Gifts to put in pooch’s holiday basket

They’re our dependents who rely on us for food, shelter and good health care. They’re not just our best friends; they may be our heads of household, our consiglieri (cue “The Godfather” theme) or our reasons for getting out of bed in the morning — long before we’re ready.

In short, our dogs are our family.

So this holiday season, why not go the extra mile? Give your four-legged kinfolk a holiday basket he’ll be sure to not re-gift.

You can customize this basket to suit your buddy’s lifestyle. For the road tripper, Muttropolis carries dog car seats, travel bowls, and other clever transportable items. If she treks high-altitude trails, REI offers products for the extreme outdoors dog.

But what are basic items that every dog can use? Let’s start with what keeps them coming back: the treats …

No. 5: The treats

Your nearest Petco carries its own line of holiday treats such as tasty biscuits and cookies with red and green sprinkles for $5.99. Its paw-shaped container adds a nice touch, making it ready for presentation in your gift basket.