7 Pawsitively Purrfect Projects to Celebrate International Dog and Cat Day

Our furry friends bring so much joy, and these pet crafts for kids are the perfect way to celebrate them! Whether you have a playful pup, a curious cat, or simply adore animals, these projects are designed for little hands to create something special. At GlueStick, we offer an ad-free, kid-safe subscription where children can explore their creativity with easy-to-follow, kid-written steps. Dive into these delightful pet-themed crafts and watch your child's confidence grow!
Creative Preschool Pet Craft Ideas and More!
Engaging in preschool pet craft ideas and other fun projects is a wonderful way to teach children about caring for animals while sparking their creativity. These kids Dog and Cat crafts are designed to be low-prep, often using household supplies, making it easy to start creating right away. Get ready to make some purr-fectly charming and dog-gone delightful creations!
Celebrate with International Dog and Cat Day Crafts!
Get ready to celebrate with these fantastic International Dog Day crafts and International Cat Day projects! From playful bookmarks to cozy toys, each craft is a chance for your child to express their creativity and make something unique for their favorite furry friends.
Fun Dog and Cat Bookmarks Craft
Ages: 3–10 Time: 5–30 min
Create fun dog and cat bookmarks using a printable template. You can color them and use them to mark your spot in your favorite books!

Fabulous Pet Photo Collage
Ages: 6–12 Time: 15–45 min
Give your pet the superstar treatment! Turn a favorite picture of your furry friend into a fabulous photo collage, using shiny stickers, ribbon, washi tape and more to make your pet sparkle.
Kitty Gift Bag Craft
Ages: 3–12 Time: 15–30 min
Make a fun kitty gift bag! You can use it to hold treats, toys, or even gifts for your friends, making your kitty look like any cat you can imagine.

Paper Plate Bulldog Craft
Ages: 5–10 Time: 30–45 min
Make a super cute bulldog using paper plates! This craft is easy and fun, and your paper plate bulldog will never bark or need a walk.
Paper Plate Sleeping Cat Craft
Ages: 4–8 Time: 10–30 min
Make an adorable paper plate cat that looks like it's curled up and sleeping. You can choose any colors you like to make your cat special!

Recycled T-Shirt Dog Toys
Ages: 5–12 Time: 5–15 min
Recycle old t-shirts into braided toys for dogs. This is a great project to do for your pooch, or make a bunch and donate them to your local animal shelter or rescue.
Cat Coloring Pages for Kids
Ages: 3–12 Time: 10–30 min
Get ready to have fun with these free cat coloring pages! This project helps you practice holding your crayons, makes your hands stronger, and helps your eyes and hands work together.
Unlock More Creative Adventures with GlueStick!
Imagine your child confidently finding their own supplies and following clear, step-by-step instructions written just for them. With a GlueStick subscription, kids learn independence through supply scavenger hunts and get making right away, without distractions. No endless scrolls or autoplay videos, just pure creative fun!
Keep the Creativity Flowing!
We hope these pet crafts have inspired some wonderful creative moments in your home. With GlueStick, every masterpiece can be saved in a digital art gallery and favorited in a secure profile, easily shared with co-parents or grandparents. Plus, our detailed clean-up checklists help kids tidy up and unlock creative buddies, making the whole process a joy from start to finish. Join GlueStick today and continue to nurture your child's artistic journey!
