Presenting your precious cat with a new toy is every bit as fun and rewarding as presenting a child with a new toy. And why not, our pets are our babies after all! Not only are cat toys fun for cats to play with – giving them entertainment and enjoyment, cat toys are also vital to a cat’s health. They provide a little exercise for your cat (or a lot, depending upon your cat’s energy level!).
Cat toys also keep an inside cat, who doesn’t have other cats or dogs to play with, from getting bored. They keep her mind active and provide a level of the unexpected that she craves nearly as much as she craves tuna. Nearly.
I recently bought Alexa a new toy and she has delighted herself with it for hours since.
Her favorite toys are balls and she’s absolutely on top of the kitty world when we’re in the floor playing baseball. I roll it to her and she swats it with her paw back toward me. She can’t be bothered with running the bases, of course, because she’s conserving her energy and has been since she was a day old.
She also doesn’t go for any “loose” balls if I happen to roll it too far to the left or too far to the right. It’s up to me to retrieve all of these, as well as the ones she swats pass me.
I get quite a workout crawling around like a 12 month old.
Alexa has a toy box (actually a basket) that she loves to grab toys from – but, of course (like all kids) she never puts them back. That’s also left to me.
Cats just love toys like the ETHICAL/SPOT SPRING DING CAT TOYS ASSORTED
above. Alexa has this adorable cat toy pegged as the next addition to her toy collection.
Since she is one pampered little girl, it’s jut a matter of time. I look forward to chasing this cute little cat toy around… and then putting it back where it goes.
One of us has to.
*** Cat Toy Safety: Be sure to examine your cat’s toys for pieces that have come loose – small parts that could choke your cat. Also, never allow anything near your cat that she could get wrapped around her neck.
Alexa once had, somehow, found a long paper ribbon left over from Christmas. She managed to get part of it down her throat and was as struggling to pull it out. Thanks be to God, I happened to be walking through the room at the time and pulled it out.
One of Ming Li’s kittens, Jelly Bean, has become a member of the family. Since his mom (Ming Li) and dad (Jet Li) were both feral, he’s very, very cautious of humans – including this cat-obsessed human even. However, unlike his two siblings (nameless until I determine their sexes), he comes close enough to touch.
He lives in the garage with Hannah and she has sort of assumed a motherly role with him. Ming Li came through about a week ago and was majorly pregnant. I haven’t seen her for a few days, but I have a feeling that when she shows up again, she’ll be her slender self again. Jelly Bean went running up to her, glad to see his cat mommy – but she hissed at him and stopped him in his tracks. He ran back to Hannah’s side.
Can’t say I blame him!
A few nights ago, I took out a couple of Alexa’s toys to entertain Hannah and Jelly Bean. Hannah is hilarious when she plays. She’ll sit really still, acting like she’s only half-interested in the ball, feather cat toy, catnip mouse (whatever). As I rub her head, she seems only interested in that – nothing else in the world seems to matter. Then, all of a sudden, she’ll prance on the toy and give it heck.
Then…. back to the head rubs.
The first time Jelly Bean saw a toy ball, he looked so adorable sweet it brought tears to my eyes. He hunkered down, sort of unsure of what he’d do next, then he threw caution out the window and joyously pounced on the ball. Then he swatted it in my direction. When I rolled it back to him, he swatted it back again.
Even wild, feral babies enjoy a good game of pitch and catch.
His siblings – who are both beautiful with dark gray fur and black stripes – always watch the playing but never approach a toy until I’ve gone back inside. When it comes to cats, patience is my middle name, so I’ll win them over. Funny thing is, these two are going to be really hard to tell apart. One was a lot smaller, but it has caught up with the other one. Jelly Bean is totally and completley black – even the bottoms of his paws are black. He doesn’t have any white or gray on him whatsoever.
When I lost Bo and Svenn, the outdoors (which I’d always loved with a passion) just seemed sad and empty to me. I can’t tell you what a blessing it is to have Hannah, Jelly Bean, Ming Li (when she shows), and ???? and ??????. It’s as though God knew how empty my yard felt to me and filled it with something that means the world to me – precious, beautiful, wonderful cats!
**** I’ll add pictures of the kittens as soon as possible – I also have new pics of Alexa and Hannah to add.
Black cats are sometimes thought to symbolize bad luck. But they haven’t always had that reputation.
King Charles I of England was absolutely convinced that his beloved black cat was his good luck charm. He carried his pet everywhere with him – he was never without it by his side.
When the cat died, the King was distraught and grieved for it deeply. He was also convinced that all of his good fortune died along with his “good luck charm.” He told others that his life would never be the same again and that all his luck was gone.
The very next day, he was arrested and subsequently beheaded! Think maybe he was onto something?!
One of the sweetest cats I ever had was a black beauty named Renee Elise. She was completely good luck for me and everyone who had the pleasure of meeting her.
In a word – WOW! This is one spectacular piece of work. The All-in-One Kitty Care Center – for Litterbox, Feeding & Play
would make any cat happy to be alive. While it’d be ideal for cat lovers who have limited space, I think it’d perfect for those who have limitless space as well.
From the website:
The All-in-One Kitty Care Center offers everything your cat could ever need in one stylish piece of cat furniture! This unit features a litter cabinet on the lowest level, play area at the center, feeding station and two large 18 x 18 sleeping trays at the top! There are plenty of scratching areas too-four altogether with options for adding more! Many customers are seeking an elevated feeding station to keep their cat’s food safe from dogs and other pets. Apartment dwellers will love this all in one unit as a real space saver. Paw prints and a hanging catnip toy accentuate this piece. Measures 74″ tall x 25″ wide x 25″ deep.
THe Litter Box Area: The Litter Cabinet features a full extension slide out drawer that can hold 100 lbs of cat litter. The litter pan area is 20 3/4 ” x 14 1/2 ” with 17 1/2 ” headroom that can fit even the largest cats. All exposed wood is completely sealed with polyurethane to make clean up quick, easy and sanitary.
Click through the link below to learn about the other options, the cost, and how you can personalize the center for your own special baby.
All-in-One Kitty Care Center – for Litterbox, Feeding & Play
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With Nature’s Variety Prairie Homestyle Canned Cat Food – Lamb & Liver 5.5 oz. Can – Case of 24 - you provide your babies wiht a home-cooked taste with high quality nutrition. These chunky stew formulas are made with real meat, poultry and healthy fruits and vegetables.
I admit it, I’m an overly protective mother, whether it comes to my daughters or my cats. I even tend to overly guard the raccoons, possums, birds, and rabbits I feed as well as the skunks who sometimes help themselves into the scene – Right before everyone and everything else, except Svenn, flees. Svenn loves skunks and could watch them for hours. (And, yes, I do name each one….okay, maybe not all the birds…) I care very much what my cats eat, and I watch their food like a hawk, especially after all of the controversites and tragedies.
A few of the “tainted” animal food manufacturers are back on the shelves again – and, while I’m sure they’ve taken unbelievable efforts to ensure their safety, I have to admit – I can’t bring myself to buy them ever again.
If I were them, I would have re-packaged everything, provided new names, new logos, etc. I certainly wouldn’t have put the food back in the same packages that pet lovers had to throw away and hope and pray our pets weren’t going to die!
If you’re like me, you’re probably looking more and more into the natural products like the ones featured in this post. Click the link at the top or the cans below to learn more about a brand that’s as good as it gets. As Svenn would say, “It’s almost as endearing as skunks.” One of these days I’m going to have to break it to my husband – that cat’s not quite normal.
Tape is actually one of the few things I don’t have on my home office desk – but I’m a few days away from taking care of that.Check out the adorable Black Cat Tape Dispenser 
from Whales & Friends (I told you I lived on that web site!). OMG, this cat dispenser is so cute.I’m not at all sure what I’d ever use tape for, but this little cutie is about to make its home on my desk. It’ll match the post it notes from the last….er, post.Hmmm, I’d better get back to the web site and see if they have anything else I need to take off of their paws for them.
Check out this gorgeous Cats Sticky Notes Pad Set
. I know exactly what sticky note set I’m getting next!They’re a Whales & Friends.com exclusive, so you won’t find these beauties anywhere else. I love that web site – I’m what you’d call a very frequent visitor. The animal lover in me embraces anything and everything that devotes itself to these beautiful creatures we share our world with.On a less flowery note, sticky notes are just the thing to keep your wits about you. When you jot something down and stick it in plain site, you can’t forget it. You might as well let the world know you’re a cat person while doing it, right?!There are also flamingos, horses and penguins for those who are so inclined. The flamingo set is gorgeous.
Never fear! The FURminator
is here!The FURminator De-Shedding Cat Tool Purple is one thing a house with long-haired cats shouldn’t be without. Not only for the sake of carpets, clothes, and furniture – but also for people with allergies. The FURminator could make life a whole lot sweeter.According to my two female cats (both of whom have gloriously long hair), the best thing about the FURminator De-Shedding Cat Tool, however, is the reduction of hairballs. According to them, hairballs are never pleasant. So hard to look elegant and mysterious when your eyes are bulging, your tongue’s hanging out and you sound like your lungs are coming out of your mouth. I’m just saying…
From the web site:
FURminator De-Shedding Tool for Cats reduces shedding up to 90 percent and also helps to eliminate hairballs in cats. Reduces the amount of airborne elements that cause allergic reactions in many people. Works great on long or short-hair cats!
The Highrise Play House for Cats
measures 30L x 22W x 95-108H, which is just enough to convince Alexa that she’s queen of the jungle and the rest of us are her Majesty’s prey.We all know how important it is for cats to stay active and entertained. It’s important to their physical well-being and vital to their mental and emotional health. Cats get depressed when they’re bored, which is why I’m always looking for new and creative things to throw into our cats’ lives. Anything to keep their little minds and bodies happy and busy!
I’m not sure my precious little Prissy could climb very high – even if she was remotely interested (it’s hard to take on great heights when you’re 312 years old), but Alexa, Bo, and Svenn would think they’d passed on to Kitty Heaven when they laid eyes on this.
From the web site:
Our Tallest Cat Tree Yet! Floor-to-ceiling design made for multi-cat households. Features 4 levels of highrise fun, 9 sections of sisal (last section of sisal adjusts to fit low to high ceilings), sturdy rectangular base, soft plush fabric, ramp to 1st level for older cats, roomy square hut, sleeping tunnel, grooming arch, yarn ball and a cuddle bed on top.
Amazing! Click the link above or the image to take a closer look. You’re cat will love you (even more) for it.
Bookends Art PrintBuy at AllPosters.comIsn’t this a beautiful art print? I’m pretty wild about it, myself. The models remind me of my Alexa – she, too, is always near books. She’s lying across a new Nigela Lawson cookbook I got for Christmas right now. She looks a little disappointed….I guess she was expecting mouse on the menu.
The art print is by a water color by Steve Hanks – and it’s absolutely stunning. Click the link to take a closer look at this beauty, as well as to see more of his work.I just checked the web site again and found another watercolor by Mr. Hanks that also featured the animal we all know and love. Apparently he’s not just a brillaint artist, he’s a cat person too.I knew I liked him! 
Gato Art PrintHanks, SteveBuy at AllPosters.com
By the way, I hope you and your furry babies all had an amazing Christmas! Our tree withstood Alexa, so I’m counting it a success. Prissy (in her younger days) used to get up in the tree and sleep – ornaments would clink to the ground and we’d know our girl was either making her way up or down. She’s pretty content these days to sleep in a corner on the couch. She did, I’m happy to say, acknowledge the tree a few times – even working up enough energy to smell it at one point.I hear her majesty walking across the kitchen floor now (click click click) – apparently seeking an evening snack. You know what that means…I’m out!
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