THAT FUR WILL FLY
Holiday gifts for pets? Think of it this way: They will be delighted or, at the very least, distracted — while you’re gift-wrapping and gift-opening.
Couch saver Cats and laser lights — it’s hard to imagine a better combination. The laser-chasing scratch post features lasers that run at four speeds. Your cat gets to go crazy, and you may be able to keep that couch one more year. $79.95. hammacher.com Subscription box Why should makeup mavens and style junkies have all the fun? BarkBox will send a package of dog products (toys, treats, chews) with a theme (“Throwback Thursday,” “Chewrassic Bark”) each month. Too much? Not if you love dogs. Note to gift-givers: Rates can vary depending on whether you are buying for yourself. From about $29 for one month to $252 for 12 months. barkbox.com Cat playground Yes, there’s “some assembly required,” but the result will be a sleek modular cat tree that can be reassembled into several shapes. You might even be able to display a few knickknacks on its flat surfaces. $199.95. katriscat.com Dog treats What modern dog doesn’t want an emoji treat? One that is grain free and made with garbanzo bean flour and natural peanut butter? Jessica Sullivan’s treat box includes two smiley face emoji treats, a winking face emoji and X-eyes emoji (and she’s planning a holiday box as well). $12.95. thegooddogtreatbox.com Globetrotter plush toys If your next vacation has to be canine-free, your stay-at-home dog might enjoy chewing on some travel toys — headphones or a sandal or a camera. P.L.A.Y.’s collection includes five toys. $43.10. petplay.com Pet stroller You’re walking down the street and spot a woman pushing a stroller. When you look inside and see a tiny dog, are you bewildered — or overcome with envy? You can join the parade with a three-wheel device from Vivo. The canopy is retractable, and the cup holders are waiting to hold your flat white. $39.69. chewy.com Lump ’o coal Has Rocky been naughty or nice this year? Either way, this OrbeeTuff ball could be a pleasant diversion for the canine that has (almost) everything. Plus, it’s relatively small — 2.75 inches in diameter — and if that doesn’t say “stocking stuffer,” we don’t know what does. $14.95. planetdog.com Figure-8-track cat toy It’s a Kong figure-eight shaped racetrack with two rattle balls, a feather attachment and a catnip tail. Your feline may get in a good workout; your furniture may catch a break. $9.89. petco.com For the birds Planet Pleasures is an L.A.-based company that uses environmentally friendly, sustainable materials for all its bird toys, including its Space Shuttle. And if you’re all about planetary exploration, you could add the Planet Pleasures Space Ship. Shuttle, $6.65; space ship, $5.25. planetpleasures.com Catnip strawberries These “chocolate-covered” fleece berries, by Trish Iriye, are stuffed with organic catnip, which may be the best feline gift ever (if berries aren’t your thing, Iriye also makes catnip-stuffed fortune cookies). $18. uncommongoods.com Kong Flyer dog toy This soft rubber disc could be the perfect item to pack for a picnic in the park with your canine. About $10. amazon.com Birdee basketball Why should Lonzo Ball have all the fun? This bird “gym” includes a basketball and hoop, agility climbing rings, a swing and a food and water basin for post-workout recharging. $19.99. caitec.com Cat litter box Sometimes a litter box is more than a plastic bin to hide in the laundry room — sometimes it’s a midcentury modern piece of furniture that might work well in a Joseph Eichler home. $219. hayneedle.com Snowman chew It’s made with interlaced cotton thread and has that highly desirable squeaker inside. Seasonally appropriate too. $12. dogopet.com