Holiday gift guide

Christmas gifts for cat lovers (that their cat would approve of)

By the Photoshoot Pets team · Updated October 31, 2026

Cat people are easy to shop for once you remember the golden rule: the gift is really about the cat. These ideas work for cat moms, cat dads and the friend who has strong opinions about cat trees.

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Personalized cat gifts

  1. A custom mug with their cat’s photo

    Their cat’s face on their morning coffee: unimpressed, majestic or mid-yawn. Upload a photo and we print it for $28 USD with free US shipping. A great cat mom gift. Make one here.

  2. A photo ornament of the cat

    Bonus points if the cat has already tried to knock down the tree.

  3. A custom cat portrait

    Royal, watercolor or cartoon styles all suit a cat’s natural sense of self-importance. Order early.

  4. A “cat mom” or “cat dad” sweatshirt

    Cozy, a little funny, and covered in cat hair within the hour.

Gifts for the cat (that the human will love)

  1. A window perch

    Bird TV, all day long. One of the most-loved cat upgrades.

  2. A wand toy and puzzle feeder set

    Enrichment for indoor cats, and fun for the person holding the wand.

  3. A self-warming or heated cat bed

    Cats love warm spots, especially in winter.

  4. A cat-safe catnip or silvervine sampler

    Not every cat reacts to catnip; silvervine works for many cats that don’t.

Practical gifts for cat owners

  1. A pet-hair remover kit

    For sweaters, couches and car seats. A gift that gets used daily.

  2. A water fountain for cats

    Many cats drink more from moving water.

  3. A pet camera

    So they can see exactly how much the cat slept while they were at work (all of it).

Meaningful gifts

  1. A donation to a cat rescue in their cat’s name

    Shelters are often full of cats around the holidays.

  2. A keepsake for someone who lost a cat this year

    A photo mug or framed print says “I remember.” Our Rainbow Bridge poem guide has gentle words to write in a card.

Gift ideas by budget

BudgetIdeas
Under $15Catnip or silvervine sampler, wand toy, lint roller set
Under $30Custom cat photo mug ($28 USD), photo ornament, puzzle feeder
$30–$100Window perch, heated bed, water fountain, cat mom sweatshirt
SplurgeCustom cat portrait, pet camera