Gifts that Any Animal Lover Would Love!

Looking for that perfect gift for a pet lover in your life? Here are some quick, easy, and original ideas that accommodate every budget and yes, even most species.

Perhaps the gift that can make the most impact is a donation to a local or national animal organization or sanctuary like The Humane Society, the ASPCA or alternatively, to Heifer Internationalwhich promotes positive people/animal partnerships on an international level. Most organizations have an easy way to donate, and will even send you or your recipient an electronic or paper card to thank you for your gift in someone else's name. For a more tactile gift, shop through The Animal Rescue Site which has something for everyone and prices that fall within most budgets.

Certainly larger pet stores will carry some gift-appropriate merchandise, but most dog and cat lovers will appreciate a breed-specific, or at least species-specific gift. Kitty fanatics will surely be delighted with one or several of the many options available at "Catty Corner" and breed-specific merchandise that ranges from about $20 to $35.

For the cost-conscious gift-giver, holistic home-made treats are in vogue; try your hand at making some dog cookies or cat treats.

Horse enthusiasts will enjoy the appropriately named website HorseLoverGifts.com that has everything from clothing to accessories and even luggage. Another website called The Barn Door offers home decor, barn and ranch accessories, and even offers custom and personalized items. If it's a mini horse that has stolen someone's heart, embroidered hats, bags and aprons, and other items are available.

The bird aficionado will appreciate knowing that many options are available online, which even caters to merchandise depicting different types of birds. For the Potbellied Pig lover, visit the aptly-named Pig Stuff site. Even those who appreciate rodents have their own little section of cyberspace.

Interested in a glitzy designer gift? Try the Coach Westie Keyfob. At $48, it isn't cheap (but is certainly worth it's weight in sparkle). For the discriminating dog owner who has everything, how about a pooch carrier or designer collar? French fashion designer Louis Vuitton offers several options for both, including the "Baxter Bags" and "Dog Bags" that are priced between $1480 to $2100, depending on size and features; collars and leashes are also available for $240 to $470.