One of the new products that I found at the the SuperZoo Pet Expo last month is the new eco-friendly scratch lounger from Bergan Pet Products. As you can see, Ando is enjoying the lounger that Bergan sent us to test out. He approves.
This unique scratcher/lounger is made from paper pulp, like the kind of material egg crates are made of. It’s no wonder Ando loves the lounger, egg crates are one of his most favorite things! He loves to chew them to bits and shoot little pieces all over the place. Because of that, I was worried that he would immediately destroy the Bergan lounger, but he only took one little bite (he has to taste everything), then settled down to enjoy the curvy lounging surface. I think he has a little more respect for it that he would have for a plain old egg crate.
So there are some really exciting things about this product. First, it is the perfect size for the cats to sit on (as Ando demostrates) and the textures seem to be really attractive to cats. Second, it is an extremely eco-friendly product. The paper pulp is made from 100% postconsumer waste, which, according to Bergan, is “fiber from paper that has been used for its intended end purpose, including office waste paper, magazines, and newsprint.” Did you know that forty percent of garbage is paper? That’s a lot of material that can be diverted from the landfill to make these scratchers! And Bergan assures us that the scratcher/lounger is made using no harmful glues or chemicals. And finally, another super-terrific thing about this product — it’s $9.99! I’m not sure they are going to be able to make these fast enough.
I think the natural eco-friendly texture of paper pulp and the simple lines of the scratcher/lounger would fit in nicely with any decorating style, especially an eco-chic mod interior. At this price, even if the cats shred the thing in a couple of months, it’s easy to toss it in the recycling bin and get a replacement.
There is limited distribution right now. You can order it online at properpet.com plus I’m told that it will be available at Pet Supermarket stores across the US soon.
ENTER TO WIN! 5 WINNERS!
But have no fear, I’ve got not one, but FIVE Bergan pulp scratch loungers to giveaway! Please leave a comment on this post with your thoughts on the new pulp lounger and you’ll be entered to win. Five winners will be chosen in a random drawing on October 19 and notified via email. This giveaway is limited to addresses in the US and Canada.
October 26th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
have heard from a good friend who rescues persians that these are incredibly well-loved, in terms of form AND function!
October 27th, 2009 at 10:53 am
This is great! My cat really loves to sit on rough/different surfaces and I think she’d like this. I also like the postconsumer waste aspect.
October 27th, 2009 at 11:21 pm
I have 3 of the sweetest cats around and they would all enjoy this!!
October 29th, 2009 at 12:26 am
This is what I need to save my carpet and furniture!
October 30th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
As soon as I saw this I ordered it right away. My cats love it! They love stretching out and lounging on it and they scratch away. I was worried that when they scratched it, that they would create a mess but that isn’t the case at all. Thanks ModernCat for featuring this!
November 18th, 2009 at 8:25 am
My 5 cats need one of these desperately! I like that it is green, so we all make out!
November 26th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
Just saw this listed as one of the BEST products of 2009 in my CATNIP Dec newsletter.. very cool.. for my very cool cats!!!
December 20th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
This is so awesome! I just adopted 2 cats so we didn’t have to split up the siblings and this would help out so much in the cost we have taken on!
December 31st, 2009 at 5:48 am
Alas, I bought two back when I saw this. They are utterly ignored.
February 6th, 2010 at 8:02 am
That is a gorgeous cat. If I win can I have the cat, too? Haha! My baby, Diesel, might not like that, but he would like the lounger.
February 26th, 2010 at 7:53 am
Wonderful and cheap!