Multi-Use Pet Toy Using Only a T-Shirt

by mabarnhart in Living > Pets

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Multi-Use Pet Toy Using Only a T-Shirt

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a multi-use pet toy that any pet will love.  Using only an old t-shirt.

Materials

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1 ratty old t-shirt ( in he picture it is already cut up)
That is it!

Measuring

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use a piece of string to measure around your pets neck. then measure the string.

Cutting

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Cut three strips of t- shirt about two or three inches longer than your pets neck  and one inch wide 

Braiding

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braid your strips together ( i found it easier to pin the three strips to something (ex. my bed sheets)
then tie a knot on the bottom.

Slip Knot

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tie a slip knot on the top

Collar or Tug Toy?

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You can either put the bottom knot in the slip knot and make a collar
Or
You can add another lace to the bottom to create a tug toy 

Collar Pictures

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sorry about the quality my dogs would not stay still

Tug Toy

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this can also be used for dogs i just could not get a clean picture

Other Applications

This could be used as a leash if made long enough
Attach other toys to the end to make a more interesting toy for your pet (balls, treats, feathers, etc.)