meowbox's Pawliday 2020 Gift Guide

The holidays can be a stressful time for everyone, and while we can’t banish your pre-Christmas work deadlines and exams (we wish we could!), let us ease the stress of holiday shopping with these thoughtful gift ideas for your favourite cats and cat lovers!

The best part? You won’t have to so much as set foot in a mall.

For the scent fanatic

White cranberry-scented soap, JiroSoap, $13 CAD

Soap is the best go-to holiday gift, because who doesn’t love nice-smelling things?

For the cat who loves small spaces

Limited-edition handcrafted Christmas cat cave, Meowingtons, $89.99 USD

This festive cat cave is so cute, we want a human-sized one for ourselves! Each cave is hand-felted by women artisans in Kathmandu, Nepal, and your purchase helps support these women, who are paid 200% of the average wage to ensure they and their families receive a living wage and secure working environment.

For the cat who loves to play

meowbox gift subscription, starts at $29.95 USD (prices vary according to plan)

With a subscription box delivering new, exciting toys and treats to their door every month, their kitty will never be bored! Plus, each box sold helps feed shelter kitties. Choose between gift boxes or a gift e-certificate.

For the cat person who says they don't need anything

Image: Thomas Park, Unsplash

You can’t go wrong with making a donation to your loved one’s rescue organization of choice, or the shelter they adopted their pets from.

For anyone who has to leave their house

Adjustable face mask, Bijou & Birdie, starts at $11.20 CAD (price varies according to customizations)

A mask is a must-have nowadays, and it also happens to make a purractical (and cute) stocking stuffer.

For the coffee or tea enthusiast

Custom-designed 11 oz mug, Vistaprint, $10.99 USD

A one-of-a-kind mug with their own kitties on it is bound to bring a smile to their face every morning!

For the plant parent

Ceramic cat planter, Beardbangs, $54 CAD

Is there such a thing as too many cute plant pots? The answer is no, definitely not.

For the cat with endless energy

Senses 2.0 play circuit, Catit, $14.99 USD

Catit’s play circuits are bestsellers for a reason: they keep even the most curious kitties busy!

For the wine drinker

Cat wine pawty pack, Pet Wine Shop, $25 USD

With these cat-friendly wines (made with catnip and beets), your loved one can enjoy wine night with their best furry friends! Package with a bottle of vino for humans to make this gift just the right amount of #extra.

For the passionate feline advocate

Tiny But Mighty: Kitten Lady’s Guide to Saving the Most Vulnerable Kittens by Hannah Shaw, $20 USD for hardcover

Written by kitten rescuer and humane educator Hannah Shaw, this info-packed guide is a life saver for fosterers with any level of experience.

For the nester

Tea towel, Meow Mini Mart, $11.95 USD

For the person who loves collecting cute items for their home, adorably-patterned kitchen towels make a simple and sweet gift.

For the creative

6”x8” notebook (lined or unlined available), Society 6, $14.99 USD

Give them the purrfect place to jot down or sketch their ideas.

For the person who's always cold

Faux-fur toque (more colours available), $16.99 USD, the meowbox shop

They’ll be winter-ready in no time with this cute and cozy staple!

For the adventure cat

The Go Anywhere travel bowl, Your Cat Backpack, $9.99 USD

If you have an adventure cat in your life, collapsible food and water bowls are essential for the feline explorer!

For the lover of all things mewstical

Considerate Cat Tarot deck by Madeleine Belanger, $39.95 USD

Designed in Canada by kitten fosterer Madeleine Belanger, this special deck draws from traditional tarot, with a feline twist! A percentage of your purchase will be donated to Vancouver rescue organizations.

For the DIY-er

Cat embroidery kit, HookLineTinker, $40 CAD

This beginner-friendly kit includes everything they need to create their own decorative embroidery hoop. Plus, your purchase helps support folks experiencing homelessness.

For the person who just really, really loves their cats

Custom pet portrait, PortraitOfPetArt, starts at $16.99 USD (prices vary according to customizations)

What better way to honour their fur babies than with one of these meowgnificent portraits?

Happy shopping! We wish you and your family a very meowy holiday season.