Recovered Cat Scratcher

I recently purchased the Emery Cat Scratcher. After receiving it, my cats were not the least interested and I was worried they could accidentally pull a nail out. I tossed the cardboard insert and thought about how to reuse the scratcher. I decided to try to use carpet pieces to reuse it as a scratcher for my kitties. I hate to throw anything useful away!

Supplies needed:

• Carpet pieces (not loop-styled, cats can catch their nails on the loops)
• Utility knife
• Hot Glue Gun
• Glue sticks for glue gun
• Catnip

I purchased my carpet remnant at a dollar store. I measured and used the utility knife to cut the carpet to fit. Be sure to be careful with the utility knife! You might want to put a folded newspaper underneath the scratcher while cutting (I have a nice gash in the floor now - Oops!). I then applied the hot glue to the scratcher and pressed the carpet down onto the scratcher. I tugged to be sure it was secure, and then I sprinkled it with catnip. The kitties tested it out and gave it their approval.

By Chris from USA