HOME & FAMILY
CRAFTING WITH KIDS
MAKE YOUR OWN
CAT TOYS KEEP YOUR FELINE FRIENDS HAPPY & POUNCING STORY & PHOTOS BY AMY ALLEN
THERE ARE CAT PEOPLE and there are dog people — and my son is decidedly a cat person. He loves our cats and they tolerate his need to pick them up, cradle them like babies, snuggle them, read to them and share them with his friends via video call. He’s made them costumes, created a three-story “meow motel” and used his own money to buy them tunnels and toys. And he’s discovered that their very favorite toys are anything that dangles from a stick — that and hair elastics. We decided to try our hand at making some fun and feathery cat toys this month — and they are a hit! If you have more than one cat, you might have to make multiple toys — ours were not too keen on sharing. Our cats went into full predator mode, stalking the felt feathers and pouncing away. You know your pet best, so feel free to add any embellishment that might up the ante on fun, like real feathers or little bells. Just remember to keep a close eye on them in case any of the pieces get pulled off while playing. 30 / BANGOR METRO March 2022
WHAT YOU’LL NEED: • Felt scraps in a variety of colors • Dowel • String or twine • Feathers, bells or anything else to entice your cat to play
