From the category archives:
The Pampered Pet
Cat in a Nest - How Cute is That?
And just why should birds have all the fun?! According to my crew, they shouldn’t.
This brilliantly adorable and functional Nest Pet Bed isn’t just an ordinary cat bed. It’s a special cat retreat that’d impress even the most pampered of pampered pets.
This floor-level sanctuary is perfect for curling up for a nap, storing favorite toys, or falling asleep mid-purr. As any cat lover worth their weight knows, cats love nothing more than having a place all their own - a special spot to “retreat” to when they’re in need of a little shut eye or when they need to unwind from all the stresses of keeping up with their humans.
Nest Cat Bed Features:
- Soft-touch construction of molded foam with fabric laminated on both sides
- Sherpa fleece-lined interior for maximum coziness
- Protection from all sides
- Chrome-plated hardware
- Removable top rim can be removed and used as a support base to accommodate jumpers and non-jumpers alike
- For cats and small dogs. Holds up to about 50 pounds. (Michael, no comments about Alexa…)
Click the following link to read more about this very special pet bed - for very special pets. Nest Pet Bed
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A MySpace for Your Cats and Dogs
Oh, this is clever. Right up there with opening a Starbucks in my grocery store.
You Pet has created a MySpace type of community for pets and their owners, of course. Pets need supervision - do you know how much trouble one could get into left to their own devices in an online community.
Svenn would be arrested inside of a week and Bo wouldn’t make it that long. Truth be told, our male cats are unappologetically nefarious. As for the females, Prissy’s too old to raise much hell (it has to come to her these days) and Alexa…. well, since her operation, she’s not much of a player. For either team.
From the website:
Hey, we love our pets and we like meeting new people that own pets. We thought, “Let’s share our love and interest that our adorable animals bring to us.”
That’s why we decided to develop YouPet.com, so pet owners could have a safe and informative place to meet other pet lovers and have fun exchanging pictures, videos, blogs, and having discussions on our forums, or chat live in our chat rooms.
YouPet.com is an online social network devoted to Pets and their Owners who regard their pets as family. Pets are an important part of our lives, and we want you to share the joy and love your pet brings to you with all of us.
Have fun and don’t forget check out our online store where you can shop for cool YouPet.com products.
You can create a free profile and be on your way to meeting other pet lovers. You can also find out how you can Win a $100 Petco Gift Card on YouPet.com! That last part has me reconsidering letting Bo and Svenn join. If I give in, be sure you keep an eye on your girl cats. And dogs. And boy cats. And dogs. I’m just saying…
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A Scratching Post that Thinks it’s a Cat Bed
Alexa has already put her request in for one of these. The Omega Paw Ripple™ Board Scratch’n Massage Bed™ (16″ L X 5.5″ W X 17″ L; Green)
features organic catnip flakes and catnip oil, both of which rev her little engine.
From the website:
The fabulous ripples massage your cat paws leaving him in a dream state. In addition, we’ve made our scratcher eco-friendly by using 98% post consumer and diverted materials.
Massage…dream state…cat-nip….eco-friendly… Is it any wonder Alexa wants one? Okay, so she doesn’t give a rat’s patootie about the eco-friendly part - that’s all me. But the cat-nip and the massage - oh yeah! My girl’s all there. She’s even willing to overlook the “…leaving him in a dream state” comment.
Right now Miss Alexa has a little thin scratching pad and, after a nice session of scratching, she likes to lie down on top of it. Problem is the ratio of Alexa’s size to that of the scratching pad…… Uh, yeah, you get the picture.
Spillover doesn’t lead to good napping. Not a problem with the Omega Paw Ripple™ Board Scratch’n Massage Bed™ (16″ L X 5.5″ W X 17″ L; Green) - there’s room for even the chubbiest of cats to nestle in and get all comfy cozy.
Click the link or the image to take a closer look. Your cat will love you for it.
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They Call Her the Wanderer
Prissy has lost just about all of her vision. We often thank God for the fact that she has long whiskers, they’ve saved her from walking smack into furniture, walls, people, Alexa (which wouldn’t go over that well)….
While it’s heartbreaking to see our little girl like this, I’m thankful for each day we have with her. She’s quite an antique and has lived a very fun, happy life. She’s been a lot of places and seen a lot of things. You name the cat toy, she’s had two. Name a new cat treat, she’s given it a taste test. She has watched ballgames with my husband, cooking shows with me, cartoons with our girls and American Idol, Survivor, and LOST with all of us.
She still is every inch a very happy cat. She purrs as much as ever, possibly even more - probably because someone is always holding her, talking to her, telling her what a good girl she is. I’d purr, too.
She wanders every now and then, especially in the morning, but, aside from that, she hasn’t changed that much. She wants to be where the action is now, more than ever, and she’s never happier than when someone’s in the living room on her couch with her reading the paper or watching tv…complete with lots of head rubs, chin scratchings, and sweet talk. She never tires of the sweet talk.
When I’m working at the computer during the day, I’ve found a way to keep her close so we can enjoy each other’s company. I put a bean bag on the floor beside my desk. I cover it with one of my old fuzzy robes and put my girl on top of it. She sinks down into a warm little nest and she sleeps as I work.
She used to lie on top of my desk - right in front of me, but I don’t let her off the ground too much anymore. So, Prissy has agreed to give that spot to Alexa. Besides, she likes her special little day bed. A special bed for a very, very, very, very special cat.
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Cat Living at its Finest for the Pampered Pet
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For the Cat Who Likes to Come and Go
You don’t need to stand around and wait while your pet goes outside. The Smart Chime is a wireless doorbell that your pet can easily be taught to use to let you know when he’s ready to come back inside. You can also place the doorbell trigger inside for your pet to tell you when he needs to go out. The kit even comes with a standard door chime that your visitors can use, as well. The interior door chime is powered by three AA batteries; the pet switch requires a 9-volt battery, and the door switch is powered by a 12-volt 23A battery. Batteries are all sold separately.
Select Dog or Cat to hear barking or meowing when the chime is triggered. The Smart Chime has a 100-foot range, so you’ll be able to place the interior door chime in a convenient location.
All mounting hardware is included in the kit. Pets can be trained to use their paws or noses to activate the wireless doorbell. Some pets may require more training than others, but using treats as rewards, you should be able to teach your pet to use the Smart Chime system in a week or two.
Amazing!
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A Bed Fit for a Feline King or Queen
Oh, yeah, that’s what I’m talking about! A bed fit for a King or Queen, whichever gender the Royal One belongs to.
The King Bamboo Pet Bed with Cushion from Montgomery Ward looks comfortable for a height-challenged human to sleep on, but it has furrier guests in mind.
From the Web Site:
Your pet is guaranteed to fall in love with thiscomfortable, yet beautiful piece of furniture in no time. The beveled shape of this elegant bed contours ergonomically to the natural body curve of dogs and cats. The overfilled puffy cushion provides a comfortable rest and sleeping area for pets. The luxurious ribbon-like cushion (in a golden color), the trendy dark chocolate stain and the artful curvature of this item make it a wonderful piece of furniture for decorating styles from traditional to contemporary. The bed is made of environmental friendly bamboo and wood; Cushion cover is made of cotton/polyester blend with a 100% polyester filling and is machine washable. Dark chocolate brown. 19″ x 26″ x 16″.
You have to click through and check this beauty out!
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Kaviar for Your Kitty
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Surprise a Pet !
I just came across this web site (from a USA Today.com feature on buying gifts for pets). The site’s name is Surprise a Pet and it loves cats and dogs as much as we do. Gotta love that!
Prissy has her beautiful green eyes on the Spa Cat gift set - she embraces her inner Diva.
Grab your cat and check out the web site together!
