News, Advice and Resources for Thoughtful Pet People
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!
How cute is this diy fortune cookie cat toy? It’s a super easy tutorial. Besides a sewing machine, you’ll need:
You could sew a bunch of these for gifts—people and cats will love them!
The tutorial was written by Cindi Massei who has an Etsy store called Happy Paws Bakery & Boutique, though it’s closed right now.
Be sure to check out these other DIY toys on PetProject.
Here’s a tutorial for a pretty easy and cheap diy water fountain for your animals. This one uses tubing to pipe the water up to make it easy for pets to drink. The guy who did this tutorial used rocks to hide the hardware and give the water something to land on so it doesn’t splash, but I’m thinking you can use anything that can sit in water—a vase, a large glass, etc.
Water fountains are great for cats. They’re instinctively drawn to running water and its a good way to increase their water consumption, which is important since kidney failure is so common in older cats
I think dogs also prefer fresh water, which is why so many will drink from the toilet if given the chance. A pet fountain will help stop that. Just like humans are supposed to drink a certain amount of water a day, dogs also benefit from a healthy level of water consumption.
Check out this DIY Filtering Water Fountain too.
Need some Hello Kitty goodness? Just print her pattern and follow the directions and there you go!
Here are free stencils for 12 different dog breeds. You may have to register at Better Homes & Gardens, it looks like, but it’s free and you can opt out of them sending you any emails. (Check out these nifty patterns for cat jack-o-lanterns.)
