The Purrs of Wisdom 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

This Holiday Gift Guide is sponsored by some of the participating vendors
and contains affiliate links*

Welcome to our Purrs of Wisdom Holiday Gift Guide – your one-stop shopping spot for all the cats and cat lovers on your holiday gift list! This year’s guide features our favorite products for cats and cat lovers. And even better: many of the companies featured are offering exclusive discounts to Purrs of Wisdom readers!

You’ll find gifts ranging from cat furniture to toys to art to products for your home as well as some gift ideas you may not have thought of. I can guarantee you that you’ll find something to delight every kitty and every cat lover in your life. And by buying these products, you’ll not only get some really wonderful gifts, you’ll also support small businesses, many of them run out of the owners’ homes.

So grab a cup of your favorite holiday beverage, and sit back and enjoy browsing our Holiday Gift Guide. To go directly to a specific category, simply click on that link.

The guide is best browsed with a cat or two on your lap.

*FTC Disclosure: This is a sponsored post, which means that some of the businesses featured in this post paid me an advertising fee. Purrs of Wisdom Cat is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Purrs of Wisdom is also an participant in several other affiliate programs. This means that if you decide to purchase through any of our links, we get a small commission. We only spread the word about products and services we’ve either used or would use ourselves. Regardless of payment received, you will never see products or services featured on this site that I don’t either use or would use myself.

Clicking on any of the category headings will take you directly to that category.

Cat Accessories, Furniture and Toys

Desk Nest™ Cat Bed
Cat Ladder Feline Furniture
Hauspanther Toys and Gifts
Sleepypod Martingale Calming Harness
Dezi & Roo
Meowfia Felted Wool Cat Caves
Sheer Fun for Cats
Catio Spaces DIY Catio Plans

Cat Art and Gifts

Christmas Kitties Soy Candle
Triple T Studios
Volana Kote Whisker Jewelry
Love and Above Cat Club
KittyCat Art Studio
Gemstone Cat Bracelets
The Velvet Cat
Raphael Vavasseur Art Prints
Custom Memorial Votives

Home and Health

Darwin’s Natural Cat Food
Basepaws Cat DNA Test
WorksSoWell 1TDC™

Books and Calendars

2024 Conscious Cat Wall Calendar
Texts from Mittens Calendar
Little House Life Hacks
P.S. I Love You More Than Tuna
Personalized copies of Buckley’s Story, Purrs of Wisdom and Tortitude

Cat Accessories, Furniture and Toys

Desk Nest™ Cat Bed

Say goodbye to work interruptions! Desk Nest™ Cat Bed is the ultimate solution for cat lovers who work from home or game. This elevated bed keeps your kitty cozy and close, while your workspace stays blissfully paw-free. Easy to attach and adjust, it’s the purrfect addition to any desk.

For more information and to purchase, visit desknest.com.

Cat Ladder Feline Furniture

Cats love to climb, which is why it’s important to provide plenty of options for them in the form of cat trees or shelves. The Cat Ladder addresses this need in a way that’s creative, functional, and beautiful – and their ladders work in spaces ranging from a small apartment to a large home. Available in six different sizes and wood finishes and three different color carpet choices.

For more information and to purchase, visit the Cat Ladder Etsy Shop.

Hauspanther Toys and Gifts

Hauspanther always has something fun for kitty’s stocking! Designed by Hauspanther founder Kate Benjamin, these toys are sure to delight every cat.

For more information and to purchase, visit the Hauspanther Etsy Shop.

Sleepypod Martingale Calming Harness

Is your cat a chill or fractious traveler? Even a calm feline traveler can be sent into a fearful tizzy by a startling sound, an unusual scent, or a sharp jolt. Sleepypod’s Martingale Calming Harness can add an extra layer of security, wrapping around your cat’s body like a reassuring hug. Keep your kitty close by attaching the rear D-ring to a leash or a carrier safety tether to prevent quick escapes in high-stress spots like the TSA checkpoint or even at the vet’s office. It’s available in six delightful colors and three sizes to fit a broad range of sizes. Sleepypod.com

For more information and to purchase, please visit https://sleepypod.com/

Dezi & Roo Silly Stix with Silvervine

tuff your kitty’s stocking with Dezi & Roo’s Silly Stix—a whimsical take on scent enrichment! Inspired by a beloved classic candy, our 4 pack of Silly Stix are made with paper straws and filled with our lab-tested, 100% natural Cloud Nine silvervine, a powerful cat attractant that promotes healthy play. Cats love bunny kicking and chewing on the scent-filled straws, but fair warning: destruction is encouraged! Safe, natural and made in the USA. Give the gift of Silly Stix scent enrichment–the perfect stocking stuffer to keep for your kitty or gift to another! Allegra loves these, read our review of the Silly Stix here.

For more information and to purchase, visit http://www.deziroo.com

Meowfia Felted Woll Cat Caves

Give your cat the gift of premium comfort with a Merino wool cat cave from Meowfia. Each cat cave is carefully handcrafted from 100% all-natural wool by artisans in Nepal. Using an ancient fabrication technique called felting, every cat bed is individually molded using only soap, water, and pressure. Completely free from harsh chemicals and synthetics. Safe for your cat, your family and our world.

For more information and to purchase, visit Meowfia on Amazon

Sheer Fun for Cats

Sheer Fun for Cats is an interactive toy that stimulates your cat’s natural instinct to hide, hunt, stalk and pounce. Developed by a cat sitter, this patented versatile product makes old toys new again and keeps playtime interesting.

Sheer Fun for Cats is available from Amazon.

Catio Spaces DIY Catio Plans

Keep your cat safe and happy outdoors in a catio! It’s easy to build one using Catio Spaces’ award-winning DIY Catio Plans for a window, deck, patio or garden. Each plan includes a materials and tool list, step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and tips for a successful project. Save time and money by building it yourself or hire a carpenter. Catios can be painted and decorated to suit your feline’s fancy. Visit Catio Spaces’ website for photos and inspiring design ideas.

For more information and to purchase, visit Catio Spaces.

Exclusive 10% discount for Purrs of Wisdom readers: use code PURRS10.

Cat Art and Gifts

My Three Cats & Co.

Deck the halls with six cute kitties on this adorable holiday-themed soy candle that’s sure to be a favorite of cat lovers — and a purrfect Christmas gift! Features an exceptionally long 120-hour burn, and your choice of 25 different scents (including unscented). No synthetics, non-toxic and skin safe. Get one to liven up your holiday decor and one for that favorite cat guardian you know. Order before December 15 to ensure delivery before December 25.

For more information and to purchase, visit http://www.mythreecats.com.

Triple T Studios

Shop Triple T Studios for cat inspired handbags, jewelry, and apparel for cat lovers. Shop for cat beds and toys for kitty too. Check out the new holiday cat towels, canvas bins and night lights to add a little happy to your home. Triple T Studios supports big cat conservation projects including Lion Guardians Project, The Cheetah Conservation Fund, Panthera, and select domestic cat non-profit organizations.

For more information and to purchase, visit http://www.triple-t-studios.com.

Exclusive 20% discount for Purrs of Wisdom readers: use code PURRSW20. Code never expires.

Volana Kote Whisker Jewelry

Volana Kote (aka Jen Glick) is a Delaware based jewelry designer who creates gorgeous pieces incorporating naturally fallen cat whiskers. Jen has always saved her cats’ whiskers. “They bring good luck,” she says. She has also designed jewelry as long as she can remember, and one day, she started incorporating whiskers into her designs. Her gorgeous pieces range from necklaces to earrings to bracelets. She also offers keychains, cuff links and tie clips. Most pieces are available with a choice of different metals.

For more information and to purchase, visit Volana Kote’s Etsy Shop.

Love and Above Cat Club

Love and Above Cat Club is inspired by a love of cats that goes above and beyond. Their mission is to help you love yourself like you love your cat! Their line of self-care and extra-soothing products feature blends of organic and biodynamic flower essences. They also offer pillows, cat mats and toys, apparel and more, all handmade by cat lovers for cat lovers,

For more information and to purchase, visit Love and Above Cat Club.

Exclusive 20% discount for Purrs of Wisdom readers: Use code ALLEGRA20. Discount valid through January 31, 2025.

KittyCat Art Studio

Laura Anglemoyer, the artist behind KittyCat Art Studio, creates beautiful and unique handmade cat items ranging from ornaments to picture frames to food bowls and much, much more.

For more information and to purchase, visit KittyCat Art Studio’s Etsy Shop.

Exclusive 10% discount for Purrs of Wisdom readers: use code PURRS10 at checkout. Valid through December 31, 2024.

Gemstone Cat Bracelets

Handmade from genuine gemstones with a strong, sturdy quality stretch cord, and 8mm beads, these bracelets come in many different cat colors. Free US shipping on all orders.

For more information and to purchase, visit MoDeeCraft on Etsy.

The Velvet Cat

Handmade in Canada from soft velvet, featuring luminous eyes and floppy stuffing of polyester fill and some stuffing pellets for weight and posing, these cats come in a huge array of different colors and are sure to bring a smile wherever you place them.

For more information and to purchase, visit The Velvet Cat on Etsy.

Raphael Vavasseur Art Prints

Raphael Vavasseur has a unique way of capturing cats in all their beauty. His passion for and fascination with cats comes through in every painting. All of his paintings are available as art prints and ship worldwide in carefully protective packaging.

For more information and to purchase, visit Raphael’s Etsy shop.

Custom Memorial Votives

The holidays can bring up the grief about an animal companion who died at any time during the year, or even years past. A custom memorial votive for you, family or friend is a way to make an animal companion part of the holidays even though they are physically gone. It’s also a gift to remember a beloved animal companion at any time. Using photos you provide artist Bernadette Kazmarski creates a unique and lasting gift for you or your loved one, to share your sympathy, to help them move through grief, and have a tangible and durable remembrance. She can ship your votive to you or directly to your recipient with a customized sympathy card at no extra charge.

To order, visit CustomPetMemorialVotives.com

Home, Food and Health

Darwin’s Raw Cat Food

Darwin’s is a perennial favorite at our house. Their grain-free, raw food is 100% meat and does not contain any by-products or fillers. Ethically sourced human grade ingredients, formulated under the guidance of veterinary nutritionists, and always made fresh, Darwin’s does everything right when it comes to species-appropriate nutrition for cats.

For more information and to order, please visit DarwinsPet.com.

New customer discount: Get 50% off your first 10 pounds. No code necessary.

Basepaws Cat DNA Test

Have you ever wondered about your cat’s genetic background? Maybe you were curious what breeds might make up your rescue cat’s genes? Or maybe you’d like to know whether you should be worried about any genetic health conditions so you can be proactive about them? The Basepaws Cat DNA test answers all of these questions.

For more information and to purchase your test kit, visit Basepaws.com.

WorksSoWell 1TDC™

If you’ve read this blog for a while, you’ve heard me talk about 1TDC™ and about how much I like this supplement. I don’t use the term “miracle” lightly, but I am using it for this product. It reduces and maintains periodontal health and offers benefits for healthy joints, skin and coat. Give the gift of health this holiday season!

For more information about 1TDC™ and to purchase, please visit workssowell.com.

Exclusive 10% discount for Purrs of Wisdom readers: use code KING10 at checkout. Discount good through December 31, 2023.

Books and Calendars

2025 Purrs of Wisdom Wall Calendar

It’s back by popular demand: The 2025 Purrs of Wisdom Wall Calendar is now available for purchase! To my knowledge, this is still the only calendar on the market that exclusively features tortoiseshell cats. Click here for more information and to purchase.

Texts from Mittens 2025 Day-to-Day Calendar

The popular Texts from Mittens Daily Calendar is back for 2024. Get your daily dose of Mittens and the gang! The book, Texas from Mittens: The Friends and Family Edition features texts between the overly dramatic tuxie and the crazy cast of characters in his life, including Mom, Grandma, Earl the dog, Fiona the girlfriend, Stumpy the best friend, and Drunk Patty.

The calendar is available from Amazon.

Little House Life Hacks: Lessons for the Modern Pioneer from Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Prairie

Also from Angie Bailey along with co-author Susie Shubert, Little House Life Hacks (shown above with Angie’s tortie Janet) serves up life lessons from the popular TV series. This delightful book will entertain you with its humor and have you smiling and nodding your head as you remember scenes from the show.

Little House Life Hacks is available from Amazon.

P.S. I Love You More Than Tuna

This illustrated gift book for adults grieving the loss of a beloved cat will help readers through their pain without being saccharine, heal through laughter as well as tears, and offer empathy without minimizing the reader’s pain or needing to “fix” it.

P. S. I Love You More Than Tuna is available from Amazon.

Personalized Copies of
Buckley’s Story, Purrs of Wisdom, and Tortitude
(Limited Availability)

Personalized and autographed books make wonderful holiday gifts, and I’d be happy to gift wrap and ship directly to the recipient for you. To order personalized, autographed copies of my books, please contact me via email.