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Interactive Catnip Rug: Colorful, Fun, and Downright Ingenious

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My grandbabies have a few interactive toy rugs they LOVE…. and the adorable thing is, so do our cats! When the babies leave their rugs spread out on the floor and wander to another room, inevitably a few cats come to check it out and stay a while.

That’s why I searched out play rugs just for cats a few days ago on Amazon. I was THRILLED to find this Interactive Catnip Rug (Amazon link) and knew I had to add it to the 2021 Christmas Gift Ideas for Cats lineup!

This colorful beauty is just perfect in every way. The interactive play mat is “inspired by the magic of a nighttime garden” and it’s simply beautiful.

The soft and cushy catnip playmat is actually a stroke of genius and I’m surprised I haven’t seen more like this before. When we buy catnip, we always sprinkle a little bit under the blankets on our cats’ favorite beds and resting spots. They love it and it’s great fun to watch them enjoying it BUT it’s unbelievably messy! Having a ready-made, neat and tidy catnip rug is ideal and I can’t wait to see our cats enjoying it!

Take a closer look at this beautiful Interactive Catnip Rug (Amazon link)!

Set of 3 Colorful Ceramic Shallow Cat Dishes

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This set of ceramic cat dishes (Amazon link) is so beautiful I wish they were available for the rest of the cat’s family… as in those of us who are (normally) human!

Things I love about these beauties…

  • They’re Shallow. A cat is extremely uncomfortable eating out of a dish that brushes against their whiskers. They lack the longer snout of say a dog or possum to allow them to easily eat out of anything that isn’t shallow.
  • They Feature No Skid Bottoms. If your cats are like our little pigs, they often lick the plate until you’re certain the plate will disintegrate! Our cats lick and chase their dishes all over the kitchen floor. With the no skid bottoms these have, at least the plates will stay in place while the little piggies get every last bite!
  • They’re Dishwasher Safe. As the dish washer of the family… my cats refuse this chore… this matters and it matters a lot. It isn’t so much that I wouldn’t want to wash my cats dishes, but I feel like they get cleaner in a hot dishwasher with heated drying.
  • They’re Ceramic. LOVE this. Plastic not only can contain chemicals I don’t want around our cats, but it also gets scratches and tends to look worn – no self respecting cat wants their dinnerware looking like that! These dishes are actually made in a facility that typically makes human grade products for the healthcare and food industries. How cool is that?!

More about the whiskers brushing against the sides of a dish:
From the manufacturer: “The thought of tired whiskers may sound silly, but the truth is, whisker fatigue is real and cause problems like lack of appetite, changes in mood for your kitty. Whiskers are actually called vibrissa, the touch receptors that reach deeper to connect with the nervous system of the cat. When your cat’s whiskers touch the sides of traditional food bowl (Too Deep & High), the sensation of bumping sensitive whiskers may cause him whisker fatigue—pain and stress.

There’s an easy solution for whisker fatigue. Switch out your cat’s narrow and deep food dishes with wide, shallow, flat bowls. Thankfully due to our awareness for cats, unlike regular cat food bowl, we created these ceramic cat feed trays that are specifically designed to be whisker friendly. These dishes have a wider opening and tend to be shallow so the cat’s whisker’s do not brush against the sides of the bowl while they eat or drink.”

Learn more about this beautiful set of ceramic cat dishes (Amazon link) AND see outrageously adorable pictures while you’re at it!

Adorable Halloween Cat Mane (For Cats Who Wouldn’t Mind Wearing a Wig!)

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Before going any further, obviously  if your cat has the type of temperament that would make him/her scared or embarrassed by a  Halloween costume, don’t even read the rest of this post! We have five indoor cats and only one of them would even think about allowing a cat Halloween costume on him. Two of the four girls would be scared it was going to eat them and the other two would be outraged that we’d even attempt such a thing!

Some cats tolerate the madness, others simply do not care for it. I would never ever (in a million years) suggest pushing a cat into something he/she doesn’t want to do. However, if you have a free spirit on your hand who’d enjoy it, go for it!

The adorable cat mane (Amazon link) pictured here is unbelievably cute. It comes in quite a few different colors, to match your own little wild animal.

Two of my grandkitties are beautiful black cats like the one pictured here. One of them (again, the boy) would be ALL for getting dolled up and having his picture taken. The girl would run and hide for days!

What is it about boy cats?? They’re almost always ready to party!

See cat mane (Amazon link) for a closer look. These are  absolutely adorable.

Maine Coon Cat Blanket… Gorgeous!

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Is this stunning Maine Coon Cat Blanket (Amazon link) gorgeous or what?! Then again, anything featuring this gorgeous breed of cat couldn’t possibly be anything BUT gorgeous.

FEATUES (from manufacturer):

  • PREMIUM MATERIAL: Blanket Throw is made of high grade flannel polyester, super soft, lightweight and breathable, anti-wrinkle and fade resistant
  • COZY & LIGHTWEIGHT: Blanket Throw can provide substantial warm and excellent experience. Great for indoor and outdoor use, especially for camping, backpacking and traveling
  • Machine wash and hand wash, quick drying, easy to care, durable, do not use bleach
  • Wide range of use, suitable for bed, sofa, camping, cold movie theater or traveling!
  • IDEA GIFT: Stylish and innovative Blanket Throw will be a perfect present for someone you loved, it’s a great choice for Birthday, Housewarming, Valentine’s Day, Christmas, etc.

See Maine Coon Cat Blanket (Amazon link) for a closer look!

Paw-some Set of Cat Toys… Ideal Christmas Gift for Any Cat!

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This Youngever Set of Cat Toys (Amazon link) is exactly what our cats would ask Santa for. So much colorful fun just waiting to be had! Two way tunnel (love the bright, fun color), feather teaser, fluffy mice, cat string, fun balls to chase after…

What’s not to love?!

This set of cat toys is 24 pieces in all. Our cats love sets like this. When they come in the Amazon box, I call them into the room and we open it up together. Then they act like human kids on Christmas morning! Speaking of which, this set would be purrfect for any cats on your list as well as any cat lovers.

After all, we cat lovers are never happier than when our babies are happy and playing.

Take a closer look at the Youngever Set of Cat Toys (Amazon link) by clicking the link.

The picture below is a couple of our girls (Dokkie and Delilah) playing with a very similar set I bought them a few months ago!

Dokkie and Delilah with Cat Toys

Dokkie and Delilah with Their Cat Toys

Fun and Unique Gift Idea for Cat Lovers: HISS T-Shirt!

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Hiss T-Shirt (Amazon)

If you’re looking for a unique and FUN gift idea for the cat lover in your life (male or female, any age), I just came across a tee that is everything you’re looking for and then some.

The Hiss T-Shirt (Amazon link) pictured here is absolutely perfect. It’s available for men, women, and youth and comes in black, royal blue,  asphalt, heather, and navy. You can pretty much be certain they’ve never seen anything quite like it too!

  • Machine wash cold with like colors, dry low heat
  • This HISS tee is a great gift for anyone that loves cats
  • This hilarious t-shirt makes a great gift
  • Lightweight
  • Classic fit
  • Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem

Take a closer look at the Hiss T-Shirt (Amazon) to see all the great colors.

Great Looking Cat Mom T-Shirt: Ideal Gift Idea for Cat Lovers

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This gorgeous Cat Mom T-Shirt (Amazon link) is absolutely purrfect in every way. This blue color is the first one I fell in love with, but as I looked at the different colors (and styles) available, I think I’ve fallen hard for each one.

There are pinks, blues, grays, purple, yellow, peach… not only are each of the colors gorgeous, there are several different styles available.

As luck would have it, I want them all!

This soft and comfortable graphic t-shirt would make an ideal gift for any cat lover in your life – especially if you ARE the cat lover in your life! I mean, come on, nothing wrong with treating yourself to a little goodness every now and then, is there?

Take a closer look at all of the colors and styles by visiting Cat Mom T-Shirt (Amazon link).

Gorgeous Outdoor Cat Condo (Cats Would LOVE This House!)

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We have indoor cats and outdoor cats and love them all to distraction. The outside cats happen to come along after the indoor cats (all of which are adamant that no outsiders be brought in!), so they have resigned to living outside, claiming the patio and carport as their own.

Truth be told, they don’t have it bad at all – fresh air, plenty of sunshine, safe places to sleep, shelters to get in when it’s rainy or cold, and endless birds, squirrels, possums, and butterflies to keep them entertained. Our cats are pretty soft and lazy, so none of the aforementioned entertainment are in danger.

In addition to our cats (inside and outside), I feel, care for, love, AND name a colony of feral cats in the field next to our home. They have an old barn and even an unused shed to get into but my word would they love a house like the one shown here. I’d honestly like to get one for our carport AND one for my feral family of cats.

I’ll be totally honest here…. I think our inside cats would get as big of a kick out of this as the outside ones! In fact, if we had a basement or spare space, I’d absolutely get them one.

The Solid Wood Cat Condo (Amazon link) comes in natural (pictured) and in a great looking gray with white trim. They’re both gorgeous!

FEATURES:

  • LARGE SOLID WOOD HOUSE: Constructed of fir wood with painting, this 2-floor cat house does no harm to you and your pets, and sturdy enough to hold up to 30kg/66lbs.
  • OUTDOOR & INDOOR: Features an asphalt roof, waterproof painting and a raised moisture-resistant floor, so it’s an ideal outdoor/indoor cat condo and no fear of bad weather. Simple design suits your rooms well.
  • FUN ENTRANCES: Front and side doors, jump platforms, escape door and floor hole provides fun entrances for cats. This cat house for outdoor cats is roomy, and the condo space for play or privacy time.
  • OPENABLE ROOF: This cat furniture’s roof can be opened for easy cleaning and better ventilation to avoid odor.
  • DIMENSION: Overall Dimension: 30.75”L x 21.75” W x 35.75” H, Max Load: 66 lbs.

See Solid Wood Cat Condo (Amazon link) for more information!

Stackable Cat Condo from Kitty City (on Amazon)

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I just came across a seller on Amazon that I know my fellow cat parents will be interested in… Kitty City! This link takes you to their Amazon page where you’ll find all of their wonderful, colorful, FUN things your cat(s) would love to have in their lives. All 9 of them!

You’ll find A LOT of coupons available to activate for many of the cat toys and furniture pieces too. Coupons are always a good thing, right?

The Stackable Cat Condo (Amazon link) pictured here is just one of the things that caught my eye. I’ll put a few of the other things in a slideshow at the bottom of the post.

I love the fact that this brand obviously loves and celebrates cats. When I see a company like that, I automatically trust them to make only the best things for my cats.

See Kitty City‘s page on Amazon for all of their products or click the image or Stackable Cat Condo to go directly to the gorgeous condo.


Christmas Gift Guide for Cat Lovers 2021

Christmas Gift Guide for Cat Lovers and Cats 2021

Christmas Gift Guide for Cat Lovers and Cats 2021

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Christmas Gift Guide for Cat Lovers 2021

It’s that time of year again, cat lovers… time to think about Christmas gift ideas for our cats and the other cat lovers in our lives! As I do each year, I will round up the best gift ideas I can find and publish them on the blog, then I’ll index them below, in a convenient place for you to find!

If you work for a company and would like to tell me all about something extra special you have for cats or the humans that adore them, please contact me at joitsigers @ gmail.com or joisigers @ aim.com. My cats would love to review what you offer and tell everyone about it! ~ Joi

Gift Ideas for Cats and Cat Lovers

Each link goes to the blog post telling you all about the gift idea!

#1 Best-Seller on Amazon


The Curious Cat Cube, Cat House / Cat Condo is currently the #1 Best-Seller on Amazon in Cat Houses & Condos.

An Ingenious Litter Box…


The Open Top Cat Litter Box Kit with Shield and Scoop is a number 1 best-seller on Amazon and has excellent reviews.

Christmas EVERYDAY!


If you're like me, you love nothing more than seeing your cat(s) with new toys. This collection of cat toys will make everyday feel like Christmas!

Cat Tunnel..


The adorable cat tunnel will give your cat(s) endless fun as they explore every nook and cranny!

Photographs on the Blog

I do not claim to have taken all of the photographs on this website. I did not take any of the “product” or “affiliate” merchandise photos  (unless I am reviewing a product, in which case it will be marked “Review”), nor do I claim to own them. If you are a photographer that sees something you want removed, simply e-mail me.

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