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Make a Dog or Cat Toy

July 29, 2022

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Here's a crafty project for your furry friends!

We are so excited about the new veterinary exhibit we had to make a Recipe for Play to celebrate.

Here at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota, we find it great that our guests get the chance to take care of our pets in the Whiskers & Tails Veterinary Clinic.

But it makes us “paw”nder… what can guests do at home to engage and play with their pets?

Turn T-shirts Into Toys

Do you have t-shirts that have been sitting on a shelf that are not getting worn? You can recycle them into a toy “fur” your pet to play with!

Play is just as important for pets as it is for children because it engages them in learning, connecting with others, and being active.

Today’s Recipe for Play is two-fold: Make a dog toy, or make a cat toy.

Make a Dog Toy

Gather Your Supplies:

  • One old T-shirt
  • Scissors
  • Ruler

Let’s get started!

Make a Cat Toy

Gather Your Supplies:

  • One old t-shirt
  • Scissors
  • Ruler
  • Piece of paper or cardboard
  • Marker
  • Catnip (optional)

Let’s get started!

Play, Play, Play!

Now you have a toy that your pet can enjoy! Be safe: Always supervise your pet when using the toys.

Don’t have a pet? See if your local humane society could use a donation of toys.

You can also make some toys and play along with some of the “pets” in our Whiskers & Tails Veterinary Exhibit.

Visit the Exhibit and Make a Toy for Your Pet!