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20 Helpful Gifts for the New Pet Mom or Dad

By: Lizz Caputo

If your friend or family member has recently brought home a new dog or cat, set them up for success with one of these thoughtful gifts.

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The holidays are a time when many families and individuals decide to welcome a new pet into their homes. There's nothing sweeter than giving a needy pet a warm place to stay or adopting a new member of the family.

While gifting pets as a concept can be a little iffy (it's never a good idea to surprise someone with a present of that magnitude without ensuring they're prepared to care for a pet for life), the reality is that this season does create many new dog and cat parents.

If your friend or family member has recently brought home a new dog or cat, set them up for success with one of these thoughtful gifts.

A puppy welcome kit

A kitty stocking

A good litter box

A modern dog crate

A food delivery subsciption

An interactive toy

A unique scratching post

Some bathtime goodies

Potty products

A cozy bed


Lizz Caputo is a Content Strategist at Figo, animal enthusiast, and owner of a rescued senior American Bully. Her hobbies include checking out new restaurants in her area, boxing, and petting dogs of all shapes and sizes.

Figo writer Lizz Caputo

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Lizz Caputo

Manager of Content Strategy at Figo

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