What a cat! I love how the video captures it talking with a mouth full of toy. I’ve heard our cat Raven do this, but have never seen it.
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If you don’t want to make DIY gifts and want some gift ideas for purchasing, here are some of our favorite things for pets and people.
Cats
- Furminator
- Kreature Komfort Heated Bed
- Da Bird and the Mouse Re-Fill
- Cat Vs. Cat: Keeping Peace When You Have More Than One Cat
- Cat Getting Out Of A Bag & Other Observations
Dogs
I love these sweet birds! They’ll make such pretty cat toys, just add a little catnip to the stuffing. You can download the pattern and it’s clear instructions from Spool. So go pick some lovely fabric and give it a go. Spool is a fabric store in Philadelphia that also offers classes. They have yummy fabrics!
The Plush Leo from Canine Genius is a great toy. It’s a plush puzzle toy shaped kind of like a bowling pen and comes with 4 small plush toys(each with a squeaker) that you stuff inside it. It has three openings for the smaller toys to come out. Give to your dog and let him have fun figuring out how to get the toys out.
Once Saffron got the hang of it, we started stuffing as many of her small toys as we could fit in it. Sometimes she investigates it carefully from the outside finding every squeaker in the toys inside. Other times she pulls them out one at a time. And when she’s being beasty, she shakes it for all she’s worth and sends the toys inside flying.
It’s held up well. It should be noted, Saffron is pretty easy on her toys. And I’ve washed it with no problems.
Check out this previous post on the Brain Twister also from Canine Genius. It’s another favorite in our house.
Here’s the collection of DIY projects I’ve written about recently that would make good, inexpensive presents this year when money is tight for so many.
PetProject hopes all of you are enjoying the season, that you & yours are healthy & happy, and that the coming year is filled with joy.
On with the projects!
Cat Toys:
Dog Toys:
Pet Beds:
- Nest Bed
- Bed From A Sweater (including my version)
- Bed From A Suitcase
- Knitted & Felted Bed
- Hooded Pet Bed
Dog Sweater:
