Have your friends finally decided to get a dog? Welcome them to the best club in the world with a special gift! Whether it’s a memento or a more practical gift, the gesture is sincere and is sure to bring delight.

A Custom Pet Portrait

Photographs are lovely, but now that we all carry cameras with use wherever we go, it’s easy to take photos for granted.

A custom pet portrait, however, is a truly special item that will be a cherished gift. All you need to do is secure a few high-quality reference photos and choose an artist and a style. You could commission a simple sketch, a colored pencil drawing, a painting or even a cartoon rendering of the dog, which is the perfect way to capture a playful, puppy-like spirit of any

Himalayan Chews

Introduce your friends (and their new dog!) to this long-lasting and (apparently) delicious chew. Made from yak milk in some sort of secret, ancient curing process that renders the final product very tough and unlikely to splinter, Himalayan chews are the perfect answer for any puppy that loves to chew, chew, chew. Adult dogs can’t resist the flavor either!

Himalayan chews are touted as safer alternatives to other chews on the market, since it’s much more difficult for a dog to chew off a large chunk or for harmful splinters to break off. The chewy treat softens the more it’s chewed on, helping the dog make slow but steady progress. And it’s the perfect choice for vegetarian owners who may dislike some of the other popular dog chews on the market.

A Gift Certificate for a Free Weekend of Pet Sitting

Sometimes people delay getting a dog because they fear they won’t be able to travel as often. After all, it’s not fair to drop your dog off at a boring, stressful kennel for the weekend while you enjoy a relaxing holiday, right?

Fortunately, it’s possible to have the best of both worlds. A friendly pet sitter is an invaluable part of your team of pet care professionals, right up there with a gentle groomer, a knowledgeable vet and an experienced dog trainer.

And if you give a gift certificate through a group like Mad Paws sitters, your friends can compare the profiles of multiple dog sitters before deciding on the perfect match.