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Did you know that 63% of all U.S. households have a pet?  That’s the highest percentage ever and makes up over 69,000,000 households!  It breaks down to 73 million dogs, 90 million cats, 139 million fresh water fish, 9 million saltwater fish, 16 million birds, 11 million reptiles, and 18 million small animals.  Holy cow!

There are a few dos and don’ts when crafting for your favorite pet.  Most of the rules are some of the same things you would think about when crafting toys, treats, and wearables for small children.  It’s very important to keep your pet safe while you have fun creating playthings, pet collars, or those cute little winter booties!

Do use only non-toxic materials.  Pets tend to chew on everything and you don’t want anything toxic to come in contact with your pet.

Do think glow-in-the-dark for your pet if you walk your pet at night or if your pet is outside when the sun goes down.  There are some great glow-in-the-dark products that can be brushed onto materials or adhered to materials.

Don’t have anything dangling that can get caught on corners, twigs, branches, or other objects.  Your pet can get tangled up in a hurry and might be hurt.

Don’t use anything with harsh dyes. If you want to dye materials use food safe products like Kool-Aid!

Don’t use anything that might pinch your pet.  Watch for sharp ends or rough metals.  Use a file and sand any rough edges smooth.

Do make sure any “wearables” fit properly.  You don’t want a collar that is too loose or a sassy sweater that is too tight.  Make sure your pet is comfortable (other than the embarrassment of wearing hot pink around the neighborhood!).

Do make sure any toys are well constructed.  You don’t want a small button to pop off and your pet to end up swallowing it. Use materials that won’t break under heavy pet chewing, tugging, or playing.

Here are some great sites with pet friendly projects:

Dog Projects

Cat Projects

Bird Projects

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