Things You Can Make 

Projects for Groups or Individuals – Gifts to Make for the Animals

Thank you for taking the time to help the APA of Missouri with our cats and dogs! Attached please find instructions, pictures and patterns for some of the items our animals like to use while staying at the shelter.

Cat Quilts
Our kitties are not particular about the color or design on their quilts so feel free to be creative with your materials. Ideally the quilts will be very soft and made of fabric similar to a baby blanket or flannel. The quilts do need some light batting in between the layers which can be found at any fabric or craft store. The batting should be sewn to the fabric throughout the whole quilt otherwise when it is washed the batting will bunch at one end of the quilt. Pictures and instructions are attached. (Note: Please don’t make the quilt any larger than the pattern because of our cage sizes.)

“Mice”
The “mice” do not have to be mouse shaped so use your imagination…they can be circles, squares, balls, or triangles. The shape is not important. The inside of the “mouse” is stuffed with poly-fill and a bit of cat nip… our cats LOVE these toys. Just make sure the tail and other attachments are sewn on securely. Felt makes a terrific material for this project. There are pictures, patterns and a materials list attached.

Baby Socks
The baby sock cat toys are stuffed with batting and can have cat nip in them. You might want to look for used socks from a thrift shop or do a “sock” drive. Feel free to color or decorate them with kid-safe magic markers. Instructions are attached.

Dog Scarves
Dog scarves need to be a 21” x 21” square that is then cut diagonally to make two triangles. Scarves can be decorated with kid safe magic marker if you want to get creative! The edges do not need to be hemmed but they do need to be pinked to keep from unraveling.

When you are ready to bring your items in, please call Peg Belaska at 314.645.4610 ext. 22 or Becky Krueger at 314.645.4610 ext. 24 so we can arrange a time to meet you and give you a tour of the shelter.

Thank you for remembering our homeless animals and helping them while they are here. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Peg Belaska at volunteer@apamo.org or 314.645.461 ext. 22.

Sincerely,