Cat Perch for Pampered Cats

This morning, as I was admiring our beautiful purple morning glories (planted specifically beneath one of Alexa’s favorite windows – so she can admire butterflies and hummingbirds up close and personal), I realized that IF there were such a thing as reincarnation, you could do a lot worse than coming back as a pampered house cat! They don’t have to fight for anything – food, water, shelter, a bed, attention, safety, head scratches, 8:00 am hummingbird shows….

I read not long ago that one of the things we Americans DIDN’T cut back on during the slumping economy was pet food and pet supplies. We love our babies! They bring us so much love, happiness, joy, companionship, and laughter – how could we NOT want to give them everything their little cat hearts desire?

Admittedly, I just returned from the store with cat food, fresh cat litter, and even a bag of Whiska’s Cat Treats. All of our cats absolutely adore these cat treats, especially the Salmon variety.

Now, Alexa’s curled up in her favorite cat bed – belly full and more content than anyone or anything has a right to be!

Three of our outside babies (outside simply because Princess Alexa wouldn’t accept just being “one” of the cats inside… she has to be “the” diva who lives inside with her people) Hannah, Fatima, and Jelly Bean are sprawled out in the shade, enjoying their full bellies and the August breeze.

Our fourth outside cat, Bullet, is apparently off catting around or sacked out in a loft. Hannah ate enough treats for her and him both, though.

The Two Level Cat House -Cradle & Perch – Cream appears to be something Alexa would be very much interested in and, personally, I’m crazy about the beautiful Cream color – though they’re available in 9 great other colors as well. The hunter green is also gorgeous – it might even make the pampered cat feel like she’s out in the jungle!

Product Description:
Whether you have multiple kitties, or just one who is the queen or king of the castle, this Two Level cat house is a great piece of cat furniture. This cat house features two rest areas – a round bed and a curved cradle. Not only is this a terrific cat lounger, it also is a scratching post. A solid pine pole is wrapped in all-natural sisal rope, which provides an outlet for busy paws. Available in nine colors – Cream, Tan, Brown, Red, Navy Blue, Country Blue, Green, Gray, and Hunter Green. With such a range of colors, you’re sure to find one for even your most finicky of felines. And remember – not only do cats love having their own area, but a good scratching post will deter your cat from scratching your furniture! This item ships directly from the manufacturer. Product usually arrives in 4-10 business days, depending on destination, including order processing and shipping.

See Two Level Cat House -Cradle & Perch – Cream for a closer look. I just looked at the different colors again and now I’m torn – I love them all. The country blue couldn’t be any prettier. But the cream….

Giveaway From Moderncat: A Purrfectly Stylish Cat Scratch Tower

Moderncat is giving away a gorgeous, stylish, and outrageously fun Scratch Tower.  What cat wouldn’t want to climb to her heart’s content on such a great tower.  Our cats love scratching posts, so we try to keep several on hand… rather, on paw.

What’s more, they’re elegantly pretty for those of us “parents” who like to keep the home at least a little sophisticated-looking.  Well, as sophisticated as you can with catnip toys, little stuffed animals, toy mice, and balls strewn from front to back!

As a matter of fact… just now…. on the way from my bedroom to the kitchen, I stepped on two catnip toys and accidentally kicked a purple easter egg toy.  Alexa thought that meant it was playtime, so she took off after the egg.  We batted it back and forth until we both decided it was snack time.

That’s another great thing about cats – they’re always ready to play and have a great time AND “now” is always the perfect time to grab a snack.

Be sure to hustle over to Moderncat for your chance to win a Cat Scratch tower. Good luck, and if you win one instead of me, I’ll try not to be too disappointed.  I might even congratulate you! Might.

A Cat’s Dream House: 4 Level Cat House

One of the things at the top of my “Gotta get next” list is this 4 Level Cat House.  I love the blue color but they’re available in just about every color you can imagine.  I can just see Alexa’s face when she realized it was for her (then again she thinks everything’s for her). I know she’d have endless hours of fun climbing, perching, and exploring this cat house.  We’ll enjoy watching her as much as she enjoys living the high life!

From the Website:
This Four Level Cat House will satisfy all of your cats desires – leaping, scratching, and of course – napping! This piece of cat furniture has a cradle area, two round loft beds, and a play tunnel. Cats love the loft bed – it gives them a high place to perch and snooze. You cat can jump from bed to cradle, or just stretch out and enjoy the view! And your little furry friend will spend hours playing ‘peekaboo!’ in the tunnel! Not only is this a terrific cat lounger, it also is a scratching post. A solid pine pole is wrapped in all-natural sisal rope, which provides an outlet for busy paws. Available in nine colors – Cream, Tan, Brown, Red, Navy Blue, Country Blue, Green, Gray, and Hunter Green. With such a range of colors, you’re sure to find one for even your most finicky of felines. And remember – not only do cats love having their own area, but a good scratching post will deter your cat from scratching your furniture!

What cat wouldn’t think he or she was in cat Heaven with this outstanding cat house?!?!

Check Out This Snooze Pal Cat Hammock in a Box!

Is this Snooze Pal cat hammock adorable or what?!  Almost as adorable as the little cutie enjoying the hammock.  To learn more about this cat’s delight as well as others, visit Cat Above.com.

While on the site, look for a cute little banner linking you to a short survey.  When you take the survey, you enter yourself for a chance to win a Snooze Pal of your own (well, of your cat’s own – I doubt you’ll fit, unless you’re 4 months old or something).  Even better, a cat rescue team in North Carolina gets 10 cents for each survey completed.

Off with thee!  Take that survey, and good luck.

Cat Furniture: The Perfect Poophaus, Yes Poophaus

The Perfect Poophaus has more going on for it than just a ridiculously clever name. The Purrfect Poophaus is Advanced Litter Containment Furniture for you and your cat. Said another way, It’s going in style!

From the Website:
This is the newest addition to our line of litter containment cat furniture. We’ve taken what people value the most from the Purrfect Playhouse and paired it with the Deluxe Poop-Box-A-Roo to bring you the Purrfect Poophaus! 72″ Tall x 25″ Deep X 25″ Wide The Purrfect Poophaus features a litter cabinet on the lowest level, a play area with kitty condo at the to, and 3 large 18″ x 18″ seats (measured diagonally) . There are also 7 scratching areas- 4 on the bottom and 3 at the top!!

Features:
*Full Extension slide out drawer on litter cabinet that holds up to 100 lbs!
*Nickel Handle Included!
*17 1/2 ” headroom-accommodates even the largest kitty! (Shout out to Alexa.)
*All exposed wood in the litterbox area has been completely sealed with polyurethane to make clean up quick, easy and sanitary
*Dangling kitty toy included!
*All 4 posts on litter cabinet have a generous amount of sisal rope as do the three posts at the top of the unit. *Choice of Litter Cabinet entryway- Right or left or both. The opening can be 8″ or 10″
*Comes in neutral beige with contrasting Paw Prints.
*Custom made to order, they usually leave their warehouse in 7 – 14 days.

This is an absolute stroke of genius and I’m certain every cat would agree.

Absolutely Adorable Sunflower Cat Tree

Awwwwww. How completely adorable is this Sunflower Cat Tree?!

From the Website:

Custom made to order, usually leaves our warehouse in 14 – 21 business days. The Sunflower Cat Tree will bring the beauty of the outdoors into your home. This medium sized Cat Tree is the ideal size to accommodate all your cat’s activities. Whether climbing, jumping, hiding, exploring, or its more common activity, sleeping, this is the perfect unit for your cat. We have built all our special features into this Cat Tree. The top flower is 28″ round with a padded center and a thermal liner to retain your cat’s heat for added comfort. There are four holes each 9″ in diameter that lead to the center of the trunk which is 12″ in diameter.

Four sculptured leaves (2 large and 2 small) surround the trunk providing layers for climbing or space for “snoozing”. The leaves each have a thermal liner for added comfort, and each is hinged to provide “flex” when the cat jumps onto the leaf making it easier on its joints and back. Older cats will get much more use out of a unit with this feature.

The wide round base adds stability and guarantees the Cat Tree will not tip during normal use. This Cat Tree will fit into a corner, taking up less floor space, and not sacrificing stability. This unique piece of furniture will be the focalpoint of activity for your cat, and the center of conversation among your friends. Approximate Height: 52″ (4ft 4in) Approximate Width: 52″ Trunk Diameter: 12″ Weight: 100 lbs.

Green Special Features:
* Our molded leaves are designed to “flex” which cushions the landing and prevents excessive wear and tear on joints, especially of older cats, when they jump onto the Tree.

*Commercial grade carpeting is used throughout the entire Cat Tree, including the lining inside the holes in the trunk.

*All our beds and larger leaves have a “thermal” lining that retains the cat’s body heat providing greater comfort.

*An extra wide base is added to all units providing greater stability and preventing tipping under normal use.

A Scratching Post that Thinks it’s a Cat Bed

Alexa has already put her request in for one of these.  The Omega Paw Ripple™ Board Scratch’n Massage Bed™ (16″ L X 5.5″ W X 17″ L; Green) features organic catnip flakes and catnip oil, both of which rev her little engine.

From the website:
The fabulous ripples massage your cat paws leaving him in a dream state. In addition, we’ve made our scratcher eco-friendly by using 98% post consumer and diverted materials.

Massage…dream state…cat-nip….eco-friendly…  Is it any wonder Alexa wants one?   Okay, so she doesn’t give a rat’s patootie about the eco-friendly part – that’s all me.  But the cat-nip and the massage – oh yeah!  My girl’s all there.  She’s even willing to overlook the “…leaving him in a dream state” comment. 

Right now Miss Alexa has a little thin scratching pad and, after a nice session of scratching, she likes to lie down on top of it.  Problem is the ratio of Alexa’s size to that of the scratching pad……  Uh, yeah, you get the picture. 

Spillover doesn’t lead to good napping.  Not a problem with the Omega Paw Ripple™ Board Scratch’n Massage Bed™ (16″ L X 5.5″ W X 17″ L; Green) - there’s room for even the chubbiest of cats to nestle in and get all comfy cozy.

Click the link or the image to take a closer look.  Your cat will love you for it.

Feeding a Cat’s Imagination

The gorgeous “Cat Perch w/ Cradle, Bed and Tunnel” above is from Alexa’s favorite place to shop, Pet Street Mall. Our male cats don’t give a fig for shopping and Prissy (our other female cat) is, like, 790 years old so she cares little for anything beyond eating and sleeping.

This handsome cat perch gives your kitty 3 levels of fun and excitement. Then a perfect place to crash when it tires of it all. High quality materials blend with excellent craftsmanship and a frightfully clever design to make a great cat perch for your cat. They love few things more than perching and watching the comings and goings of their humans. The Bed on top and cradle offer great spots for lounging while providing multiple vantage points from which to check out what’s going on. The tunnel on the middle level is a great home that makes your cat feel secure and comfortable.

If you have a cat, you know how they love to “act out” stories. They’ll zoom through a room, then suddenly stop and turn as though something’s after them….then BAM they take off again. (OMG, Prissy just zoomed through…right on cue! Didn’t care much for the 790 comment, eh?)

The “Cat Perch w/ Cradle, Bed and Tunnel” would be a deliciously fun outlet for their imagination. After all, we know how important that sort of thing is to their emotional and physical health. Prissy has always been the most playfully creative cat in the world, and like I said she’s lived, and well, for many many moons.

Oh, now she’s stalking my coffee…she knows where to hit me hardest.

Click the link to see a close-up of the Cat Tree and read more about it. I have a much-loved cat to go apologize to. Tuna oughta do it.

Why Cats Like and Need to Scratch

For a cat, scratching is a natural, necessary act. Besides keeping her claws in top shape, the stretching involved in a good scratch keeps her upper body strong and loose. Also, every time a cat scratches a surface, scent glands between her toes leave her signature smell for others to find. In this way, she marks her territory, even if that happens to be in your living room.

Just because a cat must scratch doesn’t mean she must destroy your furniture. Redirecting a cat’s scratching to an appropriate object simply requires patience, flexibiity and time. To keep your cat from grooming her claws on your couch, you must give her some furniture of her own.

Check out the Single Climb n Claw Scratcher.

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