Cat lover gift ideas in Australia

Cat lovers adore gifts that nod to their cat without being kitsch. The best ones use the cat's name, feel calm and sit comfortably in a home. Here are ideas for birthdays, Mother's Day, Christmas or a new kitten.

A portrait with your cat's name

The Cat Portrait Print shows a softly drawn tabby wearing a little flower crown, with your cat's name lettered underneath. It comes in A4 or 30 x 40 cm, framed in natural oak or black, and arrives ready to hang.

It suits a new kitten parent, a birthday or a mum who has a favourite cat in the family. Type the name exactly as you want it, because every print is made to order and cannot be changed once production starts. See the full list of cat lover gifts.

A memorial for a cat who has gone

If the cat has passed, the Forever in My Heart cat memorial print shows a sleeping cat curled among wildflowers, with the name and years. Read our pet memorial gift ideas for advice on giving it kindly, and use our guide on what to write in a pet sympathy card for the note.

For slow, cosy days

Cats and tea go well together. A mug is the easiest add-on: the Tea Time mug has a botanical wreath, and the Gum Blossom mug has a single sprig of native blossom. Both come in white, blush pink, sage green, powder blue or butter yellow.

Pair a mug with a small pot of loose leaf tea, and read more in gifts for tea lovers.

For errands

A cotton tote is a good everyday bag for the person who spends their weekends at the markets. The Steep Slowly tote is a favourite. See gifts under A$50 for more ideas at a lower price.

Matching gifts to people

• A new kitten parent: the cat portrait print.
• A friend who has lost a cat: the memorial print and a handwritten note.
• A mum with a favourite cat: a mug, a tote or a portrait. See Mother's Day gift ideas.
• A dog person who also loves cats: see our dog lover gift ideas.

How to order

Production takes 3 to 7 business days, and delivery within Australia takes 2 to 5 business days. Shipping is a flat A$12.95, free over A$150. Order about two weeks before a birthday or Christmas.

A simple way to present it

Leave the frame in its packaging until the day, then add a handwritten note about the cat. We do not offer printed cards yet, so a card of your own works best. A short memory, such as the way the cat greets guests, makes the gift feel personal.

Gifts for people who are about to get a kitten

A new kitten is a joyful moment. A portrait print with the kitten's name makes a lovely gift once the name is chosen, and a mug is a warm extra for the long evenings spent with a lap full of fur.

Gifts for cat lovers who like a quiet home

Cat people often prefer a calm space. A botanical print, a sage mug and a tote with a soft design all feel at home without announcing a theme. If you are unsure, choose from tea lover gifts, which suits many cat households.

Choosing the frame

Natural oak gives the tabby portrait a warm, relaxed feel, and black is a good fit for a modern room or a hallway. Both arrive ready to hang with an acrylic front, so there is nothing else to buy.