So now you may have some ideas to keep your shopping down to a manageable and meaningful selection to choose from. I, however, have wasted valuable time and I'm still in need of some extra special gifts, so I'll follow my own rule. I must get a Pit Bull with a bowling ball in its mouth, a kitten in a bathtub drenched and full of soap. Oh, and I must commemorate the time that we watched that puppy for a week by getting a Pug lying against a bottle of liquor and looking a little hung over. That's right, he spent that Thursday night with uncle Bob!

Please take a look at all the animals and bears available in our member galleries, or contact the artisan of choice for a custom piece. You'll be happy you did.

Have the very best, safest and warm fuzziest of holidays this year! ABOVE, Lucy Maloney created 1:12 Bichon dog