RHODY PETS: A

Rhody Pets Gift Guide

Shop local present picks for the critters and animal-lovers on your list

By Belinda Jones

When you’re making a list and checking it twice, don’t leave out the furry friends in your life! We’re spotlighting shops across Rhode Island that make it easy when it comes to spoiling your pets, and for finding fun accessories for animal-lovers.

FROG & TOAD - EAST

Cut a dashing figure in a monochrome dog print sweatshirt or cat motif shirtdress, and then cut a pizza with a black cat slicer wheel! Also for the kitchen, find a smiling kitty sake set and scratch-free cat-shaped scrubbing sponges. Providence, FrogAndToadStore.com

GROUNDSWELL

Matte black cast iron dog statuettes make striking doorstops or bookshelf adornments from the Garden + Home store, while real life dogs will lap up Wag Butter in pumpkin spice and banana flax flavors from the Table + Provisions shop. Tiverton, GroundswellCafeGarden.com Eloise of Indigo Elephant

RHODY PET OF THE MONTH: JIMMY

By Karen Kalunian

Jimmy is a smiley and handsome boy who’s only desire is to live life to the fullest every day – and if belly rubs are a part of that, all the merrier! Just two years old, Jimmy still has lots of playful puppy energy but is also content to snuggle up on the couch with his human. This four-legged friend is sure to bring plenty of love and laughter to his future owner’s life. Contact Heart of RI Animal Rescue League at 401-467-4670 or online at HeartOfRI.org to schedule a visit or meet Jimmy at the shelter at 44 Worthington Road, Cranston during open adoption hours: Wednesday-Friday 12-2pm and Saturday 10am-2pm.

If you have been thinking of adopting or know of an animal in need, please contact Karen directly at animaltalk1920@gmail.com

IMAGINE GIFT STORE

Equally appealing for dogs and owners are silky Dog-Dana bandanas featuring a pastel-hued rendition of a Rhode Island map. Shop cat or dog cookie cutters and ice cube trays to make the holidays furrier, along with a selection of life-like plush toys in all the fluffiest breeds. Warren, GiftImagine.com

INDIGO ELEPHANT

Resident Spaniel Eloise models hand-knitted, Peruvian dog sweaters from this South County staple, which also carries coastal shampoo and cologne scent for pups – a spot-on choice for Rhody rovers! Westerly, Facebook: Indigo Elephant

KENT STETSON

Stetson’s Pet Collection features conversation-starter clutches with over 40 dog and cat designs, from Dachshunds accessorized with diamanté bone bling to Tabbies with jingling bell collars! Pawtucket, KentStetson.com

THE PURPLE COW

Locals will love this mainstay’s Black Lab at the Narragansett Towers artwork on puzzles, mugs, and portable coffee cups celebrating South County. Stuff your stockings with crazy cat lady action figures, pug toys, feline sleep masks, and more. Wakefield, ThePurpleCowCo.net