Being a pet owner is certainly no walk in the park. From feeding your furry friend to making sure he is vaccinated, being a pet parent is hard work.
Of course, you do these things out of love and not obligation, but maybe a little help from time to time isn’t such a bad idea:
#1. Not sure whether your kids have already fed the goldfish? Get the Membo.
Membo is a reminder system with tiles you can flip to “tell” the other people in your household that your pet has already been fed. Boom, done. Buy it here.
#2. Walk your pooch whatever the weather.
Get your furry friend her own umbrella attached to her leash. Don’t let the rain ruin your parade around the neighbourhood. Buy it on Amazon.
#3. For when life gets in the way of your dog’s exercise, there’s the iFetch.
In an ideal world, we’d have all day for puppy playtime. This nifty gadget is an awesome alternative to your flesh-and-bone ball-throwing device (aka your “arms”) that grow tired and weak after a few minutes of playing ball. Buy it on Amazon.
#4. Cool your hot dog.
It may be winter time, but it always pays to be prepared for the scorching summer heat — this cooling mat is perfect for indoor and outdoor use. Buy it on Amazon.
#5. Join the Kitty Convict movement.
Less than 5% of cats that go missing each year are returned to their owners. But with the Kitty Convict Cat ID Collar, any indoor kitten that accidentally leaves the house will be branded as an “escaped convict” (thus the orange color choice). Once people spot them, they won’t be perceived as strays but rather, as lost cats in search of their way back home. Buy it on Amazon.
#6. Keep your four-legged friend safe at night.
No, this dog isn’t attending a rave. The light-up LED collar is meant to keep your wandering pet safe when outside at night. Aside from making your pet look super cool, the collar is USB rechargeable and weather resistant, too. Buy it here.
#7. The GPS collar attachment for extra-cautious pet parents.
Relieve yourself of worries reserved for plebeian pet owners… get your poochy-poo a collar with GPS so you can track that bitch (if she’s a female) when she gets lost. Get it on Amazon.
#8. Keep kittens entertained with the Bolt Cat Toy.
Lasers, man. Cats love ’em. If only there was a way for kitties to play with that skittish red dot by themselves for those busy times when you can’t. Bolt, an interactive laser toy, makes that possible. Buy it here.
#9. Make your puppy work for his food, just like his ancestors used to.
Kong is a rubber ball toy with a hollow center designed to dispense treats for your pet, making meal times more fun. Buy it on ebay.
#10. What is this? A Jungle Gym for ants?!
Not quite… it’s for hamsters and mice! Because cats and dogs shouldn’t hog all the holiday gifts, right? Buy it here.
#11. Finally, a seat belt for your hyper passenger.
Say hello to distraction-free driving and keep your dog safely restrained in the car with this puppy seat belt. It has web straps that attach to any two fixed points in a vehicle and an adjustable harness that easily detaches from the zip line, transforming into an instant walking leash. Buy it on Amazon.
#12. Go the extra mommy mile with homemade baked treats for your ball of fluff.
Spolier alert! Spoil your pup with Bake-A-Bone: in just 8 minutes, you can serve fresh, all-natural dog biscuits that will be a sure hit with your dog. With the free recipe guide, you’ll never go wrong! Buy it here.
#13. A doggie water fountain, because it’s 2015 and why not.
Canines have one of the highest IQ’s in the animal kingdom, so learning is super easy for your pooch. She’ll be able to figure out this simple water fountain in no time — all she has to do is press the pedal whenever she’s thirsty and she gets as much fresh water as she wants. Get it on Amazon.
#14. Want Meowkovich to be the best-dressed cat outside of the North Pole?
Nothing life-alteringly helpful here. But that tiny bow-tie is just PRECIOUS. Buy it here.