
Cat lovers can deal with their moggies and fellow cat followers with out breaking the financial institution this Christmas, due to some high ideas from the charity Cats Protection.
From home-made puzzle toys to fashionable residence equipment, the funds concepts shall be superb for cost-conscious gifters, avid crafters or these searching for extra eco-friendly presents.
Cats Protection’s Behaviour Manager Nicky Trevorrow stated: “Christmas is a time for sharing and we all know individuals take into account their cats as a part of the household. It’s solely proper chances are you’ll need to deal with your feline buddy to a gift beneath the tree however you actually don’t must spend some huge cash. Cats are masters of enjoyable and, with a bit creativity and the odd bathroom roll tube or two, you may make one thing which can give them hours of enjoyable.”
The charity’s high ideas embrace:
- Cat dens: Hole in your greatest jumper? Outgrown that beloved band T-shirt? You can reinvent your favorite clothes into a comfortable cat mattress or secret den in your moggy. T-shirts could be merely stretched over a cardboard field, positioning the neck gap as an entrance to your cat’s den. For jumpers, fill with stuffing, sew up all openings and use the sleeves to type a comfortable cocoon mattress. For full directions, go to Cats Protection’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@catsprotection
- Catnip stockings: Old socks can discover a new function in life as your cat’s Christmas stocking. Simply fill with dried catnip after which both sew up or tie a safe knot to offer your moggy hours of enjoyable. You may even add a bell or crinkly paper to the stuffing so as to add a bit further curiosity.
- Boredom busters: Raid the recycling to make the right toys to maintain cats occupied this Christmas. Collect up your empty bathroom roll tubes, safe along with robust tape after which fill with a portion of your cat’s dried meals – they’ll have nice enjoyable fishing out their treats. And all these cardboard containers from on-line procuring could be positioned to make a mini village which your cat will like to discover, play and snooze in. Cut holes for doorways, home windows and add blankets or carpet offcuts for a contact of luxurious. Kids will like to become involved – so save all these containers for college vacation enjoyable for everybody.
- Kitty bakes: For the sweet-toothed cat lover, whip up a tray of tasty kitty cookies. For recipe concepts, see Cats Protection’s YouTube channel.
- Shop for cats: If you’re hitting the retailers in your Christmas items, try Cats Protection’s retailers throughout the UK. You’ll discover a host of feline-themed items, in addition to a treasure trove of bargains. Alternatively, hop on to the net retailer to search out items for cats and the individuals who love them. To discover your nearest retailer, go to https://www.cats.org.uk/shop
To discover extra concepts, go to Cats Protection’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@catsprotection