Gift ideas for someone who has everything (and a pet)

When someone has everything, the gift has to be something they couldn't buy themselves or wouldn't think to. If they have a pet, that's your way in. A custom pet portrait from a photo of their own dog or cat is something nobody already owns. It's made from one photo and starts at $18.90 for a digital file or $79 for a print, posted free anywhere in Australia.

Key takeaways

• People who have everything usually buy what they want. Aim for what they'd never buy for themselves.
• Personal and one of a kind beats expensive.
• A portrait of their pet is made only for them, so they can't already have it.
• Experiences and good consumables are the other safe bets.

Why they're so hard to buy for

They have the gadgets and the good wine, and when they want something, they buy it. An expensive gift often doubles up on something they own or misses their taste. What's left is anything personal: gifts about them, their people or their animals.

Ideas that work

Made just for them

• A portrait of their pet. Digital from $18.90, prints from $79 and framed from $119.
• All their pets in one portrait. Up to three, from separate photos. Two pet prints start at $98 and three at $137.
• A printed photo book of their pet's year, made from photos you gather from friends and family.

Experiences

• A pet friendly weekend away.
• A class or tasting they'd never book for themselves.
• A dinner out, with a pet sitter already organised.

Consumables done well

• Something very good to eat or drink.
• A treat hamper for the pet, signed from you.
• Flowers or a plant. Things that get used up don't add clutter.

Making a portrait feel premium

Go bigger and frame it. Our frames are real pine in white, natural, dark wood or black, with shatterproof plexiglass, and they arrive ready to hang. Choose the background to suit their home (white, black, pale pink or sage green) and add their pet's name above them.

Every print includes the digital file and free delivery anywhere in Australia. For more ideas, see our guides for dog lovers and cat lovers.

Getting the photo quietly

• Look through their social media for a photo where their pet's face is clear and well lit.
• Ask someone they live with to send one without saying why.
• Don't worry about the pose or background. We redraw both.

Timing for Christmas

The portrait usually lands in your inbox within a few hours of ordering, and always within 1 to 2 business days. Once you approve it, the print arrives 5 to 7 business days later. For Christmas, order by 4 December for metro areas, and earlier if it's going to Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Tasmania or a regional area. Left it late? The digital portrait arrives by email, so it can still be given on the day.

Frequently asked questions

What do you buy for someone who has everything?

Something personal they couldn't buy themselves. If they have a pet, a portrait of it is a strong choice, because it's made only for them.

Will a portrait suit their home?

You choose the background colour and, for framed prints, the frame, so you can match their style. If you're unsure, a white background with a natural frame is the safest choice for most rooms.

What if it doesn't look like their pet?

Tell us what's off and we'll fix it. You get one free round of changes, and a full refund if it still isn't right before printing.

Sources: Piri & Co product pages and FAQs, prices as at October 2026.