34 Mother’s Day Ideas For All the Cat Moms Who Secretly Want a Gift

Whether you’re a fan of their homewares or their ornate contemporary jewelry, Mociun is the cool girl’s go-to brand for all things lifestyle. If you’re realizing that you haven’t gifted your impossibly chic cat-mom friend a special something since their last birthday, now is the time to show how much you care (and how well you know them).

If you’ve ever wondered why modern cat carriers often look like their original plastic boxy prototypes without much room for innovation or contemporary flare, wonder no more. This vegan leather perforated kitty tote makes for a stylish addition to any travel day. It features a water-resistant interior with a removable insert for maximum support, opposing zippers for secure travel, and a collapsible design so it won’t take up any more space than you need it to.

Bucharest-based artist Livia Falcaru loves cats and makes them a part of nearly everything she creates. “I just simply like the idea of cats and their specific things,” she told us in a 2021 interview. “Throwing in a cat is something that comes naturally now when I make an illustration.”

Her 2023 collaboration with Casetify features more than a few cats across various laptop, phone, and AirPods cases, but this big pink puss is our personal favorite. Just look how happy they are chillin’ among the flowers. Lovely.

Absolutely adorable. This handmade glass pitcher features a mischievous little kitty on the handle and a pale pink fish that is the object of his desire within. Made in Italy, it looks delicate, but it is actually dishwasher safe (go ahead, take a deep sigh of relief). 

This cheetah-printed puzzle by the millennial-favorite brand, Jiggy, is an easy gift that’s practically a home-cooked dinner and game night invite all wrapped in one. Plus, it comes with puzzle glue, so you can keep the gorgeous design as wall art after you’ve completed it.

This refreshing soap bar has a cool and refreshing feel while providing dull skin with a gentle scrub. Made with sweet peppermint, cooling grapefruit, and exfoliating mint leaves, this fresh and relaxing soap is only made better by its illustrated cat cover, making it perfect for every cat lover.

Turn any bottle or vase into an art object with this fabulous ceramic cat bottle stopper. Why would you ever want a boring bottle stopper, anyway? If you catch your kitty staring back at this little guy, attempting to make the same face, you’ll have the photo op of the century.

This charming match box is available in a handful of cat-themed designs, but this is our personal favorite. The matches are sturdy, long, and easy to light. Plus, you’ll never have to go searching for the box when you need it because it’s so lovely, you’ll never put it away in the first place. 

The bond between women and their cats is well documented. From Frida Khalo to Julia Child and more recent figures like Taylor Swift being avid cat enthusiasts, there’s no shortage of history between women and cats. That’s why Catlady, a book of illuminating interviews and illustrations by author Leah Goren, is the perfect gift for the cat mom in your life.

Not only do these psychedelic catnip joints come from the earth, but they’re also good for the earth. Made with sustainably sourced recycled satin and stuffed with organic hemp fiber, your cat can fully relax with their new favorite pastime, and you can set the mood with some Steely Dan.

Cat lamps can go wrong so easily, but this one is just right. It’s the cat’s expression that really sells it — so sassy, so over it, and yet, so refined. It really seems to have the soul of a cat, and when did you ever think a lamp would manage that?

If your style intersects with the cat motif, but not strongly enough to wear tiger stripes, these classics with a bold patterned swish, which were a part of Nike’s “ Year of the Tiger” drop, might be your new go-to sneakers.

Whoever made the rules about home decor would probably approve of having a custom portrait of your pet(s) hanging above the mantle, entry table, or anything in between. Chances are anyone with an affinity for their pets will feel the same way.

Remember when your mom made you wear embarrassing matching sweaters for Christmas photos and family vacations? Well, ’90s nostalgia is back and better than ever, which is why we’re recommending matching checkered sweater vests for you and your cat this Mother’s Day. Moms really do have the best clothes.

Looking to zen out and chill this Mother’s Day? Astier De Villatte’s got you covered with this gorgeous cat-shaped incense burner. The smoke comes out of the cat’s mouth, a fun twist on an otherwise traditional 18th-century Parisian ceramic.

The cat mom or admirer in your life will certainly appreciate any gift that honors their child so elegantly. Alex Friesen’s custom embroideries are becoming more and more difficult to get on the waitlist for because they can take up to 60 hours to make. If you’re looking for a homemade gift without having to actually make it, this one’s a great choice.

Like so many accessories once favored by millennials in their youth, claw clips are back, baby! These particular clips are handmade of acetate and come in six different colors so you can pay homage to the special cat in your life.

For the cat lover who appreciates a good gag: Not all presents have to be serious and rooted in a tradition or inside joke. Sometimes a good novelty present better demonstrates how well you know someone (and their humor) than yet another dish towel.

You will win the holiday with this dainty gem from the appropriately named Brooklyn boutique. Every piece of Parisian jewelry that Los Angeles-based designer Hortense makes is covetable, but peep her Instagram @hortenselovesjewelry, and you’ll find she has a soft spot for felines and counts quintessential cat mom Emma Watson as a fan. This coquettish kitty ear single stud, in rose gold with white diamonds, is perfect for a curated ear of mismatched piercings. It’s the (literally) little things.

How fitting is it that your little weirdo cat friend would be perched atop your desk, cast in ceramic glaze, creepily staring at you, as they do every day? We appreciate a gift that’s true to form, and — if we’re being honest — a portrait of your cat is really the only piece of art you actually need. Contact the artist for pricing at the link below.

If you’ve ever been tasked with growing cat grass from a bag, you know how temperamental the herbal cat treat can be. Not only is using a cultivating kit way better for the environment (goodbye, little plastic pouches), but it’s also a much more enjoyable and rewarding process. Your cat will definitely appreciate the farm-to-table service.

It’s rare to find a gift that practically tells the recipient that they have great taste. Thankfully, if you’re looking to make a purchase in this genre, nearly everything in Areaware’s arsenal will fit the bill. Our recommendation? This quirky animated cat pillow.

Carry-out food-themed beds is not a genre we’re super familiar with, but if this Pets So Good tan vegan leather paper bag bed is any indication, we look forward to seeing more iterations of this style.

For the cat lover who leans into the motifs: If your loved one is more about cheetah print and tiger stripe than paw print, you’ve hit the jackpot with this boutique jaguar clutch.

A classic of American design, the Kit-Cat clock was created during the height of the Great Depression, but didn’t achieve true icon status until the 1950s, when it became a prominent fixture in kitchens across the country. It’s made in the U.S., available in two sizes, and has the signature wagging tail and shifting eyes that made the original so much fun. A plus? This one doesn’t come with the somewhat maddening tick-tock sound. 

Lastly, it wouldn’t be a true holiday celebration unless we took the time to give back. It’s also kitten season, which means there are more adoptable cats in shelters than any other time of year. Make a donation in your cat’s name this Mother’s Day, and help a rescue cat find their own parents this month. The Stray Cat Alliance is a great place to start, but there’s no shortage of shelters to donate your time, unused items, and money to.

Not everyone will see the value in this delightful cat-lady figurine by artist Yuki Nishio, but that’s OK. Its diminutive charms are not meant for everyone, but maybe, just maybe, they are meant for you. 

This is perhaps the only special-shaped candle in the world that actually looks better the longer it burns. Light it up, and watch as the wax melts away to reveal a fabulous metal skeleton underneath. Created by Icelandic designer Thorunn Arnadottir, the candle is 6.7 inches tall, unscented, and burns for approximately 20 hours. 

This jigsaw puzzle is absolutely diabolical! On one side, a cozy cat café. On the other, a raucous dog park. It’s a wonderful challenge for puzzle lovers and pet lovers alike and full of charming little details that help make up the bigger picture. It’s 500 pieces and measures 14 by 19 inches when complete.  

Chic. Chic. Chic. It takes a very talented hand to make cats on clothes look beautiful and sophisticated, and Swedish fashion brand Acne Studios has definitely done it with this palest blue, pleated, cat-print midi skirt. It’s versatile, elegant, and sweet without being saccharine. Absolutely fabulous. 

Cats is a thorough and loving survey of the life and work of a man whose art has touched many, but whose name is known by all too few. 

The grandfather of modern pet photography, Walter Chandoha, was a marketing student in New York when, on a cold winter night in 1949, he found a kitten in the snow, brought them home, and began taking photos of them. Chandoha spent the next 70 years photographing cats for everything from jigsaw puzzles to international ad campaigns. With glamorous lighting and a profound love of his subjects, he defined a genre and inspired artists like Andy Warhol, whose own illustrated cat book owed much to Chadoha’s feline compositions. 

The print on these pjs is pure kitsch: cats dressed as pirates, pumpkins, scuba divers, and clowns, partying it up on a field of rich coral pink. It shouldn’t work, but, somehow, it does. The cut is classic, the illustrations are charming, and the details, like the white satin piping, are just right. These pajamas are perfect for the work-from-home cat mother who wants to roll out of bed and jump straight into her day looking and feeling fabulous. 

A good paint-by-numbers kit truly is a thing of beauty. And how beautiful is this? If you like adult coloring books, you’ll love this pastel cat-scape from Hebe Studio. The kit includes a 16 by 20 inch printed canvas, five brushes, and all the paints you need to make a piece worthy of framing and hanging in your home.

There’s just something about this cat’s sweet little face, right? Made of cast iron and approximately 13 inches tall, it makes a fabulous doorstop or objet d’art and is sure to be quite the conversation starter once your guests realize it’s not actually alive. (It just looks so real!)