Guest post courtesy of PetSmart Charities and Brit
Morin
Nonprofit PetSmartCharities is teaming up with do-it-yourself expert Brit Morin to showcase easy and fun
projects to celebrate your adopted pet this holiday season. From lounging on
DIY pet pillows to indulging in homemade holiday treats, your pet will feel the
love as he or she relaxes in the happy place you helped create.
“I’m excited to team up with PetSmart Charities to teach pet
parents creative projects to do for their pets this holiday season,” said Brit
Morin, founder of Brit + Co. “Having pets myself, I love giving ideas on how to
show adopted pets how special they are in simple and affordable ways.”
Brit Morin shares her top five DIY projects for your adopted
pets this holiday. See the full projects here.
DIY Pet Pillows: Turn Fido’s photo into a
decorative pillow for your home – all you need is iron-on transfer paper,
fabric and a sewing machine. If you're not up for the sewing task, you
can iron the photo onto an existing pillow or pillowcase to spruce up his bed
or crate.
Paw Print Stamps: You can turn your pet’s paw
print into art by stamping his or her print on a poster or wrapping paper. Turn
a plain pattern into a masterpiece sure to please any pet lover on your holiday
gift list.
DIY Photo Ornaments: Make your pet the star of
your tree this holiday. Start with a clear ornament and print out a cardstock
photo of your pet to include inside. Adorn with confetti for a festive touch!
Homemade Holiday Treats: Every dog or cat
deserves a yummy treat, so why not bake some with love? These Peanut ButterPumpkin Dog Treats are not only delicious – they make a great stocking
stuffer.
Etched Glass Treat Jars: Make a personalized
gift your cat or dog will love by etching his or her name onto a clear treat
jar full of his favorite goodies.
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Share Your #PetsHappyHome Projects
Feeling inspired by Brit’s tips? PetSmart wants to see how
you’re making your adopted pet’s house a home for the holidays. Share your
photos with on Instagram using
the hashtag #petshappyhome. One submission, chosen by Brit, will be featured on
her website, Brit + Co.
“Adopted pets bring so much joy to our lives, and we want to
thank everybody who has opened their hearts this year to give a cat or dog a
forever home,” said Jan Wilkins, executive director, PetSmart Charities, Inc.
“We’re excited to have Brit help us spread the message that adopted pets
deserve to be celebrated every day.”
Give a Happy Home to More Pets
Nearly 8 million pets will spend the holidays in a shelter.
You can help give more pets a happy home for the holidays with a $25 donation
to PetSmart Charities, a nonprofit that helps find homes for more than 400,000
pets annually. This donation may be tax-deductible and helps save a pet’s life
by subsidizing the cost of vaccinations the pet receives while he or she waits
to be adopted.
For the 10th year in a row, PetSmart Charities earned fourstars from Charity Navigator (their highest rating) and remains in the
top 1 percent of all charities ranked. Learn more at www.petsmartcharities.org.
About PetSmart Charities®
PetSmart Charities, Inc. is a nonprofit animal welfare
organization that saves the lives of homeless pets. More than 400,000 dogs and
cats find homes each year through our adoption program in all PetSmart® stores
and our sponsored adoption events. PetSmart Charities grants more money to
directly help pets in need than any other animal welfare group in North
America, with a focus on funding spay/neuter services that help communities
solve pet overpopulation. PetSmart Charities is a 501(c)(3) organization, separate
from PetSmart, Inc.
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