Asked on May 25, 2016
What Have You Made for Your Pets?
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What have you DIY'd for your pets? Whether it be a cozy bed or cool kitty tree, we want to see how you spoil your fur babies. Post a picture in the comments below of your favorite thing you've made for you pets!
53 answers
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Her own chaise lounge. It is up against my recliner. It is the same length. It is covered with bed pillows and covered with beach towels.
Smi2142518
on May 30, 2016
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I had a set of old suitcases in the storage closet so when I got my new puppy I decided to make her a cozy bed. I must confess she does not sleep in it but we use it for her toy box.
Tricia Ann
on May 30, 2016
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Glo5908963
on May 30, 2016
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My cat is called Ducky—it's a long story why. I have made her her own poop deck which is a plastic storage box (22l x14w x17h) with a tight lid and I have cut a cat sized hole in one end so she can get in it whenever she wants to. It keeps the odours down to almost nothing, and it is so easy to clean. I'm sorry that I can't show you a picture, simply because I don't have either a smart phone or a digital camera handy. Yes! I'm still living in the stone age, but happy doing it.
Rebouchage
on May 30, 2016
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Sassy Sue. I made here a sterling silver ID tag in the shape of a cat. Her name is cut in the front and my phone number is stamped on the back. I also included a nice little sleeping beauty turquoise stone on the front. She was missing for 10 weeks one Bitter cold winter. Someone finally found her several miles from home and called me. I think she was very happy to be home and back in a nice warm house.
Rickey Ratliff
on May 30, 2016
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A cat cave with a t-shirt!
Sadie Seasongoods
on May 30, 2016
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Also, a hanging scratcher made from a repurposed vintage kitchen tool!!
Sadie Seasongoods
on May 30, 2016
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Turned an old square TV into a great bed for my cats
Cindy Small
on May 30, 2016
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I made this bed out of an old suitcase for my cat Harry 😻
Amanda Webster
on May 30, 2016
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My cat has discovered the trampoline. He is an indoor cat so he loves to go out and watch the birds and bugs while safely enclosed in the trampoline.
Kat5567615
on May 30, 2016
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Made a cat toy surprise box out of scrap wood.
August
on May 30, 2016
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My hubby and made a cat shelf all around the room at a Little above eye height. It has a ramp up and down on opposite sides of the room. He loves to climb up there and watch his world. There is a larger shelf that has an attched(with Velcro) pillow.
ReneJackson
on May 30, 2016
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I bought a wood cabinet, sanded, painted and cut out a hole the shape of a cat's head with a jig saw to make this hidden litter box cabinet. The only thing I would do differently is to use polyurethane on the inside to keep moisture away. I have shelf lining there. I should add that my oldest cat at 18 was "going" where he wasn't supposed to, so putting this where he was going stopped that. Now, he uses the box. There is a metallic gold under the lattice work in the front and it cost me under $45.00 to make.
Val
on May 30, 2016
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Cat Tree
Qnospade
on May 30, 2016
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My last place had exposed rafters instead of a ceiling, so I made shelves on one wall that the cats could hop up to and get into the rafters. They could come down the same way, but they preferred to run across, jump onto my tall cabinet, and then onto the waterbed, usually while I was sleeping. They spent hours up there.
Barb in Texas
on May 30, 2016
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I make fun stuff for my 3 birds a 32+ year old African Gray Congo, a 24 year old Blue & Gold Macaw and a 6 year old Mandy Conure.
Ecf2651461
on May 30, 2016
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Jami Board Ubertini
on May 30, 2016
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My big cat Cornelius loved to lay in my yarn stash so one day I made him his own mat. Now that he is gone, I make them for the local no-kill shelters to either give to the kitties or sell in their gift shop. You can see the post here if you want to make some for your own furbaby or a shelter near you. http://www.thriftyfun.com/Crocheted-Cat-Mats.html
Sandra Allen
on May 30, 2016
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Kitty condo made from six heavy duty computer boxes. The Queen needs her castle to survey her kingdom.
Serbella
on May 30, 2016
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God Bless you and the Shelter you support, Sandra. I was visiting my aunt in Roseburg and couldn't believe all the feral kittens I saw near her home. I have 7 rescues myself -- one with feline AIDS.
Emma
on May 30, 2016
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These are pictures of a bed cushion and quilt that I made for my dog Chico. It needed to match better with my living room decor - Chico doesn't mind the pink!
Jacquie Blair
on May 30, 2016
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Ziggy's toy basket! Painted top and bottom trim w/silver paint pen, then added some "bling" with rhinestone center trim. Also lined the inside with vinyl.
Melody Rodriguez
on May 30, 2016
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I recently cut down a tree in my garden and also had some decking boards replaced, so used the old decking boards to create this for my cat...
Danni Rothery
on May 30, 2016
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My daughter made a kitty condo from a sturdy cardboard boxy, using gold duct tape, and decorating it with drawings.
Maggie Ann
on May 30, 2016
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My hubby helped me build this indoor tree for our cat. She loves it.
Karla Helton
on May 30, 2016
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That's awesome. Good job!
Bonnie
on May 30, 2016
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Garfields House
Hales Newson
on May 30, 2016
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I filled a long container of soil with catnip plants for my Catio. My kitties love it!
Kim
on May 30, 2016
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I took a wiffle ball covered it mostly in fabric pieces leaving 1 hole open and filled that hole full of catnip. I then covered hole with fabric my friends cat just loved it to pieces but it took some time for him to get holes in fabric to get to catnip, like months.
Vicki Cain
on May 30, 2016
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Sorry I don't have a picture, but we had a catio built for the cats back in 2005. Some almost live out there year around, only coming in for necessaries like food and drink
Leah M
on May 30, 2016
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I used a bought cat tree on one side and modified it by replacing a tube she didn't used with a platform she uses a lot. Using 2x4's, plywood pieces, 2x6 (top andfor the steps) and metal bracket and joiners all covered by carpet. Mystic (my pixie-bob) loves it, we placed it around the patio doors but with enough room for her to fit on the top. I added wider pieces af each end of the top so she could turn around or lay down on it easily.
Pamela Thomson
on May 30, 2016
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We have two Somali cats , Miss Elsa and Torrango . They are in a run at night using Australian Cat net , they have a new winter house in there now . have added blankets since this photo was taken cheers :)
Kate_tremul
on May 30, 2016
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I made a 6 1/2 foot kitty condo and my 3 love love love it
Che3720085
on May 30, 2016
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I cut fallen pine trees to make indoor climbing fun for my Amazon parrots. Repurposing plastic soda bottles make great hanging toy storage that the birds grab as they want.
Robin @ Redo It Yourself Inspirations
on May 30, 2016
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Kitty perch
Sarah
on May 30, 2016
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Fav Blanket
Kellie
on May 30, 2016
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I took a large saucer for under a plant and put dirt and grass.. As you can see my baby loves his indoor grass...
Rosebud
on May 30, 2016
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Hi Sparkles it is special net , very similar to tennis court net, especially designed for cat runs , very fast to install and very efficient . e bout it as a kit , it has the to doors with heavy duty zip up closures ours is over 7 years old and still fantastic . highly recommend it Not sure what supplier we used, there are several sites for this product For eg. Please check out this site for further information. http://www.catnets.com.au/ PS: Sparkles , this is my first post on Hometalk , thank you for your question cheers :)
Kate_tremul
on May 31, 2016
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sorry Sparkles I have sticky keys on keyboard should have read ' We bought it as a kit ... '
Kate_tremul
on May 31, 2016
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Cat cave
Joanne Brogan
on May 31, 2016
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An old tee shirt and a cardboard box. Just tuck the sleeves inside themselves and watch your cats hang out and relax inside.
Joanne Brogan
on May 31, 2016
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What a cute baby!
Mandy Smith
on May 31, 2016
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Jan Piner Wilson
Jan piner
on May 31, 2016
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I broke my arm and could not drive so ordered bags of cat food and litter from Amazon. The cats get the boxes to sleep in or hide in for a week or so. Nothing better than boxes and paper bags to play with.
DORLIS
on May 31, 2016
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I bet they love them, bless you.
Joanne Brogan
on May 31, 2016
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My husband made this for our cats.
Robin
on Jun 01, 2016
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I ALWAYS and FURREVER keep my furr babies indoors with plenty fresh growing greens for them to nibble on and a lot of toys to play with!
Gail Welick
on Jun 02, 2016
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I found an old Tupperware bread box, measured two matching plastic bowls in the top and cut them out. With the bowls inside and some rocks to weigh it down with, he couldn't slosh the water or tip out the food. My feet were saved!
Sandra Allen
on Jun 02, 2016
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I crocheted beds out of fabric strips for my 2 boys.
Paula Lotte
on Jun 03, 2016
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Made a screen patio for some safe outdoor time for my kitty's!
Michelle W
on Jun 03, 2016
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My four have the run of the house. Tables near the windows have plants arranged to the cats needs. They climb and walk across shelves with figurines, etc and somehow, over the 30 plus years, have never knocked anything down. They own my lap. I also keep cardboard boxes during the winter for them to sleep in and paper bags to play in. I guess you would call me a crazy cat lady.
DORLIS
on Jun 04, 2016
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I made this for my buddy Francisco
NOE
on Jun 06, 2016
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I will have this again if I have another pet. Thanks for the tip!!
Sandra Allen
on Jun 06, 2016
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