5 Tips for a Sustainable Holiday with Your Pet

5 Tips for a Sustainable Holiday with Your Pet

The holidays are a time for love, joy and celebrating with the ones who matter most—including our furry friends! At Fur-You, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, and we’re thrilled to see how much it resonates with our community. With the excitement around our first collection and the growing interest in making conscious choices, we wanted to share five easy tips to keep your holiday season both joyful and planet-friendly

1. Choose Eco-Friendly Gifts for Your Pet

Swap mass-produced items for thoughtful, sustainable options. Look for locally made, high-quality petwear or toys crafted from recycled materials 

Charlie sitting amongst wrapping paper and tinsel "helping" wrap up his presents of another hoodie and shirt "Bend don't break" while he wears the same print on his back as a hoodie in pink

“Thoughtful, eco-friendly gifts show your love not just for your pet, but for the planet. Every small change makes a big impact.”

2. Wrap With a Conscience

Skip the single-use wrapping paper and opt for reusable fabric wraps, newspaper, or compostable materials. Your pet won’t mind what’s on the outside—they’re all about what’s inside!

hands holding onto a gift that is wrapped in fabric as a recycled choice for giftwrapping

3. Celebrate the Outdoors

Instead of excess consumption, spend quality time outside with your pet. Whether it’s a festive walk or a playdate in the park, these moments create lasting memories without waste.

Charlie sniffing about enjoying his time in the woods wearing "Bend don't Break" tee with his back to the camera

4. Be Mindful of Food Waste

Holiday treats are wonderful, but remember to serve your pet appropriate portions and avoid scraps that might be harmful. Compost leftovers when possible and only give them pet-safe treats.

a dog at the feet of a child who is sneaking a snack to them from the finished christmas meal

5. Support Local Businesses

Make the most of the season by supporting brands that align with your values. When you shop local, you contribute to a community that prioritises sustainability and quality—just like we do at Fur-You!

Christmas market at night with fairy lights and people

Speaking of thoughtful choices, we’re so excited about the response to our newsletter reveal of Fur-You’s first petwear collection. The pre-order form is live and we’re inviting you to be part of this sustainable journey. Each made-to-order piece ensures nothing goes to waste and is crafted with your pet in mind.

Don't miss your chance to be part of something special—secure your pre-order today!

Charlie dead eying the camera with his best blue steel while standing in his favourite new tee

The holidays are a wonderful time to reflect on the choices we make and how they shape the world around us. At Fur-You, we’re so grateful for a community that shares our vision of a more sustainable future. Wishing you and your pets a joyous and conscious holiday season!

pre-order form is available as a pop up on all blogs & home page and if you missed it the link to last week's blog: “The Art of Screen Printing: Behind Fur-You's Unique Designs”

  

Charlie sitting like a good boy in the woods with his new tee

         

  Happy Holidays from Mel & Charlie the Fur-You fam!

Back to blog

Leave a comment