What the FRIG do I buy MIL for her birthday??

[Milkymilkshake]

I saw ‘I’ but obviously I meant on behalf of DH

Late 60’s.

Lives for animals - takes leftover food for foxes/owns horses, dogs & cats/takes in any waif and stray she sees. She already has wellies, riding gear, waterproof walking gear etc.

Loves (tacky) crystal animals and all animal-related ornaments but has no room for any more crap.

Buys herself flowers weekly.

Alcohol isn’t an option. Nor is skincare, make-up or toiletries due to allergy.

VERY fussy with food. Sticks with her own brands.

Doesn’t read books as she has no interest in them but subscribes herself to animal charity magazines already.

Would never wear new clothes. Made the mistake of buying her a White Company voucher last year and she let it expire

Doesn’t do holidays because of her animals so no good buying Euros etc.

All obscure, bizarre and frankly weird suggestions welcome please!

Nothing. That's your husband's job.

What about a really nice birdhouse? Tk maxx usually do some pretty ones. Or a fluffy pair of slippers. A cushion with a picture of her and her animals on?

Adopt an animal thing? I think the wwf used to do it.

Mum and MIL got cashmere bedsocks for Christmas which went down well.

What about sponsoring a hedgehog/donkey/three toed sloth or similar type charity gift? (Though I know a lot of people don't like charity gifts).

www.wwf-adopt-a-animal.co.uk/charities/wwf-animal-adoptions/?keyword=adopt-an-animal&device=m%7CGoogle

Something to do with an animal charity - donation to the RSPCA/WWF/RSPB, or adopting a donkey or something like that. Some kind of animal-based experience, like falconry, or spending a day at a zoo with an animal? I know @mojitomogul was joking, but some nice printed canvasses or cushions with her animals on could be sweet...

Go on to the RSPB shop website and buy any bird food/animal related crap that you think might appeal. There will be something there I’m sure.

Seconding the adopt an animal idea. Or, National Geographic subscription. Is there another animal welfare related, but enjoyable magazine? Something she doesn't already get?

Animal Emma bridgewater mug?

Emma Bridgewater mugs with birds/animals on

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Erm nothing - your husbands job... does he buy for your mum?

Animal adoption you canget .adoptions in the uk few sanctuaries about or subscription to woodland trust something like that is better than stuff she won't use

A voucher for zooplus or the likes to buy animal toys/food/whatever.

Gloves? Special waterproof warm gloves? A bird table / feeder? Warm socks like skiing socks to go in her wellies. Fox food. A puppy.

Horse riding design hoodie from etsy

Horse riding car decal from ebay

Thermal mug to take to the stables

Joules scarf

Copper stove top kettle

Clay pigeon shooting with your DH

Local book shop membership (they might deliver her a book a month)

Promise of a nice Sunday roast cooked at yours.

What about a hedgehog house and food?

Rspb membership ?

Aww hedgehog house what about a bee hive or is that too much ?

Zooplus is a good idea - or even just a bunch of dog/cat toys ad treats?! I like hedgehog house too although it's maybe a bit late for this year. Bird box good for spring?

I bought a bird feeder from Ebay which has different levels on and you can hang things on it. The birds love it, I even have a thrush this year. It wasn't expensive.

Put in 'wild bird garden feeding station' into Ebay search box. They're £40 in our local garden centre, but £12 on Ebay.

Bug house?