š¾ The Ultimate Gift Guide for Dog Moms
- Shayla Riccio
- Apr 21
- 4 min read
If your perfect day involves quality time with your furry best friend, indulging in kissing baths, baby-talking your angel as they do absolutely nothing of substance, never dining without an excited audience, and exclaiming āwow, big stretch!ā or cooing when they fold into a perfect cinnamon roll on their bedācongrats, youāre a dog mom.
And yes, Motherās Day is your holiday too.
This tail-wagging, tear-jerking, āOMG thatās so meā guide is packed with thoughtful gifts for pet moms. Weāre talking custom photo art, must-haves, Etsy gems, and all the fuzzy feels.
Whether youāre shopping for your BFF, your actual mom (whoās obsessed with her āgrand-dogā), or yourself (obviously), these gifts are full of heart, humor, and fur. So much fur.
š Sentimental & Stylish Dog Mom Gifts That Arenāt Just for the Dog
Letās start with the human in this relationship. Yes, the dog deserves treats. But YOU deserve pampering, too. (And no, Iām not sponsored. I just have strong opinions and a real weakness for cute things, just ask my wallet).
ā Dog Mom MugsĀ (Because coffee tastes better with a dash of cute)
Dog Mom Stoneware Coffee MugĀ ā Cute, neutral, and handmade by a U.S. small biz. Basically, the mug equivalent of your cozy Sunday morning.
Engraved Pet Portrait MugĀ ā Upload a photo, get a tear-worthy masterpiece on your morning mug. Would cry into this daily.
āEye Contact While Poopingā MugĀ ā Not everyone gets this. But you? You get it.
Custom Paw Print MugĀ ā Sentimental and sweet. Just donāt let your mom catch you inking the dogās paw while sheās asleep.
Dog Loverās NotebookĀ ā Wholesome illustrations, heartfelt little quotes inside, and yesāonions will be cut. My mom gave me this a few summers ago, and I don't even want to write in it unless it's profound because it is so dang lovely.
šŖµ Wood Carving That Hits You in the Feels
Dog & Human Wooden SculptureĀ ā Small, emotional, shelf-worthy. Will 100% make you teary while dusting.

š Custom Dog Photo Calendar
Personalized Dog Mom CalendarĀ ā 12 photos. 12 months of joy. And a way to remember National Spoil Your Dog Day (which is every day).
š§£ Twinning Sets for You & the Pup: My favotire is Foggy Doggy, more pricey but really lovely quality and design. Totally worth it. Plus, every order feeds a shelter dog so now you kind of have to...
š Pet Nose Print Jewelry
Because nothing says āforeverā like your dogās boop print in sterling silver.
Custom Nose Print NecklaceĀ ā Weird? Maybe. Sentimental? Definitely.

šø My Top Pick: Custom Photography Keepsakes
Whatās better than a squeaky toy? A gift that lasts forever.
$250 for a fully custom session. Want to make it extra special for Motherās Day? Go for my beloved Garden Sessionāgolden light, blooming flowers, and dogs living their absolute best lives. These sessions beautifully capture the joy of pet parenthood and make heartfelt, unforgettable gifts for any mom who treasures her furry family most of all.
š Book a session here!
What to purchase from your session!
š Heirloom Art Thatāll Make You Ugly Cry
The Bamboo Tabletop Frame
Sustainable bamboo wood, magnetically swappable metal prints
A minimalist dream for your desk or shelf
Add a new image she can swap it out with seasonally as a bonus gift!
$250 for full set. $75 for additional metal prints.
Sleek, unique, only available through one professional photography lab in U.S.

š Acrylic Art Block
Stunning, glossy, crystal-clear, and unapologetically extra
A shrine to your fur baby. And yes, they deserve it.
$195 for a 5x7" block (most popular)

šļø The Trifold
Three curated portraits in a folio that belongs in a museum
Basically the BeyoncƩ of pet keepsakes
Fully customizable cover in laser engraving or UV Print
8x12 Trifold with Fine Art Prints: $275
8x8 Trifold with Acrylic Plates: $355
Optional Wooden Easel for $30
Crafted by the finest artisans in Europe


š Email me to create your custom artwork: shay@furbabyphotographyco.com If you want something in time for mother's day make sure to order at least 10 days out!
šļø Local Love (Because Your Town Has Great Stuff Too)
WagzĀ ā Fancy treats, boutique gear, and toys that look better than anything in your own house. Fort Collins.
Doggie DipsĀ ā Snack heaven for pups. Perfect for gift baskets or last-minute āoops I forgotā moments. Loveland.
Sense of Place- my literal go to whenever I don't know what to get someone, there's always something I can find. Fort Collins.
š Final Thoughts from Your Favorite Dog-Loving Photographer
Youāve given up bed space, your favorite slippers, and at least one really expensive shirt. Youāve earned a Motherās Day celebration.
So get yourself or your beloved mom something meaningful. Something lasting. Something guaranteed to make her say:
āOMG I love this so much I might cry.ā
š§ Send me your photo to create custom heirloom artwork. Because your dogās not justĀ your best friend.Theyāre your heart ā¤ļø.
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