Affordable Gifts for Cat Lovers: Thoughtful Ideas Under £25
PublishedBuying for a cat lover on a budget? The best gifts usually aren't the biggest ones. They're the ones that remind someone of their actual cat, their particular sense of humour or their favourite little obsession.
Here are some genuinely affordable ideas from Longdog & Whisker, organised by what you can spend. All prices below are product prices before delivery.
Under £5: a little reminder of their cat
Our wooden cat-breed and colour keyrings cost £4.50 each. They're laser engraved in York, light enough for keys or bags and especially good when you know the cat but don't know the person's jewellery style.
Look for a design that resembles their cat: a black cat, tabby, Siamese, Ragdoll or another familiar coat or breed. They're ready-made illustrations, not personalised portraits. Our guide to choosing a wooden cat keyring helps you compare the options.
For someone with a cheekier sense of humour, explore our funny pet keyrings instead.
Under £10: cat jewellery they'll actually wear
A pair of cat-themed earrings is £9.50. If necklaces are more their style, black-cord necklaces are £7.95 and silver-chain necklaces are £8.95.
Choose the design and finish that fit what they already wear. Someone who lives in silver jewellery might love a simple cat necklace; someone who collects playful earrings may prefer a chonky cat or belly-rub design. Browse cat jewellery and gifts to see the current range.
Under £15: make a tiny cat-themed pairing
A £4.50 wooden cat keyring plus £9.50 earrings comes to £14 before delivery. It's a lovely pairing when you want one useful little gift and one fun accessory.
Or pair a wooden keyring with a black-cord cat necklace for £12.45, or a silver-chain necklace for £13.45. The two pieces don't need to match exactly: a black-cat keyring and a moon-themed necklace can work just as nicely as two designs of the same cat.
Under £20: choose a couple of favourites
Two pairs of £9.50 earrings come to £19 before delivery. Or choose a pair of earrings and a black-cord necklace for £17.45. This is a useful budget when you know the recipient likes wearing quirky jewellery and want to give them a choice.
Under £25: let the three-for-two offer do some work
Eligible earrings and necklaces are included in our Choose 3, pay for 2 offer, with the lowest-priced eligible item free. Three eligible pairs of £9.50 earrings, for example, cost £19 before delivery.
They don't all have to be cats. Mix a favourite cat design with something else they're into—frogs, ducks, ghosts or other wonderfully odd things. Wooden keyrings aren't included in the jewellery three-for-two offer, so add those separately.
Explore eligible three-for-two jewellery.
Remember to allow for delivery
If your budget is strict, don't forget postage. Standard mainland UK delivery is normally £3.99, and qualifying orders of £30 or more receive free delivery. Check the charge at checkout, especially for addresses outside mainland UK.
Which cat gift should you choose?
If you know their cat's markings, a breed or colour keyring is a brilliant small present. If they love earrings, choose something playful that fits their style. If they prefer subtle accessories, try a necklace. And if they're the kind of person whose phone is ninety per cent cat photos, you probably can't go too wrong with a design that looks like their own tiny household dictator.
For someone who supports animal rescue, selected Longdog & Whisker designs donate 10% of profit to charity. Check the individual product page to see whether a particular design is included.
Thoughtful beats expensive
Whether it's a Christmas stocking filler, Secret Santa, birthday gift or a little thank-you, you don't need to spend the full £25 to make someone smile. A well-chosen £4.50 keyring can say more than something expensive that could have been bought for anyone.
If you'd rather choose by the person's style than by price, try our general cat-lover gift guide. For black cats, crescent moons and a slightly witchy feel, there's our witchy cat jewellery guide.