The best cat mom gifts that give back state an exact percentage of what you're paying, not just a vague "portion of proceeds." Below are 7 real picks under $40, three from All The Fauna's own cat collection (20% of the sale price funds nonprofit shelters and rescues), plus how to check any cat-mom brand's numbers before you buy.
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7 Best Cat Mom Gifts That Actually Give Back
1. Peeking Siamese Cat Mug
A ceramic 11 oz mug featuring an illustrated Siamese cat peeking over the rim. 20% of the sale price funds nonprofit animal shelters and rescues.
20% of every sale funds nonprofit animal shelters and rescues.
2. CATS, PERIOD. Women's Midweight Tee
A comfortable, fitted cotton tee made for everyday cat moms. 20% of the sale price funds nonprofit shelters and rescues.
20% of every sale funds nonprofit animal shelters and rescues.
3. CATS, PERIOD. Backprint Statement Tee
A bolder backprint design for cat moms who want their gear to make a statement. 20% of the sale price funds nonprofit shelters and rescues.
20% of every sale funds nonprofit animal shelters and rescues.
4. A Named Donation to a Rated Cat Rescue
Check the recipient's cat rescue on Charity Navigator, then donate in their name. A meaningful, zero-clutter gift for a cat mom who already has enough merchandise.
5. A Custom Cat Portrait
Independent artists offer custom illustrated prints matched to a specific cat's coloring and markings; some donate a portion of commissions to named rescues, worth confirming before you order.
6. A Cat-Safe Houseplant
A living gift for a cat mom's home; look specifically for non-toxic, cat-safe varieties like cat grass or spider plants.
7. A Shelter Volunteer Shift, Gifted Together
Offering to volunteer at a local cat shelter alongside a cat mom is a real, zero-cost gift most gift guides skip entirely.
How Much of Your Purchase Actually Reaches Cats?
We've written before about how "gives back" claims often hide a percentage of profit, not sales. On a $16 mug, a typical 10%-of-profit model funds about $0.19, while All The Fauna's 20%-of-sale model funds $3.20, over 16 times more from the same purchase.
Shop Cat Mom Gifts With a Number You Can Check
20% of every All The Fauna sale goes toward funding nonprofit animal shelters and rescues across the US.
Shop Cats, Period. →20% of every sale goes directly toward funding nonprofit shelters and rescues.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good budget gift for a cat mom?
A mug or candle under $20 is a practical, low-cost option that still works as a genuine gift.
Does All The Fauna have cat-specific gifts?
Yes, the Cats, Period. collection includes tees, mugs, and accessories, each funding 20% of the sale price to nonprofit animal shelters and rescues.
How much of a cat mom gift purchase actually funds rescues?
It depends on whether the stated percentage is based on profit or the full sale price; the difference can be more than 16 times, as shown above.
Is a personalized gift better than a donation?
Neither is objectively better. A donation sends the full amount given; a personalized item gives a smaller percentage but is also a keepsake.
Sources: NYU Stern School of Business: Margin Data. Figures reflect published data at time of writing; verify current figures directly with each source.
