Making Your Own Pet Gift Baskets

Whether you are looking for a birthday or
Christmas present for your favorite dog or cat,
or if you would simply like to reward your furry
friend for good behavior and for being an
excellent companion, one fun idea is to purchase
one of the pet gift baskets that are available.
Many online retailers offer these baskets for
sale, and many of them are of excellent quality
and include luxurious treats for your favorite
dog or cat. The price ranges on these baskets
typically varies, making it easy to choose a
gift basket for your pet regardless of your
budget.

If you would prefer to get creative on your own
instead of purchasing a pre-made gift basket,
you can try your hand at making your own gift
basket. Making pet gift baskets is relatively
easy, and you can tailor the contents to your
furry friend's tastes and preferences.

When making a gift basket for your pet, you must
first choose a basket. Baskets can typically be
purchased cheaply at arts and crafts stores or
even at discount stores. When purchasing a
basket, make sure that you choose one that is
large enough to hold all of the goodies that you
will be spoiling your companion with! If you
would prefer for your gift to be a bit more
practical, you can choose a different item to
use as your "basket." A bin or basket that can
be used as a toy box for your pet is one good
idea, or you could purchase an extra large feed
bowl and then fill it with gift items.

Obviously, you will want to spoil your beloved
pet with some of his favorite treats when making
his gift basket. There are plenty of dog and cat
treats on the market, and some of them are so
affordable that you can usually purchase several
types. Along with treats, you may want to
consider purchasing bones for your dog. Some pet
stores sell big ham bones that will last dogs for
a long time, and they enjoy the meaty flavor of
these bones. Rawhide bones are another great
choice.

Toys are another important item for any pet's
gift basket. Rope toys, squeaky toys, frisbees
and rubber balls are great choices for a gift
basket for a dog; simply think of your dog's
favorite toys, and look for toys that are
similar. Cats tend to enjoy scratching posts and
scratching pads, small balls or toy mice and
pretty much anything that involves catnip.
Putting a combination of these toys in your gift
basket will make for a very pleased pooch or
kitty indeed!

If your pet deserves a bit of a makeover, you
can include a new collar or leash in your pet's
gift basket. Leashes and collars are available
in a variety of colors and patterns, so you can
really let your personality shine while choosing
these items. Collars with rhinestones or spikes
can be a lot of fun and can really give your pet
some added style. If your pet likes to wear
sweaters and other clothing, you can also
include these items in your pet's gift basket.

To make your gift basket appear even prettier,
you can wrap it in clear or colored cellophane.
Next, you can tie a pretty ribbon around the top
of the cellophane, or you can decorate it with
lots of curly ribbons. If you want to skip this
step, however, you can. Your pet will certainly
be more interested in what is in his basket than
what the outside looks like!


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Steven Barnhart is owner of First Avenue Gift
Baskets that features gift baskets for all
occasions, sending a friend or a loved one a
gift basket that is delivered to their front
door truly shows your appreciation.
http://www.firstavenuegiftbaskets.com


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