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12 Gifts for Your Pet-Obsessed Friends

Written by Washingtonian Staff | Published on December 2, 2011
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Available at crateandbarrel.com
Available at crateandbarrel.com

Disguise treats in stylish jars for pups, $19.95, and kitties, $14.95. Photograph by Crate & Barrel

Available at oliveandcocoa.com
Available at oliveandcocoa.com

Almost as adorable as real puppies, these dog sculptures are made from recycled newspaper, $198 each. Photograph by Olive & Cocoa

Available at amazon.com
Available at amazon.com

File these photo books under the “cute” genre: Chewed by Ron Warren, $16.47; Snog: A Puppy’s Guide to Love, $16.95; and Smitten: A Kitten’s Guide to Happiness, $14.95, both by Rachael Hale Photograph by Amazon

See paperrussells.com for a list of online retailers.
See paperrussells.com for a list of online retailers.

Paper Russells Pet Stationery specializes in colorful puppy art, like these framed prints, $50 at the Dog Park (703-888-2818) in Old Town Alexandria. Photograph by Paper Russels

Available at target.com
Available at target.com

Shedding is no match for the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser handheld vacuum, $28.59. Photograph by Target

Available at www.etsy.com/shop/mooshygooshies
Available at www.etsy.com/shop/mooshygooshies

Sterling silver jewelry by Etsy vendor mooshygooshies is dog park chic: French bulldog necklace, $36, and Chihuahua ring, $50. Photograph by Mooshy Gooshies

Available at nordstrom.com
Available at nordstrom.com

Walking the dog in the rain is rarely fun, but it will always be fashionable with these bright Hunter boots, $125. Photograph by Nordstrom

Available at kiehls.com
Available at kiehls.com

Formulated with chamomile flower extract, Kiehl’s Cuddly-Coat Grooming Shampoo and Conditioning Rinse ($17 each) will leave coats soft and glossy. Photograph by Kiehl’s

Available at landsend.com
Available at landsend.com

The whole family can match during strolls around the neighborhood. Lands’ End’s quilted pet coat, $29.50, can be monogrammed, as can these quilted vests for Mommy, $34.50, and Daddy, $39.50. Photograph by Lands End

Available at jcrew.com
Available at jcrew.com

No more tacky cat-themed sweaters—this merino wool cardi in “wildcat” is a sophisticated take on feline fashion, $89.50. Photograph by J. Crew

More information at pawprintsphotography.com
More information at pawprintsphotography.com

A portrait session with Alexandria’s PawPrints Photography will have furry friends looking fabulous. A photo session that includes up to two pets and two people is $450. Photograph by Paw Prints Photography

More information at washhumane.org, warl.org, and homewardtrails.org.
More information at washhumane.org, warl.org, and homewardtrails.org.

Remember the dogs and cats still waiting for homes this holiday season by making a donation in your friend’s name to a local pet rescue, such as the Washington Humane Society, the Washington Animal Rescue League, or Homeward Trails Animal Rescue. Photograph by Homeward Trails

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