Photos: The Social Shopper: December 10, 2011

Who said the holiday season is reserved for humans alone? This week, we turn our attention to the furry (and feathery and otherwise) friends that bring so much joy to our lives, and to all the people who are so passionate about them. Don’t they deserve a little something special this year? Maybe it’s a new collar (we have the perfect one), a donation to a charity that benefits animals, or, for the creature lover on your list, a pile of display-worthy books. Take a look at Ashley Olsen, seen here on <span style="text-decoration: underline;" Elbows Knees,</span strolling ever-so-chicly with a dachshund on a sleek red leash down a New York City street—inspiring, no?

So, with that in mind, here is our list. Please keep it social by sending in your own ideas via Facebook and Twitter.