Original Article: https://blog.theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com/valentines-catnip-toys/

It’s no secret many cats enjoy catnip, whether it’s dried or a living plant to roll around in. With that in mind, toys containing catnip make wonderful gifts for your putty tats regardless of the time of year, so why not get them some for Valentine’s Day? Surely you weren’t planning on not acknowledging them on the sweetest day of the year?!

If your cat(s) are among those that react positively to it, then here are three natural cat toys made from recycled or recyclable products for you to consider. But first, did you know…

Catnip & Cats

According to the Humane Society, “Catnip is one of the approximately 250 species in the mint family and has a leafy green appearance. Nepetalactone, the essential oil in catnip, can turn even the laziest couch potato into a crazy furball — if said furball happens to have inherited the sensitivity to its effects. The trait doesn’t emerge until a cat is between three and six months old; until then, a kitten will not have a response. Sensitivity to this herb is hereditary — an estimated 50 percent of cats have no reaction.”

Petlinks® 3 Blind Mice

The chase is on with this trio of furry feathered mice designed to meet your cat’s instinctual need to hunt. These toys are stuffed with catnip to keep your cat happy! The soft texture and rope tail with pom-poms and feathers are irresistible textures for kitties to sink their claws into. Made from fiberfill spun from 100 percent recycled plastic and natural, un-dyed feathers that are biodegradable in nature, they come in packages of three.

Mushroom Trio Catnip Gift Box

A sweet gift box with red topped mushrooms make for a cute, quirky gift for your favorite furry friend. Constructed of recycled felt, and full of high quality, organic catnip grown in the U.S., these little fungis are easy to love! Made from Eco Fi Felt derived from recycled plastic bottles and filled with USA Certified Organic Catnip, no other fillers.

From the Field Hopped Up Harry the Hemp Bird

Hopped Up Harry is made with natural hemp fabric and filled with a potent herbal blend: All natural catnip, fresh Valerian roots, and some buckwheat hulls for a nice crinkly sound. They’re said to be a sure success with even the most finicky Kitties!

All of these products are available on the GreaterGood Animal Rescue Site Store, where your purchases help to feed shelter pets. Each post and the accompanying photographs have been linked to the items featured for your convenience.

Source: The Animal Rescue Site Blog