Gifts for the loves of our lives…
For pretty little poodles, leather flower charms to clip onto their collars (R180). More sturdy, these solid brass and enamel alphabet letter charms, in lovely colours, come on a golden split ring for easy attachment to collars or leads (R400). And for you to share with pooch … we are crazy about this Le Toutou Poo-Bag Purse. It can fit a roll of biodegradable Chommies poo bags – or your lipstick. It attaches to your dog’s leash – or to your bag, with a round brass clip. It is, say the Chommies team, a must-have accessory when walking your dog – perfect for dealing with all ‘shituations’ in style (R780). Shop for these (and so much more) at chommies.com
Your pet runs your life. You just haven’t admitted it yet. From booking a seat on Bark Air to planning a pet-friendly holiday, A Pawfect Life is packed with practical advice for modern pet parents – along with a hilarious deep dive into just how far we’ve gone to pamper our furry overlords. Dion Chang unpacks the latest trends, from CBD treats for anxious dachshunds to birthday pawties as well as pawternity leave for new pet owners, while also tackling the trickier side of pet parenting. Speaking to animal behaviour expert Leigh Shenker, Chang explores why we spend small fortunes on our pets – and whether treating them like tiny humans is actually a good idea. As a trained pet doula, he also delves into the complexities of pet loss, grief and saying goodbye. Equal parts insightful and absurd, this book will make you laugh, rethink your pet’s power over you, and finally figure out how to navigate an airport pet relief zone like a pro. PanMacmillan, R350 from Exclusive Books
Felt dog hanging decoration for the tree, R149 from Woolies
Dress up for the family festive photos. Dear Pet Company’s Christmas bandanas come in
xx-small for your Chihuahua though to large for your Goldie or Lab. R199.99 from dearpet.co.za
Pretty pet bandana, R119.99 from Cotton On.
Paw Club advent calendar with 24 mini biscuits, R99.99 from Woolworths.
Christmas pet bow tie collar, which comes with bone-shaped dog treats. Who’s a good boy? R199.99 from Woolworths.
Compiled by Kym Argo.
