A Trusted Friend in a Complicated World
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By Leah Groth
Updated: May 07, 2024
If you’re shopping for a hopelessly devoted pet parent, we’ve got the perfect personalized pet gifts for you.
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If your loved one’s furry friend is more than just a pet and has secured their place as a cherished member of the family, then you know they deserve nothing but the best. That’s why these paw-some personalized gifts for pets are sure to make any four-legged companion smile with delight.
“A personalized gift tells someone ‘I get you’ and offers something that is one-of-a-kind which, in most cases, elicits a one-of-a-kind reaction,” says Katelynn Hawkins, product expert at Chewy. “These types of gifts show the extra thought that was put into the gift search process and how well you know the person you’re shopping for.”
Whether they’re a pup who wants to look snazzy during their long walks or a kitty with a penchant for laying on cozy blankets, we’ve rounded up a collection of tail-wagging and whisker-twitching gifts. From custom treat jars to portraits of your furry friend, these gifts will show them how much you truly adore them and you may just become their new favorite human.
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Kyndall and Jake Chambers custom embroider each of these adorable sweatshirts, helping pet lovers keep their beloved animals close to their hearts. Send in a photo and the artists will transform their mug into a proof. Once approved, they will stitch the design onto the sweatshirt color of your choice and create a wearable work of art.
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Sometimes the best personalized pet gift is a reminder of all the wonderful memories. This pet memorial frame lets the owner add their favorite photo and engrave their name into the frame. It’s a sympathy gift they can cherish for years to come.
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Shop on Petsies
What personalized pet gifts do you get the person who loves golf (almost) as much as their furry friend? Start with a custom golf head cover from Petsies. Simply upload a photo of the pet, and six to eight weeks later a plush, airbrushed and faux-fur golf head cover—large enough for drivers and three woods—will arrive on their doorstep. We know this gift for dog lovers will be a hole-in-one on the course.
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While your dog probably already knows exactly where you keep his treats, these customizable jars add a fun little touch to storing them. Available in five colors, the jar proudly displays your pet’s name on the front and features heavy, chip-resistant and dishwasher-safe stoneware. It also comes topped off with an airtight lid to keep treats crunchy and fresh.
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Shop on Shutterfly
Buying personalized pet gifts for a junior dog lover? You can’t go wrong with a book about dogs written about your little one’s pup. Shutterfly partnered with children’s books publisher, I See Me!, and author Maia Haag on this adorable book about what life is like from a pooch’s perspective.
Customize it with the dog’s name and an illustrated representation, and then add fun details like family members’ names and your very own message. Got a cat lover in your life? Opt for the kitty version, “If My Cat Could Talk”, which is a similar story with a little more catitude, or one of these fantastic gifts for cat lovers.
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Shop on My Photo Socks
A dog’s favorite place may very well be in the kitchen, especially when you’re making something irresistible. Even if you want to keep them out while you cook, they’ll be there in culinary spirit with these custom aprons. For personalized pet gifts, it’s a budget-friendly option with a quick turnaround time, and your animal-obsessed family member or friend will think of you every time they make a meal or a batch of homemade dog treats.
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Shop on My Petsies
Unfortunately, you can’t take your furry BFF everywhere with you—but now you can at least be reminded of him with this clever, customized pet pillow that’s shaped like your buddy. The photograph of your choice will be printed on both sides of this huggable, cuddly pillow, which is available in three different sizes.
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Having your prized pet transformed into a piece of jewelry is a lot more affordable than you might expect. For less than $30, own a sterling silver necklace shaped like your pet with their black-and-white photo engraved on it. Customize the back with text engraving for an extra touch. This is one of those personalized gifts that really go the extra mile.
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Looking for the perfect personalized pet gifts for the young (or the young at heart)? This custom flip-sequin pillow will add a touch of fun and whimsy to any home. Choose from a bunch of bold colors and get ready to play virtual peek-a-boo with your cutie pie.
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Every dog owner is in possession of a dog blanket—you know, that one that’s technically yours but your pooch loves to cuddle with. Now you can really give them their own cozy throw, emblazoned with their photo. These soft fleece blankets are available in 16 colors and four sizes, and they make A+ personalized pet gifts for any animal lover.
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Shop on Oliver Gal
If you’re into modern art, à la Andy Warhol, then this personalized pop-art canvas is going to transform your home into a gallery, while putting your dog or cat proudly on display.
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Most of us don’t really grow out of our love for stickers. These custom sheets of stickers featuring your pet will satisfy your sticky obsession. Personalize letters, books, your or your pup’s water bottle and anything else your heart and fingers desire with your pet’s adorable face.
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These clever keychains are basically tiny custom pillows on a ring, allowing you to carry your beloved pet around with you wherever you go. They also make for a stellar personalized pet gift due to the low price point and high wow factor. With a gift this memorable, you’ll never forget your keys. In addition to keys, here are items every dog owner needs in their car.
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Shop on Personalization Mall
You will never lose your pet’s leash again with this customizable board. Add the words of your choice to this handy hanging board, which features five convenient hooks, perfect for leashes, collars, harnesses, dog bandanas and whatever else your pup owns. Available in five colors, it’ll add style to your home, just like these aesthetically pleasing dog toys.
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How would you define your dog? This creative blanket distills your sentiments about your canine companion in dictionary style. Add your pup’s name, pronunciation and three fun facts or characteristics that make him fabulously unique. And it’s not just clever. This super-soft fleece blanket is so big and cozy, that it will quickly become your new favorite.
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Shop on Mixbook
Photo books always make fabulous presents, whether you’re creating them for yourself or your loved ones. And we’d venture to say they’re even better, or at least more surprising when they’re created to commemorate the special pet in someone’s life.
These Mixbooks are available in a dog or cat format, as well as various shapes, sizes, finishes and cover styles. Each book offers adorable illustrations and quips (“meowtains of love” and “pawsome” to name a few), but most importantly, lots of photos.
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Shop on Cuddle Clones
While pricier than other items in our roundup, this completely custom creation is totally worth it for the right person. It’s the stuffed animal version of your pet, and you seriously won’t believe how realistic it is. Handcrafted from high-quality faux fur, it’s oh-so-cuddly. Just keep it away from your actual pets, as they might think it’s a chew toy. Instead, keep your dog happily occupied with these indestructible dog toys that even Fido can’t break.
It’s also a thoughtful way to memorialize pets. Senior Shopping Editor Caroline Lubinsky explains: “I wanted a way to ‘store’ my dog Amy’s collar and sweater when she passed and this is perfect for that.”
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Shop on Etsy
Sometimes the best personalized pet gifts are the most practical ones. Dapper is the word you’ll use to describe your pup when he wears this stylish plaid harness. Select the thread color of your choice, have their name or monogram embroidered on the front and they’ll be the envy of all the dogs on the block. Don’t own a harness? It’s high time to get one, especially for dogs who tend to pull on the leash. Here are more of the best dog harnesses for every kind of pup.
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Shop on Uncommon Goods
“Happiness starts with a wet nose and ends with a tail” is a popular quote for pet lovers. Delight any pet fanatic with this one-of-a-kind keepsake, custom-made by artist Kaleen Wolf. The jewelry designer mails a non-toxic molding kit along with instructions and crafts each pendant from an impression of the animal’s snout.
Shop on Crown and Paw
Shop on Crown and Paw
Commission a custom portrait of your fur baby with the help of Crown and Paw. File this under personalized pet gifts that are super simple to buy: just upload a photo, then choose the size and framing option. In two to three weeks, Fido or Fluffy will be turned into a work of art in the form of a Victorian General. Nothing but the best for your home’s royalty.
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Shop on Orvis
Any dog owner will gladly accept a customized Orvis collar on behalf of their pooch. This bestseller, available in a variety of colors, patterns, thread colors and sizes, can be embroidered with the dog’s name and owner’s phone number, bringing peace of mind to all. We think this gift would top the list of things to get for a new puppy.
The most important thing to consider when buying a personalized pet gift is the person you’re buying the gift for as well as their furry friend. Get them something that’s a need for their pet, such as a collar, something sentimental, such as a noseprint necklace or something that will make them laugh, such as an apron with their dog’s face on it. A personalized gift is coming from the heart, so it’s hard to go wrong.
Another thing to think about when buying anything personalized is the extra time it will take to make it. “Since each personalized item is custom made when ordered, you’ll want to bake in extra time when it comes to arrival,” says Hawkins. “Most items will have an expected delivery range to make planning easier for gift-givers.”
I have written about pets and pet products for years. I’ve covered everything from dog food to dog seat belts to trending pet toys. Since I have two dogs myself, I know what personalized gifts pet owners will appreciate. For this piece, we consulted expert Katelynn Hawkins, product expert at Chewy. She knows pet products in an out and what features make the best personalized pet gifts.
When selecting the best personalized pet gifts, we began by researching a wide range of options available on the market, considering factors such as sentiment value, material, design and price point. We also looked for gifts that catered to different pet owners, including options that can serve as decor or ones that are made for your pets to use. Finally, to narrow down our choices, we analyzed customer reviews to understand the real-world performance and quality of each pet gift.
As Hawkins mentioned earlier, personalized gifts are typically going to take longer to get to you than regular items. The timeline will depend on where you order it from. To be safe, you should order it well before you need to gift it. Most places will provide a timeline for shipping when you order.
This will also depend on the store you order the gift from. Bigger stores will most likely allow returns, but smaller sellers, such as Etsy shops, may not allow it. Read through the product description before you order to find the return policy if you think there’s a chance you may need to send it back.
Originally Published: February 01, 2021
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