Craft for Shelters Month

If you like to craft, check out these great crafts to make and donate to help homeless animals at your local rescue or shelter.

Kuranda beds http://littlehousebigheart.com/2012/07/10/raise-the-woof
                       http://petprojectblog.com/archives/cats/diy-elevated-dog-bed-like-kuranda

Kuranda beds are essential to provide bedding up off the floor for shelter dogs.  Shelter floors get very cold in the winter time especially. 

 

Some handmade dog toys:
                      http://www.ammothedachshund.com/2011/10/06/birthday-week-diy-dog-toys

                      http://newleafnickie.blogspot.com/2010/07/diy-dog-toy.html

Treasure loves to give Fluffy's Blankets and beds! 

 

And, not to leave out our cat friends -

Cat hammocks http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-cage-hammock/?ALLSTEPS

Cat hammocks give cats a place to perch and feel safe and cozy in their cages.

Cat T shirt beds  http://www.auntpeaches.com/2012/02/cashmere-cat-bed-for-3-in-ten-minutes.html

Scratching posts http://www.duitang.com/people/mblog/22003153/detail

                           http://jezzicasprojects.com/2012/03/01/diy-cardboard-scratching-pad

Cat felted ball toys  http://www.marthastewart.com/266261/felt-balls

You can also make and donate homemade dog treats for the dogs, and other crafts for the rescue or shelter to sell at fundraisers and special events.  Most rescues and shelters rely on donations and fundraising at special events to be able to get much-needed funds to help the animals.