Your fur baby has to be on your holiday present list regardless of the size of your budget. Even more so if their birthday is coming up! The good news is that finding a personalized gift for your beloved pet is easily doable these days. You’ll be surprised to learn that most of the items you need to put together a wonderful homemade gift for your cat or dog are already lying around the house.
Swinging Musical Toy
Cats and kittens alike love swatting at toys suspended from door handles and doorknobs. To make one, all you need to do is tie a few bell balls to one or more strings and hang it somewhere, ideally in a room with less foot traffic. Don’t do this if you think the sound will be irritating, though.
Pet Portrait
A custom pet canvas will represent your furry friend in their simplest, yet most appealing form. The best pet portraits don’t focus on the details of their eyes, ears, or mouth. Rather, they capture your pet’s personality. You can order a custom pet portrait online by uploading your favorite photo of your cat or dog and choosing the right colors, style, and dimensions.
Cat Bed
Do you have any old clothes to donate or discard? You can cut them into smaller pieces, take an old shoebox, and line it with layers of cloth. The cat bed should be soft and cozy. The size of the box should correspond to the size of the cat, of course. Your kids can help you make this present.
Cat Condo
If you have any old cardboard boxes lying around, you can glue several of them together and cut out rectangles and/or circles for doors and windows. Moreover, you can write your cat’s name on the box for decoration. Cats also love playing with objects such as paper towel roll tubes, paper bags without handles, ping pong balls, and shower curtain rings. For a bit of extra fun, you can toss a ping pong or a tennis ball into a dry bathtub.
Homemade Gift Vouchers
If you’re looking for a gift for a pet owner, you can think about what their pet loves doing, and then make a homemade voucher for them. The voucher could be for a trip to a dog park or even simply for a walk. You can also get your children to design gift vouchers for their furry friends.
Sock Toys for Dogs
Do you need to make a gift for a dog? Old socks are a great place to start. One of the simplest DIY dog presents is an empty plastic water bottle inserted into an old sock. Many dogs love the sound the bottle makes when they crunch it. Remember to secure the top of the sock with a knot. Alternatively, you can use a ping pong ball tied inside a sock. It makes for highly entertaining fetch games. When your dog starts gnawing through the sock, you can throw the toy away.
Don’t expect dogs to be able to tell the difference between “good” and “bad” socks. Take care to keep wearable pairs out of their reach.
Final Thoughts
Dogs and cats are great at repurposing things. Items that seem unnecessary to us can be exhilarating for them. There are many options for homemade and budget-friendly pet presents. The limit is your imagination. Your budget should not be the only factor to consider when buying your pet a present. Investing in a quality present that will last years can be well worth it.
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