Old Tires as Cozy Beds for Stray Cats and Dogs

Meet Amarildo Silva of Campina Grande, 23 years old from Brazil who decided to help the numerous abandoned dogs and cats he sees wandering in the streets.

He began collecting discarded old tires and then making them into colorful, cute beds for animals desperately in need of those beds.

So far, he has made over 6,000 beds for strays, shelter animals, and pets all over the world.

He noticed used tires stacked in the parking lots of the supermarket where he worked. He had always been very handy, so he decided to put the old tires to good use.

He collects the old tires, takes them home, and carefully cuts, washes, paints, and decorates them until they are cozy enough for the animals. He even writes the name of the animal to whom the bed will belong on the tire. Lastly, he adds carrying straps and a comfy mattress that he sews himself.

Although most beds are for stray dogs and cats it has also turned into a self-sustaining business, Cãominhas Pets.

Amarildo quit his job to be a full-time artist and tire bed maker and he now offers a colorful line of furniture as well.

His arts and creativity are shared with stray animals and with his community.

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