It's pretty easy to spot a cat lover. They're the ones who stalk the pet food isle at the grocery store, filling their carts with Fluffy's favorite foods, treats, and toys. If you're behind them in the checkout lane, they've spent $50 on the felines, $10 on the humans. At work, you will politely pretend not to notice the hair on their sweater or the fresh scratches on their hands while they tell you the adorable story about how Ginger knocked over the 2-liter bottle of Coke with one of her cute little paws.

Cat lovers are a unique breed, and nothing will please them more than recognizing their bond with their feline friend by picking a cat related gift for a special occasion.  There are really two roads to go down when choosing a gift for a cat lover - buying a gift for them, or buying a gift for their cat.  True cat lovers are bound to appreciate both.

The Cat Connection is one of many online stores that offer a wide assortment of kitty treats and toys. Show you get the whole cat thing by purchasing a Teddy Mouse Catnip Toy (so realistic, you'll feel like jumping up on a table and screaming) or a Catnip Birdie. An especially thoughtful gift that both the cats and the cat-lovers will enjoy is catnip plants.  These herbs are easy to grow and also comes in a fresh, lemony flavor.  They add a nice touch of greenery to any home, and provide cats with some tasty greens to snack on. 

Make a visit to The Growers Exchange, and throw some cat grass in your shopping cart. Cat themed decor tends to feature strongly in cat loving households,  and gifts like this cat pillow that has "I Love My Cat" embroidered on a soft suede-like material makes a great gift. Speaking of cat themed soft furnishings, you won't believe the array of feline-themed throw pillows at homedecor.cafepress.com.  Unless you know your cat loving friend well, you may want to stay out of the doghouse by avoiding the cattier themes ("That's MISS Crazy Cat Lady to you") and go with something that puts everyone in the mood ("Purrfect Love'').

While you're at Cafe Press, switch over to the "Create Custom T-Shirts & More'' link, and you will really hit the cat-lover jackpot. Pick from one or two of the 1,000 or so photos of the furry friend you've undoubtedly been sent via e-mail. Browse the T-shirts, sweatshirts, and caps, and have some fun seeing how the image of the kitty looks on the items with the easy-to-use download. Make extra points by adding some personalized printing: "I love (cat's name here)."

Cat people tend to wear their hearts on their sleeves, or at least their ears, wrists, and necks! There is all kinds of whimsical cat jewelry out there, but if you want to buy something special and unique, go to Jamies Animal Jewelry. There's some exquisite sterling silver jewelry, including a pendant with paw prints tracking across a heart. Even if you aren't a cat person yourself, you'll be touched.