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You’d never forget to get your fur baby or your favorite cat-loving friend a Christmas gift, but not just any cat gift will do.  After all, some cats like climbing to the highest heights (let’s just hope that doesn’t include your Christmas tree), while others prefer to cuddle up in a comfy closet corner. Some cat lovers are always on the go, go, go, while others prefer the creature comforts of home.   To help make your holiday shopping easier, we’ve rounded up a range of gifts for cats and cat lovers.   From cat beds and toys to home décor and high-tech gadgets that make life easier, you’re sure to find a gift that fits the two- or four-legged friend on your shopping list.  

Described as similar in type and personality to the American Shorthair, with quiet, loving traits, the name says it all—this cat has a unique crimped, coarse coat. But that distinctive wiry fur is rare even in litters from two Wirehair parents. Joan says that only 90 percent of those kittens and just half of any outcross litter will be “wired.” The American Wirehair’s special mutation hasn’t yet been reported in any other country.,Who’s the rarest cat of all? According to the Cat Fanciers’ Association, all pedigreed cats can be considered rare. In fact, the CFA estimates just two to four percent of owned cats have pedigrees. But while cat lovers can recognize a Siamese with ease, or pick a Persian out of a lineup, the characteristics of more exotic felines elude us. Joan Miller, who chairs the CFA’s Outreach and Education, and who’s judged rare cats at shows nationwide, graciously gave us a crash course highlighting 10 special breeds. “I have judged and known all of these breeds, and feel if they were better known they would be extremely popular as pets,” says Miller. “Each has tremendous beauty as well as appealing personality.”

Some estimates put the cost of cat ownership to upwards of $1,000 per year. If you’re budget-minded you might wonder how to save money on staples such as kitty litter, which can cost up to $165 a year. We know you don’t want to skimp on the quality or comfort for your cat, so what are some things to factor in when shopping for cat litter, and what are some ways you can make it last longer? We’ve drummed up some ideas on how to stretch your dollar and make your litter go the extra mile.

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