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pasadena humane society & spca
Fun With Your Pets Winter break and what to do? If you have visions of free time, trips and projects, include your pets, too. If they have free time, they may discover furniture to chew, holes to dig or bookshelves to clear. To keep them active and out of trouble, here are some activities that pets of all types may enjoy. Provide a toy chest for your furry and feathered pets. Changing the toy of the day can be just as interesting to them as getting a new toy. Raiding the stash can also be a fun challenge for your companion animal. Reptiles and amphibians need a change of scenery to beat boredom. New plants, hiding places can do the trick. A warm spot and a place to hide will be welcomed additions to their terrariums. Small animals such as hamsters, rats, guinea pigs, and rabbits may enjoy a vacation trip of their own. Build a small, safe maze for them. Use appropriate sized plastic pipes connected with several types of joints. A tiny smear of peanut butter along the trail makes a rewarding rest stop. Being creative does not mean high out-
of-pocket expenses. Next time you are in the pet store, look at the toys. Many (continued on page back page)
compassion and care for all animals