Santa's Little Helper: Gifts for the cat lover

 

Looking for the purr-fect gift for the feline in your life or a fellow cat fanatic? Here’s a few suggestions for Santa Claws:

Kittywalk closet sleeper: Tired of brushing off cat hair from your sweaters, dresses and shoes because  your favorite feline likes to snooze in the closet? This sleeper, which holds cats up to 15 pounds, hangs from the closet clothes rail so kitty has its own home in your closet. The faux fur pad inside the sleeper is removable and washable. $69.95.

Christmas tree scratcher: When your feline has cat scratch fever during the holidays, he or she might enjoy this unique scratcher shaped like a Christmas tree. The scratcher comes with a bag of certified organic catnip. $64.

Hello Kitty quartz watch necklace: The Hello Kitty line is a matter of taste even for the most ardent feline fanciers. But if you love Hello Kitty, you might like this necklace watch. $19.95.

Day 751 cat doormat: So what is a cat really thinking about when it stares off into space? This trippy doormat reveals a day in the life of a typical house cat — “My captors continue to torment me with bizarre dangling objects. They eat lavish meals in my presence while I am forced to subsist on dry cereal.” Your pet-loving friends should get a kick out of reading your doormat. Taupe background with black letters. $19.

Crystal cat collar: These sparkling collars for the discerning feline are made of Italian leather and Austrian crystals and come with a jingle bell and elastic safety release. Available in baby pink and blue, black and red. $28.

Traditional Santa hat: Your kitty can get into the holiday spirit with this hat in bright red with white fur trim, pom-pom and elastic chin strap. $9.

Sterling silver happy-cat-face earrings: Cute without being cloying. $21.95.

Catnip eyeballs: If your feline likes to walk on the wild side, these offbeat catnip toys may be the cat’s meow. Made with clean, recycled sweat-shirt fabric, the "eyeballs" are stuffed with minty organic cat nip. $10.

Cat cottage: For the cat obsessed with climbing. This four-level cottage is made out of double-thick corrugated cardboard and features a bottom level door, windows and a top-floor lookout. Nearly 4 feet high. $34.99.

Personalized velveteen holiday stocking: Every cat should have its own stocking filled with catnip and other goodies for the holidays. This soft, 17-inch stocking features a fleece cuff with a paw print and bone Jacquard pattern. Your pet’s name can be personalized up to eight letters, just allow two to three extra business days. $19.99 for personalized; $11.99 non-personalized.

--Susan King

Photo: When in doubt for a gift for your favorite cat, a plain, old paper bag might do the trick. Credit: Stace Maude / Associated Press

Comments

[Emily Cal]

Hi Miss Susan,

I saw your photo of the cat in the bag and I have a blog with the same title. I would like to ask your permission if I could use this photo for my blog?

If not, it's all right. Thank you very much.

Sincerely,

Emily