Gift Guide: Our Picks for the Dog Lover on Your List
{Editor’s Choice} Award-winning Chateau La Paws vineyard has released four new delicious Sonoma, CA varietals as part of their ongoing partnership with North Shore Animal League America to help shelter dogs find a chateau of their own. While you enjoy a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sweet Red Blend or Sauvignon Blanc (a rotating cast of shelter dogs are featured on the labels!), you can feel great knowing that proceeds go to supporting no kill organizations. It’s a wine win! (P.S. Try the merlot!) From $13, chateaulapaws.com
Celebrate the love and companionship that your dog brings you with a handmade bracelet from the Hand and Paw Project. Not only are these beautiful pieces all lovingly handcrafted by the artist, but a portion of proceeds from each sale go to help shelters and rescues around the world. A lovely gift for the dog lover in your life. From $44, handandpawproject.com
Don’t know what to get Auntie Joan? We have the perfect gift idea! A $32 gift donation to World Animal Protection provides 25 needy dogs around the world with a rabies vaccine. Along with your life-saving donation, you or the person you’re donating on behalf of will receive a World Animal Protection dog tag that shows your support. We can think of no better gift. $32, worldanimalprotection.ca
{Editor’s Choice} Show your breed love! Silhoupette’s lovely pendants, available in 30 different breeds, are a perfect, versatile way (they look good with everything!) to show off just how much you love your pup. Available in sterling silver and 10k or 14k white or yellow gold. $49–$289, silhoupette.com
Show off your love of dogs with a little sparkle. This cute rhinestone Heart Paw tank top from 3 Dawg adds fun to any dog lover’s wardrobe. $25, heartpaw.com
Just because you’re at work doesn’t mean you can’t treat your dog to a little snack! The Petzi Treat Cam lets you check in on your dog from your tablet or smart phone and dispense a treat for being such a good boy. It even lets you talk and take photos! $170, petzi.com
This instant holiday classic is sure to become a new family favourite! Shelby: A Magical Holiday Tail is a heartwarming movie about the newfound friendship between Shelby, a stray dog, and Jake, a 10-year-old aspiring magician. Filled with action, magic, and adventure, it revolves around Jake and his visiting grandpa (played by Chevy Chase!) who fight all odds to ensure their new pup stays a part of the family. Perfect for family movie night, this crowd pleaser will entertain dog lovers of all ages! Pick up the DVD ($20) or watch On Demand or via digital download.
Great gift idea Get out the milk and cookies—this classic reprint will bring back the Christmas tradition of gathering round with family and enjoying a holiday story. Mr. Dog’s Christmas at the Hollow Tree endures with endless charm and a healthy dose of the best kind of nostalgia via Adam McCauley’s wonderful illustrations. $27, mrdogschristmas.com
