Homemade cat toys she will love

It’s no secret that cats love to play, but they’re also very picky when it comes to entertainment. And since your pet can get bored very quickly, you will need to add variety to his leisure time from time to time to keep it interesting and exciting. Want to keep your furry friend interested? Try to make such simple and creative toys for cats with your own hands:

Ghost

Your kitty will love chasing this magical creature – and not just on Halloween. It can also double as a cat pillow!

What you need:

• Cotton T-shirt.
• Thin ribbon 22–25 cm long.
• Metal bell.
• Scissors.
• Black marker.

What do we have to do:

Cut out two squares from the T-shirt – 12×12 cm and 6×6 cm. Attach a small metal bell in the middle of the smaller square, which will become a source of attention-grabbing noise, and roll it into a ball. Place this ball in the middle of the large square and wrap the fabric around it. Tie the ribbon tightly around the bottom of the balloon to make a ghost head.

For the safety of the animal, cut the tape close to the neck of the ghost so that the cat does not chew or swallow it. Draw a scary face for your ghost and it’s done! When the fabric begins to fray and the ribbon begins to untie, simply make a new ghost (if the toy has become unusable, then the cat definitely likes it).

funny caps

Your furry friend will definitely love the easy movement of this toy. The cap toy glides especially well on smooth surfaces such as parquet and tiles. This is a great way to get the cat moving.

What you need:

• Soft plastic lid for a food container (yogurt, soft cheese, etc.).
• Two plastic caps from a water bottle, fruit puree bag or other similar container (it will be even more fun if the caps are different).
• Scissors.
• Nail or awl (for piercing holes).

What do we have to do:

First, cut off the edge of the plastic cover and cut out one strip in the shape of a rod from its middle. The middle of the strip should be approximately 7-8 cm long and 3 mm wide. The ends of the rod should be approximately 1–1,5 cm wide.

Then carefully poke a hole in each bottle cap using a nail or awl. Gently fold the ends of the plastic rod to fit each end into the hole in one of the caps. Once you have threaded each end through the caps, unfold the ends of the rod and secure the caps in place. The toy is ready! Ahead of you is waiting for more than one hour of joyful rolling of this fun structure on the floor.

Satellite (Sputnik)

Like the 1950s satellite that this toy is named after, our “satellite” is out of this world. If you want to make homemade cat toys and pay homage to outer space, this idea is for you.

What you need:

• Small plastic lid for a food container.
• Thin cardboard food box (from cereals, pasta).
• Scotch.
• Scissors.
• Stationery knife.

What do we have to do:

Cut off the edge of the plastic lid, then carefully cut out six strips, each about 3mm wide and 5-8cm long, depending on the size of the lid.

Cut one cardboard strip 5 cm wide and 7–8 cm long from the box. Fold the resulting rectangle lengthwise into five equal segments, and then unfold. Then fold the top and bottom of the rectangle widthwise so that they meet in the middle and unfold (these will be the sides of the satellite box). Use a utility knife to make slits in the vertical fold lines just up to the horizontal line, which will form the flaps at the top and bottom of the rectangle. Make two parallel cuts, about the width of the plastic strips you cut, in the middle of each of the five segments and on the top and bottom flaps of one of the end sections.

Pass each of the plastic strips through the pair of slots in the center of the segments. Secure the back of each loop with tape. Then fold the cardboard rectangle into a tiny box, with the ends of the plastic strips sticking out of each side of the box. You can leave the length of the strips as is or cut them off, depending on what your pet likes. These strips are durable and safe for your cat to play with, and with one movement of the paw, she will be able to toss the toy in a variety of directions. Now you have your own companion.

As with any cat toy, check your creations periodically to make sure your cat hasn’t ripped off bits that could be inhaled. If you notice any loose threads or dangling pieces of material, it’s best to take the toy away from the kitten so it can be repaired or replaced entirely. All in all, making homemade cat toys is a fun way to spice up your friendship with your four-legged buddy and keep him out of boredom!

Photo source: Christine O’Brien