Cause for the paws

Your local shelter probably has limited funding for cat toys, but now you — or your kids — can help out. It’s a great idea whose time has come.

Operation Happy Sock is a fun, simple way for kids (or anyone) to help homeless cats at their local animal shelter.

Collect unwanted socks and turn them into simple — but very effective and highly desirable — catnip toys!

Happy Socks are super simple to make: just take a sock and stuff it with a fistful of poly fill and a big pinch of catnip. Tie a knot in the ankle and you’ve made a Happy Sock!

Happy Socks can be made from almost any kind of sock. And cats love Happy Sock catnip toys because they’re big, fluffy and durable.

Dipper with the very first Happy Sock!

For complete details and how to get started, go to: Happy Sock headquarters.

Send suggestions to add to the list of groups and organizations:

1. Brownies, Cubs and Scouts
2. Any festival or event that has a special kids area
3. Meet-Up groups for animal welfare

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