Articles on Cats | Topics: cats, cat, kitten, kitty
by Vernon French
Do you have gift list that includes a true cat lover? If so, you're in luck! Buying for a cat lover is easier than ever, especially with the selection and specialty items available over the Internet. Before you grab the first kitty-themed item, take a moment to consider the following criteria. The more specific and personal your gift is, the more special it will be.
Before you buy a present for the cat lover on your list, consider:
What type of cat breed does the prospective recipient favor or own? Many potential gifts for cat lovers are also breed specific. If possible, purchase a gift that reminds the recipient of their favorite feline.
If you are buying a gift for someone who currently owns a cat, find out if the cat is male or female. Many cat-themed gifts are gender specific, so you will want to know what sex your recipient's cat is.
Does your recipient like to dress up your cat? If you are buying a gift for someone who likes to dress their cats in sweaters or other types of clothing, your search for an appropriate gift will be much easier. Don't assume that the recipient dresses their cat, however.
Now that you've taken a few moments to consider your recipient's cat, here are the top six gifts that any cat lover would be pleased to receive.
1. A cat-themed picture frame. What better way to express your love for your pet than putting his or her picture on display? Any cat lover would be pleased to receive a lovely picture frame to display their pride and joy. You may want to make sure your intended recipient doesn't already own too many cat picture frames. This is a popular gift to give and to receive, so it's not uncommon for avid cat lovers to own more than one cat picture frame.
| Bit of History |
The lean cats of the arches of the churches,
That’s the old world. In the new, all men are priests.
| —Wallace Stevens (1879–1955) |
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2. Cat themed jewelry. It is not uncommon to run across a lovely cat broach, pin, charm bracelet, necklace, or other piece of jewelry. Nothing could be more personal or intimate than a lovely piece of jewelry. If you have a close friend who you think would enjoy this type of gift, you will find many online retail websites dedicated to cat-themed gifts that carry an excellent selection of cat related jewelry. For an even more personal touch, you can often have these type of gifts inscribed as well.
3. Cat related stationary, desk calendar, engagement calendar, diary, or books. Every New Year, hundreds of beautifully designed calendars become available for purchase. The selection can be astounding, with hundreds of breeds and cat themes represented. This is a great choice that any cat lover would enjoy receiving, especially if you can find a calendar that represents the recipient's favorite breed. If you want to go beyond the ever-popular cat calendar, you can also purchase lovely cat-related stationary for your recipient. Another great choice is to find a nice cat-themed diary for your recipient.
If you can't find a cat calendar, stationary set, or diary that you like, consider buying the cat lover on your list a beautiful cat-themed coffee table book. Most cat lovers will delight in feasting on the gorgeous photography and text of a good cat coffee table book.
4. Cat themed clothes and coffee mugs. Cat lovers will enjoy receiving cat-themed T-shirts and sweaters. You can often find funny cat-themed coffee mugs too.
5. A work of kitty art. Cat lovers abound nowadays, so it easy to find works of art that is cat related. For the true cat lover, a lovely cat sculpture can be a wonderful and whimsical gift. You can easily find all sorts of cat-related ceramic pieces, wooden sculptures, planter, fountain, or other types of cat art. For the truly dedicated cat lover, you can even commission a local artist to complete a portrait of your friend's cat!
6. A gift subscription to Cat Fancy magazine! For the die-hard cat fanatic, a subscription to a cat themed magazine can be quite a treat. If you can't locate cat related magazines at your local newsstand, visit your local pet supplies store. You'll find other magazines besides Cat Fancy that your recipient can enjoy receiving for many issues to come.
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