• 'Caviar,' Electric Aquariums, Mock Crock—PETA's Animal-Friendly Gift Guide

    Written by Michelle Kretzer

    Dreading fighting the crowds at the mall? Avoid the Black Friday blues with our top picks for fab cruelty-free finds for everyone on your list.

    Forever 21's extensive line of bags, wallets, and luggage for women is made from faux leather, mock croc, faux fur, and fun animal prints that are perfect for trendsetters who know that real dead animal skin is as out of fashion as a 1980s paint-splashed blue-jean bag. The store has a superb line of belts, travel bags, and duffles for men too. For more cruelty-free fashion than you can shake a candy cane at, check out PETA's page at the überhip fashion site Polyvore.

    Kids will love the new Fincredibles lifelike aquariums. It wouldn't be right to put fish in a tiny bowl or butterflies or fireflies in a jar, but these fool-your-friends electronic animals won't mind at all.

    There's a foodie in every family, and even the most discerning taste buds won't be able to resist a gift basket filled with elegant vegan caviar, melt-in-your-mouth chocolates, and a plethora of vegan cheeses.

    For the most difficult creature to buy for, the person who has everything, try a gift that everyone loves: luscious soy candles in all sizes and scents from Universol Aromas. Or, for an equally scentsational gift, opt for vegan soaps from Lush in fragrances such as Sexy Peel, Rock Star, Queen of Hearts, and Temptation. PETA also offers a guide to cruelty-free beauty products in every price range.

    Everyone loves a fun day out or a night on the town, so give the gift of entertainment with tickets to professional or college sporting events, concerts, theater productions, art shows, or stand-up comedy. Check with the ticket offices at your local venues or visit Stubhub.

    If you're still stumped, give a gift card! Gift cards for the PETA Catalog are available in any dollar amount, and the lucky recipient can choose clothing, accessories, books, beauty products, bags, travel bottles, and loads more while helping animals with every purchase.

     

    Happy holidays!

  • PETA's Top Five Valentine's Day Gifts

    Written by PETA

    Vegan chocolates for Valentine's Day

    Is your sweetie sweet on animals? Don't say that we at the PETA Files never gave you anything. Check out these Cupid-approved, cruelty-free gifts from PETA's catalog:

     

       
    1. Scrum-diddly-umptious Vegan Chocolates
      Ensure that it will be a very happy Valentine's Day with a big box full of edible aphrodisiacs.
    2. Shiny-Sparkly for Your Honey Bunny
      Nothing says "I love you" like bunny bling. PETA's silver-plated necklace features two rabbits touching noses and toes-es to form a heart. Awww …
    3. Died and Gone to Vegan Heaven
      Your snookums is lovely at any time, but that sweetie of yours will look even better with vegan caramel dribbling down his or her chin.
    4. A Little Somethin' for Your Real True Love
      PETA's Dog Bone Cookie Cutter Set comes with tail-wagging recipes and seven drool-inducing designs. And remember, treats are sweet, but nothing says "Be My Furry Valentine" like cuddling up on the couch.
    5. Vegan Fire and Spice
      If you want to hook up with a hot dish this Valentine's Day, catch this smokin' cookbook by Robin Robertson. Her ready-for-romance recipes are sure to turn up the heat. After all, everybody knows that vegetarians make better lovers.

    But wait—there's more! If you order $40 or more worth of goodies before Monday at PETACatalog.org, enter the promotion code VALFB, and you'll get $5 off. Consider it a Valentine's Day present to yourself.

    Written by Amy Elizabeth

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