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Cat Grooming Arch: Ideal for Grooming AND Hard to Reach Itches!

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The Cat Grooming Arch, pictured here, is a favorite with our cats!

As I mentioned in a previous post, Hannah loved her Cat Grooming Arch. When I wasn’t available (brush in hand) to groom her, she was able to brush up beside and underneath her arch to get rid of loose hair or (more importantly) to scratch an itch.

Fact is, I think she used it most of the time simply because it felt good!

This Cat Grooming Arch  is very similar to the one Hannah had – in fact, only the base looks different.  This particular one also comes with a bag of catnip, which we all know would make any cat’s day complete.

I actually need to order one of these arches for Alexa. She has very long hair and when she tries to groom herself, it leads to awful hairballs. I hate to see the agony they cause her and know this particular arch could help eliminate most, if not all, of the problem.

From Amazon:

  • Brushes your kitty’s fur for you
  • Great for cats that shed
  • Your cat will love the massage-like bristles
  • Carpet pad is easy to clean
  • Measures 14.5 inches tall

See Cat Grooming Arch for more information. I have it on good authority that your cat(s) will get a lot of blissful use out of this arch.

My beautiful and sweet Hannah

Beautiful, sweet Hannah – I’ll always miss her!

Lion Head Cat Bed: One of the Cutest Cat Beds We’ve Seen

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Like most cat parents who spoil their “babies,” when I’m buying something for my cats, the first consideration is safety. Immediately after safety is “Will they love this?” A distant third is how it’ll look sitting in or outside of our home.

Very distant, if we’re being honest, because in our family, I’ts ALL About the Cats!

Having said that, I do love a great-looking and well-made piece of cat furniture, whether it’s a cat bed, cat tree, scratching post, or toy. After all, who wants to look at something ugly?!

The adorable Lion Head Cat Bed pictured above is PERFECT on all counts. Safe, comfortable, and darn good looking too!

  • Designed to fit cats or smaller puppies, the comfortable bed will be their favorite place to rest and hide.
  • Made from soft and warm short plush material. The outer layer is also soft and velvety but will withstand bites and scratches of smaller pets. The pillow itself will entertain your cat with its crinkly sound and warms itself from the environment, keeping your pet cozy!
  • Lightweight and collapsible, the pet house is easy to move when necessary. You could even move it from room to room so your cat can keep an eye on you!
  • Unique and adorable, this cat house will catch everyone’s eye.

Cats LOVE their own bed, their own toys, and their own furniture and this bed is sure to make any cat feel like the pampered and cherished family member they are. See Lion Head Cat Bed for a closer look and more information.


Cat Desk Bed for the Cat who fancies Herself, or Himself, a Secretary

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Cat in Box Desk Bed

The Refined Feline Kitt-in Box Cat Bed in Cherry

Brilliant! As someone who works from home – sitting busily at her computer desk each day, coffee to the left and cat (Alexa) to the right – I can honestly say that this is one of the most ingenious cat beds or perches I’ve ever seen. Before Alexa came along and became my adorable secretary, the position was held for many, many, many years by Prissy. She, too, was an adorable secretary. In fact, Prissy was actually even more fond of lying on the desk – between me and the computer – than Alexa is. Prissy was on the job Monday through Friday!

This beautiful and clever is available online from Amazon for a TOTALLY reasonable price – seriously, I thought it’d be twice as much.

Product Features

  • Clamps securely to desktop; felt pads resist scratching
  • Supports 20lbs including cats and small dogs
  • Comfortable foam cushion with machine washable cover
  • Constructed in solid pine
  • Adjusts to multiple positions

Take a closer look (you’ll love all of the pictures!) and order one for you own little secretary today! – The Refined Feline Kitt-in Box Cat Bed in Cherry

Three Foot Tall Cat House for the Pampered Kitty!

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3 Foot Cat House

The 3 Foot Cat House, shown above, is a cat house to end all cat houses!

Literally 3 feet in height, it offers limitless fun and adventure for your feline kids.

This piece of quality furniture is perfect for your cats (and even small dogs, with the cat’s permission) to play in, on and around. Load with a sisal rope post, cat house and top cat perch. It’s sturdy, built to last, and even features a dangling toy to entertain any cat.

I can picture Alexa sleeping inside the house section, as well as using the scratching post part. Prissy would have chosen the very top level because she LOVED to get up high (in her younger days, that is!). She’d get a special kick out of getting on top of the refrigerator and surprising me when I walked into the kitchen. Alexa, on the other paw, isn’t that fascinated with heights but she does love to get inside boxes, cat houses, and other small places.

I’ve noticed that she’s especially fond of these spots right before a big storm. It’s as though she’s wired to instinctively seek shelter… even though she’s an inside cat!

To take a closer look at this gorgeous 3 Foot Cat House, just click the link. While on the website, look around at all of the other wonderful cat toys, cat furniture, scratching posts, and so on.

It’s never too early to do a little Christmas shopping. Your cat told me to point that out.

Fuddles: One Adorable Cat with a Story to Tell!

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Meet Fuddles! He’s a much-loved – and no doubt very pampered – beautiful cat who’s becoming a star. Hopefully he won’t let it go to his head. He’s Frans Vischer’s baby. Mr. Vischer, in addition to being a proud father to 3 without fur and one with, is a Disney animator. How unbelievably cool is that?

Frans says that observing Fuddles funny behavior inspired him to make his first picture book, Fuddles, which will be published by Simon & Schuster on May 3rd.

He also animated the book-trailer above. To read more about Fuddles and Frans, you’ll want to visit www.fuddles.net. I absolutely can’t wait to get my hands on a copy of this book. Alexa has worked up something of a crush on Fuddles.

She loves a cat who appreciates good food the way she does and, by all appearances, Mr. Fuddles knows his way around the food dish.

Fuddles is available for PRE-ORDERING on Amazon.

I’ve pre-ordered lots of books (and even dvds) on Amazon before and it works like a charm. As soon as the product is available – they send it right to you. I love it because it’s in your hands before anyone else really even knows about it. What can I say, that sort of thing sends me.

I’ll also put a link on the side of the website, so you can remember to order the book anytime you decide to. As a fanatical cat lover, I personally collect cat items (art prints, figurines, books, etc.) and can’t wait to add this to my collection. No doubt you feel the same way. Ahhh, cat people. We’re amongst the most passionate people on the face of the earth. But then again, given the objects of our affections, how could we not be?

Click HERE to order Fuddles on Amazon today.

Cat Perch for Pampered Cats

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Two Level Cat House -Cradle & Perch - Cream

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….

Cat Lovers, Check Out Catios!

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My husband, and father of our cats, e-mailed me this great article this morning.  It’s always, always, always warm and wonderful to see other people who love their pets to distraction and back, too.

I could give a little background or set the stage, or patio as it were, but it’d be best if you read – and saw – firsthand what these cat lovers have done for their pampered babies.

Alexa’s only question is, “When do the patio renovations begin?”

Enjoy! – Catios Bring Cats Outdoors

Gorgeous Cat Bed for the Social Climbing Cat

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Free Shipping. Atmosphere Bamboo Pet Bed with Cushion

Three of our outside babies are currently huddled together in a nice big, round basket that’s lined with bedding and a baby blanket. Since Ming Li had kittens, I think we need a second basket or cat bed outside. I’m flipping over the Atmosphere Bamboo Pet Bed with Cushion above but it looks too gorgeous to put outside. I’m thinking it should stay inside with Alexa… then I can move one of her favorite beds outside for the little ones.

The last thing I’d need would be to order this beauty, set it up outside for my little kittens and have a possum or raccoon ransack it. Both of these adorable animals (who are frequent guests in our yard) love to ransack and I know they’d look at this fancy pants bed as their Waterloo!

From the Website:
A unique piece of furniture bed specifically designed for cats. The spherical shape of this elegant bed ergonomically contours the natural curled sleeping position of the cat. The luxurious golden striped overfilled cushion provides a comforting resting and sleeping area for any feline. Trendy chocolate stain and the spherically arranged bamboo strips complements one another making this bed a wonderful piece of modern pet furniture. Bed is made of environmental friendly bamboo and wood; Cushion cover is made of cotton/polyester blend, with 100% polyester filling; machine washable.

Bamboo is an Eco-Friendly material, easily renewable and requiring very little water to grow, making it a great choice for any home!
This item ships directly from the manufacturer. Product usually arrives in 4-10 business days, depending on destination, including order processing and shipping.

Water Fountain for Pampered Cats

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Hagen CatIt Fresh & Clear Small Drinking Fountain for Cats ()

Alexa picked up a cute little habit from Prissy – wanting her water to come from the faucet. She’ll perch on one of the bathroom sinks and wait for someone to come along and run her personal little water fountain for her.

I was searching online for a cat window perch earlier when I came across this Hagen CatIt Fresh & Clear Small Drinking Fountain for Cats. How perfect! I think all cats really prefer fresh, moving water and this fountain gives our pampered babies just what they want.

Product Description:
CatIt Fresh & Clear Small Drinking Fountain for CatsProvide an indoor source of moving water that will encourage your pet to drink more with the CatIt Fresh & Clear Small Drinking Fountain. The large water-to-air surface area maximizes oxygenation for fresher, better tasting water. Water is cooled and aerated by the re-circulating system while the multi-stage filtration consisting of a dual-sided foam and activated carbon filter rids your pet’s water of debris and impurities. Also suitable for small dogs.

I think we can categorize this as a MUST HAVE for pampered pets!

#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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