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I've got some great tips on how to make your own pet toys, but first, a very exciting announcement: Rachael Ray's Nutrish has pledged one pound of dog food to homeless pets for each card received on Dogfessions, Dogvice, Pugfessions/ Pugvice, and Bullyvice/ Bullyfessions! The goal is to give THREE TONS of food to both Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and Sabbath Memorial Dog Rescue -- we need 6,000 cards! Please send in your cards today!
Now for this week's topic: Toys!
You know the old cliche that kids would rather play with the cardboard box than the expensive toy that came in it? The same holds true for pets. There are plenty of fun things around the house that you can turn into easy pet entertainment.
For cats: Ball up some used (but clean) tin foil and toss it around - even more fun, put a pinch of catnip inside the ball and watch your cat go nuts. Tape up a cardboard box and cut a cat-sized hole into it - toss in some catnip and you've got a cat condo that's good for at least a few days of fun.
For dogs: Put a couple of old tennis balls into a old (but clean) sock that you don't want any more. Tie the sock at the top and you've got a brand new toy! To entice your dog to use it, put some kibble or another smelly treat at the bottom of the sock before you tie it.
Have your own money-saving pet tips? Share them here!
Nikki Moustaki
is a dog trainer, animal expert and pet industry consultant who shares
her home with two rescued Schnauzers, Pepper and Ozzie, and two
parrots. She is the author of moer than 35 books, including Dogfessions: Secret Confessions from Dogs, based on her popular Web site, Dogfessions.com. Her pet Web sites include Dogvice.com, Catfessions.com, Pugfessions.com and Bullyfessions.com.
Previous Pets on a Budget entry:
How to save money on pet treats
Previous Pets on a Budget entry:
How to save money on pet treats
My 3 dogs love soft toys they can fetch and chew up, sometimes i just give them balled up old socks! They also absolutely can't live without their bean bag chairs. They like to "dig" on top of the bean bag chairs as if they're burying their toys, it's so cute! Here's a cute photo of my dog in his bean bag chair, might give your readers some ideas! Great thing is if you get a washable bean bag, it will last a long time which is always great for your budget! http://www.ahhprods.com/bean-bag-chairs-blog
Nikki - it's so true. Dogs will play with almost anything. They don't care how much you spent for it.
I do have to say that Kongs are something that may be worth the money. Sure, they cost a couple of bucks, but they're reusable almost forever.
www.happyhealthypuppy.com
Here is link to money saving pet beds. They are completely washable so there is no more throwing away old beds.
http://www.gertiegear.com/
mattie grace is so cute!!!!the way you say ''we love her already'' allows me to know that she is in great hands.i am so glad that you adopted her thank you so very much.enjoy your new dog!!if ever need a dogsitter mail me.have fun!!
We adopted! Mattie Grace is a rat terrier corgi mix she is very happy active little puppy, she is just so sweet and we love her already!
