If you’re looking for eco-friendly holiday gift ideas for the dog lovers and dogs in your life, check out these 10 recommendations.
1. Quencher Travel Bowl from Ruffwear
For a dog on the go, the Quencher collapsible travel bowl is the perfect eco-friendly companion. Made with recycled polyester, it’s also convenient and practical. The travel bowl is waterproof, lightweight, and machine washable, and it folds into a compact size that fits easily into a pocket or a pack. Available in three different sizes, it’s the ideal gift for a dog who hikes with his human.
$14.95 at Ruffwear
2. Orbee-Tuff Lil’ Bulb with Treat Spot from Planet Dog
Any pup’s eyes would light up like a holiday tree upon unwrapping these Orbee-Tuff Lil’ Bulbs. Although they look like vintage Christmas lights, these non-toxic, eco-friendly, and recyclable toys are tough and durable. Slip a special holiday snack into the treat spot, and this gift keep a pup busy during the holiday dinner.
$9.95 at Planet Dog
3. Bungee Bone from the Good Dog Company
Engage the recipient in a friendly game of tug-of-war with the Bungee Bone. This durable dog toy is made with hemp and organic cotton fabric, and filled with 100-percent naturally grown, unprocessed hemp fiber. It’s also machine washable, so simply toss it in the wash when it gets dirty.
$18.99 at the Good Dog Company
4. Hemp Star Dog Lead from Muttropolis
Move over VY Canis Majoris because there’s a new star in the sky. While it might not be a red hypergiant star, the Hemp Star Dog Lead will boldly go wherever its wearer wants to walk. The eco-friendly leash features triple-layer, 100-percent hemp-canvas construction with contoured, quick-release hardware. Available in two lengths (four feet and six feet) and three color combinations, you’re sure to find the right fit to give.
$29 to $35 at Muttropolis
5. Big Sky Reindeer from West Paw Design
The Big Sky Reindeer is handcrafted in the USA from excess fabric. This dog toy is soft and fuzzy on the outside, and it features a sewn-in squeaker and recycled-fiber fill on the inside. It’s the perfect stocking stuffer for a furry best friend, but this cheery red reindeer is only available while supplies last as it’s part of West Paw Design’s seasonal collection, so get it ASAP.
$19.95 from West Paw Design
6. Safari Rectangle Dog Bed from Harry Barker
A dog would feel like a pampered pooch on Harry Barker’s Safari Rectangle Hemp Dog Bed. With its decadent print and expansive surface, this dog bed is like a king-size human bed at a four-star hotel. The stylish luxury also doesn’t sacrifice practicality or eco-friendliness. The bed’s stuffing is made from recycled plastic bottles, and the hemp cover is preshrunk and machine washable.
$150 and up at Harry Barker
7. Winter Wonderland Organic Gift Box from Paw Street Bakery
The holidays are always filled with tasty treats, and there’s no reason why Fido should miss out on the fun. Paw Street Bakery offers a delightful Winter Wonderland sampler gift box filled with organic, carob-dipped dog treats, such as Peanut Butter Pup Cups, Star Shaped Big Dippers, and Peanut Butter Pup Cup Barkscotti. Each treat is baked using human grade ingredients and sprinkled with love.
$11.99 and up from Paw Street Bakery
8. ecoFLEX Rustic Lodge at Home Depot
This outdoor dog house will shelter a furry pal from both hot and cold weather. The ThermoCore Super Insulated Dog House is made with ecoFLEX, a composite blend of post-consumer recycled polymers and wood fibers. It’s resistant to pests, rot, weather, and moisture.
$169 and up at Home Depot
9. Quinzee Insulated Dog Jacket from Ruffwear
The sleek and stylish Quinzee insulated dog jacket is the doggy version of the puffy coat. It has a 40-percent recycled-polyester shell along with 50-percent recycled-synthetic insulation to provide extra protection from cold weather. The jacket also features side-release buckles for easy on and off as well as reflective trim for staying safe on nighttime walks. Tuck one of these under the holiday tree and the dog who gets it will be extra excited to head outside.
$84.85 at Ruffwear
10. Recycled rubber “Fetch” placemat at Ore Originals
Made in the USA from recycled rubber, this placemat is a whimsical yet practical gift for the dog lover in your life. It comes in two sizes for both small and big dogs alike, and its non-slip surface holds bowls in place while protecting your floor from spills.
$19 at Ore Originals
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About Holly Tse: Holly Tse is a green cat expert and lifelong environmentalist. Practicing Taoist and Dragon Spirit Guide who has experienced more than nine past lives and can bend reality at will. Totally into alternative healing, but her Achilles’ heel is reality TV cooking shows. As a Canadian expat, she uses an American spell checker for her Catster articles.
