Discover creative, personalised, and joyous new pet parent gifts to celebrate this new chapter!

The gotcha’ date is set. You’re on speed dial to be notified of the new arrival. And as their close friend, you know exactly what becoming a pet parent means to them; absolutely, completely, leave-no-doubt-about-it-ly, everything. For the animal lover friend in your life, so much has led up to this moment of pet parenthood. Seasoned pro or wide-eyed novice, the list of pet essentials, the ridiculously joyous pet accessories to be had, and the atmosphere of celebratory cheer know no limits. But regardless of how much they’ve stocked up, shopped, and prepared, there are always more treasures to amp up the love and help them become the bestest pet parent around.

We’ve curated 15 best gifts for new pet parents from sellers on Etsy in the UK and Ireland. Many of them are made by seasoned pet owners who’ve come up with ingenious must-haves that you won’t find at the neighbourhood pet store. Ahead of the curve with inspiration, know-how, and design, these are the gifts that’ll impress both parent and fur baby in equal measure!