Don’t let your pets and all of their stuff take over your home.
These storage ideas will help you find a spot for their gear, food, and more.
Our pets play a big part in our lives.
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Leashes, food, dishes, toys, treats, vitamins, and grooming supplies are all necessities.
Set aside a bank of cabinets in the entryway, mudroom, kitchen, or laundry room for storage.
To make feeding easier, outfit a pull-out cabinet with a bin of ready-to-scoop kibble.
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If your dog knows how to nose-open cabinets, consider adding a childproofing latch inside the door.
Dog-Walking Station
Create a dog-walking station near an entrance so you might leash up quickly and head outside.
This helps conceal essentials, while keeping things in a convenient location.
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Store dog-grooming supplies inside additional bins and caddies nearby.
Cat and Dog Treats
Add decorative labels to everyday glass jars to specifydog treatsand food storage.
Even better, consider a built-in feeding station in a bottom cabinet or drawer.
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This also helps reinforce which toys are for your pets and which are for other members of the family.
Pet-Grooming Caddy
Gather pet-grooming supplies in one convenient place.
see to it to label the kit, so it won’t be mistaken for your human one.
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Store Important Pet Paperwork
Organize important pet paperworkand vet records within a handy three-ring binder or folder.
Use it to keep track of appointment dates, medications, veterinarian information, and pet-sitter notes.
Store the records with the rest of your family’s documents and paperwork.
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All-in-One Pet Storage Area
Create an all-in-one cabinet for all things pet-related.
Store food in bins, use hooks for walking equipment, and stash toys and grooming supplies inside baskets.
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