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Enrichment & Play

Best Parrot Cages and Safe Play Areas

Resource gives advice and tips on best parrot cage brands, sizes and safe materials, perches, as well as play stands, bird rooms and outdoor aviaries.

Cockatiels in a parrot cage

Fun Things to Do With Your Dog

There are many fun things to do with your dog, including day trips, backpacking, dog parks, Frisbee, flyball, and more.

person jogging with their dog, one of the many fun things to do with your dog

Using Food Puzzles for Dogs, Cats, and Other Pets

Are food puzzles good for dogs, cats, and other pets? What do you put in a food puzzle? Learn about using puzzle toys for mental and physical stimulation, and get DIY foo...

Cat scooping treats out of a glass bowl pet food puzzle

Enrichment for Dogs in Shelters

This action kit provides ways to provide enrichment for shelter dogs, improving their day-to-day lives in the shelter and increasing their adoptability.

This pitbull dog is enjoying agility training, an enrichment activity offered in some specialized programs at animal shelters.

The Best Indoor Cat Enrichment Ideas: Toys, Puzzles, and More

Learn some of the best indoor cat enrichment ideas, including interactive cat toys, food puzzles, catios, and more.

white-and-black indoor cat playing with a toy with colorful balls, one of many cat enrichment ideas

The Best Dog Toys to Keep Dogs Busy

Learn about some of the best dog toys, including the safest options.

dog playing with a ring dog toy

Dog Nose Work: Scent Training Sport for Dogs

Dog nose work is a fun scent training sport for dogs. Learn all about nose work, including supplies and how to get started with the training.

Small tan-and-white dog doing dog nose work to find a treat in a cardboard box

Why You Should Give Your Cat a Cardboard Box

Find out why cats who have boxes have lower stress levels than cats who do not have boxes.

Gray cat with head and paw sticking out of a cardboard box

Video: All About Catios

Catios provide safe and enriching ways for cats to explore and experience nature, upgrading their lives.

Cat in a catio walking on a wooden branch with a screened roof

What Does Catnip Do to Cats?

Watch this video to find out the variety of ways cats can react to catnip.

Gray tabby cat lying on her side, with catnip scattered around her and tongue sticking slightly out

How to Use Foraging Mats as Cat Enrichment

Foraging mats, or snuffle mats, engage your cat’s mind and body and prevent boredom.

Black cat lying next to an orange foraging mat

Cat Food Enrichment Ideas

Here are some tips for creating a "char-CAT-erie" board filled with all kinds of tasty treats to make your cat happy.

Tabby and white cat licking her lips

Why Cats Love Christmas Trees

Here’s how to help keep everyone safe and happy when your cats really want to “enjoy” that Christmas tree.

Gray kitten looking up at small Christmas tree