Morning Zoo October 13 2011

Morning Zoo: it's the regular links round-up on Shine Pets. Let's get to it!

Many's the time we've said we could make another whole cat out of the fur we brush off our pantlegs. Well, now a book from Japan lets us do just that – cat-hair crafts from felted cat fur, complete with patterns and pet-owner tips. (Neatorama)

Put that drink holder to cuter use with puppies the size of soda cans. (Buzzfeed)

A new (and green) way to fight litter-box odors: mix tea leaves into the litter to fight bacteria and bad smells. (Lifehacker)

Buckle up, Nebraska: the gerbil show is coming to Omaha this very weekend. (American Gerbil Society)

One cute to rule them all: the epic showdown of Puppies vs. Babies. (Animal Discovery)

Get the lowdown on fostering a cat (warning: if "the foster cat" is very tiny and good at hiding, she may become simply "the cat"). (Cat Channel)

Gorilla Glue is super-handy...but dogs think it's super-yummy. How to keep your canine from eating it, and what to do if an unauthorized glue snack goes awry. (The Bark)

Is parrot poo ruining your social reputation? Solve the problem with bird diapers. (Flightquarters)