Gifts for Every Animal Lover on Your List
This December, explore our Holiday Gifting Guide filled with ways to celebrate the season for every animal lover on your list. From heartwarming films recognized by our No Animals Were Harmed™ program to American Humane Certified™ foods for your holiday table, every choice reflects compassion and supports our mission to protect animals everywhere.
Holiday Gifts for Movie Lovers
For the film fans on your list, thoughtful gifts that honor creativity and compassion can make the season even brighter. Our No Animals Were Harmed™ program has protected animal actors for more than 80 years, giving audiences peace of mind while enjoying the magic of filmmaking.
Create your holiday gift for movie lovers by turning a film into a shared experience they can enjoy at home. Here’s how you can bring this gift to life:
- Browse our No Animals Were Harmed™ certified movies and select a movie to enjoy together.
- Pick up your favorite movie night popcorn, candy, drinks and other movie night items to build a simple treat bucket to gift.
- Add a handwritten note to include with your movie-night treat bucket.
- Settle in and enjoy a cozy movie night together.
Holiday Gifts for Wildlife Lovers
For the wildlife lovers on your list, tickets or annual memberships to American Humane Certified™ and Global Humane Certified™ zoos and aquariums make a unique holiday gift you can feel good about.
Our certified zoo and aquarium program provides independent, third-party verification of humane treatment based on rigorous scientific standards, helping you choose facilities that meet our high level of care.
Discover American Humane Certified™ Zoos & Aquariums
Holiday Gifts for Foodies
For the food lovers on your list, holiday gifts that celebrate flavor and humane values can make every shared meal more meaningful. Create a thoughtful, nourishing gift by choosing products with the American Humane Certified™ label when shopping.
Create your holiday gift for foodies with simple, thoughtful selections. Here’s how you can bring this gift to life:
- Look for the American Humane Certified™ label when shopping for dairy, meat, or egg items for your holiday food basket.
- Add artisanal treats like spice blends, sauces, or specialty snacks to round out your gift.
- Include a handwritten note sharing why American Humane Certified foods matter to you.
- Plan a shared meal or tasting night to enjoy everything together.
Our Farm Program uses third-party independent audits to help verify that certified producers follow science-based welfare standards. We believe people should be able to easily find humanely raised dairy, meat and egg products–and only items from certified facilities carry the American Humane Certified label.
The Humane Table: Cooking with Compassion (Cookbook)
Now, more than ever, people are conscious of where their food comes from. Individuals want to support farmers and ranchers who do things right and care deeply about the well-being of their animals. In line with this holistic approach, Dr. Robin Ganzert, President and CEO of American Humane Society, America’s first national humane organization, has compiled mouthwatering recipes featuring ingredients raised with care produced by farmers and ranchers that are American Humane Certified™.
Holiday Gifts for Pets
For the pets who share our homes, holiday gifts that support safe, enriching play can make the season even brighter. Play is essential for physical health and emotional well-being and choosing toys that protect your pet from harm is an important part of caring for them. Not all toys are created equal and many injuries come from items that splinter, break apart, or contain unsafe materials. Thoughtful gifts rooted in safety and enrichment are gifts you can feel good about giving.
Here’s how you can confidently bring this gift to life for your pets:
- Choose toys made from durable non-toxic materials that fit your pet’s size, age and play style.
- Pick up enrichment items like puzzle feeders, scent-based games, or DIY friendly toys for safe exploration.
- Add cozy essentials like blankets or beds to round out your gift.
Pet-Safe Holiday Crafts
Create a holiday keepsake that celebrates your bond in a safe, meaningful way. There are many pet-friendly ways to make a cherished ornament without any added risk. Photo ornaments are an easy option that capture your pet’s personality. You can also use an air-dry clay kit made for pets, which lets you create a pawprint keepsake without harmful ingredients. These kits often come ready to use and offer a festive, handmade feel.
Salt dough ornaments, though popular online, can be unsafe for pets. The high salt content can be dangerous if a dog or cat ingests even a small piece, putting them at risk of salt toxicity. Once baked, the dough can also break into sharp fragments that may lead to a blockage.
Choosing a pet-safe option helps keep the season joyful and protects the animals we love. If you want a keepsake that lasts, these alternatives offer a warm way to honor your pet while keeping them safe.
How to Make Pet-Safe Paw Print Art
To create a timeless keepsake in record time, pet-safe paw print ink pads offer a quick, mess-free alternative to air-dry clay ornament kits. With clean, detailed impressions and fully non-toxic materials, they let you capture your pet’s paw print instantly, perfect for last-minute gifts or holiday crafts.
Holiday Gifts that Give Back
Still don’t see that special something for the special someone on your list? Here are a few ways you can support American Humane Society’s mission in their honor for years to come.
Make a Donation in Their Honor
Honor a friend, relative, or even a pet, with a donation to American Humane Society. Your gift will make a lifesaving difference to thousands of animals around the country and support all of our impactful programs.
Help Your Loved Ones with a Planned Gift
Help your family members create a free will and protect what matters most this holiday season. Use our trusted tool, Giving Docs, to help them get started today. Charitable bequests help American Humane Society rescue, care for and protect animals year-round.
Make a Gift to Make a Difference
Your support powers rescue efforts, strengthens local shelters and uplifts programs like Pups4Patriots™, where dogs in search of forever homes are trained to become service dogs for veterans and retired first responders. Make a gift to make a difference at the holidays and help create a brighter future for animals who need safety, care and love.
Make Every Holiday Gift a Humane Choice
This holiday season, choosing humane gifts is a simple, powerful way to show compassion for the animals we love and the people who care for them.
Whether you’re planning a cozy movie night with a No Animals Were Harmed™ film, visiting an American Humane Certified™ zoo or aquarium, building a food basket filled with humanely raised ingredients, or crafting something special for your own pet, every thoughtful choice supports a kinder world.
Thank you for helping create a brighter, more compassionate future for animals everywhere.
