Process Of Organizing For Your Pet

Have you ever thought that maybe you need to sort through and organize all the toys and “stuff” that you have in your home for your pet?

On December 6^th   (St. Nicolas Day, Sinterklaas for us Dutchies) I realized this was my reality.   Now that I have Tess, a little 10 pound Maltipoo, I find myself buying little Sinterklaas gifts for her. I rarely buy Tess any toys that contain stuffing because within 5 minutes of having one she will literally tear a hole in it and pull out all the stuffing she can reach with her snout.  She can even tear into those “tough” toys that are supposedly indestructible.

This year I decided to buy her a “stuffy” so she could have fun tearing it open and making a mess.  She did just that and of course, put a smile on my face at the same time.  Pets are great like that. After she was all done and I was picking up all the while fluffy stuff she had so insistently pulled out, I began putting her toys back in her toy basket that I keep in the living room.  In doing so I realized that there were quite a few things in there that she either rarely played with, had completely destroyed or that she never even touched. It made me realize that even with our pets we need to organize their stuff because they can’t do it themselves.

Starting the process of organizing I proceeded to empty the entire basket and displayed all of the items on the floor, sorting everything into categories, balls with balls, stuffy type things with like items, etc.  It’s also important to remember to inspect your pet’s toys on a regular basis because the squeakers in toys can come loose and become a choking hazard for your pet as well as other items that may be inside of toys that your pet chews.  Therefore this periodic de-cluttering of your pet’s toys will help to avoid any hazards to their health.

While you’re at it, it’s also good practice to take a look at the pet care items you have in your home, sorting those and tossing anything that is broken or not used or tolerated by your pet. I suggest you keep your pet care items, such as shampoos, conditioners, brushes, etc. in the place where they are actually used by you and keep them all contained in one bin or basket that fits all the items.  Pet’s toys should also be contained in a bin or basket that matches your décor.

Don’t forget to also check your pet’s coats and leashes.  I found an old dog coat I had bought Tess when she was 6 months old.  The coat was in great condition but certainly didn’t fit her any longer.  That went straight to the vet for donation as I knew it would come in handy there.

Take care of your pets because you know they take care of you and put a smile on your face every day!