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1. A cat dancing toy that literally costs less than $4 (it's just a steel wire with some rolled cardboard on the end) but proves IRRESISTIBLE to kitty babies the world over.
2. A bacon-flavored wishbone chew toy for aggressive chewers who *will* resort to gnawing on your brand-new Converse or the leg of your coffee table if no other options are present.
Promising review: "Really didn't think our 8-year-old Aussie would like this. We've tried other brands of this sort of thing and she wouldn't give them the time of day. But when our 12-year-old golden died a few weeks ago, we started letting Olivia sleep in bed with us, and we bought her several toys to try to take her mind off her loneliness. She loves this thing! It's definitely in the rotation of her top three things to chew and play with. And it seems to be safe... I've inspected it and despite all her chewing, there are no splinters or sharp pieces. But the main thing is that she really likes it!" —knb53
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with 1-day shipping. Non-Prime shipping options will still arrive before Christmas (see Amazon’s full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $9.60+ (available in four sizes and flavors).
3. A self-grooming toy if your baby needs 24/7 scritches and scratches and they just don't get the fact that you can't do that while you sleep/eat/use the bathroom.
4. A tunnel bed should your bb's love for toys only be surpassed by one other thing: sleep.
5. A ChuckIt! ball launcher for pups who are *always* game to make fetch happen. Plus, this way, you don't have to pick up slobbery balls. It's a win-win.
6. A box of Lil' Soups so when you order a three-course takeout meal, your cats can also partake in appetizers of their own.
7. Or a pack of squeezable treats that are basically Gogurts — just in feline-approved flavors like tuna and chicken.
8. A "Woof Clicquot" plushie for the pup with champagne tastes. If you're working on a beer budget, you'll also be happy to know it's only 13 bucks.
9. A three-tier cat toy with polka-dotted balls they can bat at. One of my cats puts her arms on both sides and essentially plays a modified version of tetherball just with herself.
10. Some doggie-friendly "Sniffingtons" bubbles — in enticing flavors like pumpkin pie, root beer float, and toasty marshmallow — they can chase, pop, and even catch on their tongue like a lil' snowflake if they happen to be the most delicate dog in the world. (My dog could never.)
BTW — Sniffingtons is a small Greenville, South Carolina–based shop specializing in enrichment products for dogs and cats!
Promising review: "My pup, Toby, is a 2 1/2-year-old cavalier who loves bubbles. After catching them, he’d often give us an 'ewww' look, as they tasted like soap. Until these. He LOVES these bubbles and seems to love the taste of them, too! I will gladly buy these again and continue letting him feed his bubble-obsession in a tasty way! In addition, when I needed help with my order, Ash was so kind and gave me the help I needed! Highly recommend this shop!" —Elizabeth
Shipping info: Check the listing/with the seller for estimated timeline.
Get it from Sniffingtons on Etsy for $8.50 (available in 15 scents).
11. An interactive treat maze for high-energy cats who could use a lil' mental stimulation. It even has three levels of difficulty — beginner, intermediate and top-cat — so you can switch things up as their hunting skills improve.
12. A plush "Barkin" bag with a pup-approved addition: a squeaker, of course! Luckily, if they rip this purse apart it only costs $15 as opposed to $15,000+ for the real thing.
13. A pack of all-natural matabi chew sticks — a catnip alternative that's somehow even more tantalizing than anything they've tried before.
14. A plush anti-anxiety donut bed with a raised rim that keeps your baby feeling nice and secure. The fluffy material also mimics fur, so it feels like they're cuddling their mom.
15. An interactive feather and mouse game that's basically like Whac-A-Mole for your cat. Lucky for them, they don't have to hunt down a carnival or pay $5 a pop to play.
16. A triangular tug-o'-war toy for serious — and I mean serious — chewers. Get a good grip or you'll risk having your shoulder thrown out, ya hear?
17. An interactive tunnel and assortment of toys, because ~statistically speaking,~ you have a better chance of success when presenting your cat with 20 different toys instead of just one.
18. A catnip-filled fortune cookie so Kitty Purry can take part in takeout nights as well. Her fortune? The always sage "blame it on the dog."
19. A glow-in-the-dark ball for babies who insist on late-night romps around the backyard. It remains lit for 20 to 30 minutes after just ~5~ minutes of light exposure, so you can fit in a good game of fetch before it loses its magic.
Promising review: "I initially ordered these because my dog loves to play fetch, especially to get her energy out, but by the time I got home from work it is dark outside. I bought these hoping that we could still play fetch in the dark. Sure enough it was the answer I was hoping for! They are very bright and can be seen in the dark. In order for them to be brightly illuminated and glowing, you have to hold them up to a light for a minute or so, but totally worth it. My dog just likes to just chew on them as well. She is an avid chewer, and the ball has not been damaged yet, and she has been playing with them for over a month. Highly recommend!" —Bruce Hathaway
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime. Non-Prime shipping options will still arrive before Christmas (see Amazon’s full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $6.89+ (available in sizes S–XL).
20. A floppy robotic fish that only moves when your cat interacts with it. Once they get the hang of it, I guarantee they'll be karate chopping and bunny kicking the ish out of it.
21. A Jolly Ball that owners of German Shepherds, Border Collies, Boxers, Pit Bulls, and mutts of all shapes and sizes say is nearly indestructible! One pet parent also says it's a great way to release pent-up "squirrel aggression" LOL.
Promising review: We have a high-energy, 50-pound Kelpie-Collie (Australian Kelpie and Border Collie mix) who is ball-bonkers and were looking for something new for her to race after. As a puppy, she had a tug-rope that she loved to chase, and the Jolly Ball fit the bill for a replacement. She is absolutely NUTS about this toy and immediately picked up how to play with it. So far, the Jolly Ball has held up to fetch, tug-of-war, and rigorous head-tossing without issue. The rope is woven cotton, and the ball is a thin but durable-seeming rubber. My only surprise was how large the ball actually was, as I had expected it to be along the same lines of a tennis ball. We got the small size and, honestly, I think it works perfectly for our medium-size dog. Overall, very satisfied!" —AJ
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with 1-day shipping. Non-Prime shipping options will still arrive before Christmas (see Amazon’s full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $9.50+ (available in three sizes and six colors).
22. A twist-to-lock bird bath with just enough room for your lovebirds, canaries, finches, parakeets, and cockatiels to take a refreshing lil' dip.
Promising review: "I've owned my budgies for a little over two years, and they have never seen them show ANY interest in bathing, and I always thought that was so weird. I’d offer different ways, but nothing worked. I got this bird bath and hooked it into their cage, and they used it within five minutes of it being there. I was floored! It's the perfect size for them, and I am very pleased with my purchase. Highly recommend!" —Sara
Shipping info: Free 1–3 day shipping on orders $49+. Orders under $49 still ship in 1–3 days but for a flat fee of $4.95.
Get it from Chewy for $7.97.
23. A rhinestone-studded tracksuit for those days when they wanna take it back to the early aughts and go for a Paris Hilton/Nicole Richie The Simple Life look.
24. A fuzzy, purring cat toy that helps calm kitties with anxiety. If your pandemic babe simply can't be separated from you for any period of time, this is certainly worth a shot.
25. A banana-shaped bed for the pet who loves "hiding" under blankets and in cardboard boxes. The top flap — or, if we're talking anatomically, the peel — offers them a private and enclosed space to nap.
26. A Gumby plushie if your pup LOVES a toy with a squeaker and won't know peace until they've found a way to rip it out.
Promising review: "My mini golden doodle loves this toy; we have purchased three already...one for my 'dog nephew' and two for my dog (one for now one for later). You can’t beat the price…my local store sells it for way more. Buy it; you won’t regret it! My dog isn’t a destroyer so it’s still in one piece and staying strong!" —Amazon Customer
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with 1-day shipping. Non-Prime shipping options will still arrive before Christmas (see Amazon’s full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $3.60.
27. Or a Lambchop plushie for millennial pet parents who buy their baby toys based on their own nostalgia. (Guilty 🙋♀️)
Promising review: "Lambchop is the only toy my Maltipoo loves, and loves to tear apart. Within 30 minutes, Sugar has silenced the lamb by gnawing off the face. I just shove the stuffing back in it, sew it up, and the lamb is ready for another attack. I buy them in bulk because killer reduces them to pulp within a month. That's OK. Being a dog can be boring. Sacrificing these lambs is her greatest enjoyment in life, after belly rubs. Warning: There are five plastic squeakers inside the lamb, which are easily removed by my 8-pound mass murderer. I wouldn't leave her unattended when she's playing with Lambchop." —Dee
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with 1-day shipping. Non-Prime shipping options will still arrive before Christmas (see Amazon’s full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $6.19+ (available in three sizes and packs of one or two).
28. A faux-snakeskin shirt if your cat watched Zoolander with you *ONCE* and now they're obsessed with doing whatever it takes to become a top model.
29. A set of seagrass and rattan balls if you're looking to enrich the life of your chinchilla, guinea pig, rat, rabbit, hamster, or gerbil. Who says cats and dogs get to have all the fun??
Promising review: "I have ordered these a few times now. I have a pet bunny, and he absolutely loves to chew these up. Since bunnies' teeth don't stop growing and constantly need to chew on things, I found these to be absolutely perfect for him. Will keep ordering more." –Karisa Orner
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime. Non-Prime shipping options will still arrive before Christmas (see Amazon’s full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in a pack of three or four).
30. A zebra-print activity mat that looks exactly like a baby play mat and that just tickles me pink. If your kitten could use some tummy time, the attached hanging toys will keep them entertained.
31. A macramé cat hammock so visually arresting, it may just convince your fur baby to give up the Amazon box they've been calling home for the last month. Since it's made out of a bunch of strings, I don't see how they wouldn't at least be intrigued.
32. And a 12-piece set of spiral springs if your cat is ~basic~ and will play with just about anything. (PS: That isn't a dig — I'm simply jealous because my picky cats would never.)
Promising review: "I do cat foster care and have 18 cats in my house right now (I KNOW!). They all love these ridiculous little springs. I don't get it. Because they roll and bounce, they have just enough movement for everyone to be running after them. BE PREPARED. They will be found under every appliance, door, and piece of furniture you own. Do yourself a favor. They are cheap — order two packs right away." —Mixed Blessings
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with 1-day shipping. Non-Prime shipping options will still arrive before Christmas (see Amazon’s full shipping information here).
Get the 12-piece set from Amazon for $6.79.
Reviews in this post have been edited for length and/or clarity.