Non-toxic Stuffed Animal Friend: Cheetah
February 15, 2008 by Jennifer
I thought that since Peggy’s Hug This Animal, was the Cheetah today, I’d find a non-toxic toy version for the kiddos. That’s was difficult. I did find two cute stuffed pals finally though.
The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is a charity, “Devoted to the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats.” They have a super cute cheetah friend who is non-toxic and safe for ages 3 and up.
Or there’s the Mini Chunky Cheetah available from Kenana Knitters from the Ethical Superstore. This little fellow is 100% wool, dyed naturally with plants and vegetables, and handmade by fair trade producers in Kenya. Actually, not to get off base but they also have an adorable Mini Chunky Octopus too – winter style with hat and scarf. What’s with all the cute octopus toys lately? Is the octopus the new black or what?
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These are super cute! My dogs love to destroy stuffed toys, but I get nervous with how cheaply made dog toys are. Who KNOWS what kind of chemicals my babies could be consuming??? So these are really appealing to me from a slightly different perspective.
Kristen
There are lots of eco pet companies, creating wonderful non-toxic options for pets. I’ll do a post on it soon. That way you don’t have to buy adorable kid toys and feed them to dogs! Hey, have you seen the post I did on sustainable dog homes? You would like that – you look so hip in your photo, and these dog homes are the coolest EVER:
http://www.offbeathomes.com/sustainable-homes-for-furry-friends/
Mini Chunky Octopus? They had a chance to call something a socktopus and they didn’t?
Still adorable, my daughter might get one once she’s older.