I have an amazing orange ball of fur in my life. His name is Turkey and I’ve had the pleasure of knowing him for eight lovely years. I must say every once in a while a very special animal will cross your path, and Turkey is by far the most loving, communicative cat I have ever met in my life. Last year for christmas his stocking was overflowing more so than mine.

Let me show you a few of the items we purchased for him last year. First, the hideaway bed. This isn’t the exact model but it gives you a good idea of what I’m talking about. Turkey was hesitant to use it at first. Then I decided if he isn’t going to use the damn thing I’ll use it to store his toys. After seeing all of his most prized possessions hanging out inside he warmed up to the idea of curling up for a snuggly nap inside the bed. Now he absolutely loves it!

Speaking of most prized possessions, I should tell you that his absolute favorite toy is a measuring tape. He goes nuts when he hears me pick it up, even! Such a diva but so easy to please. We also bought him a stocking full of kitty treats, misc toys and catnip. He has a refillable leopard print catnip mouse toy that he goes bonkers over.

This kitty perch is on my wishlist for him this season! Even thought it is so effing cold outside that he probably wouldn’t get to use it until spring… boo! He loves to sit in windows so I think he would really enjoy having his own little perch (especially since he is a plus sized baby and at times can barely fit in the windowsill!)

When it comes to drinking water he is very particular. He likes for his water to be cold.. he even enjoys an ice cube or two in the bowl! And tap water? Forget about it. Though I wouldn’t make my worst enemy drink the tap water here (we have a well and it takes very metallic.. no amount of filtering seems to get rid of that taste!). I really would love to purchase a water fountain for him and fill it with his favorite bottled/spring water!

Unfortunately I do not know of any indie/diy online pet shops… so this is where you come in! Have you stumbled across any? Do you run one? If so please, please, please post the links in the comments!

So regardless of species.. be sure and include a spot on your christmas shopping list fo the manimal(s) in your life!