12 Christmas Gift Ideas, That Also Give Back
The holidays are the perfect time to spoil the pets and pet lovers in your life! What’s better than giving a gift that not only brings joy, but also helps animals in need? This season, instead of spending your money with big corporations, consider supporting small businesses that are doing good in the world. These brands don’t just make great products; they donate portions of their proceeds to rescues, shelters, and organizations creating real, tangible impact for animals.
Here are 12 meaningful, charity-supporting Christmas gift ideas you can feel good about giving!
☕️1.Grounds and Hounds
Perfect for the caffeine-loving dog parent. Grounds & Hounds donates a portion of profits to rescue partners nationwide. They also regularly dontate toys to shelter animals. I have loved this coffee brand for years and they continue to not only create great coffee but also show up for the animals in communites accross the US.
🧸2. Fluff & Tuff Charity Toys
For pets who love playtime! Fluff & Tuff offers special toys where 100% of profits go toward helping dogs in need, supporting shelters, rescues, and pet pantries. A fun gift that gives back in a major way.
🍲Grandma Lucy’s
This company provides gently cooked freeze dried food for pet-parents that want to feed their pets better food without all the work. With each purchase, Grandma Lucy’s donates meals to pets in need through Project Pet RAK (Random Acts of Kindness). This initiative provides nutritious meals to service dogs, therapy dogs, and shelter pets.
🍷4.Rescue Rosé
A fun and festive wine gift for the pet lover who enjoys a good glass with good company. The Founder Nola Singer decided to pair her love of good California wine with her passion for animal resuce. Rescue Rosé donates proceeds from every bottle to A Purposeful Rescue and I Stand with My Pack.
🧣5. Little Beast Dog Clothing
Cute, cozy, and wildly popular, Little Beast donates 5% of every purchase to the animal rescue of your choice at checkout. You can direct your donation to causes that mean the most to you. Your pet will be so warm in these fun and festive clothes.
🦮6. Trill Paws Pet Tags & Accessories
Known for their trendy, personality-filled pet tags, Trill Paws also gives back. The brand donates 25 tags every month to rescue organizations including The Labelle Foundation (LA) and Rescue City (NYC).
💩7. Earth Rated
Makers of the best poop bags for your pet and the planet, Earth Rated is a major supporter of shelter pets. They’ve donated 14,177 blankets and 13,782,910 poop bags to rescue organizations. During Adopt-A-Shelter-Pet Month, they also send warm blankets to shelter animals in need.
🦴8. Ava’s Pet Palace
A perfect small-but-impactful stocking stuffer. Founded by Ava when she was just 8 years old, our mission is simple: to create nutritious and delicious snacks made with 7 ingredients or less. Ava’s Pet Palace has the cutest treats for your pets and every month they donate to charities helping animals across the country and food banks. They even have a Pay What you Can program for those who may be facing finacial hardship.
💙9. Project Blue Collar
This small company celebrates rescue dogs and donates a portion of profits to rescue groups. Project Blue Collar is the worlds first lifestyle brand for rescue dogs and their people. For every collar or leash purchased, an I Am A Rescue or Support The Underdog collar/leash is donated to a rescue group. Their tees, hoodies, and dog accessories spread a beautiful message: rescue dogs deserve the spotlight.
🧥10. Fresh Pawz Dog Apparel
Trendy streetwear for dogs and their humans. Fresh Pawz donates 5% of every purchase to the Petfinder Foundation, helping shelters provide safety, care, and resources to adoptable animals.
🕯11. Companion Candles
Clean-burning, beautifully scented, and designed with pet parents in mind. Companion Candles don’t use harmful ingredients or overpowering fragrances. Even better, a portion of every purchase is donated to animal rescue organizations, so every cozy holiday night helps pets in need.
🎀12. Beaux & Paws Bow Ties
Stylish and charitable, Beaux & Paws donates one bow tie to a shelter dog for every bow tie purchased. These adorable accessories help shelter pups get noticed and adopted faster.
Holiday shopping doesn’t have to feel overwhelming; especially when you choose gifts that support both the people you love and animals who need it most. By supporting small businesses that give back, you’re spreading kindness, funding rescue efforts, and directly impacting the lives of pets waiting for a second chance.
Whether it’s a cozy Little Beast hoodie or a Beaux & Paws bow tie for a shelter pup, these gifts make a difference long after the wrapping paper is gone.