If you work from home with a cat, you already know who is really in charge of the schedule. The cat decides when the keyboard is occupied, when the video call has a guest, and when you will stop answering email. People type "funny cat mom gifts", "cat dad gifts" and "gifts for people who work from home" into search engines, and a gift that does both at once is surprisingly hard to find.
Here are four we make, with honest notes on each.
The remote-worker cat person
Mug: "I Came Here to Pet Cats and Ignore Emails"
The Funny Cat Mug, I Came Here to Pet Cats and Ignore Emails is our pick for most people. The listing line is "Your inbox can wait. The cat cannot." It is an 11oz white ceramic mug, microwave safe, with a fade-resistant print at CA$17.99. It works for remote workers, cat moms and dads, and the coworker who always has cat photos ready.
Tee: the same joke, wearable
The Funny Cat Shirt with the same line is a unisex classic-fit cotton tee in Athletic Heather, White or Ash (CA$26.99). It is a good gift for someone who works in a casual setting, since it does not sound like a corporate joke.
The loaf-watcher
If the cat in question tucks its paws and refuses to move, the "loaf" is a term cat owners use for that pose.
Mug: "Loaf Mode Engaged"
The Cat Loaf Mug, Loaf Mode Engaged shows a cheerful, flat-colour orange tabby. It is a sweet gift for cat parents and suits anyone with a tabby, though the design is not a portrait of any particular cat.
Tee: "Loaf Mode Engaged"
The Cat Loaf Shirt is the wearable version, same sizes (S to 3XL).
A realistic note about work and cats
Cats do not respect meeting schedules. If you are buying for someone who works from home, the gift is partly a way of saying you see the daily negotiation: the cat on the laptop, the tail across the webcam, the sudden urgent need for attention at 2:59 pm. Humour that names this is usually received well, because most cat owners are happy to laugh about it. A gift that jokes about the cat being a nuisance can feel unkind to someone with a very anxious or unwell cat, so read the room.
Which one?
| The person... | Pick |
|---|---|
| works remotely | the "Ignore Emails" mug |
| has an orange tabby | a Loaf Mode design |
| is hard to size for | a mug |
| wants something to wear | a tee |
Why we think the mug is the safer gift
A mug does not need a size, it sits on a desk where the person works, and the joke is read many times a day. A tee is better for someone who already wears graphic shirts. We have no data on which sells better; we are a new shop.
Pairing ideas
- A mug and a small bag of good coffee or tea
- A tee and a handwritten note about the cat
- The "Ignore Emails" mug and a lap desk, if you know their setup (ask first)
Things to know before you order
- Made to order: 2 to 5 business days to print, plus shipping.
- No returns on shirts for wrong size or colour, so use the size chart. If anything arrives damaged or misprinted, message us and we will make it right.
- Prices are in Canadian dollars; check the product page for the current price.
- We do not claim these will make anyone more productive. The joke is that they will not.
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