Holiday Shopping - Budget Buys for the Pet Pamperer

1. Chuckit! Flying Squirrel is one bushy-tailed critter your dog will be eager to hunt down. Send it whirling through the air night or day; its glow-in-the-dark feet make it easy to find during nighttime play. The durable fabric and plastic feet on Chuckit! mean it will last through years of playing fetch. - $11.00

2. Cats use the Blitz Turbo Scratcher as a toy but it also serves as a simple, effective scratching post. The scratching pad fits inside a plastic circular track that contains a ball for cats to use during playtime. "Cats love to paw the ball and claw the center," one Viewpoints member confirms. - $10.00

3. There's no need to use the kitchen sink or a spray bottle to bathe your bird if you invest in the Lixit Quick Lock bird bath. It takes seconds to install in or outside of a cage and has a well deep enough to suit small and medium-sized birds. The bathing dish detaches for easy cleaning. - $6.00

4. Need to find a chew toy that won't be destroyed in world record time? Get an Orbee Tuff Ball. They bounce, float and withstand the roughest and toughest jaws. Viewpoints member gracier2762 says Orbee balls are "wonderful for tough chewers." - $12.00

5. Your cat's mannerisms and attitude don't have to remain a mystery. Thanks to astrologer Joyce Jillson's book, Astrology for Cats, you can understand your cat's emotions and impulses based on its cosmic sign. Find out what cats are typically intelligent, goofy, energetic and more. - $9.00

6. Give your pets constant access to fresh water with the Drinkwell Pet Fountain. The combination well and waterfall system holds and filters 50 fluid ounces of water so pets never have to drink stagnant water. Viewpoints member Jeanmo calls the Drinkwell Pet Fountain a "fascinating way for pets to stay hydrated." - $45.00

7. Make a natural perch for your bird using Nature's Perch Maker from Prevue Pet Products. Sticks and small branches from your own yard offer variable footing and texture that promote healthy claws and beaks. The sticks easily attach to the perch unit and hang in a bird's cage. - $4.40

8. Replace your generic laser toy with one that's automatic. The FroliCAT BOLT laser can be set to display red laser light patterns for up to fifteen minutes, or you can use it in manual mode to play with your cat. Adjust the mirror to display the light on various surfaces. - $20.00

9. Stop sharing your king size mattress with Fido and get the best dog bed for man's best friend. L.L Bean dog beds are well-known for comfort, durability and design. Memory foam and orthopedic inserts are available to maximize comfort and promote pet health, particularly in older, arthritic pets. - $49.00-$199.00 at llbean.com

10. The FURminator is an innovative grooming tool designed specifically to remove dogs' and cats' undercoats, which are a major source of shedding. The brush's edge collects undercoat hair during grooming for quick and easy removal. Viewpoints' jazzyeban01 calls it "the terminator on dog hair." - $22.00

11. Get out your dancing paws! Zip some of Fat Cat's "zoom around the room" organic catnip into the Fat Cat Boogie mat and let the fun unfold. Cats tumble, chew, jump, sniff and play on the mat for hours of entertainment! - $9.00

12. SPLURGE: Commemorate a family pet in a painting from Carol Lynn Nesbitt. Her acrylic and oil paintings capture your pet's personality and bring life to every room. Simply send her a digital or print image of your pet and let her do the rest! View digital images of the final piece and, if you prefer, have Carol edit it until you get the perfect painting. - $225.00+