8 Feel-Good Holiday Gifts for Pets That Give Back to Animals in Need

The holidays are around the corner! Surprise your favorite dog or cat — and help animals in need — with these toys, treats and accessories. 

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A Bowl That Says It All

Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co.

"More Please!" This ceramic bowl from Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co. has a playful message at the bottom and is dishwasher safe.

Plus, 20% of all Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co. sales are donated to animal rescue organizations across the country.

Buy it! "More Please" Dog Bowl, $22.00; GroundsandHoundsCoffee.com

Snow Buddies

Courtesy of PetSmart

Pups and cats alike will love these plush squeaker toys from PetSmart. The line includes a llama, a dinosaur, a unicorn, a hedgehog and more whimsical animals. Ten percent of every sale benefits PetSmart Charities, a nonprofit that supports animal welfare initiatives.

Buy it! Chance & Friends Collection, $5.00; PetSmart.com

Cats Love Boxes

Kit Nip Box

KitNip's monthly subscription box is the purrfect way to spoil a special kitty in your life; each box contains a mix of toys, treats, food and other cat products. Each month, KitNip also donates a portion of its proceeds and products to shelters and rescues.

Buy it! KitNip Box, $29.99; Kitnipbox.com

Diva Dog

Tigerpig and Co.

This gift is for everyone who's made their pooch an Instagram! TigerPig&Co has stylish, cotton bandanas for every season, and a portion of each sale is donated to animal welfare organizations like Road Dogs & Rescue and the Sato Project.

Buy it! Dog Bandana, $29.00; tigerpigandco.com

You've Got My Heart On A String

Found My Animal

This cuddly, cotton toy will look great in your pet's toy basket (or in their mouth!) and helps an important cause, too. Found My Animal donates a portion of their profits to shelters and rescues; they've supported more than 70 animal rescue organizations to date!

Buy it! Heart Toy, $15.00; Foundmyanimal.com

Lead The Way

Wilderdog

Wilderdog's durable, reflective leashes are made of rock climbing rope and have a convenient carabiner — and during December, Wilderdog will donate a pound of kibble for every order placed on wilderdog.com to Labs and More, a rescue organization in San Diego.

Buy it! Reflective Leash, $34.00; Wilderdog.com

Treat Me Well

"I and Love and You."

Owners have raved about these treats, which are popular with fussy kitties and help to give felines healthier, shinier fur. I and love and you picks a new rescue to support each month; in December, they're donating meals to the Humane Society of Louisiana.

Buy it! Hair Meow't Hearties, $5.00; Iandloveandyou.com

Paw Reader

Modern Beast

This punny fortune cookie toy is stuffed with catnip — and 100% of MODERNBEAST's profits go toward animal charities like Stray Cat Alliance and Best Friends Animal Society.

Buy it! Kitty Fortune Cookie, $12.00; Modernbeast.com