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Holiday Gift Guide
Welcome to this year's Holiday Gift Guide for Indy-area Pet Parents. As the holiday season sweeps in, it's time to celebrate our beloved furry companions and the pet parents who adore them. Our Holiday Guide takes the guess work out of finding that perfect gift for the pet-loving person in your life. You'll also be able to embrace the local spirit by supporting these fantastic local businesses that cater to the pet community in the Indianapolis area. Here's how to make this holiday season a tail-wagging delight!
The Bold Bow Tie
DOG BOWTIES AND HAIR BOWS FOR WOMEN
Bowties for dogs? You better believe it! What better way to start this holiday gift guide than with some fancified pup-wear from the local Indy designers at The Bold Bowtie.
The Bold Bow Tie is a company of three sisters who strive to provide quality suspenders, neckties & bow ties for all occasions, including: weddings, bow ties for dogs and cats, and hair bows for girls and women.
Grab a fun bowtie as a stocking stuffer, or grab a bow tie and matching hair bow for your favorite dog mom and her best friend!
Photos from the Bold Bow Tie's Etsy Page
Photos from Kora's Kitchen
Kora's Kitchen
All-NATURAL TREATS AND SNUFFLE BALLS
My dog's stocking (Yes - Mickey gets a visit from Santa Paws every year) isn't complete without some delicious treats. If you're a client of Wander Pet Photography, then you already know how much we love Kora's Kitchen. So much in fact, that every WPP client receives a bag of Kora's Kitchen treats with their artwork delivery.
Kellin, the owner of Kora's Kitchen, started her business with the goal of providing drool-worthy treats that were also all-natural and healthy. Her family-run Indianapolis-based business puts a lot of love and careful attention into each bag of treats.
They also sell Snuffle Balls! Two things all dogs love are eating and sniffing (sometimes every blade of grass). The snuffle ball combines those loves into a challenging food puzzle that is bound to keep them engaged and keep you entertained!
Spoil your pets with hand-crafted goodness from Kora's Kitchen via their website or find them at local Indianapolis area markets and events.
City Dogs Grocery
INDY'S BEST LOCAL PET SUPPlY STORE
If you are seeking the ultimate gift of choice, look no further than City Dogs Grocery's gift certificates. Nestled in the heart of Indianapolis, City Dogs Grocery is Indy’s premier local pet destination offering only the best in healthy nutrition and treats, toys, and accessories - with a focus on pet nutrition and supplements. All of their products are hand-picked by CDG's owner, Christi Rider, before going on their shelves. Their gift certificates allow pet parents to indulge their best friends with premium goodies tailored to their preferences. Whether it's gourmet treats, durable toys, or specialized pet nutrition and supplements, City Dog Grocery ensures a tail-wagging holiday for every pet in Indy.
Give the gift of pet shopping freedom with these certificates, allowing pet parents to explore and select the perfect presents for their beloved companions.
Photos from City Dogs Grocert
Photos from Alex and Andy Pet Bandanas
Alex and Andy Pet Bandanas
PET BANDANAS + MORE
From a small business with a GIANT heart. Alex and Andy was started in honor of the owner's (Sophie Wyrick) Uncle Andy after he suffered a stroke. Their full story is an amazing one, and I highly recommend that you hop over to their ABOUT PAGE to read all about it.
Andy is highly involved with their small business and uses every purchased order as an opportunity to build upon his therapy. Learning to write left-handed, Andy’s hand-drawn images adorn their custom designed shirts and he handwrites thank you cards to each customer aiding their mission to support stroke survivors.
Yes - you read that correctly. Andy hand-writes thank you cards for the thousands of orders that comes through their doors. How amazing is that??
Alex and Andy offers a wide variety of beautiful and fun pet bandanas. Mickey's personal favorites are the slip-on bandanas that fit right onto his collar. No need to worry about them slipping off or getting bunched up!
As previously mentioned, Alex and Andy also offers hand-drawn shirts. My personal favorite? The "Life is better with dogs" shirt. (Truer words have never been spoken - right?)
Distributed with love from Indianapolis, these heart-filled accessories are the perfect addition to any pet's wardrobe. The bonus is that you'll feel pretty darn good while gifting it as well.
Fatty Frog Pots
HAND-MADE POTTERY FOR PETS AND THEIR PEOPLE
For a personalized touch to your gift, look no further than Fatty Frog Pots where their hand-made treat jars and food bowls steal the show.
Handcrafted with care and creativity, you can even add any pet's name to make it uniquely theirs. Based in Indianapolis, Fatty Frog Pots owner and creator, Jennifer O'Keefe, hand-makes pottery from her home studio. You could even add on a coffee mug or other kitchen items to your order for a ceramic pet-themed gift set!
Photos from Fatty Frog Pots
Photo from Holder Mattress
Holder Mattress
CUSTOM DOG BEDS, MATTRESSES, FURNITURE + MORE
It's no secret that our best friends are usually sleeping while we work all day. But where exactly does your dog sleep? Imagine your pup comfortably snuggled in their very own custom-made mattress from the absolute best mattress makers in the business.
Holder Mattress builds soft, yet supportive quilted pet beds in Kokomo, Indiana. They also add a layer of natural wool to help with temperature regulation, dust mite and allergen detraction, and comfort for aging/arthritic hips. Your pet's custom mattress can be made to accommodate any size pet bed frame, crate or enclosure, or any size pet. Just tell them what works best for you and your furry friend and they will create it.
Holder Mattress also features luxury furniture and a fashionable selection of boutique gifts for your favorite dog mom. With a store-front located in the heart of Carmel at the Indiana Design Center - this store is worth a visit!
Deaf Dog Coffee + Co.
DRINK COFFEE. HELP A RESCUE!
For the pet parent who adores their morning brew as much as their best friend. Deaf Dog Coffee + Co. offers the perfect blend of delicious coffee delights and putting your dollars to work for an amazing cause. This small business may not be based in Indianapolis, but they are just across the state-line in Van Wert, Ohio. With flavors like Butterscotch Pie, Blueberry Cinnamon Cobbler, and Campfire Smores... this coffee is OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD DELICIOUS. You just have to scroll through their available flavors.
The best part? 5% of all of their sales goes straight to local rescues.
This unique coffee roaster combines their passion for great coffee with a commitment to supporting animals in need, and that makes our hearts explode with gratitude here at Wander Pet Photography.
Pair a bag of their specialty coffee with a charming canine-themed mug (maybe one from Fatty Frog Pots!), creating a delightful gift set that brings joy to both the pet parent's taste buds and their love for supporting a meaningful cause. This gift from Deaf Dog Coffee is a delicious way to brew happiness during the holiday season.
Photos from Deaf Dog Coffee + Co.
Pet Photography Session
GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR A WANDER PET PHOTOGRAPHY
CUSTOM SESSION
Gift the Wander Pet Photography Experience. Let's create something truly unique that tells THEIR story. The story of their bond. The story of their love. The story of her best friend's adventure.
You can purchase a gift certificate that covers the recipient's Session Retainer, or add-on more product credit for them to spend on artwork! You can even purchase a certificate that includes enough credit for one of our Luxury Collections, which includes stunning artwork for her home.
Their Gift Certificate Includes:
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Product Credit (options of $499, $999 or $1499)
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One 5x7 Mounted Print
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Session Planning Call + Preparation Guide
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A private on-location photography session
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Ability to purchase from 40+ images during your Image Reveal
Shop Local
We hope this guide gave you a few ideas for gifting the perfect gift to your favorite pet parent this season. Each of these local businesses brings a unique touch to our pets' lives, ensuring they're pampered, stylish, and well-cared-for members of the family.
By shopping locally and shopping small, you're supporting our community as well as giving the perfect gift to your favorite pet people.
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