World Animal Day gift ideas

5 tips for a pet-friendly garden

On October 4th, we celebrate World Animal Day! The perfect day to pamper our beloved four-legged friends. You can spoil your pet with a treat or a toy, but you can also make them happy with a nice play area or a cosy resting place in your garden that they can enjoy all year round. With our five tips, you can turn your garden into a paradise for your furry companions. Let those wagging tails come out and play!  

Tip 1. Pet-friendly garden cushions

Imagine this: you're relaxing on your lounge sofa, and your faithful four-legged friend is lying snugly beside you. Unfortunately, you may sometimes be wary of their muddy paws on your beautiful garden cushions. Don't worry! At Life, you can choose All-Weather or Soltex cushions for your set. These garden cushions are resistant to rain, dry quickly, and are easy to clean. The cushion covers can even go in the washing machine! So, no need to worry about muddy paw prints on them.

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Tip 2. Paw-friendly outdoor rug

Our four-legged friends love being outside, but the tiles in the garden aren't always pleasant for their paws. In summer, garden tiles can become so hot that they can burn their paws, and in winter, tiles are often uncomfortably cold. An outdoor rug ensures that your pet always has a lovely spot to lie down when they play in the garden. An outdoor rug is wonderfully soft on their paws and protects them from heat and cold. Did you know that the yarn of our outdoor rugs is made of RuCore, made of a foam interior with a sock made of a yarn similar to Soltex.

Tip 3. Pouffe for ultimate relaxation

Your pet prefers to lie next to you on your lounge sofa, but there isn't always room for them, especially when you have guests over. A footstool or pouffe is a delightful addition to your lounge set. It's not only a relaxing spot for your legs but also an extra seat when you have a party, and a royal lounge spot for your pet when you're not using it.

Tip 4. Lovely throws

No matter how sweet your pet is, the hair they shed can sometimes drive you crazy. To prevent your lounge spot from being covered in hair, simply cover it with a cosy throw. This way, you always have a clean seat when you want to relax. If you have a lapdog or lap cat, the throw is perfect to drape over your legs before they snuggle onto your lap. Our throws come in different colours that perfectly match the tones of our garden furniture. So, you're covered when it comes to colour coordination!

Tip 5. Birdhouses for flying friends

On World Animal Day, the feathered friends in your garden deserve a nice surprise too! Surprise them with a brand-new birdhouse for winter shelter. If you place the birdhouse in the autumn, there's a good chance that you'll be treated to a cute bird family in the spring. Hang the house in a quiet spot in your garden with the opening facing North, Northeast, or East. The ideal height is between 1.5 and 2 metres above the ground. Ensure there’s some greenery nearby, so the birds have shelter and the young birds get some extra help on their first flying adventures.