You can tell Christmas is around at the RSPCA ACT Shelter. Christmas carols are playing through the speakers, our Giving Tree is full of donated gifts for our shelter animals in our reception area, and real Christmas trees are available for sale, giving the whole place the festive smell of pine.
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This is the season of giving, and our pets are not to be excluded. It’s an excellent opportunity to show your furry, feathered or scaly family member some extra love! After all, they’ve done a good job of keeping us entertained, comforted and loved throughout the year. It only stands to reason that they deserve gifts too!
To help you delight your animal pal this Christmas, we’ve put together a list of gifts that are popular with our shelter animals and are bound to be a big hit for your loved ones too:
DOGS
• Kongs: Unlike most children—are pets allowed to play with their food. Fill it with kibble, treats or paste to keep your furry friend entertained while testing their problem-solving skills.
• Hydro Fetch Bone: Keep your pooch cool as they play. This fun toy holds water and is great to play with, especially in this heat! The water is released when squeezed and can be frozen for a longer lasting time.
CATS
• Jackson Galaxy Air Wand: Great for interactive play, the Air Wand has feathers attached to a retractable cord making it engaging and fun to play with your cat.
• Pet Droid Feather Spinner: Interactive toys are a great way for cats to use their natural hunting instincts while not harming other animals. This toy has three responsive motion sensors, allowing it to react to your cat’s movements, as well as, a two-way spinning mechanism and changeable feather parts to keep your cat engaged for hours.
BIRDS
• Bamboo Jungle Tower Bird Toy: These innovate toys are a great way to give your bird some exercise and stimulation. The bamboo rungs are hung in a way to make it an enjoyable pastime to climb, pull and chew.
• Kabab Multi-texture Bird Toy: This bio-degradable bird toy is earth friendly and heaps of fun for your feathered friend! Birds instinctively want to chew. So give them something safe and fun. Your bird is bound to become obsessed before too long!
SMALL PETS
• Rodent Maze Cube: The maze cube is suitable for mice, rats and rodents. It will give your furry friends plenty of spots for them to hide and play.
• Critter Totter: Chewing fun and climbing joy is all part of this toy! Made with pet-safe materials, you can add some exercise and activity to your pet’s life.
OTHER
• ‘The Misadventures of Chris the Sheep’: A great children’s book created by RSPCA ACT with all profits going back to the shelter. It tells the tale of the mischievous, merino sheep name Chris that made world headlines when he was rescued by our staff with over 42kg of wool on his back, breaking a Guinness World Record in the process.
All of these gift ideas are available at our retail shop with proceeds supporting animals in need in our community. Visit our shelter today at 12 Kirkpatrick Street, Weston and give your pet a toy they can treasure this holiday season.
- Tammy Ven Dange is the CEO of RSPCA ACT