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Here are a ton of DIY cat toys! Â One of my pet peeves (groan!) is ugly pet toys . Â I like them to be colorful, cute, and/or funny, and the easiest way to achieve that is to make your own. Â The great thing about DIY cat toys is they take very little fabric, yarn, etc. …
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Yikes, it’s December! I have to get crackin’ on making some presents. Â To get you started on gifts for people with pets, here’s a round-up of previous posts on DIY toys for cats & dogs. Â They range from crazy-easy to not-too-taxing on the difficulty meter. Â Try them out! Â You’ll have thoughtful, unique gifts for all …
Here are three tutorials for easy no-sew dog toys you can make last minute.  These aren’t for heavy chewers.  Don’t miss these no sew cat toys for your kitty friends.  Looking for more DIY inspiration?  Check out the DIY Archive for lots of pet projects! The first is a fleece pom-pom. You’ll need about 1/8 of …
A Foxtail toy is a ball with a nylon sock about 30 inches long sewn onto it. It’s good for playing fetch and is easy to throw. Saffron likes shaking the one she has. Instructables has a tutorial on how to make your own Foxtail-type toy. You’ll need: a tennis ball–an old one will work …
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! …