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Reader Stories: Creative Uses for Cat Fur

When I was just a young kid from Arkansas, whenever I'd ask my mom 'what fer?' her reply was inevitably, 'Cat fur makes kitten britches.' Since then, we've found that there are a number of clever, practical, and even humane uses for cat fur. As an example, did you know that cat fur can be used to create 'containment booms' for oil spills? Read the linked article, then come up with your most imaginative ways of recycling cat hair, using this easy form. You may also post one or two optional photos. If at all possible upload one which demonstrates your idea.

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