Freshen up the air

It gets stuffy indoors, especially for your pets who are home a lot more than their humans. Freshen up the air indoors with a Canopy air filter so they won’t feel so trapped. These filters are my absolute favorite because they make the air in our home clean and fresh — something both humans and pets benefit from.

Let the light in

Your animals love to nap in the warm sun, so make sure that’s possible, even if they can’t get outside. Open the curtains or blinds, and clear a spot on the floor where the sun shines in. Your dog or cat will happily nap in that spot all day — or at least until the sun moves.

Build floating shelves

Climbing trees might be out, but that doesn’t have to mean all climbing is outlawed. Install floating shelves to give your cats a place to climb without having to find a place in your decor for giant cat towers.

Use interactive feeders

Interactive feeders are often used to encourage dogs to slow down when eating, but when they’re stuck inside because of awful weather, these feeders become even more useful. If they’re busy thinking, they won’t be bored! Bonus: Since it also makes them slow down, it keeps them from packing on the pounds when they aren’t playing outside as often.

Plant an indoor garden

Being stuck indoors shouldn’t mean your animals — especially your cats — should have to go without rubbing their faces in their favorite plants. Plant an indoor garden (full of animal-safe plants, of course), that your animals can spend their time rolling around in. Just be ready to sweep up some dirt… messes will probably be made.

Build a window perch

Your cat (or very small dog) will feel like they’re actually outside when they take a snooze in this amazing DIY window perch. It’s comfy for them and cute enough that you won’t mind putting it in your living room.