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Gift Guide 2026: Purrfect picks for pets and those who love them
How do you convey gratitude for warm snuggles, boundless enthusiasm, undying loyalty, surreptitious side-eye and unconditional love? We’ve got a few ideas …
By Bonnie McCarthy
An illustration of a dog with orange outer fur and a white undercoat, next to a cat with a white undercoat and dark blue hair. The pets are looking inside a present box that has a bone a ball and some ribbon.
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How do you convey gratitude for warm snuggles, boundless enthusiasm, undying loyalty, surreptitious side-eye and unconditional love? We’ve got a few ideas for gifts that your pets, or your friends with pets, will love.

Souper fun ($20)
Plush ramen bowl toy with a smiling face on a red bowl and yellow noodles inside. A smiling fish cake sits in the bowl, and a smiling egg half and a smiling piece of pork rest beside it.
Ramen-inspired pet toys
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The Japanese American Museum
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Interactive snuffle toys like the Ramen Bowl Dog Toy at the Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo are designed to keep boredom at bay. Bonus: Shopping at the nonprofit store supports the museum’s mission. Takeout for the win!

Play ball! ($10.95)

Clear jar of “Crinkle Balls” cat toys from Kikkerland, labeled with an illustration of an orange cat batting a ball. Four shiny metallic balls in green, purple, red, and gold sit in front of the jar.
Crinkle balls toys for cats
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The Library Foundation of Los Angeles
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Give ’em the old razzle-dazzle. Ten irresistible
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Kiko Crinkle Balls from the Library Store keep kitties entertained with shiny surfaces and scritchy-scratchy sounds.

Cat’s meow ($15.50)

Pink fabric catnip pouch printed with a red-and-white image of a kitten looking upward. It is stapled to a red card reading “Are You There God? It’s Me, Muffin.” and “Organic Catnip.”
Organic catnip
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The Library Foundation of Los Angeles
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Put your money where your books are. Proceeds from the tempting, teasing, tantalizing Are You There God, It’s Me Muffin catnip toy for kitties at the Library Store help fund free literary programs, library collections and technology expenses.

State of play ($22)

Embroidered dog toy shaped like the state of California, with “California” in black script across the center. Stitched illustrations include a bear, the Golden Gate Bridge, palm trees, a smiling sun, and a car with a surfboard on its roof, all outlined in multicolored thread.
A pet toy in the shape of the state of California
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The Library Foundation of Los Angeles
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Beach hair, don’t care. Wish they all could be California dogs! Proceeds from the Wish U Were Here, California pet toy at the Library Store support the mission of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles.

The purrrrrfect book ($49.95)

Hardcover book titled “Cat,” published by Phaidon, with a tan cover. A large black rounded cat shape fills the cover, with two small curved eyes near the lower right.
"Cat," a book
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Phaidon
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An artistic homage to the art of the feline. Cat, the elegant coffee table book from the editors at Phaidon, features a foreword by Hannah Shaw (the Kitten Lady) and an introduction by Leila Jarbouai, the chief curator at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris. The book is a compilation of illustrations, photos and fabulously feline (sometimes famous) artwork. The imagery is accompanied by thought-provoking text and essays that explore the long and vibrant history of one of the world’s most captivating creatures.

Chic chewy ($20)

Black plush bone-shaped dog toy with white diamond quilting. A red and green band across the middle reads “GUCCHEWI” in white letters, with a small paw print above and “ITALY” below.
A pet chew toy
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Tanner Bloom
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Diva dogs rejoice. Inspired by the inimitable Italian design house, the classic Gucchewi Bone toy at Society Hounds in Beverly Hills allows pampered pooches everywhere to sink their teeth into something with style.

Go with the flow (gift certificates from $25)

Three people in black athletic tops lie on dark yoga mats on a wood floor, smiling as they play with two brindle puppies. A “Puppy Sphere” sign is on the wall behind them. The person on the left has deep brown skin and a high ponytail. The person in the center has light skin and long blond hair. The person on the right has light olive skin and long black hair.
Wellness puppy yoga classes
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Puppy Sphere
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Downward dog like you mean it. Wellness puppy yoga classes at the Puppy Sphere in Santa Monica are 75 minutes of beginner-friendly, mood-boosting stretching and snuggling. Yoga mats and hydration provided.

Snuffle toy ($29)

Plush gingerbread house toy with a tan body, white pom-pom trim, and a white roof with red dots. It has a red corduroy door, red shutters beside a green window, a green embroidered wreath with a red bow, and a red brick chimney.
A gingerbread house toy
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The Foggy Dog
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Squeakers and crinkles and treat pockets, oh my! This sweetly seasonal Gingerbread House snuffle toy from the Foggy Dog is designed to keep pups busy with interactive design elements that stimulate the senses.

First-aid kit ($74.95)

Two Adventure Medical Kits first aid products for dogs. A green and tan zippered bag labeled “Medical Kit, Trail Dog” has a paw print and a running dog graphic. Beside it is a clear waterproof pouch of bandages and supplies.
Pet medical kits
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L.L. Bean
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Ruh-roh. Accidents happen. Pet parents will appreciate the peace of mind that comes with being prepared. The Adventure Dog Series First Aid Kit by L.L.Bean contains common supplies for pets and people alike. This kit includes a first-aid handbook for pets, a cold pack, sterile dressing, tick remover, emergency blanket, scissors, self-adhering bandage and more.

Polo loungewear ($120)

Black French bulldog seen from behind, sitting against a gray backdrop and wearing a navy Ralph Lauren hoodie. A large red embroidered polo player logo is on the back.
Heritage hoodie for dogs
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Tanner Bloom
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Have your people call my people. This year, the award for best ensemble at the end of a leash goes to the Ralph Lauren Heritage Pony Hoodie with embroidered polo pony logo from Society Hounds in Beverly Hills — at least in our book. Made from soft fleece for warmth and durability, the hoodie offers easy leash access. Walk with me. 

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