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I’m obsessed with my two cats, so I found the best gifts for cat lovers, including upgrades to everyday items and personalized pet gifts.

Michelle is a lead editor at Forbes Advisor. She has been a journalist for over 35 years, writing about insurance for consumers for the last decade. Prior to covering insurance, Michelle was a ...