This is the last day of Be Kind to Animals Week and it is a great opportunity to teach your children about caring for their pet. It is also a chance to teach them compassion for pets in need of forever homes! So why not do up these crafts and find a local shelter to donate them too! Who says you can only be kind one week a year!
How to Make a Catnip Toy
Supplies
- Infant or child size crew socks
- Cotton balls or craft stuffing
- Dried catnip
- Non-toxic permanent markers
- Non-toxic washable fabric glue
Instructions
- Stuff the toe of the sock with 1 tablespoon of dried catnip.
- Stuff the foot of the sock with cotton balls or craft stuffing.
- Squeeze fabric glue on the inside of the sock’s ribbing to glue the sock closed or knot the top of the sock.
- Decorate with fabric markers.
Designing ‘Adopt Me’ Bandanas for Shelter Dogs and Cats
Looking for a creative service project? Why not design pet-sized bandanas and donate them to a local shelter? Wearing a colorful bandana is a wonderful way for shelter animals to get noticed by potential adopters, so you’ll really be helping animals if you decide to donate them to a local shelter. Materials Needed
Instructions1. Place the folded bandana on the table. Draw only on the side that faces up.2. Your goal is to get the animals who wear these bandanas noticed — so they are more likely to get adopted— so your bandanas should be colorful and fun. It’s a good idea to include some words or phrases on your bandanas. Some are listed below, or you can make up your own. Examples of phrases for your bandanas:
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