Father’s Day in AU is almost upon us, and if you have a dog dad or grandad in your life, a pet inspired gift may be just the ticket. When it comes to gift ideas for pet lovers, the internet abounds with all sorts of fun and fabulous prezzies.
Does your dad like a cuppa Joe? Or perhaps he’s partial to books. Is he more a weekend away type of guy, or is a tech gift up his alley? Here are some of our gifting recommendations.
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1. The gift of words
Does your dog dad or grandad like to kick back with a good page turner? What better gift than a book about dogs or cats this Father’s Day AU. There are plenty of websites with curated lists of reads especially for animal lovers. Check out Reading’s books for dog lovers and books for cat lovers, for instance.
We especially love The Dogs That Made Australia by Guy Hull. It documents how integral dogs have been to transforming Australia from a starving colony to the modern state it is today. As the description reads:
“Everyone knows Australia rode on the sheep’s back. But do they know just how much those sheep depended on the dog? Working dogs made a huge contribution to the success of the Australian wool and beef industries. Indeed, they provided the means to feed a starving colony; guard fledgling colonial agricultural enterprises; and extend a sheep and beef industry that fed the world.”
If your dad prefers the feline persuasion, he may love A Street Cat Named Bob by James Bowen. This best-seller has also been turned into a movie and tells the uplifting true story of an unlikely friendship between a man living on the streets and the ginger cat he befriends.
If those look like they’ll only gather dust in his bookshelf, check out these cat books and dog books for more great ideas.
2. His pet’s mug …. on a mug
Most dads and grandads love a good cup of coffee. And what they love even more is their own perfectly sized, personalised mug to have said coffee in.
Why not give him just that this Father’s Day in AU? Simply find a picture of his beloved pet and send it over to CanvasChamp to print onto a ceramic coffee cup. If that’s not up his alley, Etsy abounds with options for personalised mugs. Cheers!
3. Make a weekend of it
Sometimes, an experience is the best gift you can give. If your dad loves the good old outdoors, why not book him a weekend away at a place he can take Fido and Felix?
We’ve written plenty of pieces about pet friendly accommodation, road trips and holidays. Check out some of these below:
- Pet Friendly Accommodation In WA
- Pet Friendly Accommodation NSW
- Tips For Travelling With Pets
- Travelling With Pets: Your Ultimate Guide
4. Wedged in this Father’s Day AU
Want to get your dad something that will last fur-ever?
A novelty cast-iron doorstop will stop doors from swinging shut and keep the air flowing through spring and beyond, making a great addition to any home. It can even be used as an interesting garden ornament. For dog lovers, get this adorable pup. Cat lovers will purr over this stretching cat.
5. Tracking with tech
Is your dad’s dog or cat prone to escaping or roaming? Perhaps a pet tracker is the Father’s Day gift he needs. The Tractive Mini Cat Tracker or Tractive 6 Dog Tracker creates a “virtual fence” around your pet where you can follow their every step in real-time, with location updates every 2-3 seconds.
You can set safety zones for them that alerts you when they leave the area and even track active time and sport sleep patterns with the wellness feature. Wow!
Do none of these gifts tick all the boxes? Check out these Christmas gifts for pet lovers and gifts for pet parents, where you’ll find gift ideas for pet lovers that may work just as well for Father’s Day.
Now that we’ve got dad covered, find out when is Mother’s Day for pet owners.
6. The ultimate Father’s Day gift: Pet insurance
Here’s something a little out of the box … why not get your dad a pet insurance plan this Father’s Day? This is truly the gift that keeps on giving and will be invaluable to your dad if his beloved pup or cat gets ill or into an accident or other health emergency.
PD Insurance has three plans to choose from and you can get 1 MONTH FREE* when you sign up for your dad (or yourself). Why not get a quote now?