Operation Happy Sock

A fun, easy way to help homeless cats in your local animal shelter. Just read this blog to learn more, or email HappySock@verizon.net for your FREE Info Kit.

Monday, March 9, 2009

What the Heck is a Happy Sock?

A Happy Sock is a catnip toy made from a sock. You can see several examples of Happy Socks in this photo. Happy Socks are super simple t...

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

How Does Operation Happy Sock Work?

Operation Happy Sock creates and delivers catnip toys to homeless cats in animal shelters. Volunteers of all ages make simple toys, called ...

Operation Happy Sock – as easy as 1, 2, 3!

Thank you for seeking information about Operation Happy Sock. This project is big fun for anyone, plus it’s a nice way to show a few homeles...

What Do You Need to Make a Happy Sock?

You need 3 things to make a Happy Sock: 1. A sock 2. A fistfull of polyfill 3. A pinch of catnip. Just grab that handfull of polyfill, use i...

A Happy Cat with a Happy Sock

This is Dipper Powers with the first-ever Happy Sock (still in use after several years!) A Happy Sock is an unwanted sock that's been st...

Q & A

Thank you very much for your interest in Operation Happy Sock. Here are some basic questions and answers about our program to help yo...

5 Easy Steps

(1) Collect socks. You’ll be amazed how happy people are to clean out their “missing sock drawer,” especially when their unwanted socks will...

All About Catnip (and where to find it)

What IS catnip, anyway? Technically, catnip is an herb in the mint family, a close relative of basil and oregano that looks very much l...

Make a Sign for Collecting Socks

You can copy the information below and use it for making signs announcing your sock collection effort. Attach signs to big cardboard boxes...

How to Make a Happy Sock

Before starting, it’s best to assemble everything you’ll need: a bowl containing a few ounces of catnip, an opened bag of polyfill, and a pi...

Advanced Happy Sock Techniques

· Got a really long sock? Try making TWO polyfill/catnip deposits with TWO knots in them. We call this the “double whammy” Happy Sock. · Got...

"Job Titles" for Happy Sock Kids

Got a group of Happy Sock kids? Give them their own special “job titles”! · Big Sock Specialist · Baby Sock Specialist · No-ankle Sock Speci...

What's So Great About a Happy Sock?

When a cat or kitten is in an animal shelter, it can be lonely and scary. The catnip in Happy Socks helps cats to relax. A big, warm, fuzzy ...

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About Me

Operation Happy Sock: Operation Happy Sock™ is a nonprofit project with no official affiliation to any other animal charity or organization. No one associated with Operation Happy Sock is paid for their work. Materials (catnip and polyfill) are purchased by individual project leaders locally at a cost of around $50 per 100 Happy Socks.

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