I think the two most important things are blankets and toys.

There is nothing worse than laying on a cold, hard kennel floor with no bedding. The blankets really help make them feel safer and warmer. Its awful enough they have to be in "jail", but when they are uncomfortable, its even worse.

The toys help their mental health SO much. There are so many I have seen on the verge of going "kennel crazy" but are saved by being allowed toys in the cage. It keeps their poor, bored minds stimulated and busy.


And no, I didn't leave anything in the pet stores!