Decorating the Christmas tree can be simultaneously the most entertaining and frustrating activity of the holiday season, right after getting your mum to tell you what she actually wants this year, instead of “your presence is my present”. The entertainment part of the process comes in as your dog watches you complete this tree-decorating ritual, while they cock their head in confusion, and your cat looks at you with disdain and plots their plan to knock the tree topper to its death.
Even still, we get out the box of decorations every year, taking special care to find the most worthy spots for the treasured ones. And, if we’re being honest, the best ornaments are the ones who remind us of our pets, who are heart-stoppingly cute but have no concept of holiday décor whatsoever. Below, the 15 look-alike Christmas ornaments that will help you celebrate your pet (or at least a miniature version of them) as they decorate the most coveted branches on the tree.
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Sometimes it‘s best to stick with the classics, and this pearl bone is the perfect gift to honour your best friend. Just don’t let them get too close...
This soft linen cat ornament is the tiny dancer Elton John has been singing about all these years. Hand-decorated and embellished, it’s not only a socially conscious purchase but was designed to help reduce our environmental footprint.
Cat getting too close for comfort to your prized tree ornaments? This is a quirky way to capture their dynamic on the family tree, without any risk of fatalities.
Who says winter sports are just for humans? With this glass-blown ornament your pup can experience the joys of skiing (without actually... you know... skiing), and look fab doing it.
What shouts festive more than sparkles and sequins? Star-shaped glasses, of course. Just like this Dachshund ornament with glitzy pink outfit, the pets in your life will shine even brighter than ever this holiday season.
The perfect addition to the Christmas tree for any dog lover, this 100 percent wool pup is hand-knitted and felted in Nepal, plus the profits from the sale go to the Crisis at Christmas campaign to end homelessness.
Put your pup well and truly pride of place on the tree with a personalised breed Christmas tree decoration, complete with name tag, so they never feel left out (they’re part of family after all).
Finally, the pet on your tree will look as spoiled and as glamorous as your actual pet. Warning: they might see this ornament and try to steal from your stash of tinsel and glitter.
Avery is a writer and producer. She has written for numerous publications, including Refinery29, BuzzFeed, and V Magazine. When she’s not at her computer, you can find her reading, practicing her Greek on Duolingo, and delving into the Sex and the City discourse. She lives in Brooklyn, New York with her husband and their cat, Chicken, who rules with an iron fist.
