As a humble servant to two genius-level felines, I adore gifts that flaunt my devotion to their whiskered majesty. But let’s be honest: there are only so many standard cat mugs one person can own! If you’re a cat enthusiast or shopping for one, you want something that truly stands out.
To help you out, I’ve scoured the endless sea of kitty treasures to bring you the purr-fect picks—from beautiful home decor to some downright hilarious and unusual finds you won’t see anywhere else.
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I have split my gift ideas into sections, they are in no particular order, so check them out however you want.
Unique Cat Gifts for the Home
Squishmallows Cam the Cat Waffle Maker
A waffle maker that creates cat-shaped waffles? Yes, please! This is the ultimate weekend breakfast gadget for anyone who wants to start their day with a little feline fun. It’s quirky, practical, and guaranteed to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
Custom Cat Art
Take their beloved furball and turn them into royalty! Sites like PurrandMitt create incredible, hilarious custom portraits where their cat is painted in vintage, regal clothing—like an outlaw or a Victorian duke. It’s a brilliant conversation starter for their living room.
Cat mugs
Okay, I know I said “not just another mug,” but you can never have enough truly cute ones! These specific mugs feature adorable cats wearing little knitted sweaters. Pair them with some classic art-style cat coasters for a lovely, cosy gift set.
Cat themed cushions
If your gift recipient is also a bit crafty, how about a beautiful cat-themed cushion kit they can make themselves? It doubles as an activity and a lovely piece of home decor once finished.
Cat themed candles or Matches
I found loads of cat themed candles, but then I saw these matches! They are so cute, why light your candle cats with anything else!
Cat Art
I like this picture because I have a black kitten and he has taken to jumping into the bath and sink – I think he likes the noise of the water going down the plughole!
This print can be personalized and the words changed.
Wearable & Personalised Feline Fashion
Custom Cat Nose-Print Necklace
A lot of places do paw-print jewellery, but did you know a cat’s nose is as unique as a human fingerprint? You can actually get beautiful silver or gold necklaces cast directly from their specific cat’s nose ridges. It’s an incredibly touching, highly unusual keepsake they will treasure forever.
Cat T-shirt
This is one of my favourites.
Personalised Cat Socks
Socks with their actual cat’s face scattered all over them! This is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. You just send in a photo of their cat, and the company prints it onto high-quality socks. (Check out their social media for hilarious examples of cats looking confused at their own faces on socks!).
Cat pin badges
I actually make pin button badges myself, and this is one of my absolute favourites: two cats dressed as cowboys! Pin badges are a fantastic, budget-friendly add-on gift to pop into a birthday card or attach to a tote bag.
Cat hats and scarves
For something a little more subtle and stylish, a beautifully illustrated cat scarf or a hat is a wonderful choice. I love the selection from ilikecatsshop, which offers vibrant, fun patterns that add a pop of feline flair to any winter outfit.
Cat Earrings
These are pretty cute – see them here.
Fun, Unusual & Downright Hilarious Cat Gifts
Crafting with Cat Hair (Book)
Yes, you read that right. This is a real, hilarious, and surprisingly popular book by Kaori Tsutaya. It teaches you how to turn the endless supply of shed cat hair around the house into little felted finger puppets and crafts. It is the absolute ultimate gag gift for a cat lover that will have them crying with laughter.
A Custom View-Master Reel of Their Cat
Nostalgia meets crazy cat lady! Services like RetroViewer allow you to upload 7 photos of a friend’s cat and have them turned into a retro 3D View-Master reel and toy. It’s highly personalised, wildly unique, and totally unexpected.
Cat Tarot Cards
For the mystical cat lover in your life! There are several beautiful, fully illustrated tarot decks available where every single card features a different, beautifully painted feline. It’s a wonderful gift for anyone into spirituality, astrology, or just stunning artwork.
How To Speak Cat (Book)
Help them learn the secret (or not-so-secret) language of their feline overlord. This book breaks down what different meows, tail flicks, and ear twitches actually mean.
Gifts for the cat
Catnip toys
These look cool. Your cats can enjoy a biscuit or two.
Cat furniture and Scratchers.
If your cat is a bit of a DJ how abot this record mixing deck, they can scratch away.
There are lots of different ‘Scratching’ toys for the cat – I check out Ebay they have loads there.
Personalised cat bowls.
Upgrade their dining experience with a lovely ceramic bowl featuring their name. Throw in a bag of high-quality, gourmet catnip treats, and you’ll be the cat’s favourite human (at least for five minutes).
The cats will then know which bowl is theirs and whos cat food their are stealing.
Novelty & Fun cat Gifts
Cat BTM coasters
This is actually a crochet pattern, it doesn’t use much wool, and if you can crochet just download the pattern and make your own gift. You could make it in colours to match their cat!
These will go nicely with the mug I mentioned earlier in the blog.
Mini Cat Portrait
This gift is quite special, this person paints your cat on a mini canvas.
Cat print
I need this.
Stained Glass Cat UFO Suncatcher
Yes cats may have come from Outer Space, it could explain a lot – here’s a suncatcher to celebrate that.
How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You -- The Oatmeal - Paperback
This may save the cat lovers life as they find out the true intentions of the cat.
Custom sweatshirt
So cute!
Cat Mat
Warn any visitors of the cats!
Hope you like my gift selection – I could go on forever checking out cat themed gifts, so will probably be adding more!
Experiences & DIY Ideas
If you’re still stuck, you don’t always have to buy a physical product! Here are a few extra outside-the-box ideas:
A Cat-Themed Subscription Box: Treat them to a monthly delivery of toys and treats.
A Charity Donation: Make a donation to a local cat rescue or shelter in their name.
Cat Café Visit: If there’s a cat café close by, treat them to a coffee and an afternoon of petting professional resident kitties.
A DIY Scrapbook: Unleash your creative side! Print out a bunch of the cat selfies you know are sitting on their phone and put together a cute little memory book.
I hope you have a blast with my paw-some gift picks! I could easily lose track of time in the world of cat-themed treasures, so expect more feline fun in the future.
Don’t forget to grab your Free Cat Sitter’s Dossier Printable before you go!