Most people love animals, and thus they often end up as household pets. Cats and dogs are thought of as valued family members, and many households go out of their way to ensure the comfort and safety of their animal friends. You may, however, not be in a position to have a pet of your own, but that should not stop you from enjoying having the presence of animals around your home, and you can do so when you collect animal figurines. Cat figurines are very hot at the moment, as well as a wide variety of dog figurines.

Many people love cats. Cats are independent creatures, yet they can also be very loving, and make wonderful house pets. However, many homeowners have allergies to cat hair, and thus a cat cannot be a part of the home, yet can still make an appearance as a cat figurine that is displayed proudly.

There are many gorgeous cat figurines that you can add to your own collection. One particularly beautiful cat figurine is a kitten angel. This figurine features a white kitten with big blue eyes that sits on a braided rug. The kitten has sculpted wings that are edged with glitter, and on her head sits a golden halo. Care is taken in the crafting of this figure, because the kitten's whiskers are individually placed by hand, giving a very realistic look to the figurine. The edge of the braided rug is inscribed with the heart-felt sentiment, "Kittens are angels with whiskers."

Other animal figurines feature a wide variety of different dog breeds. Toy breeds, such as dachshunds and Yorkshire Terriers, figure prominently in these delightful statues. They are often depicted sitting inside a tea cup, and the cup, whose color is coordinated with the saucer and charming trim details, may also include a sentiment inscribed on the outer bowl of the cup.

As you continue collecting fine figures, there is one line of figurines that you will see often: the popular Precious Moments line. These feature dolls that have distinctively shaped and colored eyes, and the child dolls in this instance are surrounded by a slew of Yorkshire Terrier puppies, all situated in adorable poses.

As this is just a small list of the broad range of cat figurines and dog figures available, you will want to visit a website that offers these and other fine collectibles so that you can see them for yourself and select those that appeal to you the most.