3 Ways to Include Your Cat This Christmas

Want to include your cat in the Christmas festivities this year? We’re going to show you how to make something super cool and easy: paw print ornaments made from salt dough. This is perfect for all pet owners, whether you have a cat or a dog. It’s a great way to make a keepsake of your pet’s paw print that you can keep around for a long time.

Making these ornaments is really straightforward and fun. Plus, you probably already have everything you need to make them at home. We’ll guide you through each step, so you can end up with a unique ornament of your pet’s paw print. You can hang these on your Christmas tree, give them out to friends who love pets as much as you do, or just keep them around the house.

Let’s get started and create something that celebrates our pets. They’re a big part of our lives, after all. So, grab your pet, get your ingredients ready, and let’s make some memories with this simple project.

We adopted Rosie from an animal shelter in 2005. She was the runt of all the cats, but she tried so hard to get my attention! She pushed her paws through the cage to touch my fingers as I talked to her. I knew then that she’d be the next member of our family. We took her home that day, and we’ve loved her ever since! Of course, we want to include her in our holiday celebrations because she’s an important part of our family. Here are our tips for celebrating the holidays with your cat.

In case you missed it, we also have a post on 10 great gift ideas for your dog. If your dog likes to wander, these make a great addition to the Halo dog collar that allows you to create a virtual GPS dog fence.

Although this craft is geared toward cats, the ornaments can also be applied to dogs.

Christmas Ideas for Cats

1. Give your cat some one-on-one snuggle time. Sometimes we get so busy working, doing chores, playing with the kids, etc., that we don’t give our pets as much attention as we once did. The greatest gift you can give your cat this Christmas is some undivided attention.

2. Buy kitty some treats or toys. Rosie loved the Purina Party Mix and the Friskies Pull ‘n Play Tender Strings. The Pull ‘n Play Tender Strings double as a toy and a treat; she loved chasing after them! As you can see, she thought the treats were quite tasty!

3. Make a keepsake paw print ornament to hang on the tree (instructions below). You’ll treasure the ornament for years to come!

Salt Dough Recipe:

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup salt
• 1 cup lukewarm water

Combine the flour and salt in a large bowl. Whisk the dry ingredients together. Slowly add the lukewarm water, stirring until you get a firm doughy consistency. Sprinkle a flat surface with flour, and knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth.

Follow the directions here to make your paw print ornament.

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