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48 - THE PORT PERRY STAR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1994 STAR CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE Here's a few gift ideas pet owners can really use Choosing the perfect Christmas gift for a pet owner doesn't have to cost a lot--in fact, some presents wouldn't cost a single penny. You could, for instance, offer your services as a dog sitter or cat sitter for a weekend. It is never easy for pet owners to get reliable help for their animals when they are away from home. Such a gift would prove a godsend. We asked a number of pet specialists for their ideas regarding imaginative and inex- pensive gifts. They came up with the following: * Make a scratching-post or climbing frame for a friend with a cat. It will not only keep your friend's pet happy, but will also save wear and tear on furni- ture. Make one from rope wound round a table leg (make sure no nails protrude) or car- PEER PRESSURE presents SMILING, HAPPY FACES! MITSIRUTVA OAS (Vy our GIFT REGISTRY! ah fe Choose the colour, style and size you like... : Tos do the rest! ~ *Extended Hours Starting In December Assortment of Quiche Hors-D oeuvres 8" Tortiere Meat Pies $150 1650 pet the threads of an old stepladder. * Give a beauty parlor vouch- er--$15-20 would get first-class treatment in a pet grooming salon. e Arrange for a pet photo- graph. You can prepay a profes- sional photographer for a photo session and give the picture as a Christmas gift. e Give a pet manicure. If the animal is frisky or you know the owner to be squeamish about cutting a pet's nails, arrange for a local groomer to do a profes- sional job. e Give greeting cards or sta- tionery with animal drawings or photographs as a motif. Some Bm SHELVES Sry B COUNTRY ACCENTS is m WOOD MINIATURES | 2 "ml RUSTIC BIRD FEEDERS \ , W STENCILING SUPPLIES _~ DECORATIVE ART SuBRLIES animal societies and associa- tions produce beautiful calendars. e A simple but ideal gift for cat owners can be made from small empty cardboard boxes. Tape the lids shut and cut holes in one or two sides and the top. If you use more than one box, glue their sides together and cut interconnecting holes bet- ween them. Cover them with scraps of old wallpaper. Cats will love to hide inside, climb in and out, and ambush one another. e Give Christmas stockings filled with treats and toys for cats and dogs. * Give a subscription to a pet magazine. There are many on the market now catering to both cat and dog owners. The Christmas Countdown 4 Weeks To Go Co e Find out sizes and gift ideas for people you are still missing Assortment of Hors-D'oetrvres 15350 Old Simcoe Rd. Port Perry, (905) 985-7373 in the family. e Have the kids work ahead and make gift tags from colored construction paper. They can also decorate wrapping paper by coloring on tissue paper and brown paper bags. e Write a Christmas letter to include in your Christmas cards and have it photocopied. This will be a big time-saver for you! 3 Weeks To Go e Have prints made of family photos to include in your Christmas cards. * If you still need to place a catalog order, this is your last chance. Be sure to place your orders by phone and verify that your order will arrive before Christmas. * Check out your wrapping paper supply. Do you need to pick up some more paper, bows, tags or ribbon? * Finish your holiday baking. Most cookies and candies freeze beautifully. Turnto Page 6