Give a Pet Gift Basket for your Pooch or Kitty

There are so many themed gift baskets you can purchase to show your appreciation for a loved one. You can find wedding gift baskets to teacher gift baskets to even a pet gift basket. With the pet obsessed culture we live in, getting your special dog or cat a pet gift basket no longer seems strange.

 

So what is in a pet gift basket? Many of these gift baskets include basic dog or cat accessories like a stylish leash, collar, and yummyl treats. There are many places that even go as far as having pet gift baskets include novelty toys like catnip for their cats or fashionable pet clothing and costumes from pet boutiques. You can usually mix and match products in your pet gift basket, so it complements your pet’s personality. Getting your special snookums a pet gift basket is a great way to show your appreciation to your furry friend for making your life more special. 

History of Custom Gift Baskets

The idea of custom gift baskets began with women collecting items for mothers-to-be. These custom gift baskets consisted of cotton diapers to bottles, which were perfect gifts for newborns. Then it became a trend in New York City during the early 1900’s for retail stores to offer gift baskets to their customers. These custom gift baskets usually had epicurean food items like dried fruits, nuts, breads, and other assortments. Custom gift baskets were first mentioned in The New Yorker and Woman’s Home Journal. Then these custom gift baskets evolved into an art. The cost of gift baskets have increased over the years because in the 1950’s gift baskets ranged in price from $1-$25, and now cost upwards to a hundred dollars or more featuring select gourmet foods and products. Presentation is also important when giving a gift basket. From simple stick baskets to specialty baskets from such places as Longaberger, gift basket giving has exploded into other custom gift baskets and has been a huge success since its inception.