun, affordable gifts your furry, feathered or finned friend will love. Here’s how to do it.
Coupons Make for Doggie Delights
When you’re looking for the right gift for man’s best friend this season, consider getting a few choice toys to brighten his days. As Companion Animal Psychology notes, dogs love to play, and mixing up their toys is enriching to their mental well-being. There is everything from chew toys, squeakers, ropes, puzzles, and fun balls to toss in the backyard.
If your pooch gets chilly or you just love dressing Fido up, consider a few clothing or accessories instead. You can get your dog some snazzy shirts, jackets, and shoes without breaking the bank. Finally, if your dog’s bed has taken a beating or just doesn’t fit anymore, a nice, cozy bed might be just what you’re looking for.
Bear in mind that just because a gift has an expensive price point, it doesn’t mean you can’t get it. You can use coupons and promo codes to fit a higher-priced gift into your price range.
Ideas for Cats
As Vetstreet points out, cats are pretty good at entertaining themselves, but that doesn’t mean Fifi won’t enjoy getting a new toy now and then. Also on kitty’s wish list list are things like scratching posts and training toys.
Of course you can use the same coupon options that apply to your pooch, and to stretch your funds, you can DIY some of your cat’s faves! Try a rope-covered scratching post, a sock toy, or a mouse from an upcycled shirt. And of course, there’s the classic cardboard box, which cats simply can’t seem to get enough of!
Best Gifts for Bunnies
Next on the list are more of your small, furry friends. Sometimes the simplest things are much appreciated by little guys. For instance, rabbits love everyday items like toilet paper tubes, towels, and crumpled paper bags.
Want something a little snazzier? Online retailers like Bunny Supply Co. offer pretty much everything for your bunny, from cage mats and specialized toys to more frivolous and fun things, like sunglasses to make your rabbit look like the rock star you know he is, to a backpack with built-in window so he can be your adventurous sidekick. Best part - they have free shipping on the whole shebang!
Gifts for Other Pet Friends
If you have a less common pet, that doesn’t mean you can’t spoil them with new goodies. As an example, pet birds might appear to not have many options, but sometimes a cage upgrade could be just the ticket. Your winged friend might like having a different perch to sit on, a warm lamp for sunbathing, or a hanging toy to fiddle with.
Where reptiles are concerned, you could be looking at toys and a new habitat, which Wide Open Pets explains you can DIY inexpensively from recycled materials. You can also give their housing a new look with some brand-new accessories. Check with stores like Petco for a great selection of things like hidey holes and greenery, and note they have free shipping at $49 to stretch your dollars. For other pets, you can do some research and even ask your pet’s veterinarian for recommendations.
It doesn’t matter what kind of pet you have. You definitely love them enough to want to get them gifts they will enjoy. Remember to DIY some fun things and check online retail stores before you head out, since there are discounts and deals to be had. With prices safely under budget, you might be able to get your pet his own massive gift basket!
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Author: Cindy Aldridge