Gifts for Cat Lovers: 20 Ideas Beyond the Mug

Gifts for cat lovers

Cat people get given a lot of mugs. The ideas below assume they already have eleven.

We make cards, pin badges and prints in house, printed in the UK. We don't paint pet portraits ourselves, so where we mention a portrait studio it is a recommendation rather than our own product.

Grouped by budget, and weighted towards things about their cat rather than cats in general.

Cat cards, prints and pin badges

Made and printed in the UK by us.

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Under £15

  1. A pin badge in the shape or colouring of their cat.
  2. A card with the cat's name in it, sent for nothing in particular.
  3. A wall print for the kitchen.
  4. A bag of the specific treats their cat will actually eat.
  5. A window suction hammock - absurd, and cats love them.

£15 to £50

  • 6. A digital cat portrait from a good photo, printed at home or at a print shop.
  • 7. A framed photo of the cat mid-nonsense rather than posed.
  • 8. A decent scratching post that suits the room, so it doesn't get hidden.
  • 9. A microchip cat flap contribution, if they've been putting it off.
  • 10. A puzzle feeder for a bored indoor cat.

£50 and up

  • 11. A commissioned cat portrait, framed.
  • 12. A cat tree that isn't beige carpet on a pole.
  • 13. A pet camera with a treat dispenser.
  • 14. A vet check-up or dental clean voucher for an older cat.
  • 15. A catio kit or window enclosure for a flat.

Gifts that always land

  • 16. Anything showing their specific cat, markings and all.
  • 17. Practical things they would not spend money on themselves.
  • 18. Cards that name the cat - they end up on the fridge.
  • 19. Something for a rescue cat's first year, like a soft carrier.
  • 20. A donation to the rescue they got the cat from, in their name.

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How to write it so it lands

  • Ask which food and treats are allowed - a lot of cats are on prescription diets.
  • Match the print or portrait to the room it will hang in.
  • For a portrait, a daylight photo at eye level makes all the difference.

Something we don't make ourselves

We make cards, pin badges, prints and party bits in house. These are from other shops we rate, and we may earn a small commission if you buy through the link — it costs you nothing extra.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a good gift for a cat lover?

Something featuring their own cat - a portrait, a framed photo, a card naming them - or a practical thing like a puzzle feeder or a scratching post that suits the room.

What do you buy a cat lover who has everything?

A commissioned portrait of their cat, or a donation to the rescue they adopted from, given with a card that names the cat.

What can I get a cat lover for under £15?

A pin badge, a wall print, a named card, or the exact treats their cat will eat.

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