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Great Gifts for Tabby Cat Lovers: How to Choose that Perfect Gift

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Shopping For That Perfect Gift for the Tabby Cat Lover In Your Life?

Hi there! My name is Piglet. I'm a brown tabby Maine Coon mix, and I live with my sister CC, who's a silver tabby. I'm here to help you find the perfect gift for that special tabby cat lover in your life.

I wanted to write this gift guide because my sister CC has already written several pieces about tabby cats, and I want in on the fun. Also, CC says I'd be good at writing a gift guide because I'm soppy and sentimental in a way that's disgraceful to cat-kind. She only says that because I like people to be happy!

And, don't tell her I told you this, but she likes people to be happy too. She sleeps with Mom and Dad all night and purrs the whole time, so don't let her I'm-so-superior act fool you.

Since CC and I are both tabby cats, Addy and Stuart have gotten a lot of cat-themed gifts over the years. They're kind people, and they always appreciate the thoughts of the gift-giver, but ... well, let's just say that some of the gifts have been better than others. Which is why I'm here. I'll tell you how to choose the perfect gift for the cat lover in your life, and then I'll give you some helpful suggestions, so you're sure that your gift will be appreciated!

How to Choose A Gift for a Tabby Cat Lover

Why does your loved one love tabby cats?

If someone special in your life loves tabby cats, you already know one important thing that will help you choose a gift for them -- they love tabbies!

But that's not the only thing you need to know. People love tabbies for different reasons:

  • Some people love cats because we're cute.

  • Some people love us for our wildness.

  • Some people love us because we're elegant.

  • Some people love us because we're unpredictable.


If you can find out what draws the cat-lover in your life to tabby cats, it will help you pick out the perfect gift for them.

Does Your Loved One Love the Tabby Look?

My mom and dad, for example, love tabbies because we're mighty hunters one minute, and affectionate lap lovers the next. They also think it's neat that even though we're both tabbies, my sister and I look so different. CC has short gray fur, and looks a lot like an African or European wild cat. I'm a Maine Coon mix, which means I have long fur, even between my toes. Instead of being tabby all over, my belly and paws are white. If we loved in the wild, this would give my sister and me different adaptive advantages.

(Also, my sister is bigger than me, because she weighs eight pounds, and I weigh 16 pounds, and 8 is bigger than 16. She explained it all to me! I'm lucky to have a big sister like CC to tell me how the world works.)

If your loved one loves the tabby look, they'll enjoy calendars, posters, and other items that show off the beauty of tabby cats.
Tabby Cats 2010 Wall Calendar

Tabby Cats 2010 Wall Calendar

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If your Valentine loves the tabby look, give them twelve tabby cats to look at! It's not too late to give them a 2010 Calendar, featuring a beautiful tabby for each month.

Is it the Tabby Personality?

My mom and dad also think it's cool that CC and I have such different personalities. I love being petted and picked up, and I don't mind it when Addy or Stuart move me from my spot on the couch, because usually that means they're going to sit down and I can snuggle up next to them. CC pretends to be disdainful and remote, but she's just playing hard to get. She's also much more active than I am. I figure, why should I exercise if I don't have to? Sleeping on the couch is plenty of activity for me.

If your loved one loves the tabby personality, they'll enjoy a gift that portrays a tabby cat's independence.
Black and White Far Too Busy Cat Kittens Set 2 Dish KITCHEN TOWELS Gift

Black and White Far Too Busy Cat Kittens Set 2 Dish KITCHEN TOWELS Gift

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These dish towels feature a gray mackerel tabby cat and the caption "Far Too Busy".

Or is it the Tabby Mystique?

The other reason Addy and Stuart like tabbies is because we're unpredictable and mysterious. They've lived with us a long time, and they're both read a lot about cats, and they still don't know why we do some of the things we do. They love the fact that CC and I are quirky, whimsical creatures who defy any attempt to pin us down.

If your loved one loves the tabby mystique, they'll enjoy gifts that show us in an unusual light.
Chesire Cat Sterling Silver and Enamel Pin by Zarah

Chesire Cat Sterling Silver and Enamel Pin by Zarah

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The Cheshire Cat that Alice met in Wonderland was, of course, a tabby.

What Does Your Tabby Lover Need? What Do they Like?

tabby cat, tabby black and white, painted piggy bankNow that you've thought about what draws your loved one to tabby cats, it's time to think about what items they might need or enjoy. Think of what your loved one already has and enjoys using. Does your tabby lover wear jewelry? If so, what colors and styles does are preferred? Does your loved one wear brooches, pendants, earrings, or bracelets?

Does your tabby lover enjoy learning about cats? Do they enjoy reading? Are they interested in photography or art?

Think of the last time you were in your loved one's home. Did they mention they need a new set of coffee mugs? Or that they keep forgetting to replace their old dishtowels? Or that they've recently taken up a craft, such as needlepoint or bead work?

How old is your tabby lover? If you're shopping for youngsters, would they enjoy tabby cat toys, picture books, or stories?

Now that you've considered these two things -- your loved one's relationship to tabby cats, and what items they need or enjoy -- you're ready to pick out that perfect gift!

Hilarious Orange Tabby Cat Birdhouse

Piglet's Pick!

Bobbo Birdhouse Gord-O Cat Orange Tabby

Bobbo Birdhouse Gord-O Cat Orange Tabby

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This birdhouse is the perfect gift for anyone with a place to hang it, especially those who love their tabbies for their sense of humor.

Tabby Cat Housewares

From doorstops to dishtowels.

Maybe your loved one recently moved into a new home. Or maybe they're redecorating an old one, and they know that tabbies are always an elegant statement to make. There are dozens of options, from doorstops to doormats, from pillows to watering cans, and all of them would make a great gift.
All Thumbs Cat Doormat Sueellen Ross Fiddler's Elbow

All Thumbs Cat Doormat Sueellen Ross Fiddler's Elbow

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This stylish doormat features a brown tabby Maine Coon cat with white paws. Like many Maine Coons, this cat is polydactyl, meaning it has extra toes.

Tabbies at the Door

Doormats and Doorstops

These unusual doorstops and doormats would make wonderful gifts for the tabby cat lover.
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Petra, the Tabby Cat Doorstop

*Piglet's Pick!*

Fiddler's Elbow Petra the Tabby Doorstop

Fiddler's Elbow Petra the Tabby Doorstop

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Cats hate closed doors, but Petra here solves that problem. If your loved one lives in an old house, or one where the standard size doorstop doesn't do the trick, this is the perfect gift for them.

Tabby Cat Pillow

Some tabbies like to lie on their backs and look at the world upside down. Why? Well, if I told you it wouldn't be mysterious, would it?
Perculiar Perspective Sueellen Ross Cat Decorative Throw Pillow

Perculiar Perspective Sueellen Ross Cat Decorative Throw Pillow

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Sometimes cats can see the world in a different way. This decorative pillow features a gray tabby and neutral colors to complement any decor.

"Peeping Toms" Tabby Cat Collection

Two Tabbies and a Tuxedo Cat

The "Peeping Toms" collection features three curious kittens. An orange tabby, a brown tabby, and a tuxedo cat gaze out from a tote bag, a mug, and even a set of car floor mats.
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Tabby Cat Kitchen Towels

Dishtowels or tea towels? You decide.

You might be thinking that tabby-themed towels would make a nice decorative gift for your loved one. If you're trying to decide between terry bathroom towels with embroidered tabbies, or woven dishtowels with printed tabbies, may I suggest the latter? My mom Addy has noticed that embroidered towels may look nice, but they're not very practical for drying her hands. She also says that the towel and the embroidery shrink differently, which makes the embroidery pucker.

Woven towels are great in the kitchen for drying hands and dishes, and the design will hold up with repeated washings.
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Tabby Cat Watering Can

*Piglet's Pick*

This clever watering can would be a wonderful gift for the tabby lover with houseplants or a garden. It would make a great addition the the birdhouse featured earlier.
Tabby Cat Watering Can

Tabby Cat Watering Can

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This watering can is hand-made, hand-painted, and holds 40 oz. of water.

Beautiful Green and Blue Tabby Cat Pin by Zarah

Curlicue Cat Silver and Enamel Pin by Zarah

Curlicue Cat Silver and Enamel Pin by Zarah

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This sea-green enamel pin features a tabby cat with blue spirals and yellow spots.

More Colorful Tabby Cat Jewelry by Zarah

Have you ever seen a purple tabby? How about a turquoise tabby? Or a tabby in shiny gold? If your loved one loves tabbies for our whimsical natures, these beautiful jewelry pieces by Zarah might be the perfect gift.
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Silver Tabby Cloisonne Style Earrings

*Piglet's Pick!*

If your loved one seeks to emulate tabby elegance, something a bit more neutral might be her style.
Silver Tabby Cat Sterling Silver and Enamel Earrings by Zarah

Silver Tabby Cat Sterling Silver and Enamel Earrings by Zarah

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These cloisonne style silver tabby earrings are neutral, charming, and beautifully made.

Tabby Cat Cloisonne Jewelry

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Laurel Burch Tabby Cat Earrings

Laurel Birch is the first word in creative, fanciful tabby cat designs. Her work is always appreciated by cat lovers.
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For Crafty Cat Lovers

If your loved one enjoys scrapbooking, needlepoint, sewing, or beadwork, a tabby-themed craft gift is always appreciated.
Pioneer 12 Inch by 12 Inch Postbound Frame Front Memory Book, Cat Design

Pioneer 12 Inch by 12 Inch Postbound Frame Front Memory Book, Cat Design

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This frame-front book is perfect for the cat-loving scrap-booker in your life.

Tabby Crafts

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Happy Gifting!

And Happy Holidays!

I hope I've helped you pick out a gift for that special Tabby Cat Lover in your life.

You now know that there are many reasons why people love their tabbies. Our beauty, our independence, our sense of humor, and our affectionate natures are just a few of the reasons people are drawn to tabby cats. If you consider this when selecting gifts for your loved one, you're sure to find a gift that will be treasured for years to come.

As you can see, there are many tabby cat gifts to choose from -- and these are just some of them. Happy hunting!

More About Tabbies!

Written by an authority on the subject.

My sister CC wrote all these wonderful resources for tabby cats and the people who love them.
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What are you giving your Tabby Lover for the Holidays?

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  • mcochs Nov 3, 2010 @ 2:35 pm | delete
    Awesome lens! Love tabbies and all kitties!
  • WordCustard Jan 29, 2010 @ 6:58 am | delete
    What can I say -- not only does Piglet write just as well as CC, but she has fabulous taste in gifts for tabby lovers too! Adorable presentation of tabby-themed gifts. 5 purrs and a big meow from me. :)
  • Sylvestermouse Jan 24, 2010 @ 5:55 pm | delete
    It is so very hard to choose! I love everything on this lens! I absolutely love the throw pillow with 3 kitties! Angel Blessed and added to my Squid Angel Mouse Tracks lens!

    I hope you have a very Happy Valentines Day!
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Piglet 

Hi! I'm Piglet.

I'm Addy's cat, Piglet. I'm a brown tabby and white Maine Coon mix, and I live with my sister CC, who's a silver tabby. She's my big sister, because she weighs eight pounds, and I weigh 16 pounds, and 8 is bigger than 16 (twice as big -- she explained it all to me). Since she's so much bigger, I make sure she gets her own way when she's in a bad mood!

I also live with my mom, Addy, and my dad, Stuart. They don't seem to be tabbies at all, which is weird, right? Because they're my parents, and that means they should be tabbies too, at least a little bit. When I pointed that out to CC, she rolled her eyes and told me that I've never been the sharpest crayon in the box. I don't know what she meant because what do crayons have to do with anything? She can be so strange sometimes.

My interests include sleeping, eating, and sitting on people's laps. And eating. Did I mention I like eating? I like eating!
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