Were You About to Give Another Cat Mug? Read This First
By Pierre L. · Updated 27 September 2026 · 4 min read
It's the same every year: you're looking for a gift for a cat lover, and you keep landing on the same old gadgets. This year, there's an idea that makes them smile, that they'll actually wear… and that helps abandoned cats.
You know the feeling
They adore cats. Everyone knows it. So for years, everyone has given them the same things: the mug with a cat on it, the "crazy cat lady" tote bag, the calendar, the candle, the keyring.
You open a website, you scroll, and that little voice kicks in: "they've already got one", or worse, "this will end up at the back of a cupboard".
And you end up ordering something at the last minute. Without much conviction.
Why "cat-themed" gifts fall flat
It's not you. It's what you find everywhere:
- Seen it before. A cat lover has already received every cat-print gadget going.
- Pointless. A decorative object gets a two-second smile, then it's never touched again.
- No story. Nothing sets it apart from a gift grabbed in a hurry.
The right gift has to tick 3 boxes
It makes them smile
The moment they open it, they know you thought of them.
It gets used
They use it all winter long, not just once.
It means something
It does good beyond the person who receives it.
Very few gifts tick all three. The one I'm about to tell you about does.
Two brothers, their mum and a lot of stray cats
Deltee was founded in 2020 by two brothers who grew up surrounded by the stray cats their mum used to take in. That's where a simple idea was born: create products people love to give, and give part of the profits to cat shelters.
Not an anonymous cheque. The team buys the food, litter and care themselves, then delivers them in person to the shelters that need it most.
Their best-seller? Cat paw socks. And they tick all three boxes.
A smile the moment they open it
Toe beans underneath, claws on top: once they're on, they're real cat paws. For someone who loves cats, it's the gift that says "I know you inside out".
And they arrive in a pretty box, ready to give.
They won't take them off all winter
A cloud-soft, ultra-cosy plush fabric, made for evenings under a blanket. This isn't a gadget you look at: it's a pair they'll wear every night.
One size fits all, from size 2 to 11 for adults, plus a kids' version that covers 4 to 14 years old. Machine washable at 30°C. No risk of getting the size wrong.
A gift given, cats fed
Thanks to Deltee customers, over 120,000 meals and 2.5 tonnes (5,500+ lbs) of litter have already been given to shelters.
So your gift makes two lots of happy faces: the person who opens it, and cats waiting for a family.
You can see where your money goes
Plenty of brands promise to "support a cause". Deltee shows it: every donation drop is filmed, then shared on the website and social media, so you can see exactly where your order goes.
At Deltee, each donation drop covers around a year of food and litter for a shelter, nearly 500 kg (1,100+ lbs).
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A gift for the whole family
Got several cat lovers to spoil? One idea covers everyone, big and small. And the more pairs you get, the less each pair costs.
Your questions, answered
What if I don't know their shoe size?
No problem: one size fits all, from size 2 to 11, for women and men. For kids, there's a version with the same designs that covers all sizes from 4 to 14 years old.
Do they really keep your feet warm?
Yes. The plush fabric is thick, soft and warm. They're made for winter evenings at home.
Can they go in the washing machine?
Yes, they're machine washable at 30°C.
How do I know the money really helps cats?
The team delivers food, litter and care to shelters themselves, and every donation drop is filmed and shared. To date, over 120,000 meals have been given thanks to Deltee customers.
What if they don't like it?
You're covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee. And customer service is available 7 days a week, with a reply within 24 hours.
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Two ways to finish your gift shopping
The first: you order yet another cat mug. It gets a two-second smile, then joins the others on the shelf.
The second: you give socks they'll wear all winter, a reminder of your thoughtfulness every cosy evening… and your gift will also have helped feed shelter cats.
The choice is yours.
✓ 30-day money-back guarantee · ✓ Rated 4.7/5 on Trustpilot · ✓ Part of the profits goes to cat shelters
They gave them as gifts. Here's what they say
Success
Christmas gift for cat fans. A guaranteed hit, and on top of that really comfy to wear and warm. A good deed and happy people, I recommend!
Olivier B.
Delighted!
It's a gift I gave to my daughter. She loves cats, she has 2, and she was thrilled with the socks! Plus, they're warm, soft and really comfortable. I'm very happy with my purchase
Catherine C.
Soft kitty
Soft, warm, funny little socks, and I wanted to help the kitties I adore a little. I'm delighted with my purchase of 2 sets, I gave some to a friend who loved them, she told me it was Christmas come early.
Michelle B.
gorgeous
bought the set of 9 to share at Christmas with my loved ones. This gift caused a sensation, the socks are soft and comfy, and they really are one size: they fit my son who wears an EU 42 just as well as my daughter who wears an EU 34! And what a pleasure to make a donation at the same time!
Sandra K.
Perfect!
I gave loads of these socks for Christmas to lots of people around me, who found them absolutely brilliant, soft, warm ...and were especially delighted when they learned about the side benefit for the cats!
Rémy B.
A gift that helps as well as pleasing
I was afraid it was a scam with everything you see these days, but not at all, and the people I gave the socks to were really happy. I'm delighted with my purchases, which also help little souls in need.
Dolores S.