2025 Holiday Giving Guide
There's nothing better than finding the perfect gift, especially when it means you can support a local business in the process! This year's round up of gifts for dogs, cats, and pet owners can be found by shopping in our own community. All of the gifts on our "giving guide" are from businesses right here in Traverse City or are made in Michigan! Happy shopping!
This year, our team hopes you will enjoy shopping our curated guides for dogs, cats, and pet owners that we have hand selected from some of our favorite places and/or local businesses. Check out the list below and let the shopping begin!
Holiday Giving Guide: For the Dog
These treats are homemade with human-grade ingredients. Check out our favorite flavors - pumpkin peanut butter and bacon & cheese! You can place your order directly with Aggie Treats, or shop at several other local retailers that carry their products.
Biothane Custom Collars and Leashes : Contigo Dogs
These soft, waterproof leashes come in a rainbow of fun and customizable colors. Their sizing guide makes it easy to select the perfect fit for your pup. Bonus points: pick out a few of their adorable collar charms to show off your pup's personality!
This silicone water bowl is perfect for Northern Michigan adventures with your pup! The foldable, easy to clean nature of this bowl is ideal for camping, hiking, or heading out on the boat! The bowl can hold 1 liter of water, or you can fold it into a 2-liter bucket!
Pints & Pines Bandana : Two Brothers Dog Park, Cafe, Taproom
This bandana is perfect for pups that love to check out all of the pup friendly breweries in our area! Looking for a matching gift for pets and their owners? Grab two because this bandana can be worn by both pets and humans alike!
Seasonal Dog Treats : DOG Bakery
Seasonal Dog Treats from DOG Bakery by Pets Naturally make the perfect stocking stuffer for your pup! Choose from cookies such as Santa Paws, Christmas TREEt, or a customizable dog bone. Can't decide? They also offer a Christmas Howl-iday Gift Box with an assortment of holiday designs! The box is so cute, no wrapping is needed!
High Five Paw Bandana : High Five Threads
For all the pups out there that live in Michigan or love to visit, you can find this bandana and many other Michigan-themed items for the pup (and human) in your life! Did you know that the High Five Threads store is pet friendly? Visit them at the Mercato in the Grand Traverse Commons, along with many other pet friendly shops!
Holiday Giving Guide: For the Cat
Vee PURRfect Satin Bouncer Cat Toy : Pets Naturally
Coming up with new ideas to keep our pets entertained in the winter can be tricky! This fun toy will keep all the feline friends in your life busy for hours!
Christmas Cat Toys : Contigo Dogs
These festive toys are designed with specific details to pique your cat's interest! These treats feature a variety of items and sounds to engage their senses such as crinkles, catnip, bells, and curled ribbon.
Puzzle Cat Feeder : Pets Naturally
Another way to engage both dogs and cats is by using a puzzle feeder! This colorful puzzle feeder for cats can be used for treats, or as a slow feeder for cats that need to pace themselves during meals.
Strawberry Cat Scratcher : Contigo Dogs
Name a cuter cat scratcher - we dare you! Gone are the days of an eye-sore cat scratcher in the middle of your living room! The shape and design of this strawberry cat scratcher also makes it a fun perch for viewing or pouncing!
Holiday Giving Guide: For the Owner
"Dog Friendly" Socks : Contigo Dogs
How many socks does someone in Northern Michigan need? The limit does not exist. These tall socks will fit perfectly in your boots for the many winter walks we will endure with our pups!
Mittens or Gloves from Michigan Mitten Co.
There is nothing worse than cold fingers holding you back from a winter adventure or a walk with your pup! Michigan Mitten Co. was born in Northern Michigan so they KNOW how grueling our winters can be. The mittens and gloves are made from premium leather and are built to last. Have you heard of mitten leashes? Be sure to add them to your cart!
Membership or Gift Card : Contigo Dogs
Stephanie and the team at Contigo Dogs are PET PEOPLE! They own pets, they've worked with pets, they KNOW pets. Check out the three membership options they offer at their beautiful retail location in Downtown TC. You can also purchase a gift card right on their website!
Membership or Membership eGift Card : Two Brothers Dog Park, Cafe, Taproom
Our team is very excited to welcome Two Brothers Dog Park, Cafe & Taproom to Traverse City in the coming months! There is still time to become a founding member, or purchase an eGift card to gift a membership to your favorite dog-lover! Check them out on social media to follow along with their building progress!
Pet Trivia Game : Contigo Dogs
Winter days can be long, and we all get a little stir crazy! Gather your family and friends around the table and learn something new with the pet trivia game! Perfect for ages 5 & up, this is a great one to put under the tree for all ages!
Membership or Gift Card : K&A Hop Dogs
How lucky are we to have Northern Michigan's first dog friendly social pub just a short drive away? K&A Hop Dogs offers the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a beverage with your furry friend, and they are always hosting fun events! With daily, weekly, monthly or annual memberships, we know you'll find the perfect option! Shopping for a friend? You can purchase a gift card right on their website!
With so many wonderful local shopping options in our area, we hope you will venture out to meet these kind, knowledgeable business owners that are excited to share more about their products and help you find the perfect gift for everyone on your list! More of a homebody or shopping from afar? Many of the items above can be purchase online or offer instore pick-up if you're in a pinch! We hope you'll tag us in your holiday photos with your pets and share your favorite gifts from this list. Happy Holidays from the Omnivet Team!
