21 Best Gift Ideas for Cat Lovers

Looking for a gift for the cat lover who has it all? Not to worry—we’ve compiled a list of the 21 best gift ideas for cat lovers. No matter what your friend's style is,  this list will help you find something “pawfect” for them!

Everyone loves snail mail—pet people included! A pet subscription box like Kitnip Box will allow your fellow cat lover to try new things and have a surprise to open every month! Chewy regularly releases new themed and seasonal Goody Boxes for cats. I was gifted the birthday Goody Box for my Bilbo, and he loved it! Unfortunately, Goody Boxes aren't currently available as a monthly subscription, but we are crossing our fingers that the service will be available soon!

Gone are the days of classic carpeted scratching posts. Nowadays, you can find scratching implements to go with any household theme—and we do mean any! 

Look online, and you'll discover scratching posts modeled after everything from cactuses to castles! I personally was gifted a cactus scratching post from Chewy and we love it! Not only does it give our kitties a constructive place to scratch but it also looks cute with our potted plants! This fun gift is sure to surprise!

Related: 5 Easy DIY Cardboard Box Crafts for Cats

Who says exercise wheels are just for gerbils? Get your pal's fur-baby up to speed with an exercise wheel of their own. This wheel from Coziwow would be purr-fect for adult kitties and comes in 3 cute colors (did we mention it comes in pink?!) 

Related: How Much Exercise Do Cats Need?

This paw print photo frame by Pearhead is the paw-fect heartfelt gift for your cat-obsessed bestie. This black frame has one side for their beloved pet's portrait and the other side to display their unique pawprint. 

Print off some of your friend's favorite pet pictures and put them inside a pretty album for a gift straight from the heart. Shutterfly is a great service for having photos shipped straight to your doorstep. 

There isn't any gift-giving occasion that pajamas aren't appropriate, and what's better than a matching set for your friend and their furbaby? These cute fleece bottoms from Chewy have a matching pet set that can be used for cats or dogs!

Nobody looks forward to scooping poop. Give your fellow cat lover the gift of never having to scoop the litter box again with an automatic litter box! Not only do these come in cool shapes and models, but they will make forgetting to scoop a thing of the past! Some of the more expensive brands even have Wi-Fi connectivity and carbon filters to send odors packing. We particularly like the ScoopFree model by PetSafe, which is available through Chewy. 

Speaking of litter, why not get your pet-loving bestie a litter disposal system like the Litter Genie Plus to go along with their automatic litter box? Their nose will thank you!

Health-monitoring litter is a new development in the pet scene. This isn’t your average kitty litter, though. Health-monitoring litter like Pretty Litter changes colors to alert you if your cat's urine has an abnormal PH or the presence of blood and can help indicate illness. Bundle it up in a gift basket with a new scoop and some air freshener, for an outside-of-the-box, thoughtful gift!

A cat puzzle is sure to add some excitement to your loved one's life. We particularly like this bug-themed one by Outward Hound cat puzzles! Your friend will have a blast watching their cat digging, gnawing, and pawing to get to the loot. Throw in a bag of treats or some catnip to really get the "pawty" going.

Related: 5 Awesome DIY Puzzle Toys for Cats

Give your friend the gift of giggles with a funny cat calendar like this one by Cat-astrophe! This inexpensive present will keep your friend laughing for months to come!

Help your friend make the most of their wall space with a kitty shelf. These come in all sorts of shapes and styles and range from $30 to $100+, so there's something to fit every gift-buying budget. If you’re looking for a single shelf, Frisco makes a great cushioned option for under $30, but if you have multiples, Arakat has a 2-pack of beautiful geometric cat shelves, both of which are available on Chewy!

Macramé is making a huge comeback. Stay on top of the trend with a macramé pet hammock, like this one from Sam's Petson Chewy. This fashionable and functional kitty furniture piece is sure to liven up any living space!

There are tons of kitty clocks on the market and they all have one thing in common: they're adorable. Amazon has tons of adorable digital options like this one that doubles as a nightlight, as well as classic analog clocks!  We're sure this gift will bring a smile to your kitty-loving pal!

A window cat perch is a "purrfect" gift for avid birdwatchers. Besides being great space savers, window beds are just downright adorable. K&H Pet Products has a cozy window bed that attaches to your window sill, but if you’re looking for a suction cup option for larger windows, they make a great, affordable option, too

Show everyone in the car line just how much your friend loves their cats with a custom kitty car decal. This assorted kitty magnet set from Chewy would be purr-fect for stuffing a gift basket or Christmas stocking!

Nothing shows love quite like some kitty bling! You can find cat accessories of all sorts online, including studs, necklaces, backpacks, and headbands. You can find tons of unique and customizable cat accessories on Etsy, like these precious teacup kitty earrings!

Looking for a gift for a cat lover with a green thumb? Why not get them a cat-friendly houseplant? So many popular houseplants are toxic to cats, but you can find a list of cat-safe botanicals you can buy for your pet-loving bestie. Your friend will love getting a surprise plant — even more so knowing they’re safe for their baby!

Speaking of plants, this Hello Kitty-themed cat grass planter and growing kit is a great, inexpensive gift for a cat lover. Not only will it be adorable in a home office or a kitchen window, but it's sure to please their furbabies too!

Take your friend's headphone game to the next level with a paid of cat ear headphones. Your friend will be one cool cat while jamming out or gaming. We paw-ticularly like this RGB pair by YOWU on Amazon which comes in 4 adorable colors!

You never know when you may need a pet sitter, so give your friend the gift of peace of mind with a Wag! gift card! Wag! gift cards can be used on any pet care service from walks to drop-in sitters and boarding!