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Christmas gifts for cat owners?
It's that time of year where I need to be thinking about buying
Christmas gifts for those "hard to shop for" people (the ones who already have everything). I've got three relatives who have cats and I was thinking about buying a cat related present or something for the cats. I have several cats myself but I'm having trouble finding anything these people or their cats might like. Any ideas on what to get? I can spend only $20-$30 per person (or cat). Some ideas I had: a cardboard cat scratcher with catnip (my cats love these) Purr Padd (my cats like these too) donating to an animal charity Other those I can't think of anything. Or to be more specific, I can't think of anything for these specific people and/or cats. |
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Christmas gifts for cat owners?
Mike S. wrote: It's that time of year where I need to be thinking about buying Christmas gifts for those "hard to shop for" people (the ones who already have everything). I've got three relatives who have cats and I was thinking about buying a cat related present or something for the cats. I have several cats myself but I'm having trouble finding anything these people or their cats might like. Any ideas on what to get? I can spend only $20-$30 per person (or cat). Some ideas I had: a cardboard cat scratcher with catnip (my cats love these) Purr Padd (my cats like these too) donating to an animal charity I think donating to an animal charity is a wonderful idea. Your local shelter might have a sponsor-an-animal program, where you could give the information about the sponsor animal to the recipient. Or you could donate to a national charity like the Humane Society of the United States. |
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Christmas gifts for cat owners?
Rene S. wrote: Mike S. wrote: It's that time of year where I need to be thinking about buying Christmas gifts for those "hard to shop for" people (the ones who already have everything). I've got three relatives who have cats and I was thinking about buying a cat related present or something for the cats. I have several cats myself but I'm having trouble finding anything these people or their cats might like. Any ideas on what to get? I can spend only $20-$30 per person (or cat). Some ideas I had: a cardboard cat scratcher with catnip (my cats love these) Purr Padd (my cats like these too) donating to an animal charity I think donating to an animal charity is a wonderful idea. Your local shelter might have a sponsor-an-animal program, where you could give the information about the sponsor animal to the recipient. Or you could donate to a national charity like the Humane Society of the United States. I do know that the one relative donates to the Humane Society. But I was thinking of maybe donating to someplace that researches and finds cures for cat illnesses. The relative's cat has an uncommon illness so I thought maybe it would be nice to donate to someplace that would most likely do research on that illness. The problem is that I don't know of any organizations that do that. The only place I know of is a veterinary college in my state. I just feel a little strange donating to a charity as someone's Christmas present. I guess because no one I know has ever done that before. Of course, it's a lot better than giving them some useless gift. Over the past several years they've been given numerous gifts by family and friends that they don't use or have never opened. Things from CDs and DVDs to kitchen appliances. At least the money donated would be put to use instead of being put into a gift that spends years sitting in the closet untouched. But it still seems strange. |
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Christmas gifts for cat owners?
I do know that the one relative donates to the Humane Society. But I was thinking of maybe donating to someplace that researches and finds cures for cat illnesses. The relative's cat has an uncommon illness so I thought maybe it would be nice to donate to someplace that would most likely do research on that illness. The problem is that I don't know of any organizations that do that. The only place I know of is a veterinary college in my state. I just feel a little strange donating to a charity as someone's Christmas present. I guess because no one I know has ever done that before. Of course, it's a lot better than giving them some useless gift. Over the past several years they've been given numerous gifts by family and friends that they don't use or have never opened. Things from CDs and DVDs to kitchen appliances. At least the money donated would be put to use instead of being put into a gift that spends years sitting in the closet untouched. But it still seems strange. Don't think of it as strange. I've given gifts to charity for friends and they all loved the idea. You can often get a nice card or printout announcing your gift. It will certainly do more good than unopened DVDs or appliances. If you're interested in a place that does research, why not something like Cornell's veterinary college? Or a UW school with a vet program? They would all appreciate the support. |
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Christmas gifts for cat owners?
On 7 Nov 2006 21:47:58 -0800, "Mike S."
wrote: .... I just feel a little strange donating to a charity as someone's Christmas present. I guess because no one I know has ever done that before. Of course, it's a lot better than giving them some useless gift. Over the past several years they've been given numerous gifts by family and friends that they don't use or have never opened. Things from CDs and DVDs to kitchen appliances. At least the money donated would be put to use instead of being put into a gift that spends years sitting in the closet untouched. But it still seems strange. I use freecycle.org for the things that I end up with that I don't need. |
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Christmas gifts for cat owners?
Have a yard sale of all the junk and unused items you have than what does
not sell donate to a charity. Take the money and donate to a local animal shelter or call and ask what they could use. Like these folks who took up the slack when the shelter I sponsored was forced to close due to political BS. http://www.petrescuebyjudy.com/ This is a little of topic but there are US service men and women who have no one back homeand they could use some items for the Christmas holidays. Operations like www.operationtroopbox.com send items. I know these local folk real well they do a wonderful job sending items to our troops |
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Christmas gifts for cat owners?
"Mike S." wrote in message ups.com... Rene S. wrote: Mike S. wrote: It's that time of year where I need to be thinking about buying Christmas gifts for those "hard to shop for" people (the ones who already have everything). I've got three relatives who have cats and I was thinking about buying a cat related present or something for the cats. I have several cats myself but I'm having trouble finding anything these people or their cats might like. Any ideas on what to get? I can spend only $20-$30 per person (or cat). Some ideas I had: a cardboard cat scratcher with catnip (my cats love these) Purr Padd (my cats like these too) donating to an animal charity I think donating to an animal charity is a wonderful idea. Your local shelter might have a sponsor-an-animal program, where you could give the information about the sponsor animal to the recipient. Or you could donate to a national charity like the Humane Society of the United States. I do know that the one relative donates to the Humane Society. But I was thinking of maybe donating to someplace that researches and finds cures for cat illnesses. The relative's cat has an uncommon illness so I thought maybe it would be nice to donate to someplace that would most likely do research on that illness. The problem is that I don't know of any organizations that do that. The only place I know of is a veterinary college in my state. I just feel a little strange donating to a charity as someone's Christmas present. I guess because no one I know has ever done that before. Of course, it's a lot better than giving them some useless gift. Over the past several years they've been given numerous gifts by family and friends that they don't use or have never opened. Things from CDs and DVDs to kitchen appliances. At least the money donated would be put to use instead of being put into a gift that spends years sitting in the closet untouched. But it still seems strange. I have occasionally given gifts in honor of someone (both as Christmas and as birthday gifts), and the same has been done for me. However, I do ask the person first if they would like that gift because it really isn't a "gift" if it is something I like but the "recipient" doesn't. I evenhad a former student donate in my honor, and I truly felt honored. MaryL |
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