Animal Services Volunteer Program

Scratching is an innate and necessary part of being a cat. Scratching cleans and sharpens claws and is something a cat will do regardless of the sanctity of the surfaces in a home or shelter. Cat tree plans are readily available online.

Stuff the toe of an infant sock with catnip. Then stuff with cotton balls and either sew the top closed or tie a knot in it.

Decorate a paper lunch bag and fill with dog biscuits/treats to be given to the families who adopt a shelter dog.

For either cats or dogs. Suggested items to include: water bowl, food bowl, leash, toys and treats.

Have an old sweater lying around. Follow these instructions for a cheap EASY pet bed.

Take your old kitchen towels and put them to good use. Cut two slits along the length of a towel, equidistant from each other, and stop cutting about an inch from the top. Then braid the towel as you would hair. Knot the loose ends and you have a tough dog rope toy!

For tougher or bigger dogs, braid three complete towels together and tie the ends or sew them up.

Note: Old Jeans make an even hardier braid.