News, Advice and Resources for Thoughtful Pet People
Yikes, it’s December! I have to get crackin’ on making some presents. To get you started on gifts for people with pets, here’s a round-up of previous posts on DIY toys for cats & dogs. They range from crazy-easy to not-too-taxing on the difficulty meter. Try them out! You’ll have thoughtful, unique gifts for all the furred ones you know.
Crazy-Easy:
Some Sewing (some can be done with just needle & thread):
Felt Mouse, Bird, Fish Toys for Cats
Knitted:
What’s interesting is not just that a scientist found an ancient bone fragment, it’s where he found it. The 9,400 year old fragment was found in a “human paleofecal sample”—really, really old poop. Which means this dog was someone’s supper. The dog was probably 25-30 lbs. and is closely related to a Peruvian species of dog. According to studies, dogs were eaten in times of famine and at celebrations. It’s unknown if the bone fragment came from a dog raised to be food or if it was a companion/working dog.
