This holiday season make sure to keep your pets in mind. Enjoying family and friends, your pets can join in the celebrations this year with these fun activities courtesy of Security State Bank.
Salt Dough Puppy Paw Ornament
Together in a bowl, mix 1 cup salt, 1 cup all-purpose flour and ½ cup water and fold together. Once in a consistent state roll the dough out to approximately ¼” thickness. Using a cup, cut individual circles out of the dough. While still soft press your furry friend’s paw into the salt dough, once imprinted use a pen or straw to poke a small hole at the top. When all the ornaments have been paw stamped place them onto a parchment lined cookie sheet and bake for 2-3 hours at 200 degrees. After cooling paint as desired and use string or ribbon to create a loop for the ornament to hang.
Milk-Bone Ornaments
For this creation you’ll need Milk-Bone treats, string (or cooked spaghetti,) and a needle.
Thread string onto needle and push through holes in milk bone. Tie loop with the string, leaving adequate room to hang from a branch. Hang bones on the lower branches of your tree and let you dog enjoy their own celebration during the holidays. Bonus points if you are able to use cooked spaghetti instead making this treat 100% edible.
Pet Stockings
Add a stocking for your favorite pet this year and fill it with all the treats and toys the season inspires. When the kids are racing down the stairs, Fido will be just as excited, right behind them!
Winter Fun
When snow arrives, and it’s time to reveal in a winter wonderland bring your pets to join in the festivities. Snowball fights can be just as exciting with your own puppy cheering section or cat mascot. Let your pet be your muse in building the greatest snow sculpture ever! After the fun you and your pet can snuggle up and get warm by the fire together.
Homemade Pet Treats
Grind oats with a food processor until changes to a smooth powdered consistency. Reserve a teaspoon of the powder for later. Beat together with banana and peanut butter until it reaches a smooth texture, (a couple lumps are ok!) Dust your countertop with the reserved oat powder and roll your dough to approximately ¼“ thickness. Using cookie cutters, form the dough into your desired shapes and then place on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Bake treats at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until the edges begin to turn brown. Treats are good for your pet to eat as soon as cooled and may be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.
Enjoy everything the holiday has to offer, and allow your pet to join the fun as well! Try some of these festive activities with your favorite canine or feline to share in the joyous season together. Give us a call at Security State Bank if there are some items we can help you save towards for your friends with, or without, fur.