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Cat Print Scarf Winners

Congratulations, Markella Vavaka, Stephanie B. and sepo! You are the winners of a Cat Print Scarf from Triple T Studios!

Look for an e-mail from Ingrid*.

*Winners were selected by random drawing. Winners need to provide a physical address to which the prize will be mailed within 72 hours of receipt of notification e-mail. If this information is not received, an alternate winner will be chosen.

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Custom Cat Portraits by Michelle Wolff

I had been admiring Michelle Wolff’s cat drawings and paintings for quite some time. Six months ago, I received a lovely email from Michelle, thanking me for including her in an article I wrote for Answers.com, titled 5 Cat Artists to Watch in 2014. Michelle offered to draw Allegra and Ruby as a thank you. Needless to say, I said yes!

I sent Michelle a selection of photos. I love the two she chose, they’re two of my favorite photos of the girls.

Michelle’s drawings are absolutely beautiful. She...

Natura Pet Recalls 5 Lots of Dry Cat Food due to Vitamin Insufficiency

Natura Pet Products has initiated a limited, voluntary recall of certain dry cat and dry ferret food lots produced in its Fremont, Nebraska facility. Due to a formulation error, these products contain insufficient levels of vitamins and excess minerals.

Pets can become ill if they lack vitamins for prolonged periods. Early signs of vitamin deficiency may include decreased appetite, lethargy, vomiting and weight loss. If treated promptly, vitamin deficiency can be successfully reversed. The pre...

Animal Tales: Create an Illustrated Storybook Featuring Your Cat

Animal Tales is one of the most fun apps I’ve come across. Created by the same folks who brought you the successful ResQWalk, this free IOS app allows you to create custom story books featuring your cats. The storybooks can be created and shared for free, or printed for $12 with 20% of proceeds going to animal rescue.

“Our vision with Animal Tales was to create a unique, easy to use product for animal lovers to have fun with,” said Animal Tales Founder Bailey Schroeder. I got to try the app an...

Reducing Stress for Cats in a Boarding Facility

Cats have a reputation for being independent, which often leads people to believe that they’ll do just fine on their own when their guardians have to go away for a few days. As long as someone comes in and leaves fresh food and water, that’s all they need, right? Nothing could be further from the truth. Accidents happen. Cats could stop eating while their guardians are away, or become ill. Cats need more than just food and water to thrive – they need human interaction, and a chance to play.

Ge...

Giveaway: Cat Print Scarf from The Tiniest Tiger, and Free Shipping Offer!

We have a lovely giveaway for you this week, brought to you by our friends at The Tiniest Tiger and Triple T Studios.

These beautiful scarves, as modeled by Annie above and Eddie below, are sure to please any cat lover. The subtle design does not scream “crazy cat lady” but complements the feline finesse of The Tiniest Tiger handbags. The scarf is made of chiffon for a soft and light weight feel and is available in black, beige or light pink. At only $9.99, these scarves are a bargain, and the...

Mews and Nips: Cats Make TV News Better

We all know how depressing watching the news can be. Perhaps this is why Japanese news program, Shuukan News Shinsho, a weekly news digest, has added cats to their program. This is not an entertainment show, it’s a serious news program similar to our Meet the Press or Face the Nation. The Japanese are known to be huge cat lovers, so perhaps this was simply a ploy to attract more viewers. Perhaps it was a conscious effort to lighten the mood a bit. Whatever the reason, it just proves that ever...

SmartyKat® Feather Whirl™ Winner – 2 More Chances to Win!

Congratulations, Cindy! You’re the winner of a SmartyKat® Feather Whirl™ !

Look for an e-mail from Ingrid*.

And if you didn’t win this time, don’t worry: you’ll have 2 more chances to win!

Next chance to win a SmartyKat® Feather Whirl™: December 4!

*Winners were selected by random drawing. Winners need to provide a physical address to which the prize will be mailed within 72 hours of receipt of notification e-mail. If this information is not received, an alternate winner will be chosen.

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Review: Purr Therapy by Kathy McCoy

Research has found that a cat’s purr can heal body tissues and bones, and that simply petting a cat can lower your blood pressure. Those of us who share our lives with cats don’t need convincing that cats have healing powers, and I would bet that for most of us, our feline family members have occasionally served as furry therapists. In Purr Therapy: What Timmy and Marina Taught Me About Life, Love and Loss, psychotherapist Dr. Kathleen McCoy shares her experience of how two very special cats...

Giveaway: Katris Cat Scratching Block

Katris is a system of corrugated cardboard shapes that you can arrange in endless configurations. Remember the computer game Tetris? You get the idea. We reviewed the entire system a little while back, and gave it two thumbs and four paws up.

The pieces are hand assembled from 100% recyclable cardboard, using 90% post consumer recycled content. They use only non-toxic starch-based adhesives and no inks or dyes. Each piece is nice and sturdy, and as long as you start out with a solid base, you...