Christmas Gift Ideas for the Hard to Please Pet or Pet Lover on Your List

Got a pet or pet-lover on your list who's been good all year but is hard to buy for or impossible to please? Here's some great places online and off line to find them the purr-fect Christmas gifts.

For pet owners who want to exercise their pet without working up a sweat, there's the "Snackshotz" Dog Treat Launcher. This ingenious little device launches flying disco doggie treats into the air. Dogs love jumping into the air to grab the flying treats. You'll love to see your dog exercising and having fun while you barely lift a finger. About $15 at Target or online at www.gifts.com, or www.x-tremegeek.com.

Chimpfeet.com has a great selection of gifts both pets and pet-lovers are sure to enjoy.
Know a pet or pet owner who's a big baseball fan? How about an authentic major league baseball cap or uniform . Prices range from $15 - $40.

For doggie football fans or tailgaters, there are NFL jerseys for your pooch's favorite teams for just $28.

High-class canines with gourmet tastes will love a Bark Vineyard's Sauvignon Bark or Barkundy to accompany their holiday or other special occasion meals. Just Each contains a tantalizing blend of broths, spices and other natural ingredients that add a delicious flavor and delightful bouquet that's sure to satisfy even the most discriminating canine connoisseur.

Dogs who like to ride in or chase cars would love to wear a NASCAR Doggie Bandanna or collar sporting Dale Earnhardt#3 or their favorite racing team. Prices average just $6 - $9. To keep that cool NASCAR look, there's also a nice selection of Doggie shades -both goggle and human style ranging in price from just $12-$16.

Just log on to www.chimpfeet.com for an extensive selections of gift for the dog, cat, fish and bird lovers on your list.

This year even 1 800 Pet Meds is getting into the holiday spirit with paw-shaped Christmas stockings personalized with your pet's name for about $20. One paw fits canines and felines alike. Available at www.1800petmeds.com.

A "Poochie Bells" designer door bell is another gift your dog will just love. Just hang it on the doorknob and your dog can ring it when he or she wants to go out. It helps prevent accidents by the door and messy clean up. Available in "country club", "designer", "fabric" and "leather collections ranging from $15 - $30 at www.poochie-pets.net.

Lastly, for the dog that has everything, visit www.gucci.com where you'll find a "Gucci Dog" sweater for around $200, or phone your local Gucci shop to see if they have your pooch's size in stock.

That fabulous feline in your life will spend hours of fun at it's own 74" high kitty care center with feeding, litter and sleeping areas and of course plenty of room to have fun. $500 at www.felinerina.com.

To keep your cat warm during cold winter nights, The Parlor Cats Boutique has just the thing a warm and cozy faux fur super deep bed. About $50 at www.shop.parlorcats.com

Classy cats who like to step out on the town will appreciate a Top Hat and Tails outfit available at www.kittycity.com for just $14.

Jewish cats on your list will appreciate a Kitty Yarmulke also available at www.kittycity.com for $14 as well.

Got a really finicky cat or cat-lover on your list, why not just give them a Cat Connection Gift Certificate and let them pick the gifts for themselves. Available at www.thecatconnection.com

For the parrots, reptiles, hamsters, monkeys, ferrets and gerbils that are so hard to please, just take a trip to your local Petsmart. Even better, get them a Petsmart Gift Card at www.petsmart.com.

Both Petsmart and Pet Supermarket have interesting selections of interesting holiday gifts for your pets. Many unique pet gifts can also be found at your local grooming parlor and of course at flea markets, holiday fairs and Christmas boutiques. And if all else fails in your quest for the perfect pet gift, just dash off a letter to Santa.