10) Donation to a Favorite Charity or Foundation. This is an excellent gift for the animal lover in your life. A donation to an organization such as The Humane Society or World Wildlife Foundation in their name is a thoughtful way to spend your money this holiday season.
9) Adopt a Wild Animal. Many organizations such as the San Diego Zoo, WWF, Wildcat Haven, Wolf Haven, and African Wild Dog Conservation offer the opportunity to symbolically adopt one of their animals. This gift typically includes membership to the organization and a portrait of your animal. These adoption programs help to support thousands of wild animals each year, so you can feel good in knowing that your gift money is going to great use this year. Please contact one of these organizations for more information.
8) Shop to Benefit animalrescuesite.com. This site is loaded with amazing gifts for all 2 legged and 4 legged members of your family including clothes, jewelry, toys, and more. What's even greater is that you can follow exactly how your money was spent right on the site. The site was founded to help feed and care for shelter animals and has currently funded millions of pounds of food, over 13,000 vaccinations, and has aided in the rescue of numerous animals. Check this one out!
7) Pet Massage. Allow your pet the opportunity to be swept away into a world of bliss at the hands of a certified pet massage therapist like our local favorite Annette Lokovesek. Massage has long been used for animal athletes, recovery from surgery, and to reduce pain. This technique can also help alleviate stress and promote good health. Plus, it feels really, really good! This is something your pet is sure to enjoy!
6) Pet Insurance. Pet insurance is the kind of gift that keeps on giving. This is a smart and practical gift that can help with routine exams, vaccinations, and dental cleanings.
5) Tug-a-Jug Toy. Premier Toy Company has awesome interactive toys for your pets. Dogs can see and smell the treats inside while playing tug! You can play fetch with the toy also, and it has a textured rubber wrap that cleans teeth and gums. We love these toys for our dogs!
4) Lupine Leash-Collar Combo Set. Lupine collars and leads are 100% guaranteed for life. If ever chewed, broken, or ruined in any way, you can simply return a piece of it to any Lupine supplier and we will replace it for free! This is a gift your stylish pet will be sure to love!
3) Spa Retreat. Pets love a day at the spa! (Parents do too!) A day at the spa is something we all could use! Pets love to be pampered with a warm, sudsy bath, relaxing brush out, facial, and pedicure. Mention this ad to The Pet Brigade and receive $5.00 off your groom appointment!
2) KONG Wubba Toys. KONG Company has special edition Wubba's made just for the military! These camo style toys are available for cats and dogs. Dog Wubba's are fun and interactive. They float and squeak. Cat Wubba's are specifically developed to appeal to your cat's instinctive desire to stalk and capture prey. All cat Wubba's rattle and are infused with natural catnip. The unique tails make a "crackle" sound that rewards contact and encourages continued play. These toys are amazingly fun for all pets!
1) Red, White, and Shoe! Vibram, the leading provider of military footwear, has teamed up with Fetchdog to create DogTags Chewy Shoe Dog Toy in honor of the sacrifices made by military veterans. $2.00 of the proceeds of this very special toy helps to fund the DogTags program at Puppies Behind Bars. Under the DogTags program, inmates train puppies to become service dogs for soldiers returning from Afghanistan and Iraq. This toy is an absolute must for your dog this Christmas season.