The HSUS Has Great Holiday Gifts that Support Animal Protection

Looking for holiday gifts for pet owners and others who care deeply about animals? The Humane Society of the United States has some terrific suggestions.

For the person who has everything

• Our online store Humane Domain carries an exclusive line of Animal Cause Gear apparel highlighting our campaigns and programs. Those passionate about animal protection will love these quality T-shirts and accessories with powerful messages about ending dogfighting, stopping puppy mills, combating trophy hunting, protecting seals, going fur free and more.
• Give our collectible holiday ornament to your loved ones by making a $50 gift donation to The Humane Society of the United States. Donate $90 or more, and you'll get an ornament for yourself. Featuring an exquisitely crafted dog and cat, the exclusive ornament is hand-assembled in 24-karat gold-plated brass. A true work of art, it comes in its own elegant box featuring The HSUS logo.
• The HSUS has teamed up with Zazzle, with 20 percent of net sales from HSUS merchandise on Zazzle.com supporting our programs. A special line of holiday postage features designs from artist Ron Burns and MUTTS® cartoonist Patrick McDonnell. The website also offers animal protection campaign stickers, totebags and posters.
• Humane Society International's Humane Gifts are thoughtful gestures for loved ones who care about helping animals worldwide. These virtual gifts honor the recipient and support our life-saving programs in countries across the globe.

For children
The youth division of The HSUS recommends these fun and educational gifts:

• The Troubadour's Tales storybook and CD set, an award-winning collection of 20 original short stories, inspires kindness and respect for animals and their natural habitats. Ages 7 and up. 
•  The Keep Your Promise to Your Pet coloring book, a great stocking stuffer, explains that adopting a pet means making a pledge for life. Ages 4-8.
• The Doggone Crazy! board game teaches children the do's and don'ts of safe behavior around dogs and helps them understand canine body language, a key factor in avoiding dog bites. Ages 4-adult.
• Paws & Tales music CD, a selection of seven songs, celebrates the people-pet bond and encourages responsible pet care. Ages 8-12.
• The Careers with Animals book features day-in-the-life narratives of jobs in the animal protection field such as nature photographer, lawyer and marine biologist. Ages 7-16.
• A subscription to KIND News for a child's class. The humane education newspaper is full of articles, puzzles, celebrity interviews, projects and profiles of kids making a difference for animals. A subscription includes 28 copies of the newspaper delivered to classrooms each month of the school year, teacher's guides and more. Primary edition: grades K-2, Junior: grades 3-4, Senior: grades 5-6.

For dogs and cats

• For the canine friends on your holiday list, check out the new line of HSUS plush, squeak toys and dog apparel. Available at Toys"R"Us stores nationwide and the store's website, these safe and durable accessories are sure to get tails wagging. And best of all, each purchase supports The HSUS! 
• Avalon Music's classical music CDs for pets and their people: "Dog Ease," "Cat Calm" and "Cat Play," with important tips inside from the HSUS.

For the bibliophile
Look for these fantastic books on Overstock.com or wherever books are sold:

• Shelter Stories: Love. Guaranteed. is a compilation of Patrick McDonnell's beloved MUTTS strips about shelters and shelter animals, along with real-life photos and stories of adopted pets.
• African Critters is a children's book filled with amazing photos and true stories from National Geographic Society photographer Bobby Haas.
• Crocodiles Not Waterlilies produces beautifully illustrated story books and theater-quality animation designed to inspire children of all ages to make wise choices and realize their full potential.
• Among our favorite animal-centric authors: Dr. Marty Becker, Tamar Geller, Tracie Hotchner, Jana Kohl, Linda Lael Miller and Jay Kopelman.

Lastly, before heading out to shop this holiday season, don’t forget to browse The HSUS’ list of fur-free retailers and designers. 

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The Humane Society of the United States is the nation’s largest animal protection organization — backed by 10.5 million Americans, or one of every 30. For more than a half-century, The HSUS has been fighting for the protection of all animals through advocacy, education, and hands-on programs. Celebrating animals and confronting cruelty — On the web at humanesociety.org.