{"product_id":"up-cycles-dog-toys","title":"Up-Cycles Dog Toys","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGive your group a mission project that costs almost nothing and turns fabric headed for the donation bin into something a shelter dog will love. This guide walks you through turning old t-shirts (or long socks) into simple braided dog toys — an activity that's hands-on, low-cost, and works for all ages with almost no setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt covers the full how-to (cutting, knotting, and braiding strips into a finished toy), plus leader tips for keeping the project running smoothly with a group. Beyond the craft itself, the guide shows how to turn this into a complete mission activity: pairing it with a small supplies drive for your local animal shelter, calling ahead to find out what they need most, and even inviting your group to look into fostering animals waiting for a home. It's a project that starts with scissors and t-shirts and ends with a real act of care for animals in your community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint-ready PDF and Word (.docx) versions of the guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step dog toy instructions (t-shirt and sock versions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeader tips for running the activity with a group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance for pairing the craft with a shelter supplies drive, with a general needs list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA note on connecting your group with the shelter's foster program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChildren's ministry leaders, youth groups, or any congregation looking for a simple, low-cost, hands-on mission activity — works well as a stand-alone project, a service day station, or paired with a broader animal shelter partnership.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kristin Willett","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52450192130268,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/5273\/1100\/files\/AWRZeIlgef.png?v=1788737810","url":"https:\/\/theministrymarketplace.com\/products\/up-cycles-dog-toys","provider":"Ministry Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}