Pets are part of the family, so don’t leave them out of the gift-giving fun this Christmas and Hanukkah. Here are our picks for the top pet gifts for the 2019 holiday season, with a special eye toward makers from Seattle and the Pacific Northwest (denoted with an L).
Ugly Yellow House Dapper Dog Bow Tie: Festive bow ties, handmade in West Seattle from upcycled materials, have adjustable Velcro loops that slip right onto your dapper dog’s collar. $12 at Alair (West Seattle) and uglyyellowhouse.com (L)
Kitan Club Cat Cap: Instagram-ready kawaii kitty hat from Japan in a surprise blind box with pastel bunny ears or one of six fruit designs. $6.75 at NW Art & Frame (West Seattle) and amazon.com
Sweet Lily’s Droodles: Crunchy, all-natural jerky treats made in Seattle from dehydrated, 100% U.S.-sourced, hand-trimmed boneless chicken breast. $15 at All the Best Pet Care and sweet-lillys.com (L)
Bocce’s Bakery Lumps of Coal: All-natural peanut butter, molasses and bone “charcoal” treats for dogs naughty and nice. $7 at All the Best Pet Care
Junkyard Bones: Hand-cut, non-splintering, all-natural bulk dairy cattle bones, chicken feet and more, smoked daily in Renton by a former chef. $2–$25 at Junkyard Bones Factory Store (Renton) and Pioneer Pet Feed & Supply (Pioneer Square) (L)
Ruffwear Climate Changer Jacket: Quick-drying, recycled technical fleece jacket from Oregon company with cozy sleeves and a full-length zipper. $50-$60 at All the Best Pet Care and ruffwear.com (L)
Kitten Mittens Felt Catnip Toy: Cute snowflake-print mini-mittens stuffed with organically grown catnip. $10–$12 at All the Best Pet Care and store.theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com
PetSafe ScoopFree Original Self-Cleaning Litter Box: Discreet kitty litter box cleans itself and has crystal litter for five times better odor control. $145 at store.petsafe.net
From the Field Catnip Flight: Fresh, organic catnip “flight” gift pack from Yelm, Washington, with three reusable tins of whole catnip buds, leaf and flower catnip, as well as the “ultimate blend” of silver vine and catnip. $10 at Pioneer Pet Supply (Pioneer Square) (L)
Canada Pooch Summit Stretch Vest: Water-resistant puffer vest with a soft fleece lining in black camo or plum for your Northwest hipster dog. $43–$75 at Mud Bay and canadapooch.com
Wild Coast Frozen Raw Cat Food: Seasonally sourced, craft raw food from Olympia made from free-range chicken or turkey. $10 at Mud Bay (L)
Mud Bay Salish Sockeye and Huckleberry Sasquatch Plush Dog Toys: This exclusive Fluff & Tuff and Mud Bay collaboration keeps it local with high-quality, durable plush versions of PNW favorites: Salish Sockeye and Huckleberry Sasquatch. $15–$21 at Mud Bay (L)
Hauspanther Nest Perch by Primetime Petz: Minimalist, modern wall-mounted cat furniture saves space and offers a safe place to scratch, lounge, climb and play. $60–$70 at Mud Bay and shop.hauspanther.com
Wild One Triangle Tug Dog Toy: 100% natural rubber triangle with cotton rope is BPA-free and ready for tug-o-war. $24 at Nordstrom (downtown Seattle) and wildone.com
Huts and Bay Cat Diamond: Lightweight, vinyl-coated corrugated eco-board assembles easily for a contemporary sanctuary that goes with your décor. $30 at Nordstrom (downtown Seattle) and hutsandbay.com
Maison Woof Dog Bed: Custom round and rectangle beds made in Seattle using washable indoor/outdoor fabrics in gorgeous patterns with quilted inserts made from recycled materials. $390–$550 at Maison Woof (Madison Park) (L)
PetSafe Cheese Cat Toy: Peek-a-boo mice pop in and out of cheese holes in this stimulating battery-operated game. $30 at store.petsafe.net
PetSafe Drinkwell Avalon Pet Fountain: Ceramic, dishwasher-safe fountain recirculates and filters 70 ounces of water in a free-falling stream that enhances home décor. $80 at store.petsafe.net
Uphill Designs Make a Leather Pet Collar Class: Cut, dye, stamp and assemble your own full-grain, vegetable-tanned leather pet collar in a three-hour class with materials, tools, wine, snacks and a shop dog included. $125, Jan. 18, 4–7 p.m., at Uphill Designs (Ballard) (L)
Products have been independently selected and reviewed by the writer.