The Toy Challenge (Earth Day style)
In tribute to the earth I'm not going to buy a new toy this week, I'm going to make one.
All you need is a water bottle and a large sock (an old tube sock would work perfectly).
It's really easy. Take the lid off a water bottle and squeeze and crush the bottle as much as you can. Then put the bottle into the sock and tie the top.
Ta da, instant toy.
Note, this toy is not for all dogs and if your dog rips through the sock you should either get another sock or recycle the bottle.
Norman goes crazy when he crunches down on the water bottle because it makes a very loud noise.
ANGIE BRENNAN, a Sun-Sentinel page designer,
lives with four dogs and one boyfriend. And has a lifetime of animal stories to share.
DIANE LADE, a reporter on the Sun-Sentinel's Help Team, has lived with cats, dogs, reptiles, fish, an iguana, and an armadillo.
CYNDI METZGER, editor of the Sun-Sentinel's Outlook section, is smitten with Bella, her poodle who regularly ignores requests to sit, stay and get off the ivory-colored sofa. 
JOHN TANASYCHUK, a Sun-Sentinel lifestyle writer, has lived with cats as long as he can remember. He and his partner currently share their home with three.
