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Moderncat Style from Pattern & Paw

Looking for a unique way to give your moderncat a little style? Check out these adorable cat collars from Nashville-based Pattern & Paw. These handmade collars have breakaway buckles for safety and come in a huge assortment of colorful ribbon designs. Available in three adjustable sizes.

New! More Great Products from Modern Cat Designs

Here are a couple of brand new items from Modern Cat Designs, makers of the ultra-mod cat condo. These two new designs can both be used for either a litter box or a bed. Choose from the covered model or the open one. Both are made from durable high-pressure laminate with chrome-plated steel accents. Very [...]

Natural Cat Litter Comparison

NOTE: This is a follow-up to the original post, What’s In Your Litter Box? which outlined the dangers of clay and silica cat litters. If you haven’t already, please read the original post to learn more about this important topic.
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My natural litter comparison real-world tests have not been going so well — changing [...]

We Love Our Moderncritter Scratcher!

I obviously don’t have one of everything that I write about–otherwise there would be no room for human furniture in my rather small condo–but I do have a few select items, including the Moderncritter bent wood scratcher. I have to say, it is one of the most beautiful pieces of furniture that I own. The [...]

An Engineer’s Guide to Cats

Quite possibly the best video I have ever seen.

Show Me Your Moderncat

I absolutely love hearing from readers! I am thrilled that so many people enjoy reading Moderncat. It is my pleasure to share my findings with you all!
You have seen glimpses of my moderncats, and I would love to see yours. Please send in photos of your cats showing their modern side, like Haley here, lounging [...]

Spreading the Word: Help! Video from Alliance for Humane Action

Had to share this fun video–with an important message–put together by the folks at the Alliance for Humane Action. Is your moderncat spayed or neutered?

Moderncat Sighting: Apartment Therapy Small Cool 2008

This marvelous moderncat was spotted in one of the entries in Apartment Therapy’s Small Cool 2008, AT’s annual contest for the smallest, coolest apartment. Check out the photos of Uma’s Minimal Chic Studio over at AT New York. Lucky cat!
Thanks to Brandy for this sighting!

New Kid on the Block

Introducing Angora, the newest feline addition to the MyPetLamp line from Offi. She is available in two colors, light chocolate and warm milk. Just like her Siamese sister, the Angora lamp is made of non-toxic plastic and gives off a warm glow from her low voltage bulb.
Available at Amazon.
Thanks to Maia for spotting this one!

Cool Climbing Cubes from Otis and Claude

This is Climb, a super-cool cat condo from Otis and Claude. These stackable cubes are covered in cotton fabric and come in two awesome color combos: WARM – black, white, orange, pink and yellow, and COOL – brown, white, green, blue and beige. The modular pieces let you stack them however you like, and all [...]

Cats are Living in Style in the Netherlands

Beauty and creativity come together in this incredible line of products for living with cats by Dutch designer Marly Gommans. The collection, called ‘Cats in Style,’ includes a scratching post, a covered litter box, a pillow bed, and a concept for a cat door.

Made using natural materials like wool felt and sisal rope, these pieces [...]

Booda Dome Cleanstep is a Huge Hit

I’m still working on my natural litter comparison test, but in order to carryout my experiment, I needed to get another litter box, so I finally sprang for the Booda Dome Cleanstep covered cat litter box. If you’ve shopped for covered litter boxes anytime in the past several years, you have no doubt seen the [...]

New from Japan: Necobaco Cat Tree

This very architectural form is the Necobaco cat tree, new from Japanese pet furniture design company Clavo. The tree is apparently customizable and is resin treated to protect it from scratching. The combination of carpeted cantilevered shelves and hollow boxes offer a variety of spots for cats to climb around on and snuggle into.

It looks [...]

March Moderncat Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations to Karla from Walnut Creek, CA, winner of the TrendyCat bamboo cat tree. Karla chose a natural finish with brown cushions. I’m sure her kitties will enjoy it!

Reflections on the Best Friends Cat Rescue: Cats Laid to Rest, Case Moves to the Courts

In January, I wrote about a large-scale cat rescue in Pahrump, Nevada by Best Friends Animal Society. This is the worst case of institutional hoarding ever recorded in the US. Last weekend Best Friends held a memorial for the cats who did not survive. I was not able to attend, but Peter made the trip [...]

Win a Like Kittysville Cat Bed This Weekend at the Modern Phoenix Expo and Home Tour

This weekend Moderncat will be sponsoring one of the fabulous door prizes at the Modern Phoenix Expo and Home Tour. We will be giving away a retro-mod cat bed from Like Kittysville! Perfect for any mid-century moderncat.
If you live in the Phoenix area and are into mid-century modern design, this is the must-attend event of [...]

April Moderncat Giveaway: Cat Condo from Modern Cat Designs

This month we have a brand new product to give away–a small cat condo from Modern Cat Designs. This cool new company (no, there is no relation to this blog) also makes a tall cat condo. Both models have padded slats that are perfect for scratching, climbing and lounging. Everything a cat could ask [...]