For The Stylin' Dad

Pet Pop Essentials!
Favorite Father's Day Gifts

By Adrianne Frost

On Father’s Day this year, honor the Dad in your life with some heartfelt, helpful, and high-spirited gifts that his favorite pet will love as much as he does! Whether lolling around the house or on the go, help Dad and Fido too, get their style game on with the coolest clothes and accessories.

KicKee Pants This lifestyle brand is all about eco-friendly comfort. Dad will love the easy Ts and the PJ pants! Perfect for Father’s Day brunch with the kids. Info: kickeepants.com.

Toodles Jammies Does Dad like to chill with his best friend? These handcrafted jammies allow a dog to show off its personality with festive prints and still feel comfortable. A portion of sales goes to support the fight against breast cancer. Info: toodleslane.com.

Walkee Paws Dog Leggings For safety and style, check out Walkee Paws Dog Leggings. A brilliant answer to protecting a pup’s paws from stuff on the street! Pair them with a matching coat, harness or leash! Info: walkeepaws.com.

WoofPack Dog Walking Bag
When the patriarch of the fam goes out for a walk with his dog, the WoofPack dog walking accessory bag is a must! It has an antimicrobial-lined compartment for stinky poop bags! Wear it four different ways and stuff personal items in the additional pockets. Info: woofpacktrails.com.

Up Country Collars

Personal, practical and fashionable, these colorful collar and leash combos come in trendy prints that express Fido’s personality as a reflection of Dad’s lifestyle. New this season are Up Country’s camo collars celebrating the military. Whether Dad was Army, Navy, Coast Guard or Air Force, he’ll get his pup on board with honoring the men and women who serve our country. These new
Up Country collars help
support Dogs on
Deployment which
promotes responsible,
life-long pet ownership by military
pet owners.

Info: upcountryinc.com.

CUSTOM PET PREZZIES Show Dad your gratitude with an individualized and custom-made gift!

CUDDLE CLONES

Does Dad need socks? A phone case? A blanket? A sandstone figurine? Cuddle Clones has him covered. They can add pets’ pictures to just about anything! Cuddle Clones celebrates that special relationship your Dad has with their dog, cat, bunny... you name it! And a portion of sales goes to animal shelters. Info: cuddleclones.com.

RUFFINA NYC

Show Dad some love with Ruffina. nyc! Cards are the new visit! Send Dad a Father’s Day card and a gift box of Ruffina’s funny COVID cards featuring the Rats of COVID and Social Distancing Dogs or his very own custom ZOOM bookshelf background. Info: ruffina.nyc.

PERSONALIZED PET ART For the Dad who wants Fido with him wherever the eye can see.

DOGGYS AND ART

Transform any pet picture into an adorable drawing in the style of an animated character. Fun and original, they’re a joy to look at! Info: instagram.com/doggys_and_art.

WAGGING TAILS

Beautifully hand-painted greeting cards and more - even wine glasses - featuring Fido. Tails will wag for sure with these great gifts around! Info: waggingtailportraits.com.

FIBER FRIENDS Custom felted friends, the mirror image of any pet. The likenesses are astounding. Made in the USA by hand and with love. Dad is sure to treasure. Info: fiberfriendsonline.com.	SWEATERHOUND Like father like son, dad will love seeing Fido’s picture on a hand knit sweater. Mom can order one for Dad and for the kids too. Send Sweaterhound a photo and their designers will get to work not only on sweaters but embroidered hoodies or lounge pants and more! Every image is created by hand. Info: sweaterhound.com.

AROUND THE HOUSE From cuddling to cleaning, every Dad deserves some help around the house. These gifts are spot on for a happier home.

HANDS ON DOG GLOVES

Is shedding an issue? The solution is in his hands! Scrubbing nodules on the fingers and palms provide a thorough, deep de-shedding, while they gently clean your pet’s sensitive areas like legs, faces, ears and tight body contours. Fur instantly releases so you can go right back to caring for your furry friend. Info: handsongloves.com.

WHEN DOGS FLY ADULT COLORING BOOK

Everyone needs a break sometimes - even in quarantine - so let Dad distract himself with an adult coloring book featuring incredible illustrations. He can choose from a variety of dogs to color to help him unwind. Info: amazon.com.

HOUZZ While Dad relaxes on the sofa this Father’s Day, his dog can chill in style too on a dog bed from Houzz. Functional and comfy; soft and inviting, Fido’s never had it so good. So kitty’s not left out, Houzz also has some great cat furniture. Info: houzz.com.

RAYCOP RN HANDHELD VACUUM Help Dad get a leg (or paw?) up on getting rid of pet hair with this easy to use handheld vacuum from Raycop. It removes pet hair with a newly developed, flexible, vibrating, and rotating brush that performs 18,000 pulsations per minute! UV light technology removes 99.9% of bacteria from fabrics and it deactivates the DNA in dust mites. Info: raycop.com.

DOWN DOG MAT Corc Yoga produces 100% chemical-free yoga mats with cork harvested in Portugal. Now, canines can do their downward dog and felines their caturanga! With naturally antimicrobial materials, these mats stay germ-free and help keep pets healthy. For every mat purchased, Corc Yoga will donate a portion to Much Love Animal Rescue. Info: corcyoga.com.	PRETTYLITTER Odor-controlled and health monitoring cat litter delivered straight to your door, that’s a must for a cat dad. PrettyLitter changes color to indicate when your cat has a potential health issue before it becomes an urgent medical situation. Helps Dad save big money on expensive vet bills. Info: prettylitter.com.

HELP DAD GIVE BACK For the Father who likes a gift that benefits him and others, these presents cover all the bases!

ZERO DOG

The Zero Dog Bandana will not only add to the family dog’s good looks but it helps the Zero Foundation fight against prostate cancer. The stylish bandana comes with a collar opening for easy on and off. Info: support.zerocancer.org.

SAM & NALA

Straight from Guatemala comes a handmade collection of custom beds (and more) that help sustain women’s cooperatives. The beautifully woven fabrics take from the country’s heritage as Sam & Nala supports artisan-entrepreneurs. Info: samandnala.com.

GREEN GOO For the practical Dad there’s Green Goo’s Animal First Aid. Powerful natural ingredients— calendula, yarrow, and comfrey—help heal a pet’s minor cuts and scrapes. Easy to use on the go, it’s safe for pets and people. Plus it gives back to animal charities and aid organizations. Info: greengoo.com.	PIBBORAFI PLUSHIES Does Dad love his rescue dog? Then he’ll get a kick out of this collection of lightweight, palm- sized toys designed after real- life rescued dogs. Sales of each plushie benefit vetted rescues. Info: pibborafi.com.