Best in Show: My Top 10 Unique Gifts for Pet Lovers

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Finding the perfect gift for a pet lover is easy—if you know where to look! Do your friends and family members adore dogs, cats, or wildlife. Fish or birds? Dragons or unicorns? They’ll greatly appreciate you for choosing gifts that honor their favorite furry or feathered friends.

That’s where NOVICA comes to the rescue, with a wonderful selection of animal-themed gifts. NOVICA.com is an online fair trade marketplace offering affordable, unique gifts handmade by talented artisans from around the world. Each treasure carries the artisan’s name and story—an extra special touch your recipients will love. NOVICA’s gorgeous, region-themed gift-wrapping is second to none (so be sure to request it, and check that off your holiday preparations list, too).

Did you know NOVICA features more than 1,200 cat-themed gifts, and almost 500 dog-themed gifts? And every other imaginable type of pet and wildlife gift, all waiting to be discovered within NOVICA’s beautifully curated jewelry, gifts, and home décor categories.

Without further ado, here are this year’s top 10 recommendations for pet lovers!

Natural Finish Suar Wood Sleeping Cat Sculpture from Bali, 'Snoozing Cat'
1. The “Snoozing Cat” sculpture. Handcarved of sustainable suar wood, this delightful cat takes our top spot as the all-around favorite gift for cat lovers. Balinese artisan Nengah Sudarsana has lovingly conjured a peaceful feline that enjoys lounging all over the house. She’s ready to become a family heirloom, resting on the edge of a bookshelf, nightstand, desk, or mantlepiece. $54.95 at NOVICA.

“I love this cat! I ordered five, one for myself and the others for friends.” – Loretta, verified customer.

“Exquisite beyond words.” – Gen, verified customer.

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Angel Dog Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings, 'Good Dog'
2. “Good Dog” sterling silver earrings. Who could possibly resist these angelic puppies?! A perfect, affordable example of a wonderful handmade gift that will be treasured by friends, family, and coworkers who love dogs. Wonderfully, a portion of every Good Dog earrings sale helps fund a worthy animal rescue organization on the island of Bali, where these delightful earrings are created. $49.99 at NOVICA (retail value $86.95).

“Sweet, beautiful earrings! I am beyond pleased with my lovely new angel doggy earrings!” – Christina, verified customer

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Artisan Crafted Celadon Ceramic Ornaments (set of 3), 'Light Blue Festive Cats'
3. “Festive Cats” holiday ornaments. Hang these on the tree or consider including them in your holiday table centerpiece. These three handsome cats are handmade in traditional celadon ceramic style by a female master artisan in Thailand. Buy direct for $54.99 at NOVICA (retail value $74.95).

“Exquisite Ornaments. These are just as beautiful and charming as I had hoped. Outstanding craftsmanship.” – Sharon, verified customer

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Handcrafted Bamboo Root and Teak Wood Skiing Duck Figurine, 'Skiing for America'
4. “America Duck.” Designed by Ira S. in Sumatra, this hand carved bamboo and teak figurine depicts a delightfully patriotic duck on skis. $69.99 at NOVICA (retail value $80.95). These whimsical ducks sell out as quickly as Ira can handcraft them, so be sure to view her dozens of other duck-themed statuettes as well. Each of these quirky duck designs triggers smiles of joy.

“Beautifully carved and painted. Detail is extraordinary!” – Nilima, verified customer

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Hand Painted Pegasus Alebrije Sculpture, 'Mythical Pegasus'
5. This beloved “Mythical Pegasus” is handcarved of copal wood in the fabulous alebrije folk art style traditional to Oaxaca, Mexico. The talented Esteban Hernandez carves and then colorfully paints each by hand with tremendous attention to detail. This gift makes an exceptional conversation piece. $77.99 at NOVICA (retail value $116.95).

“Beautiful and very well made. It arrived securely packaged and with a lovely little card!” – Lisa, verified customer

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Wood Meditating Cat Statuette in Orange and White from Bali, 'Meditating Kitty in Orange'
6. This “Meditating Kitty” statuette will delight yoga-loving friends and family members. Bali’s Nengah Sudarsana hand carves this 6” high sculpture of sustainable suar wood, then hand paints it. Such a fun and meaningful gift! $59.99 at NOVICA (retail value $85.95)

“I love this well-made wooden cat, it is so beautiful. My real cat sits and stares at it—she is in love with it too!” – Red, verified customer

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Embroidered Wool Dog Ornaments from India (Set of 6), 'Festive Pups'
7. Set of six “Festive Pups” holiday ornaments. So adorable!!! These substantial wool puppies are properly dressed for a winter walkabout. Check out their pretty wool coats and scarves! So much loving attention to detail in every stitch, designed by artisan Ashish Mehta in India. $26.95 at NOVICA for the set.

“Absolutely adorable. These are beautifully made.” – Justine, verified customer

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Peacock Sterling Silver Drop Earrings, 'Peacock Style'
8. Calling all bird lovers! These lovely “Peacock” earrings are handmade of high quality .925 sterling silver. Designed by jeweler Nyoman Rupadana in Bali, they are just one example of the hundreds of gorgeous bird-themed gifts offered. $54.99 at NOVICA (retail value $91.95).

“Wow. Amazing. These earrings are ‘it’ for me. I receive so many compliments. These are now my favorites.” – Teresa, verified customer

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Hand Crafted Sterling Silver Horse Head Chain Bracelet, 'Strong Horse'
9. Horse lovers’ alert! This stunning horse-themed bracelet, named “Strong Horse,” is crafted of the highest quality .925 sterling. This exquisite design is by Nyoman Ariawan in Bali. It is one of many unique horse-themed gifts offered. $207.99 at NOVICA (retail value $383.95)

“Excellent gift for my son. Really well made, just beautiful!!” – Imelda, verified customer

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Hand Carved Wood Dragon Sculpture, 'Winged Dragon'
10. “Winged Dragon.” Winter is coming again! All who love dragons will proudly display this extraordinary gift dragon in their home or office. It is a cherished symbol of supernatural power, wisdom, good fortune, and strength. Designed by Seji Taram, a talented carver in Bali. She creates this masterpiece from sustainable suar wood. Signed by the artist. $79.95 at NOVICA.

“I’ve wanted a dragon for 30 years and never saw one worthy of getting … your artistic design and woodwork exceeds my dreams. Thank you!!” – Natalie, verified customer

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These uniquely affordable prices are made possible thanks to NOVICA’s fair trade mission. Founded in Los Angeles, NOVICA operates 10 Artisan Empowerment Hubs in remote regions across the globe, providing direct support to artisans who might otherwise struggle to reach international markets. By managing every step of the process—from sourcing to shipping—NOVICA ensures that these handcrafted treasures are delivered straight to your door, bridging the miles between talented artisans and conscious consumers worldwide.

At NOVICA you’ll discover an extraordinary selection of handmade jewelry, fashion, and decor of all kinds—not just animal-themed gifts. But NOVICA’s showcase of handmade animal-themed gifts is believed to be the largest selection in the world. Be sure to view the entire collection to discover lions, tigers, and bears, owls, seahorses, elephants, jaguars, bears, bunnies, sharks, dolphins, whales, seals, llamas, ponies, giraffes, deer, turtles, butterflies, dinosaurs, snakes and other reptiles, and so much more — all waiting for you and your gift recipients at NOVICA.com.

Note: Prices subject to change.

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