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What is a good Christmas gift for a dog or cat lover?

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Quick answer

A trading card of their own pet. Put the dog or cat on the front like a rookie card, with stats on the back such as "Treats stolen" or "Naps taken", and it arrives on real card stock in a magnetic display case for $17.99. Pet owners keep it because it is about the animal they love most.

Key takeaways

  1. Any clear pet photo works; a shot at eye level in window light makes the best card.
  2. Joke stats on the back turn a photo into a collectible.
  3. One card is $17.99; a box of five, one per pet or per pose, is $31.99.
  4. For a pet who has died, a memorial card is the gentler version of the same idea.

Why a pet card beats another paw-print mug

Pet-themed gifts are everywhere, and most of them could belong to any dog or cat. A card of their own pet could not. It also fits any budget in a group: one card suits a gift exchange, and a set suits the dog mom with three dogs.

Stat ideas

The back is where the personality goes.

  • Dogs: "Balls retrieved", "Mail carriers warned", "Couch time: league leader"
  • Cats: "Glasses pushed off tables", "Boxes claimed", "Naps: undefeated"
  • Rescues: their gotcha date and the year they joined the family
  • Working dogs: their real job and title

Getting a good photo

Shoot at the pet's eye level, near a window, with the face in focus. A phone is enough. If the pet will not sit still, use a favorite photo the owner has already posted.

Christmas timing and shipping

Order by Monday, December 14 with standard shipping and the card is expected by Wednesday, December 23. It can go straight to the pet owner if you enter their address at checkout.

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What do you get a dog mom for Christmas?

A card set of her dogs, one card each, with their names and real habits on the back. With one dog, use the puppy photo for one card and a current photo for another.

What do you get a cat lover who has everything?

Their cat, as a trading card. Most cat gifts are about cats in general; a card of their own cat, with its real name and a stat line about its worst habit, is about the one they live with.

Can you make a trading card of a dog?

Yes. Upload a clear photo, pick a template, add the dog's name and stats, and order. It prints at the standard 2.5 x 3.5 inch size in a magnetic display case.

Is there a version for a pet who has died?

Yes. A tribute card with a favorite photo and the years the pet was part of the family is a gentle way to remember them.

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