Gift Guide: Dyson Pet Clean-Up Kit

Need a gift for someone who likes to keep the house neat and tidy, but has a lot of pet clean-up to do? If that person has a Dyson vacuum, the Pet Clean-Up Kit has several attachments designed to maximize cleaning and pet hair removal, including the wide mattress tool, Zorb carpet cleaner, and handy flexi-tool. Normally $99, it is on sale now for $29.99 and includes all of the items seen above. Check it out on Amazon.

*Note- Amazon’s prices fluctuate on a regular basis. It is currently unknown how long this deal will last.

Gift Guide: CatWare Scratch-N-TV

Does your cat want to be famous? The Scratch-N-TV is the perfect perch for your feline friend to perform their dramatic antics “live”. The Scratch-N-TV by CatWare is only $9.99, and provides a perch and boredom buster for cats. With most cats gravitating toward cardboard boxes as toys, this scratching toy is sure to please! Another perk is that recyclable inserts are available for replacing the scratch pad.

Available at Kitty-Furniture.com. Check out the video below to see some cats enjoying this toy!

Gift Guide: 2012 Calendars Benefit Animal Rescue

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One popular holiday gift is always a calendar! 2012 calendars are available from many rescue sites and the benefits go toward helping animals in need. The best place to start is looking at local shelters and rescues. Here are just some of the 2012 calendars available this year:

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue: $20

Black Dog Animal Rescue: $20 -Currently they are running a photo contest for the calendar and taking pre-orders for the calendar, which will be shipped before December 10, 2011.

SPCA of Anne Arundel County: $15, must be picked up locally.

Mighty Mutts: $20 (or more if you want to make a larger donation)

Golden Retrievers In Need Rescue: $15

Aspen Animal Shelter: Price unknown; email if interested

Meow Cat Rescue: $10

Wagga Animal Rescue: $10

American Pet Diner Rabbit Rescue Calendar: $13.99

The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs: $10

Small Dog Rescue of Minnesota: $23

Atlanta Pet Rescue and Adoption: $10 and available on eBay

Santa Fe Humane Society: $25

Puppy Pals Rescue: $10

Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society: $15 + $3 shipping

Siamese Cat Rescue: $8.95

Second Chances Dalmatian Rescue: $13 + $2 shipping

The Unexpected Pit Bull: $18.99

When buying a calendar from a rescue, you are helping to support rescue efforts by hard-working volunteers in the community!

Gift Guide: Catnip Eyeballs by HannaPT

If you’re tired of the same old cat toys, check out these unique catnip eyeballs made by HannaPT! These eyeballs might give guests a scare as they are batted around by happy cats. Not only will the organic catnip entice your cat, these eyeballs make a great conversation piece!

Catnip eyeballs are hand-stitched and glue free, and made with recycled sweatshirt material. The two pack of eyeballs is $10, but they are available in larger sets as well. Check them out on Etsy!