During my travels to find the best geeky gifts to share with you guys, I have seen a lot of interesting nerd themed things out there, but one of my most recent finds just happens be for the pet variety. After all, our little fuzzy companions deserve to be geeks too! Honestly, I should have thought to do one of these sooner! After all, my dog used to have a Pirates of the Caribbean logo name tag on his collar! 

Speaking of collars, Fido can have his very own Lord of the Rings, 'The One Ring' inspired collar! The Elvish lettering glows in the dark, and this fashionable collar is certainly not going to make your dog disappear, but hey! They could go on an epic adventure across Middle Earth! You can find this unique dog collar on Etsy. But if Lord of the Rings isn't your particular nerd style or maybe your dog doesn't like Hobbits, there's no need to worry. Pup can dress it up in a variety of geeky themed collars. Maybe he's feeling Batman-ish or wants to get his Star Wars on! Personally, my favorite is the Star Trek one! You can find it on Amazon, and they come in Commander Gold, Red, and of course Blue. These collars also come with their own tags, and that means your dog can either be a Captain, an Engineer, or a Science officer. Whatever you're looking for to help geek up your dog, a collar certainly says a lot about your taste as well as theirs! For more nerdy pet collars and leashes, feel free to check out SuperHeroStuff.com.
 
While there, I happened to find a few pet beds that caught my eye, particularly the Captain America Shield and since I always have the cats to spoil, and I'm pretty sure Avenger would look nice laying in his Captain's Chair pet bed from Amazon. While Shadow seems more of the Shark bed type. After all, cats are just as important, and they like to get their nerd on too! Cats, however, are not like dogs, and some don't like to wear collars. I can tell you, my boys are not a fan. Though, these pet leashes and collars can apply to cats. They even make geeky harnesses if you're not a fan of collars to walk your pet. And, I've heard rumors that many people have actually leash trained their cats, I however, have not. Because Cats have a mind of their own and they often enjoy sleeping in weird places, hiding without ever being found, and of course, climbing on everything. So, why not get them something they can climb, scratch, and hide in! There's a Super Mario cat complex can be secured to any wall and gives your cat something to play with. It also offers as a really cool wall decoration that is bound to get your friends, family, and neighbors curious. Not to mention, it just looks really cool. I kind of want one for my cats, but I don't want to drill more holes in the walls of my home. I may have to rethink that though…
 
Now, what would be the ultimate pet gift? Toys of course! Whether you have a dog, or a cat, there is always the option to dress your pet up in anything nerdy. Come Halloween there is always an assortment of costumes to put your beloved furry friend in. But of course, outside of that awesome holiday, there are a wide array of pet t-shirts for your little pooch or feline. Found on Amazon, Etsy, and you can also find some nerd themed pet clothing at Spencer's and even Petsmart. They may not always be in stock, but you never know until you try. As for chew toys, Amazon has you covered. Why settle for any old chew-toy when you can get your dog a lovely Zombie foot to gnaw on. Or maybe they want a Klingon to rip the stuffing out of. Let's not forget about the cat! Since I found something I've never even heard of; catnip bubbles. That's right, you can blow catnip flavored bubbles at your cat, and it's completely okay for them. They may even love you more for it. If that's not up your alley, that's alright, you can keep your kitten entertained with an automatic laser pointer! If you're brave enough, you can even attempt to put an inflatable unicorn horn on your cat. If you're a George Takei fan, you've probably heard about this, and seen his review, but yes my friends, you can turn your majestic cat into a blood thirsty wild beast with a horn! I'm certainly not brave enough to try this!

All right guys, for more pet friendly accessories check out the above sites, and if you find a fun geeky item for your pet that I haven't mentioned, please feel free to hit me up on Twitter @SoraLostSoul, or on any of the Nerds That Geek media. 

One of the beautiful aspects about writing for Nerds That Geek is the freedom to write about the things we enjoy. As nerds, geeks, or fans, we all have stuff we’re passionate about. Books, movies, sports, shows, whatever. Some of those things we stumbled upon ourselves, but many of them were ‘gifted’ to us, and that makes them even more important. The bonds and stories that go with them give us shared experiences that make them even more meaningful, all thanks to the people we share them with.
 
I wanted to do something special to commemorate the holidays that celebrate those people in our lives by writing pieces about them on Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Grandparents Day. To keep things rolling in honor of my grandma, or ‘mamas’ as I’ve always called her, here is the finale of those articles!

For the majority of my childhood and all of my young adult life, my parents and I lived with my grandma. She helped raise me, getting me ready for school each morning when my parents were already gone to work and greeting me when I got back each day. She cooked meals, made sure I was in before too late, and helped shape who I am. In fact, the first time she came to meet me at the hospital, she held me and got me to settle down when no one else could get me to stop crying. The support started then and never stopped.
 
I would be remiss if I didn’t start by saying that I probably wouldn’t be writing this article right now if it weren’t for my grandma, who fostered my love of reading and writing. Every morning, when she’d wake me up for school or when I’d roll out of bed on the weekends, she would have the newspaper sitting out for me. I mostly stuck with the sports page and the comics section when I was younger, before I graduated to the rest of the paper. This fueled one of my early dreams of being a sportswriter. Later in life, I tapped into that passion and started writing here for Nerds That Geek.
 
Thanks to my parents and my grandma, books were always around the house. Mamas really encouraged my love of reading through one of my favorite books and fantasy worlds: Harry Potter. My great-uncle Arthur, mamas’ brother, gifted me with The Sorcerer’s Stone. Mamas and I would read it together every night. Mostly she would read it aloud to me, until eventually I started taking a turn and doing some of the reading. We became engulfed by the story and its characters, never wanting to put the book down. We continued the journey together, following along as each new book came out. We even went to go see the first movie in theaters, nearly ducking during the Quidditch match, when it looked like the bludgers would fly right off the screen out at us.
 
She’s given me a pride in and a knowledge of my hometown of Denver. I still love talking to her and hearing stories about the city and the state. Where she’s lived, how things used to be, what to know. Did you know that the cheeseburger was invented and first trademarked in Denver? Or that Colfax is the longest continuous street in the U.S.? These only scratch the surface of everything I’ve learned from her.
 
Just as all grandkids will say, my grandma is the best at comfort food. For a while, I wanted to be a chef and, again, that is thanks to mamas. We were often in the kitchen baking cookies together when I was a kid. Just last month, she baked me a delicious cake for my birthday. Her turkey and all the fixings are a highlight of any holiday (or on any of the other days we use as an excuse to eat turkey). And any time I go over to visit, I cross my fingers that she has grilled cheese and tomato soup on hand for lunch. I’ll never find a better tasting grilled cheese and tomato soup anywhere else.
 
She is my biggest fan, always eager to hear about what I’m up to and always proud of me, no matter how small it is. You might’ve seen a trend throughout the article. I’ve wanted to be a lot of things in my life and she’s had a hand in inspiring each of those. Sportswriter, chef, athlete, architect, whatever. She would be cheering me on no matter what I decided to do. She always tells me to follow my dreams and whenever I’m trying for something, she’ll tell me ‘You’ve got it in your hip pocket.’ She has also volunteered many times to ‘kick them in the shins’ if she feels people are treating me poorly. It’s magical to have someone like mamas in your corner.
 
I never got to meet my Grandpa Nick, her husband, but from what she tells me, I got a lot from him too. My love of sports being the biggest thing, but my character and other interests too. On my dad’s side, I never got to meet my Grandma Cecilia and I knew my Grandpa Zeke only briefly. That makes me appreciate my time with mamas even more. I’m glad I still get to call her, visit her, and learn from her. Happy Grandparents Day, mamas! Thank you for everything you’ve given me and for always being there to cheer me on. Guess what? I love you!