If you’ve got a pooch who loves to cuddle, there’s no reason you have to abandon his favourite pastime when you’re camping. The Barker Bag gives your pup a cozy place to cuddle up for the night—and stops him from wreaking havoc in the tent by running around loose. More info: Inventorspot.com
Yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like. Keep your kitty (or puppy, for that matter) occupied and revel in the hilarity. More fun than a laser pointer, more active than a catnip mouse, this simple toy will keep two- and four-legged friends busy for hours. More info: Amazon.com
You love feeding the birds. You also love your cat. Now you can make both of them happy (or frustrated) with this one-way mirrored bird feeder—your cat can watch the birds, but they can’t see him. Even if you don’t have a cat, this feeder gives you a close-up of the birds without getting them spooked. More info: Petslady.com
Painting on whiskers with eyeliner is so last century. Liven up happy hour at the cottage with these selfie-worthy cat glasses in both guys’ and girls’ styles. More info: Petslady.com
Practice your animal identification skills with these four-legged cookie cutters. You can choose from sets that include marine animals and farm animals, but if you really want to make your cookies cottage-friendly, go with the wild animal package. More info: Petslady.com
These creepy horse masks were making the rounds on the internet a while ago, so why should your squirrels miss out on all the fun? Apart from making your squirrels look hilarious, this hanging feeder may also keep them away from your birdseed. (And if the creepy horse head is a little too Godfather for you, there’s a slightly less terrifying big squirrel head feeder. More info: Mcphee.com
Because no one likes the smell of wet dog -- and no one likes the smell of wet carpet if your dog refuses to go out in the rain -- this dog umbrella is a perfect solution. It clips onto your pooch’s collar, and you hold the handle like a leash. Genius! More info: Amazon.com
Described as “charmingly disembodied,” these grey and white shakers bring the outdoors in—minus the chewed wood and mountains of carefully hidden acorns. More info: Mcphee.com
Sure, you take your love of animals seriously. You feed the birds, you keep a safe distance from baby deer, and you even do your best not to kill the mice that run through your cellar.
But even serious animal lovers have to lighten up sometimes—and we’ve got just the wacky inventions to help.
