DIY: Pet Bed Made From Table
I love this pet bed made from an old side table! It reminds me of the suitcase beds I wrote about previously. More great repurposing of an old object. Depending on the size of the table, you can make one for a cat or a dog.
Ki Nassauer over at Junk Camp shows how it’s done. First you need an old side table—look for one with interesting leg details, flip that sucker over, add some touches (finials, a headboard made from trim, feet), paint, and add a cushion or an old pillow and you’ve got a clever new pet bed. Awesome!
Instructables also has a tutorial inspired by this project. An important tip—use primer before you paint. Your life will be happier! Also, you can make feet for the bed from wood scraps or you can buy feet at a building supply store.
Friday Fun: Best Friends
News Bites: Fishing, Insulin, Hello Kitty, Dog Bites
- Cat food from sustainable fishing using Marine Stewardship Council-certified fish. The Marine Stewardship Council is an international group working to preserve fishing stocks arund the world.
- Transdermal insulin delivery in the works from Novartis Animal Health & Phosphagenics Ltd. Good news! Learn more about transdermal drug delivery.
- Set of Hello Kitty wines just out. Can you believe she’s almost 36 yrs. old? Here’s more about the wines.
- Blue Dog Trust (UK) has developed an interactive game to teach children how to behave with dogs in order to prevent dog bites. You can order it from in the US from the AVMA. And in the UK, you can order it from SoundTherapy4Pets or CompanyOfAnimals.