Home for the Holidays: Christmas Home Decoration Ideas for Pet Lovers

This holiday season, take your Christmas home decor to a new level with these 5 pet-themed holiday decoration ideas. From custom pet ornaments to custom pet Christmas cards, all featuring your pet's adorable face, these ideas will ensure your pet feels like they're part of the festivities!

AI golden retriever Christmas portrait from PugMug, custom dog portrait of golden retriever in front of a Christmas fireplace

The holidays are a time of warmth, joy, and (of course) spoiling our furry family members! What better way to make your home feel extra magical than by adding festive touches to your Christmas home decor that celebrate your pets? 

Whether you have a rambunctious pup or a curious kitten, these pet-themed Christmas decoration ideas will add cheer, delight, and a bit of paw-some flair to your holiday celebrations. Plus, you’ll end up with some memorable Christmas pet pictures to cherish for years to come!

1. Decorate Your Tree with Custom Ornaments Featuring Your Pet’s Face

Custom cat ornament, wooden ornament of a Christmas cat surrounded by boughs of holly, hanging on a Christmas tree
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No Christmas tree is complete without ornaments, and what could be better than seeing your pet’s smiling face beaming back at you from the branches? Custom pet ornaments are a perfect way to personalize your tree and show some extra love to your furry friend. 

Whether the custom pet art on your ornament is inspired by a photo of your cat in a Santa hat or your dog caught mid-snooze, these ornaments bring joy, laughter, and a touch of sentimentality to your holiday decor.

2. Wrap Your Gifts with Custom Pet Wrapping Paper

Custom wrapping paper with AI art of Maltese dog eating Christmas cookies, custom dog wrapping paper from PugMug
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Make every gift under the tree stand out by wrapping it in paper covered with your pet's face! Custom pet wrapping paper adds a whimsical, playful touch to your holiday gifts. 

There’s something extra special about seeing loved ones smile when they unwrap presents adorned with your pet's adorable portrait. Just don’t be surprised if your cat decides it’s more interested in the wrapping paper than the gift inside—classic cat behavior!

3. Hang Stockings for Your Pets

Photograph of five white stockings, with a kitten hiding inside one of them, kitten inside a stocking

Everyone deserves a stocking hung with care, including your furry besties! This Christmas, hang a stocking for all the members of your family, including the four-legged ones!

Having a personal stocking is a sweet way to make your dog or cat feel included in the festivities. Be sure to hang them high, though—especially if your pet’s stocking contains any delicious treats. After all, a determined dog or nimble cat might just "help themselves" to an early Christmas snack!

Looking for fun pet-themed stocking stuffers for the holidays? Check out our list of Stocking Stuffers for Pet Lovers, all under $15. 

4. Put Up Christmas Cards Featuring Your Pets’ Art

Custom Christmas card of a black ragdoll cat wearing a Santa hat, black cat in Santa's workshop, custom cat art, AI cat art from PugMug
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Deck the halls with Christmas cards starring your pets! Displaying custom Christmas cards with your dog or cat’s portraits adds a charming and personal touch to your home. Plus, they’re super easy to make - all you need are a few photos of your furry friend. 

Whether you use the cards for a festive garland, display them above your fireplace, or pin them on a bulletin board, they’re guaranteed to brighten up any room. 

Need photo inspiration? Check out these holiday pet photography tips for capturing your furry friends at their best. (Santa hats optional but highly encouraged!)

5. Hang Up Festive Holiday Posters with Custom Pet Art

Custom dog reindeer portrait, AI dog portrait of English cocker spaniel wearing reindeer antlers
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Nothing says holiday spirit like vibrant artwork of your dog or cat in their holiday finest. Custom pet posters with Christmas-themed art made from your pet’s photos bring color, warmth, and personality to any space—whether it’s your living room, hallway, or a cozy reading nook. Plus, at only $13.99 each, you can pick out multiple amazing holiday-themed images of your pet to hang all over your space.

Holiday pet wall art also makes an excellent backdrop for—you guessed it—more Christmas pet pictures! Each time you walk past, you’ll be reminded just how special your furry friend is.


As you deck the halls this holiday season, remember to bring a little extra cheer and warmth by showcasing your pet’s personality in your decorations. 

Ready to create lasting memories with personalized pet gifts? Visit pugmug.ai to find the perfect custom decor and gifts for the pet lovers in your life. 

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Happy holidays to you and your furry companions!