Christmas shopping at the last minute doesn't have to be a strain with these suggestions.

So, you’re stuck in a pinch and waited to the very last minute to purchase your holiday gifts. Stumped on what to give friends and family and being short on shopping time often means just grabbing a gift card. But last minute shopping doesn’t have to translate into ho-hum presents.

During the last few years, online gift cards and certificates have grown significantly in popularity. With gifting of online services, goods and treats can be done online virtually at the last minute on Christmas Eve and delivered to your friend or family's inbox instantly.

So before you give up entirely this holiday season, check out a few unique service and goods gifts that are ideal for every type of person in your life, no matter what their hobbies or interests are:

The Pet Lover

With more than 84 million American households owning a dog or cat, you probably have a pet lover on your list. Americans adore their pets and it shows; pet pampering is big business and growing bigger every year. PetSmart has become a choice destination for all pet lovers.

The Sports Junkie

The iPod Owner

Give an iTunes Gift Card for the latest music, tv shows, movies and more. There is one thing about iPod owners, they want to fill their iPod with as much music and movies as possible. A gift card for the iTunes service is a gift that won't be unused.