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Show PAGE 8 CHPI'JMAS GIFT GUIDE Friends Gift Ideas for Four-Legge-d Amanda Knoies pet store during the holidays and youll he amaed at the number of toys, gadgets and specialty items that are manufactured to friends. entertain our Keep in mind that just as different people have varying tastes, so do pets. Some animals love to chase By Visit any four-legge- d balls and wrestle with squeaky toys while others go crazy over something as simple as a feather. Its a good idea to observe the types of activities your pet seems to enjoy most before buying every toy in sight. Its fun to create Christmas stockings for your pets. You can make a dog or cat stocking from fabric, trim it with tassels, ribbons, braid or yarn and fill it with biscuits, chews, balls, and other toys. Wrap a few treats loosely in tissue paper so your dog or cat can unwrap his present in front of the family. If you have more than one pet, use a fabric marker to write each pets name on a different stocking or decorate it with his or her photo. Youll find a plethora of toy mice in every size, shape and texture at the pet store but it can be fun to create homemade catnip toys for your cat. Infant socks are perfect for stuffing with catnip, and they can be easily shaped into a mouse with some cord and a few stitches of thread. 'I he thin fabric of the sock lets the scent of the catnip waft through, and your family will get a kick out of watching your cats wrestle with their newfound prey. If you have a friend who owns a horse, give them a new brush to help groom the mane and tail. A bottle of Mane & Tail shampoo and a new saddle blanket would also be appropriate. YVhen you know that a family member or friend will be receiving a new puppy or kitten during the holidays, put together a welcome basket and fill it with a name tag, collar, leash, balls, squeak toys, treats, and a gift certificate to a local pet store. One of the newer toys guaranteed to entertain pets and their owners for hours is a laser key ring. Small An Alamo show saddle and detailed halter from the Bull Ring will win top honors this Christmas. Pets of Keps ably in enough to carry in your pocket, it laser dot produces a that your cat or dog can chase and pounce on as you flick it from floor to ceiling and one surface to anothfast-movin- g er. Scratching posts for cats come in every si.e and shape imaginable. Maybe its time your cat graduated from the standard post to a carpeted condo, tower or tree. If you have more than one cat and have the amusespace, some mega-si.ement centers offer carpeted platforms, tunnels, a combination of sisal and carpet poles as well as numerous places to climb, perch or hide. Pet beds are also available in a variety of styles. Some are as simple as a basket and cushion while others are made of upholstered foam and snuggly fabrics. Look for pet beds with zippered covers that can be removed for washing. If your indoor cat looks longingly out the window, treat him to a carpeted window perch. Most perches slide onto the windowsill with screws that secure to the wall underneath. Theyre easy to install and will provide your cat with hours of d entertainment. Another alternative is to give your furry friend a portable outdoor containment area. Modular cat and dog runs set up and fold down in minutes and allow your pet Duane Dacri Keppers & 435-781-13- 800-383-13- 90 90 1678 N. Vernal Ave. (SawnffiB Dog Training Behavior Modification Pet Supplies & Food Pet Sitting Fresh & Saltwater Fish Exotic Birds Furry Critters are ready to keep on giving year round at old Iguana will grow considerto come. the years all kinds This K-- 9. three-mont- h to enjoy the outdoors safely. Maybe its time to treat your dog to a few new toys. Youll find dog stockings brimming with balls, biscuits, chews, rawhide sticks, fake bones, and stuffed animals perfect for wrestling. But remember that most dogs love fetching things, so dont forget to throw in a Frisbee or another favorite toy that the two of you can play with at the park. If you travel frequently or find yourself working late more often than you would like, consider buying food and water dispensers. Many of the new designs are virtually spill proof and some even have digital timers to dispense food a specified number of times per day. And dont forget the birds and fish. Birds enjoy perches and preening in front of a mirror as well as peclung at bells and other moveable toys. One of the best gifts you can give your fish is a roomier aquarium. Shop for a system that is easier for you to maintain and that will provide a more comfortable environment for your underwater friends. Copyright (c) 2003 Publishers- - M for IIMwear loots Food 6 Looking for something your horse or a gift for your horsey friends? Come in and check out our new feed & tack addition Watch for monthly specials - Monday-Frida- y Open Sundays! 7 Saturday 6 Sunday 9-- 1801 W. Hwy 40 435-789-94- 74 9-- 12-- 5 Vernal, UT 84078 |