🐾 New family member. Endless shopping list.
Getting a new pet means buying approximately everything at once. Let your friends and family help — share a wishlist and they can pick something your pet will actually use.
Create your free pet registry →Why people create a new pet registry
Bringing a new pet home is genuinely expensive — especially in the first few weeks when you're buying the crate, the bed, the bowls, the collar, the toys, the food, the grooming tools, and approximately seventeen other things you didn't know you needed. The startup cost for a puppy or kitten can easily hit several hundred pounds before you've paid a single vet bill.
Friends and family almost always want to do something to celebrate the new arrival. A pet registry gives them something specific and useful to contribute to — instead of a third squeaky toy you already have, someone buys the quality bed you actually wanted, and someone else picks up the puzzle feeder you'd been eyeing. Everything gets covered without duplication and without you having to drop hints.
A pet registry also works brilliantly before the pet arrives. Create your list while you're waiting for pickup day, share it with your circle, and arrive home on day one with half the shopping already sorted. The people who love you will love getting to be part of the excitement before they've even met the animal.
How it works — three simple steps
Create a free registry, name it after your new pet, and add items by pasting product URLs from any pet store or retailer. Takes about fifteen minutes.
Send the link to friends and family who want to celebrate the new arrival. Drop it in a group chat or text it directly to people you know will want to help.
Each person claims a gift and orders it directly. The list updates in real time so nothing gets doubled up — and your new pet arrives to a fully stocked home.
Paste any product URL from Pets at Home, Chewy, Amazon, or any other pet retailer and the details fill in automatically — name, image, price, and description. You can build a complete first-week kit in under twenty minutes by importing from multiple stores at once.
What to include in a new pet registry
Prioritise the essentials first, then add the nice-to-haves. Include a range of price points so friends with different budgets can all find something to contribute.
🛏️ Beds & comfort
- Orthopedic dog bed or cat bed
- Crate or playpen
- Soft blanket or crate pad
- Window perch (cats)
- Travel carrier or bag
- Calming bed or donut bed
🎾 Toys & enrichment
- Kong or chew toy (dogs)
- Puzzle feeder or snuffle mat
- Interactive wand or laser (cats)
- Tug rope or fetch ball
- Cat scratching post or tree
- Treat-dispensing toy
🍖 Food & treats
- Food and water bowl set
- Slow feeder or lick mat
- Puppy or kitten starter food
- High-value training treats
- Treat subscription box
- Food storage container
✂️ Grooming & care
- Collar, lead, and ID tag
- Grooming brush or deshedding tool
- Nail clippers or grinder
- Pet shampoo and conditioner
- Poo bags (dogs) or litter tray (cats)
- First aid kit for pets
New pet checklist — what you actually need in the first week
The first week with a new pet is intense. Here's what you genuinely need on hand before they arrive, split by pet type. Use this as your registry foundation.
| Category | 🐶 New dog or puppy | 🐱 New cat or kitten |
|---|---|---|
| Sleep | Crate, crate pad or blanket, dog bed | Cat bed or box with a blanket, quiet hiding spot |
| Feeding | Food bowl, water bowl, breed-appropriate food | Food bowl, water bowl or fountain, kitten/cat food |
| Toilet | Poo bags, enzyme cleaner for accidents, puppy pads (optional) | Litter tray, litter, litter scoop, enzyme cleaner |
| Safety & ID | Collar, ID tag, lead, microchip booking | Collar and ID tag (breakaway), carrier for vet trips |
| Play & stimulation | Chew toy, Kong, rope toy, training treats | Wand toy, scratching post, crinkle ball, hiding spots |
| Grooming | Puppy brush, puppy shampoo, nail clippers | Grooming brush, nail clippers |
| Health | Vet appointment booked, flea/worm treatment | Vet appointment booked, flea/worm treatment |
Tips for sharing your new pet registry
A new pet announcement is one of the most exciting things you can share with people who love you. The registry makes it easy for them to be part of the welcome home.
- Share it with the announcement: When you post photos of your new pet or send the "we're getting a puppy!" message, include the registry link. People will immediately want to do something and the link is right there.
- Keep it specific: The more specific your registry items, the better. "Medium Kong Classic" is more useful than "Kong toy" — it helps people buy the right size and type, and it fills in automatically if you import from the retailer's product page.
- Create it before the pet arrives: Build the registry in advance so gifts can be ordered and delivered in time. Some items — especially beds, crates, and bowls — are needed on day one.
- Include your pet's details in the registry description: Note the breed, size, and age in your registry. This helps people buy the right size collar, the right strength chew toy, and food appropriate for the life stage.
- Update it as needs change: Puppies and kittens grow fast. Update the registry as your pet outgrows the first bed or moves to adult food — followers will be notified when you add new items.
Sharing with less tech-savvy relatives
Your registry link works on any device. Grandparents, older relatives, and anyone who isn't particularly tech-forward can click a link, see your list, and claim a gift by entering their name — no account, no app, no friction. If they can order from an online shop, they can use a gift registry.
Keeping it private
Your registry is private by default — only people you share the link with can see it. This is the right setting for a pet registry: you control who gets access rather than making your pet's wishlist publicly searchable.
Frequently asked questions
Can I create the registry before my pet arrives?
Yes — that's actually the best time. Build your registry as soon as you know you're getting a pet, share it with family and friends, and you'll arrive home on day one with gifts already on the way. Essential items like a crate and bowls should be there before the pet is.
Is it just for dogs and cats?
Not at all. You can create a registry for any pet — rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, fish tank setup, bird, reptile, or any other animal. Just add the specific items your pet needs from any online retailer. The registry doesn't care what species you're shopping for.
What should I put on a new puppy wishlist?
Start with the essentials: crate, puppy bed, food and water bowls, collar and ID tag, lead, puppy food, and poo bags. Then add enrichment items: a Kong, a chew toy, a puppy brush, and training treats. Nice-to-haves include a slow feeder, snuffle mat, treat pouch, and a travel carrier.
Can I add items from any pet store?
Yes. Paste product URLs from any online retailer — Pets at Home, Chewy, Amazon, Zooplus, specialist breed shops, or anywhere else. The gift details import automatically. You're not limited to any single store.
Do gift-givers need an account?
No. Anyone with the link can browse and claim a gift just by entering their name. No account, no app. They click the link, pick something, enter their name, and buy it directly from the store.
What if my pet grows out of something on the list?
You can edit or remove any gift at any time. If a small-size item on your puppy list is no longer relevant, swap it for a medium or adult version. The link stays the same — people who already have it will see the updated list.
Is it free?
Yes, completely free. No premium tier, no retailer commissions, and no store lock-in. Create as many registries as you have pets.
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Gift Registry works for every occasion — not just new pets.
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