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DIY Cat & Dog Toy Round-Up
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...
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DIY: Rope Dog Toys Round-Up
Rope toys can make great tug toys for dogs who are heavy chewers. Since they have some heft to them, rope toys make good toss toys too. They’re durable and can be pretty colorful. To make these rope...
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DIY: Feather Spinner Cat Toy & Wand
Make your own feather spinner cat toy similar to the Da Bird cat toy. The tutorial shows you what to do. You can make it as simple or elaborate as you like. Be sure to pay special attention to the...
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DIY: Crochet Frisbee
You can find the pattern for this one here on Zelna Olivier’s blog. I freakin’ love these crocheted frisbees! A while back at the dog park, I saw a guy throwing one of these for his dog. I couldn’t...
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DIY: Cat Toys To Sew, Knit, Or Crochet
Fun toys for the kitties you know. Mice, olives, & owls—Oh my! Just add some catnip to their stuffing and you’ve got some sweet gifts! Very dapper mice to sew for the discerning feline. And a...
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Podcast Episode 110: Cat Environments
Lots of ideas on keeping your cats physically and mentally engaged by enriching their environments in Episode 110: Cat Environments. Click below to play. You can listen to it here and or on iTunes....
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Earth Day!
Hey, Earth Day snuck up on me—it’s this Sunday! Be sure to check out the multitude of DIY projects on the DIY archive pages and last year’s post on Earth Day.
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DIY: Cardboard Cat Rocket
Too cute! I’ve made cat houses out of cardboard, but nothing as nifty as this. Check out the superb cardboard rocket tutorial at Craftzine from Haley Pierson-Cox, who has her own site, The Zen of...
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DIY: Sweet Potato Dog Chews
Sweet potato chews are super easy to make and way cheaper than buying them. And they’re good for your pups—lots of fiber! You don’t need a food dehydrator for these, just your oven. (Definitely cut...
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DIY: 15 Foraging Toys For Birds!
Birds need mental stimulation just like cats and dogs and pretty much every animal. Working for food is a great way to provide that stimulation. It can also be a great way to get your bird to eat...
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DIY: A Modern Pet Crate Coffee Table
I love this DIY pet crate! Unfortunately there aren’t instructions, but it is fairly simple if you have some experience building things. It’s made from plain plywood and has some features I really...
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DIY: Sleek Bunny Hutch
Last week, I had a post about a nifty dog crate coffee table with nice clean lines. This week brings an attractive bunny hutch made by modifying an Ikea shelf unit. For some reason, the instructions...
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DIY: 2 Hidden Entryway Cat Litter Boxes
Litter boxes are the one bad thing about having a cat, but these 2 different hidden DIY cat litter boxes are a definite improvement. They’re based on modifications of Ikea furniture, so they’re pretty...
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DIY: Rat Condos From Ikea Furniture
People are so clever! Today I bring you 4 easy DIY rat condos,cages or hutches from modified Ikea furniture. You can, of course, use other furniture too and these homes will also work for other small...
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DIY: Over 30 Different Cat Toys To Sew, Knit, Crochet, or Assemble
Here are a ton of DIY cat toys! One of my pet peeves (groan!) is ugly pet toys . I like them to be colorful, cute, and/or funny, and the easiest way to achieve that is to make your own. The great...
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DIY: Oilcloth Dog Coat
Cute coat! Check out this great tutorial for a canine rain coat using oil cloth—the vinyl coated material used to make tablecloths, tote bags, etc. Oil cloth is waterproof, easy to clean, and now...
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DIY: 6 Dog Coats & Sweaters Round-Up
Last week’s post on the DIY Dog Rain Coat got me to thinking about all the other DIY dog coats & sweaters I’ve written about. Here are a bunch of tutorials on how to make your dog her own...
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DIY: Huge Valentine’s Dog Toy Round-Up
I love Valentines—so pretty! Here are a bunch of DIY Valentine’s Day projects for you to make for the pups you love. Just add a squeaker or mylar, if your dog likes crinkly toys. All of these...
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We Like: Gate Closing Springs
Hurray for gate springs! They are an inexpensive (~$11) way to make sure your gate closes and latches anytime someone opens it. This a a great way to keep your dog safe without having to rely on...
View ArticleFriday Fun: Goats & Sheep Yelling Like People
I like goats (not so much sheep), but I’m not sure I could live with this. Some of them seem like they haven’t gotten the hang of caprine or ovine language. Others just seem to have an attitude...
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