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Cactus Cat Scratching Post: Ingenious!

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Our cats (inside and outside) love scratching posts. I always think it’s funny to see the outside cats getting such a kick out of the one on the carport because… let’s face it… they have the best scratching posts in the world – a big yard full of trees! Yet, they seem to prefer the big one on the carport to all the rest.

Never, ever try to figure out how a cat’s mind works!

I love this cactus cat scratching post (Amazon link) as much as any I’ve ever seen. It is unexpected, sturdy, great looking, and endless fun and entertainment for “toddlers in fur.”

From the Seller, PAWZ Road Store on Amazon:

  • Unique Design: This Cat scratching post with 3 scratching poles covered with green natural sisal and carpet standing on the “” round base like a mimic cactus looks cute and fresh that help blend into any modern decor and add fun flair to any room.
  • Various Height of Fun: A variety of post height from “” to “” satisfy all ages of cats’ scratching habit and stretching. It offer a perfect place for cats to relieve their stress, encourage their natural desire for a good scratch and save your expensive furniture from little tiger’s clawing.
  • Premium Choice: The base and top part are both covered in soft carpet that feels good on the paws, especially for adventurous kitties that want to jump to the top. It comes with 2 sizes. The medium post is suggest for cats up to “” and the large post is recommend for cat up to “”.
  • Additional Benefit: Designed with cats in mind. It is equipped with hanging toy stimulate their prey-like behavior like pouncing and swatting and enhance their playing time with it and provide extra fun for them.
  • Simple Assembly: Simple construction with 3 posts and a base requires minor assembling. The step by step instruction make it more easy. You can set it up in minutes or seconds.

Take a closer look at the adorable cactus cat scratching post (Amazon link) – this is a real beauty.


Cat Water Fountain, For Cats Who LOVE Moving Water!

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A few of our cats are absolutely smitten with faucets – so much so that I wonder if they ever actually drink from their water bowls. Seriously, there are two girls, Delilah and Dokkie, who I never see at their water bowls… only at sinks where they convince someone to run water for them, creating their own personal little waterfall.

Cats are famous for loving moving water and this adorable Pet Fountain (Amazon link) will be a dream come true for Delilah, Dokkie, and any other cat who loves a good fountain.

  • The pump is described as ultra quiet.
  • The large water capacity (2. 5L / 84 oz)  makes this pet fountain great for cats (or small dogs, for that matter).
  • The circulation system helps provide healthy and hygienic water for our much loved pets all day.
  • Made of high-quality PP resin, this automatic water bowl is BPA free, durable, and it’s easy to operate and clean.
  • Each fountain comes with 1 silicone pad to catch splashing water from the messy drinkers…. I’m looking at you, here, Delilah.
  • The ingenious Pet Fountain has 3 modes: flower waterfall, flower bubble, and gentle fountain – each mode meets the needs of various pets. The free-falling stream and bright color attract pets to drink more water. This all sounds like perfect entertainment for inquisitive cats to me!
  • The pet water fountain is equipped with 3 replacement filters, each composed of a cotton layer, activated carbon and an ion exchange resin. They form a triple filtration system to prevent your pets from getting sick.
  • Available in blue (pictured) or gray.

See Pet Fountain (Amazon link) for much more information.


Automatic Cat Water Fountain, Because You Can’t Always Be at the Sink!

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We have three cats who absolutely LOVE drinking from the sink. As soon as anyone steps into the bathroom, they run over one another trying to get to the sink first!

I have no problem understanding this – moving water is pretty cool (literally!), and… let’s face it…. they look terribly cute patting at it and tilting their little heads to drink.

The only bad thing is I can’t possibly stand by the sink 24/7 and serve them – no matter how much they insist on it.

This very cool Automatic Water Fountain (Amazon link) can make cats happy and keep their humans out of trouble. I’m all in for both of these things!

I honestly think it goes beyond making cats happy – I think this is actually healthy for cats. For example, one of our cats, Delilah, for whatever reasons ONLY drinks from the sinks. I’ve watched and she doesn’t drink from any of the cat bowls we have in different parts of the house. I have zero idea why she only likes moving water, but I notice that when she drinks from her beloved sinks, she drinks a lot. I think the water fountain will be healthier for her because I think she’ll drink more water this way.

  • Stylish appearance design: new look for URPOWER pet fountain for more choices and looks great in the home.
  • Free-falling streams: The free-falling stream attract pets to drink more water. Water capacity- 51oz, the capacity is perfect for cats and small dogs.
  • Adjustable stream: The water valve adjustable flow allows you to customize the water flow for your pet
  • Easy to operate: the cat water fountain is easy to install and designed to disassemble for cleaning, making life easier for you and your pet. Water fountain is BPA-free and dishwasher safe.
  • Low-Noise Pet Fountain: The Ultra low noise AC Pump can work at night and won’t affect your sleep. 

See Automatic Water Fountain (Amazon link) for a much closer look and more information.

Handsome Machine-Washable Cat Bed with Nest-Like Walls!

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I say it all the time, but our cats are like family to us. Little furry toddlers that make life sweeter, funner, and better every single day. Given that you’re here, on a cat blog, I’d say it’s a safe bet that you feel the same way!

Keeping our babies comfortable, safe, healthy, happy, and entertained are incredibly important to those of us who love them so. Like children, cats absolutely LOVE new things – toys, beds, scratching posts, treats… anything new is like Christmas morning to them. Not only is it good for their happiness (as well as ours!), I think it’s good for them physically and mentally. Newness keeps them entertained and sharp – keeps them from getting bored, something that is terrible for cats… possibly even worse for them than it is us.

I’m always amazed at how much enjoyment a cat gets from a new cat bed (Amazon link to the one pictured here)! The beauty pictured here (the cat bed, not the cat… although it is even more beautiful) is the one I’m eyeing for our next cat bed. The fact that it is machine-washable makes it jump to the top of the list for me.

The nest-like walls will make it any cat’s favorite place to nap OR just sit and keep an eye on its entertaining humans!

Features:

  • DESIGN FEATURES: Cat bed and dog beds feature nest-like walls filled with high-loft down alternative that surround pets to promote feelings of security, round pet bed offers a safe, cozy place for a cat or small dog to snooze.
  • HIGH QUALITY FABRIC: Made of premium quality cut pile fabric, stuffed with soft durable superior suede fabric, offers maximum comfort and warmth for your furry friends.
  • NON-SLIP: Non-skid bottom keeps the dog bed in place for worry-free placement on tile and hardwood floors in the home.
  • LIGHTWEIGHT & PORTABLE: This cozy bed is lightweight and portable for travel. It is very easy for transportation and convenient to carry it in the car; this pet fusion dog bed could let your pets to stay comfortable during camping and travelling when outside.
  • MACHINE WASHABLE: Easy wash and care, wash the entire bed on the gentle cycle with cold water and tumble dry in low heat.

See cat bed (Amazon link) for a closer look.

Stylish and Beautiful Placemats for Cats… So Appropriate!

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Hmmm… my last three posts have been cat food, cat food dishes, and now cat placemats (Amazon link).

After having cats in the family all my life, I’m beginning to think like a cat: Everything revolves around food!!!

It is what it is, I guess, so I’ll just roll with it.

I actually love having placemats under our cats’ feeding station. It’s tidier, better looking, and makes them feel rather sophisticated. Cats think they’re just like the rest of the family, after all – so I’m sure they expect the same comforts we have.

These particular cat placemats (Amazon link) are gorgeous. They’re available in blue, watermelon red (love the color and the name!), gray, and white. I love that they’re dishwasher safe because I don’t know about your furry kids but mine are all very messy eaters!

  • 100% PREMIUM FOOD GRADE SILICONE MAT. FDA approved. It is safe for your dogs or cats
  • NO MESS: Raised outer lip prevents food & water from spilling onto floor (18.1″ x13.4″ )
  • ANTI-SLIP for secure placement, it won’t slide to scare your pets and mess your floor
  • WATERPROOF Pet Feeding Mat: easy to clean and dries quickly.
  • Dishwasher washable.
  • Flexible, just roll it up to store or pack for travel
  • 100% customer satisfaction

See cat placemats (Amazon link) for a closer look at these beauties.

Janie

My Beautiful Grandkitty Janie Found the Placemat She Wants!

Elevated Cat Dishes (Love These!)

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I can’t tell you how crazy I am about this Elevated Cat Feeding Station with Glass Bowls.

The fact that they’re tilted makes for easier eating, licking, and enjoying the cat’s favorite sport in general!

I also love that this has glass bowls (you can buy replacements if you ever break one) – glass dishes just always seem healthier to me.

The bowls are dishwasher-safe (as well as microwave safe, but I certainly wouldn’t suggest that – too easy to burn a cat’s delicate tongue). The fact that they can be put into the dishwasher is a real plus. I feel like they’re getting REALLY clean and sanitized that way.

I love the sturdy modern design (with a handsome anodized aluminum stand), too.

Take a closer look at the Elevated Cat Feeding Station with Glass Bowls on Amazon.


Buying Cat Food on Amazon (Convenient and Hassle-Free)

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Her Majesty, Alexa

Her Majesty, Alexa – Awaiting her Bisque for Senior Cats!

After talking with my youngest daughter today about our cats and cat food, in particular, we have decided that shopping for cat food online makes a lot of sense.  Below are just a few of the reasons we lean this way:

  1. I have become so annoyed when I go to the store and they’re out of my cats’ favorites. It happens so often! One cat loves certain flavors of Sheba Cuts (Amazon Link), while another needs to stick with Bisque for Seniors (Amazon). A few others have to have pates because chunks in food have begun to upset their sensitive stomachs. As you can imagine, when it comes to finding everything everyone needs, the odds aren’t in my favor. Then, there I am, with food for only “some” of my cats instead of “all” of my cats.
  2. Their favorite treats (Temptations Mix Ups) are also frequently sold out – apparently they’re every cats favorite flavor! I’ve tried other brands and other flavors and, while they consent to eat the Temptations Shrimp, they let me know I have disappointed them!
  3. Whether it’s cold and flu season or worse, we are under the Coronavirus threat, shopping from home, online, is simply safer. It has become more than “just” a convenience, it has become “safer.”
  4. When you choose the “Subscription” option, you can actually even save money. While I have no problem spending the same I do at stores – or even a little more, if necessary (can’t beat the convenience and safety after all), I certainly don’t mind saving money when possible. The subscription option on Amazon is well worth looking into.

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Dokkie

Dokkie, Waiting for her “Soup”

In the end, the most important thing isn’t my convenience, it’s my cats getting the food they enjoy the most and the food that doesn’t upset their stomachs. When I shop online, it’s easier to comparison shop, check out ingredients, and to make darn sure each beloved cat gets exactly what she needs.

If you feel similarly, I strongly recommend clicking through any of these links and reading more about buying cat food on Amazon.  You can get up to 40 percent off your first subscription order!

Little Dokkie, pictured above can only eat “Soup” – for some reason other food upsets her stomach and makes her throw up. Purina Little Soups have been a God-send.

Temptations Treats and Amazon’s Subscribe & Save

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I’ve always seen the “Subscribe & Save” service on Amazon but have never taken advantage of it. I love the convenience of buying from Amazon – whether it’s books, dvds, cat furniture, Christmas gifts, baby clothes (for our three little grandsons!), food, cat food, etc… but have never bothered to use “Subscribe & Save.”

Where has my brain been!?!

It doesn’t get much more hassle-free and convenient than allowing someone else to do all the thinking for you. Besides, less trips to the store means more time I have with my cats AND those baby boys I just told you about!

While it will be convenient to have all of my cats’ cat food delivered regularly, it is actually these Temptations Treats (Amazon Link) that have made me consent to try this feature. My cats (inside and out) are addicted to these treats. They lose their little minds for these yummies!

When you click through to see the Temptations Treats (Amazon Link), you’ll find the Subscribe & Save option – or, of course, you could just order a container of them and see how your cat(s) likes them. If they’re anything like mine, they will LOVE them.

  • Contains one (1) 16 oz. tub of TEMPTATIONS MixUps Treats for Cats SURFER’S DELIGHT Flavor
  • TEMPTATIONS Cat Treats are 100% nutritionally complete and balanced for adult cat maintenance
  • This irresistible cat treat has a unique pocket shape that is crunchy on the outside and scrumptiously soft and creamy on the inside
  • Under 2 calories per treat, these cat treats feature an irresistible array of chicken, cheddar, and catnip flavors that will have your cat meowing for more
  • Your cat can’t wait to get their paws on TEMPTATIONS MixUps Cat Treats
  • TEMPTATIONS brand is America’s #1 cat treat*
  • These tasty cat treats come in a unique stay-fresh pack with a closable lid that helps keep your best friend’s treats fresh

See Temptations Treats (Amazon Link) for more information.

Handmade Christmas Stocking for Your Cat: Admit it, You Hang One for Your Cat Too….

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We not only hang stockings for our cats – each one has his or her OWN stocking. Purrfectly reasonable, right??

The gorgeous homemade, hooked Christmas stocking is exactly the stocking your cat wants this Christmas. Fill with treats and make this the best holiday your cat ever had.

This beauty is available on Amazon and couldn’t be any prettier.

  • High-Quality Material. Glitzhome Christmas Hooked Stocking is made from 100% Acrylic Fiber front and 100% Polyester back. The fabrics are very durable. The material provides soft and smooth touch, and can hold more candies and gifts.
  • Handmade Knitting! The front is 100% handmade whimsical design and features a cat surrounded by festive details. Decorative top border, felt hanging loop, and holiday accents. Detailed knitting and generous embellishments are sure to enhance any type of holiday decorating theme.
  • Match Your Festive Christmas Decor. As cozy as a winter sweater, our stockings add a warm touch to the mantel. Its graphics and colors give a very Christmas feel that are ideal for depicting the true nature of the season.

Click here to take a closer look with larger pictures. You can also get a better idea of the size – thees stockings have plenty of room for filling with cat treats and toys.


Cat Tree Haven: Great Gift Idea that Might Save Your Christmas Tree

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One of our cats recently had kittens so, needless to say, we’re already thinking about how “interesting” Christmas will be this year. The gifts, bows, gift tags, ornaments, candy canes, and shiny decorations throughout the house are going to be fascinating enough for these little balls of energy, but I have a feeling the Christmas tree might prove to be a nightmare.

How do you keep a tree standing when three little toddlers with fur are intent on bringing it down?!

When I saw this amazing Cat Haven Condo on Amazon earlier, I was struck with an idea… diversion! I mean it often works for children who walk on two legs, why not children who walk… make that RUN… on four?!

  • Cat condo designed for cats up to 32 pounds in weight. Easy to assemble cat furniture, less than 15 minutes, no tools required.
  • Cat tree house intended for indoor use, fits great in any room.
  • Cat tower perfect for jumping, scratching, climbing, and relaxing.
  • Made from pressed wood, carpet and artificial leaves, great for cats’ innate instinct of hiding within nature. Made in USA and Imported.
  • Square base, 24 inches covered with artificial turf and 3 carpeted perches 22, 22 and 18 inches in diameter.

See Cat Haven Condo for a closer look (as well as adorable shots of cats enjoying their haven).


#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!

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