Gifts for cat lovers in Australia

The best gift for a cat lover is about their cat specifically. Cat owners collect a lot of well meant cat print tea towels. What lands is something that shows you've noticed their cat: the odd coloured eyes, the white socks, the permanently unimpressed face. Here are ideas at every budget, including a custom pet portrait from a photo, which starts at $18.90 for a digital file and $79 for a print, delivered free anywhere in Australia.

Key takeaways

• Skip generic cat themed things unless you know they collect them.
• Cats are fussy about toys and treats, so ask what theirs likes, or buy for the owner instead.
• A portrait only needs one clear photo of their cat's face.
• Order by 4 December for a printed portrait by Christmas.

Gift ideas by budget

Under $30

• A digital portrait of their cat for $18.90, emailed to you to pass on.
• A wand toy or catnip toy. Cheap, and low risk if their cat turns its nose up.
• Their cat's favourite treats, wrapped, with a card signed by the cat.

$30 to $100

• A printed portrait, A4 for $79 or A3 for $99, with the digital file included.
• A window perch or heated bed for a cat who follows the sun around the house.
• A scratcher that looks good enough to leave out in the living room.

$100 and up

• A framed portrait, ready to hang: framed A4 is $119 and framed A3 $189.
• A good cat tree or wall shelves, if they have the room.

Why cat people love a portrait of their cat

Cats are recognised by small details, and a portrait keeps them: the colour and shape of their eyes, a tabby's M on the forehead, a white bib, the shape of their ears and the length of their coat. We redraw their cat sitting upright and facing out, on a white, black, pale pink or sage green background, and you can add their name above them. Prints are on heavy 250gsm archival paper and posted free.

Getting a photo of their cat

• Their social media is the easiest place to look. Cat owners post plenty.
• Choose a photo where the eyes are sharp and the light is natural. Flash photos where the eyes glow are hard to work from.
• A candid photo is fine. We redraw the pose, so only the face needs to be clear.

Our photo tips explain what makes a photo work.

A cat and a dog in the same house

One portrait can hold up to three pets, from separate photos. Two pet prints start at $98 and three pet prints at $137. Buying for a dog person as well? See our gifts for dog lovers.

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

Can you get their cat's eye colour right?

Yes, as long as the photo shows the eyes in decent light. If the colour looks off when you approve the portrait, tell us and we'll fix it.

Can I order a portrait of someone else's cat?

Yes. You only need one clear photo of the cat's face. The portrait comes to your email first, so the surprise stays a surprise.

What if the only photo I can find is a bit blurry?

Send it anyway. If their face and markings are visible, it often works. If we have doubts, we'll tell you before we start.

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