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

September 13, 2021 By Joi

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 Their Cat Toys

Baby Blanket for Cats… Yes, Baby Blanket for Cats!

May 31, 2021 By Joi

Okay, I love this to distraction. This soft, fluffy blanket for cats (Amazon link) or other small pets is exactly what I need in my home… of course, I’ll need 5 of them, so each cat gets her or his own. Cats are funny little beings, after all, and very much LOVE having their own possessions.

I have a confession to make, I have bought baby blankets for my cats for years. I discovered with my beautiful Alexa (pictured below… I still miss her so much!) that cats enjoy sleeping on blankets that smell like them. When Alexa got older, I would put her baby blanket in the dryer after supper because she always came and got in my lap in my our favorite chair in the evening – she loved having her momma AND her warm blanket waiting for her.

This beautiful Ompaa blanket for cats (Amazon link), however, looks much sturdier and would last a lot longer than traditional baby blankets. The plushness would also be more agreeable to a pampered fur baby.

Bo and Adam on a Baby Blanket

Features:

Fluffy pet blanket is made of safe and stain-resistant material to stand up to washing and drying for years without shedding or shrinking.
Soft pet blanket combines 200GSM faux long fur reversing to 280GSM sherpa fleece fabric, which is reminiscent of a mother’s hug!
This pet blanket provides protection from stains, spills, and pet fur when placed on furniture (not that I, personally worry about any of that but some do)
Small ( 20″ x 30″ ) pet blanket is perfect for small dogs, puppies and cats.
Would be ideal to use in carriers or in cars. Trips to the vet (or anywhere the cat’s schedule takes him/her!) would be much less stressful when their favorite blanket is along for the ride.

The blanket for cats (Amazon link) is available for under $8 right now, so if (like me) you’ll need more than one, now’s the time to order.

Beautiful Alexa

Cat Dad Gift Ideas for Father’s Day!

May 29, 2021 By Joi

We all know that some children are covered with hair and some are covered with skin. Some (eventually) walk on two legs, others walk, run, and scamper on four. Some have whiskers, some do not.
Some will go to school, learn to drive, and start dating… while others save you the heartbreak and heartache of such things!

Make no mistake about it, though, our children are OUR children and we love them with all that’s within us.

The following is a roundup of gift ideas for cat dads. I apologize that I never got a gift roundup done for cat moms – I cracked some ribs and bruised others right before Mother’s Day and have, since then, simply been trying to find ways to move and sit that didn’t hurt. Even breathing hurts!

Fortunately, the pain is far better now and I can at least get this roundup done. Each link is an Amazon link (where I do almost all of my online shopping).

Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Cat Dads

Best Cat Dad Ever Tee

Lightweight
Classic fit
Available in 10 great colors

Honest Cat Dad Mug

Hilarious coffee mug lets everyone know who he cherishes the most…. the cat!

Vintage Best Cat Dad Ever Tee

Lightweight
Classic fit
Available in 10 great colors

You’d be AMAZED at all of the wonderful Father’s Day gift ideas Amazon has for Cat Dads… click the link to open up a world of opportunities to make dad smile extra big this year!

Happy Father’s Day Cat Dads… and Belated Happy Mother’s Day Cat Moms!

Drinking Water Fountain… JUST What Our Cats NEED!

April 18, 2021 By Joi

A Cat Water Fountain is something I’ve been meaning to buy, like, FOREVER. And yet… here I am still looking for just the right one for our cats. In my defense, I believe I have finally found the one. The PetSafe Drinkwell Cat Water Fountain (Amazon link) has everything I’ve been looking for and then some – for example, I hadn’t even thought to hope for a dishwasher safe fountain. This makes it even extra wonderful.

Three of our cats are obsessed with drinking water from bathroom sinks. In fact, one (Delilah) even wakes me up at 4;00 am each morning so I can run water for her in our bathroom sink while she drinks (as I lean patiently against the wall, trying not to fall back asleep standing up!) for what seems like 10 minutes but is probably more like 2.

This fountain could give Delilah (as well as Guennie and Dokkie) the flowing water they so desire while allowing me to have the uninterrupted sleep I so desire!

Large Water Capacity: 168 ounce water capacity is great for pets of all sizes or multiple pets
Encourages Drinking: Free-falling stream entices pets to drink more water
Filtered Water: Includes replaceable carbon water filter that removes bad tastes and odors, keeping water fresh
Less Refills: Built-in reservoir increases capacity and extends time between refilling your fountain
Adjustable Stream: The pumps adjustable flow allows you to customize the water flow for your pet
Easy-To-Clean: Fountain is BPA-free and top-shelf dishwasher safe
EXPERIENCE and a Name Cat Parents Can Trust: PetSafe brand has been an industry leading U.S. manufacturer of pet behavior, containment and lifestyle products since 1991, helping millions of people and pets each year

See PetSafe Drinkwell Cat Water Fountain (Amazon link) for more information and a closer look.

Delectables Squeeze Ups: The Best Cat Food on the Market, According to Our Picky Cats!

April 3, 2021 By Joi

I choose this one!

Have your cats tried the new Delectables Squeeze Ups (Amazon link)?? I’ve seen them in a few different stores (some are sold with 4 in a package, some with more), but they can be difficult to find sometimes – apparently every cat in the county loves them!

Our cats can be picky sometimes and finding ONE food they ALL like has always been almost impossible…

Delilah likes this, but Tulip hates it.
Dokkie (starring in these pictures!) and Guennie like this, but it makes Nacho sick and Delilah won’t touch it!
Tulip’s favorite is this, but Dokkie and Delilah are convinced it’s poison.
Guennie won’t touch that but everyone else tolerates it.
Everyone will eat this but it makes Dokkie and Delilah throw up every other time they eat it.

Delectables gives me the happies!

Story of my life! Delectables Squeeze Ups (Amazon link) is HONESTLY the only food I’ve tried (and we’re talking several years and every food on the market) that all of our cats love and causes zero stomach issues with any of them. What’s extra challenging is that the same food you’ve bought for YEARS for one cat, for whatever reasons, upsets another cat’s stomach. For example, my beautiful Alexa ate Fancy Feast cans all of her life (17 years) and never had an issue. She preferred Salmon in the pink cans and seeing them on shelves, to this day, makes me think of her. They never upset her stomach in the least. But Dokkie and Delilah throw up ANY time they have Fancy Feast.

Doesn’t make sense, but there you have it!

These two beautiful girls (Dokkie and Delilah) are also the most particular about their food. Maybe it’s because they know some foods upset their stomachs??? Delectables Squeeze Ups is the first food I’ve tried that ALL of the cats love to distraction and causes absolutely ZERO upset stomachs.

Naturally, Delectables also has more traditional packaging with their Delectables Bisque Packets (all of our cats love these as well), but there’s just something so quick and tidy (very, very tidy!) about the squeeze ups.

Suffice to say, we are now buying this one in bulk (every flavor we find). Problem is, as I said before, it can be hard to find sometimes.

If you find it in your favorite store, be sure to grab some and give your cats a meal they’ll love. It’s available on Amazon in different flavors, too, and is so convenient to find.

Delectables Cat Food: Our Cats’ Favorite By Far

Milifun Elevated Cat Dishes… LOVE These!

March 19, 2021 By Joi

This gorgeous Milifun Elevated Cat Food and Water Dish (Amazon link) is almost too cute for its own good – like the cats it was made for!

I love how great-looking it is and love how comfortable it would be for my cats to use even more. One of our cats (Nacho – the handsome boy pictured below!) actually has a windpipe condition that makes it necessary for him to eat in a more upright position. This will be ideal for him, as having to bend all the way over causes him to cough and often throw up the food he just ate.

Product Description from Amazon:

15° Tilt Design Cat Bowls with Stand for Food and Water – 15°tilted platform, reasonable bowls height reduce stress of cats neck, arthritis or back, the best feeding posture and suits different cats and small dogs. The pet bowl offers easy eating and comfortable licking for your pet. Effectively relieve vomiting when pets are licking food.
Premium Quality Material – The cat bowl elevated tilted is made of environmental bowl, food grade PP bowl, food grade PET level. The stand is made of ABS material which is more durable and stable when using, anti-skid pad design, prevents slips and spill, protects floor.
Easy to Clean – The cat bowls raised are removable and easy to take it out to wash and keep clean. What’s more, it’s also convenient to add food or water. The simple design is also looks great in your home decoration.
Stylish and Minimalist – The line of the product shows that beauty of radian, adopting the round corner design and cartoon cat’s head design, adding fashion and artistic sense, oval curved surface, suitable for cats kittens and small dogs and other small animals with different face shapes.
Target Audience: Persian cat, ragdoll, all kinds of cats kittens and small size dog(dogs weighing less than 20 pounds). Flat-faced pets are also suitable .Especially Garfield, at least to avoid the face is clean after eating.

Take a closer look at the Milifun Elevated Cat Food and Water Dish (Amazon link) by clicking the link. You’ll find many more photos, as well as a video.

Beautiful, Sweet Nacho

Beautiful Jigsaw Puzzle for Cat Lovers

June 2, 2020 By Joi

When you have cats for babies, working jigsaw puzzles can be a challenge – some cats just want to sit and watch, which is great, but most think it’s an interactive game! Sure, it’s fun and downright adorable, but true puzzle-working has to wait until the baby wears itself out or finds something else to be amused by.

I have to say, though, the fun of working a crossword puzzle is worth the extra effort. I’m a jigsaw puzzle addict and am always on the hunt for a colorful, challenging, and fun new puzzle adventure.

I love this one I just found on Amazon, the Cat Bookshelf Puzzle (Amazon link). When you click through the link, you can view the image better (certainly larger), and you can read the special titles on each cat’s book. It is extra, extra cute.

I also love the beautiful tuxedo cat sprawled out on top of the books. He/She is giving the PURRFECT expression – this is exactly how a cat would look at their human if they were daring to interrupt their slumber for something as common as a taking a photo! We have a few tuxedo cats and this one reminds me so much of them. Makes me love the puzzle even more!

More puzzles for cat lovers below my beautiful Hannah…

Stylish and Beautiful Placemats for Cats… So Appropriate!

March 12, 2020 By Joi

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.

My Beautiful Grandkitty Janie Found the Placemat She Wants!

Temptations Treats and Amazon’s Subscribe & Save

February 5, 2020 By Joi

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.

Cat Toys: Best Variety Pack I’ve Found is on Amazon

June 5, 2018 By Joi

A few years ago I found a way to BOTH make Christmas last all year long AND be able to actually afford to get the things for my family (with fur and without) without breaking the bank over a span of two months: I buy things throughout the year and hide them safely away. Most of my shopping is done on Amazon – which is where I bought this great Cat Toys Variety Pack from.

I intended to save it for Christmas morning and open it for our cats… but… well… as you can see, things don’t always go as planned.

When UPS brought the Amazon box, the cats came running. They know that an UPS delivery always, always, always means they get a new box to play with. When they gathered around, I couldn’t help but think what a fun afternoon it’d be if I gave them this gift early.

As you can see, the thought of it was more than I could fight off and we had a little Christmas in May party right then and there!

Their excitement and joy was palpable and reminded me of kids… the ones that walk on two feet (generally) and aren’t covered with hair… on Christmas morning. Furry kids get just as excited – going in circles, not knowing which toy to play with first.

If you have cats, you know exactly what I mean when I say that I’m not sure who enjoyed themselves more – them or me.

This is a wonderful Cat Toys Variety Pack – it was even better than I’d expected it to be. For such a great price (between $12 – $13), I wasn’t sure what kind of quality to expect from each individual toy. I was surprised and delighted to see that the quality was excellent. Each toy is very, very well made and is standing up to intense play perfectly!

Features:

Contains Assorted 20 toys.
Keep your cat busy when you are away.
Give your cat a way to release his energy with this combo pack of entertaining toys. Featuring feathers, balls and catnip, mice and more this pack is the perfect choice for your furry friend.
supervise your pet. For play only. Not a child”s toy. Toy should be removed and replaced if excessive wear or damage occurs.
Holiday, birthday or everyday, this cat treats/toys gift set is just what your kitty ordered.

I tried to take several pictures to show off the variety of toys – as well as our babies enjoying them… but it’s very difficult to photograph excited, fast-moving cats!

The picture at the bottom is of Nacho and was taken a few hours after the toys had arrived and had been played with fiercely. Each cat was worn out (just like human kids!) and had found their own favorite place to recuperate and conserve energy. Nacho was in his favorite bed, resting up from all the activity – I pranced one of the toys in front of him and he sat right up.

Sure enough, he hopped back up and decided it was playtime again. The girls (one at a time) all joined in and we had another round.

In the weeks since, the toys are played with again and again. I like to gather them all together and present them like I did that day – the excitement is the same each time.

Again… I am not sure who enjoys it all the most, but I think she might just be typing these words.

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

Baby Blanket for Cats… Yes, Baby Blanket for Cats!

Cat Dad Gift Ideas for Father’s Day!

Drinking Water Fountain… JUST What Our Cats NEED!

Delectables Squeeze Ups: The Best Cat Food on the Market, According to Our Picky Cats!

Milifun Elevated Cat Dishes… LOVE These!

Beautiful Jigsaw Puzzle for Cat Lovers

Stylish and Beautiful Placemats for Cats… So Appropriate!

Temptations Treats and Amazon’s Subscribe & Save

Cat Toys: Best Variety Pack I’ve Found is on Amazon

#1 Best-Seller on Amazon

An Ingenious Litter Box…

Christmas EVERYDAY!

Cat Tunnel..

Photographs on the Blog

Keep Your Indoor Cat Active and Entertained