Pets | Offbeat Home

This is Offbeat Home's archive of Pets posts.

We know that sometimes a home just isn't a home without a pet, and oftentimes pets have their own sets of needs, perks and home-enhancing features. These posts cover our furry, scaley, winged, offbeat friends.

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I have two dogs and they seem capable of tearing through any and every dog toy made by man. The big one has a very strong jaw that can power through the toughest of toys and the little one has small needle-like teeth that penetrate through everything.

I have tested LOTS of toys on them and the only thing they haven't been able to get through so far are Kongs. They LOVE playing with toys but it seems like five minutes later the bunny is missing a head, pig is missing a tail, etc.

Does anyone know of any other tried and true indestructible dog toys? I need your help! -Natalie

What have you found, guys? What's the best way to make a dog toy that might have a chance of standing the test of time?

I had a plan, and it was to get my cat to go to the bathroom outside. (My "outside" means our tiny balcony off of our living room.) This has LONG been a goal, but was only just accomplished with the help of a few key products and some training.

My dog is for the most part, a very good dog. She loves people, she’s well-behaved, she doesn’t jump or chew on things. She’s known to sneak off and pee on the bath mat if she doesn’t get a walk when she wants one, and she’s pooped on a friend’s carpet twice — but other than that, she’s a really REALLY good girl.

Well, except when she meets other dogs.

I grew up in the country. Pets were whatever I could bring home. I raised some baby mice, had a sand piper for a spell, and dreamed of having a pet raccoon like in Rascal.

I'm a grown-ass lady now, and know that I would never, ever keep a non-domesticated animal as a pet — but it is still SO FUN to pretend I can!

Cats wear hats to celebrate the new year.

Like many cat parents, I have brought home a number of toys for my little guys…only to see them left untouched.

I abandoned purchased toys and now look for items around the house. The cats love twist-ties, the hair elastics, glasses of water, etc., but this usually translates into a display of trash all over the floor.

Any ideas for homemade toys — beyond tying stuff to string — that don't look like trash?

Keep your friends healthy this weekend, and review some Thanksgiving safety tips for pets.

The blog I talk about the most is definitely Way of Cats. Because I am a cat lady. CAT PEOPLE: you will love nerding OUT about the minds of cats, so start with this post about the three types of cats.