As pet owners, we love our pets but hate their excessive shedding. Depending on the time of year, fur flies off at the gentlest of pats, and it manages to colonize underneath the couch and weave itself into the fabric of your clothing. No amount of vacuuming and brushing is a match for the almighty dog fur!
Whether you consider the fur a huge annoyance or sprinkles of love, there are some ways to repurpose your pet's fur for the greater good. While there's no way to guarantee a fur-free home when you have a pet, consider some of these unusual uses for their fur next time you finish brushing them.
Watch this video for things you can do with pet fur instead of throwing it away.
Regular brushing helps your pet's coat stay soft and untangled. It's also the easiest way to get rid of the excess fur that will eventually find its way onto your couch. There's a reason it's called fur-niture, right?
Next time you find yourself with a mound of shedded fur, give it to the birds as they can use it for building a nest. You can put tufts of discarded fur in bushes, on a fence, in a cage or in a bag so it's easy for the birds to find and take.
