DIY: Old clothes into new pet toys

Spring cleaning is the perfect time to say “bone voyage” to the clothes you no longer wear. However, some of those old socks, pants and more can be repurposed into fun, engaging toys for your pets.

For best results, use sturdy cotton garments with no glitter or accents that will create a mess or a choking hazard. Always supervise your pets playtime with toys and remove any pieces that detach or pose a threat for consumption.

Fling ring for kitties!

Cats love tossing this fun, flingy toy around the house.

Materials:

• Old shirts or socks
• Hair tie
• Scissors

Directions:

1. Cut material into thin strips (6-8 inches each).
2. Securely knot each strip around a hair tie.
3. Continue until the hair tie is loaded up with frilly fabric strips.

Braided rope for dogs!

Transform old denim into a tough tug-of-war treat for your pooch.

Materials:

• Old jeans
• Scissors

Directions:

1. Cut jeans into three long strips (12-18 inches each).
2. Tightly roll the strips lengthwise
3. Tie the strips together at one end
4. Starting from the knot, tightly braid the three strips together
5. Secure at the end with another knot and trim ends as necessary