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How to Choose Great Gifts for Pet-Lovers

Show a pet-loving friend or family member how much they mean to you by celebrating their pet with a gift. Here are some suggestions.

1. Consider a gift basket. There are many available online, or you can make your own! All you need is a large basket, some colorful tissue paper and a great idea: Consider home-baked treats (either purchased or homemade) and a pet food cookbook; a new baby pet basket with blankets and toys; a great grooming basket full of special grooming necessities; or special breed baskets including funny T-shirts and bumper stickers.

2. Dress their pet. Many designers make specialty pet clothing for real pet fashionistas. Give a pet outfit and matching collar, collar charm, dog jewelry, booties, bandanas and a leash. There's also tons of choices at discount stores in the pet aisle and endless pet clothing available online.

3. Give the pet and his owner matching T-shirts! A great website for funny pet sayings on pet shirts and human shirts is Ruff Ruff and Meow.

4. Be-jewel your best pet-loving friend with jewelry from fine to fashion, made to celebrate every breed and pet type. Animal fundraising websites, like The Animal Rescue Site, offer great animal jewelry where a portion of your purchase goes to shelters and sanctuaries. If you have very upscale friends, look for fashion designers, jewelry designers or artists who will custom design a piece just for you.

5. Give a great child's gift in the form of pet puzzles, books, monthly magazine subscriptions, calendars and more. Purchase a poster kit for puzzles so the puzzle can be displayed on the wall after its completed.

by eHow Pets Editor