Ready to Aid The Animals?
DIY @ Home Cat Toys
DURATION
1-2 hoursWHERE
@ Home!
WHEN
Throughout the yearWHOSE HELP IS REQUIRED
AdultHOW IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Our shelter cats, dogs and rabbits stay happy and entertained while they patiently wait for new homes with the toys and treats made for them by volunteers like you.
DESCRIPTION
Cats, dogs and rabbits at the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA (PHS) are patiently waiting for new homes. You can help entertain and keep them happy by making toys! Completed service projects may be submitted any time Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. to the PHS Volunteer Services Office. Please feel free to ask for a service hours acknowledgement form when you submit your completed projects.
ITEMS NEEDED
- Infant Socks (INFANT SOCKS ONLY)
- Stuffing or fiberfill
- Dry Catnip
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
NEXT STEPS
collect and organize supplies!
WEBSITE
- Take an infant sock and fill from toe to heel with stuffing (stuffed portion of sock should NOT be longer than 2”)
- Add a pinch of dry catnip
- Pinch the sock around the heel and ankle, then stretch the ankle and cuff and tie the sock closed in a knot (do NOT use ribbon or string to tie sock closed)
- Done! This is an easy cat toy to make, and cats love it.
- Finished toy should NOT be longer than 3 ½”
