Yes, we gift our pets at Christmas. Here are 7 ideas we know they (you) will love.

There are two types of people at Christmas. Those who dress their pets up like they are a small fury child and those who think it's ridiculous. 

I am firmly in the first camp and I'm not ashamed to admit it. Not even when camp number two (my family) tell me I should stop treating my six-year-old miniature dachshund, Maple, like she is my offspring. In short, never.

Since welcoming Maple into the family, she has had a birthday party every year, gets a photo with Santa at Christmas and of course, receives a Christmas present. Over the last few years my husband and I have even bought matching Christmas pyjamas, Maple included, to wear on Christmas morning. If you're in your 30s and not treating your fur baby in the same way, quite frankly, you're a monster.

Does Maple enjoy it? Absolutely not. Is it about her? Well, no, it's about me. So this year, I'm already eyeing the gifts I want to get for her and it's been an easy choice when considering the Petstock Foundation's Christmas range. All the profits made from the range will go towards their Christmas Project.

The Petstock Foundation Christmas Project donates to their charity partners to support children in need through pets and therapy animals. With a goal of raising $800,000 for kids experiencing hardship, home instability, serious illness or disability, all you need to do is purchase an item from the Petstock Foundation range (in-store or online) to make a difference.

So not only are you showing love to your fur baby, but you're having a positive impact on the life of a child with your purchase. It's a win-win. Another bonus is the range is also incredibly cute. If you're looking for some gift ideas for your pet, look no further than the following items we're adding to cart this Christmas. 

Christmas outfits

It's really not Christmas Day unless you're dressing your pet up in a silly outfit and making them pose for the camera so you can share a photo on Insta. If you don't want to go all the way with a full-blown outfit, consider a bandana. It's a subtle way to show that you understood the assignment.

Petstock Foundation Christmas Bandana Enchanted Pine, $4.97

Image: Petstock/Mamamia. 

See? Subtle. The magical design of the Christmas Bandana in enchanted pine is sure to grab the attention of those around, humans and fur babies alike. It's also easy to slip onto your dog's collar and it's easy to clean after they've demolished Christmas lunch.

Christmas Wrapping

Once you have the outfit sorted, it's all about the details. Let your pet know they're part of the family by getting them their own Christmas stocking (with or without their face on it, we won't judge) and make sure their Christmas gift either goes into a sack or is perfectly wrapped with matching gift wrap.

Petstock Foundation Christmas Stocking Pine Green, $9.97

Image: Petstock/Mamamia.

We weren't joking about the photo. You can personalise your pet's Christmas Stocking with a photo of them thoughtfully popped into the 12cm x 12cm pocket frame. It also has a hook that makes it easy to hang.

Petstock Foundation Christmas Sack Pine Green, $9.97

Image: Petstock/Mamamia.

A Christmas Sack is great for putting your gift into to go under the tree and the added bonus is you can use it to store your pet's items all year round. With the drawstring closure it's secure for all their items.

Petstock Foundation Christmas Gift Wrap Enchanted Pine, $2.97

Image: Petstock/Mamamia.

Another bonus is the Petstock Foundation Gift Wrap has an FSC (mix) certification which means it's good for the planet too.

Petstock Foundation Christmas Gift Bag Enchanted Pine, $2.47

Image: Petstock/Mamamia.

If you're not a fan of spending hours wrapping (I get it), this gift bag is a great alternative. 

Christmas Toys

Finally, and this is my favourite part, the toys. While Maple hates most of the things I do for her, the one thing she does actually enjoy is getting a new toy. She particularly likes soft toys with squeakers that she can tear apart. Yes, she might look cute but she is by no means friendly or innocent.

Petstock Foundation Australian Native Plush Toy Koala, $14.99

Image: Petstock/Mamamia.

The Koala Plush Toy is inspired by Australia's native animals, made from soft plush material and also includes a squeaker. There are other native animals in the range too (we're also eyeing off the wombat)! These toys are suitable for cats and dogs, and the best part is they're filled with recycled PET bottles.

Petstock Foundation Boredom Buster Round Mat, $12.97

Image: Petstock/Mamamia.

If your pet is easily stressed (Maple raises her paw) the Boredom Buster Mat Hexagon is a genius idea. It's designed to provide your pet with fun and healthy mental interaction by promoting licking to help calm and soothe them in stressful situations such as thunderstorms and fireworks. 

Another benefit is it supports oral health and dental care, when they engage in licking it improves their breath while cleaning their tongue. It's made from high-quality silicone that is BPA-free to ensure it is safe for your cat or dog to eat from.

Shop the Petstock Foundation range to help raise money for the Christmas Project, supporting children in need through pets and therapy animals.

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