Animal Lover

an-i-mal lov-er a person who feels great fondness for non-human creatures

Don Horse Stickers

Northern Lilac Studio is a local Etsy seller with a huge assortment of animal-themed gifts. We love their vinyl animal sticker sheets because they are perfect for personalizing laptops, windows, and water bottles. The large horses are about 5 cm long and the sheet is about 15x20 cm. Northern Lilac Studio

$6

Custom Pet Portraits

Laura Whitlock’s store in The

Hub Bazaar is full of fun gifts for animal lovers. While most of her portraits feature cats and dogs, she’s also had requests for geese and a bearded dragon. Whitlock just needs a photo of the pet— framed prints are available for pick up at her store. Laura's Micro Mart

$20

Forest Animal Coasters

Locally made by Etsy seller Stacey Voss, these coasters feature four iconic forest animal and mountain scenes. They are made of wood with vinyl designs that are sealed for protection. The coasters have a felt backing and are available in dark and light wood designs. Great Gifts and Parties

$29.99

Indigenous Paisley Pet Clothes

This irresistible T-shirt is part of Sister Bear Designs’ Gaazhagens & Animosh Collection and is also available as a hoodie. Designed by Calgary-based 49 Dzine, they come in sizes extra-small to large for cats and small to medium-sized dogs—who, no doubt, will be the envy of the neighbourhood. Sister Bear Designs

$40

Bird Feeder

Birding is an enormously popular hobby, and wild birds that have access to supplemental food sources in the winter tend to fare better. This high-capacity bird feeder will keep hungry birds happy and complement any style of outdoor decor. Creekside Nursery and Garden Centre

$47.99

Bonobo Long Sleeve T-shirt

Eat your veggies, not your friends! Bonobos (Pan paniscus) are an endangered great ape found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Their diet is predominantly herbivore, which is one of the reasons local vegetarian restaurant Bonobo’s Foods chose them as a mascot. Bonobo’s Foods

$20

Gift Card

Furry friends are great for so many things, but their fur and dander can be a pain to get out of all of the nooks and crannies in a vehicle. Treat the animal lover on your list to an exterior and interior cleaning or detailing— they might even let you ride shotgun next time! Central Car Wash

$Various

KUMA Lazy Dog Bed

This is the cat’s meow of dog beds. Seriously though, you probably have a comfy chair at the lake or around the bonfire, so why shouldn’t your pet? KUMA’s dog bed is made with the same sturdiness as their chairs (rated to 80 kg) and comes with a removable pillow and mesh bottom for easy cleaning. Gear Up for Outdoors

$144.99