If you are a holiday shopping procrastinator, you are familiar with the frantic scramble to find a meaningful gift at the eleventh hour. Whether you’ve overlooked your children’s teachers, the mail carrier, or even close family or friends — our guide features 15 great last-minute gifts you can buy with just a few clicks on your way to the holiday party.
Choosing the right last-minute gift is critical to transform an “Oops, I forgot about you” moment into a considerate gesture that suggests you spent a significant amount of time choosing a thoughtful gift.
No matter how pressed for time you are, shopping from our Greater Good Charities’ Give Good Catalog guarantees you’re not just choosing a gift but making a life-changing impact. There’s no better way to bring joy to the holidays than by finding a gift that truly makes a difference!
Give Good in 3 Easy Steps:
- Choose a gift: Browse our Give Good Catalog and select from a variety of causes. There is something for everyone!
- Complete Your Donation: Choose your gift amount and make a secure online donation.
- Send an E-card or print the downloadable card: Select a holiday e-card and write a personalized message to the recipient. A downloadable card will also be included with your email receipt- perfect for printing and gifting!
Gifts for pet lovers:
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1. GIVE FOOD TO hungry PETS IN NEEDShopping for someone passionate about animals? Donate in their name for our annual pet food drive, providing 3 million meals to hungry cats and dogs. Your donation will help shelters care for more animals, rescuing pets from harsh lives on the streets and giving them the chance for a forever home. DONATE HERE hbspt.cta._relativeUrls=true;hbspt.cta.load(6846802, ‘305215a2-2425-4bb2-b1f1-59707b80f92c’, {useNewLoader:true,region:na1}); |
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2. TRANSPORT SHELTER PETS to loving homesTo celebrate the holidays, and thanks to a generous matching donation from Petfinder powered by Purina® we are sending special holiday flights this December to transport pets from overcrowded shelters in the south to shelters in the northeast and northwest where they have a greater chance of being adopted. By donating now your gift will be matched by Petfinder powered by Purina® up to 0,000! DONATE HERE hbspt.cta._relativeUrls=true;hbspt.cta.load(6846802, ‘f22a0745-887d-4618-af3a-9977701e6876’, {useNewLoader:true,region:na1}); |
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3. HELP PETS ACCESS VETERINARY CAREGood Fix helps control pet overpopulation in communities that need it most, all free of charge. The program also provides vaccination services to owned and community pets, educates community members on the importance of spay/neuter, and provides training opportunities for local veterinarians. Your donation provides access to spay/neuter packages, complete with surgery, vaccinations, and microchip for pets in need. DONATE HERE hbspt.cta._relativeUrls=true;hbspt.cta.load(6846802, ’05a581ae-d422-4623-96a3-77e77c060ac9′, {useNewLoader:true,region:na1}); |
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4. send A CARE PACKAGE TO A DOG IN NEEDA warm bed and a full belly can go a long way towards the well-being of shelter dogs and puppies. Through proper vaccination, animals’ risk of disease is cut down or eliminated, leaving shelter volunteers more time to find good homes for these dogs. Animals that are healthy, happy, and well-fed have a much better chance of being adopted. When you sponsor a care package, we will transport nutritious, high quality dog food, beds, and vaccinations to pets in need in shelters and rescue groups nationwide. DONATE HERE hbspt.cta._relativeUrls=true;hbspt.cta.load(6846802, ‘eaad69c5-fb5d-4ef2-ac4c-1620f50a146e’, {useNewLoader:true,region:na1}); |
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5. send A CARE PACKAGE TO A CAT IN NEEDShelters across the US are to capacity and struggling to care for cats in need. Due to the high cost of basic necessities like food, vaccinations, bedding, and enrichment needs, shelters report being overwhelmed with need. Together, we can help shelter cats this holiday season! With a tax-deductible gift of just , you can provide 200 bowls of cat food, one warm bed and the vaccination of one shelter cat. Send your holiday gift now! DONATE HERE hbspt.cta._relativeUrls=true;hbspt.cta.load(6846802, ‘b687934e-e258-4d70-9f8f-d16aa7119845’, {useNewLoader:true,region:na1}); |
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6. HELP ANIMALS GET THE MEDICAL TREATMENT THEY NEED TO SURVIVEYou can help animals across the US receive the medical attention they need to make a full recovery and heal, so that they are ready for their forever homes! Lu was rescued by animal control with a life-threatening infection and injury. He continues to fight for his life and needs ongoing medical treatment. Your donation today will give the gift of hope and healing to Lu and pets like him! <span class=hs-cta-wrapper id=hs-cta- |