I’m sure you’ve already seen him, but I had to give a little shout out to Oscar, the British cat who recently made big news by becoming a bionic cat. Oscar’s new prosthetic legs, thanks to neuro-orthopedic veterinary surgeon Dr. Noel Fitzpatrick, are helping him to walk again after an unthinkable accident last fall involving [...]
Continue reading...29. June 2010
The folks at Brawny Cat are making a special offer so you can send a little love to your favorite animal shelter. For every Scratch ‘n Slumber Comfort Lounge your purchase, Brawny Cat will ship a free refill padlet to the animal rescue of your choice. The padlets make great scratchers all by themselves, so [...]
Continue reading...28. June 2010
Introducing some of the hippest pet ID tags around! New from 26 Bars & a Band, these designer pet ID tags feature exclusive Paul Frank designs, to give pets a little attitude. Each tag measures 1″ square and can be engraved on the back with your pet’s info. BONUS GIVEAWAY! TEN WINNERS! To celebrate the [...]
Continue reading...28. June 2010
Here are the five lucky winners of the Clean + Green giveaway! You will each receive a 1-year supply of your choice of Clean + Green natural odor elimination and spot removing products! Heather Hoover (comment #18) Jess (comment #73) Jen (comment #187) Joyce Mikulasko (comment #376) Gardienne (comment #816) Keep an eye out for [...]
Continue reading...27. June 2010
Congratulations to Duchess (comment #367) and Dave I. (comment #495), winners of the Catnip Martini Olives from Jake & Micah! For those of you still looking to get your hands on one of these tasty treats, or any of the other adorable toys from J&M, you can get 10% off orders over $10 now through [...]
Continue reading...24. June 2010
This elegant concrete cat scarecrow by Sadeh would make a lovely addition to a garden or a patio. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem to be available for sale anywhere, it appears to be a portfolio piece. Would love to have one! via Notcot
Continue reading...24. June 2010
Design for cats is getting a lot of national media attention lately with the recent article in the New York Times about catio design, and now Sonia Zjawinski from Pawesome.net is working on another article for the New York Times about home renovations designed to accommodate pets, like these two examples, an in-floor hidden litter [...]
Continue reading...23. June 2010
Eco-conscious kitties can dine in style with the Whisker-Wide Bowl from Big Shrimpy. This beautiful dish is made from 100% recycled glass and the low, wide design keeps delicate whiskers from rubbing on the side of the bowl. Choose from green or grey. Available from The Cat Connection, AllPetFurniture.com and Puutty Power.
Continue reading...22. June 2010
Congratulations to Koffeekat (comment #250), winner of the gorgeous silver cat bed from Decadent Digs! We hope your kitties love lounging in this elegant bed! Make sure to check out all the other exclusive Decadent Digs luxury cat beds in the Moderncat Studio Etsy shop. If you see one you like, get it now, because [...]
Continue reading...22. June 2010
Here’s a fun and easy summer IKEA hack for your cat. Jo found this decorative hat shaped bowl in the decor section at IKEA. She had a feeling that her adorable orange tabby Frank would like it for a bed, and she was right. It seems to be the perfect size and shape. Franks loves [...]
Continue reading...21. June 2010
Earlier this year I told you about a great line of all natural odor elimination and cleaning products from Clean+Green. I’ve been using these products and am still quite impressed with their effectiveness, plus I love that they are all natural and safe for cats. The folks at Clean+Green were so pleased with all the [...]
Continue reading...19. June 2010
Did you know that today is National Martini Day? And to celebrate we have an awesome giveaway from Moderncat fave Jake & Micah! We are giving away two of their brand new catnip martini olives! This is just the thing to help kitty unwind after a long day at work (i.e. napping). These toys measure [...]
Continue reading...19. June 2010
Oh Boy Cat Toy! is celebrating its one year anniversary! To celebrate, they decided to giveaway not one but TWO 1/4 lb whale catnip toys! And the lucky winners are: Kathleen (comment #161) Via Negativa (comment #872) This killer whale will no doubt provide many hours of nip-filled pleasure for these two lucky winners. And [...]
Continue reading...18. June 2010
I have coveted the Little Lotus cat tree from The Refined Feline for a while now and we finally had a chance to test one out in the Moderncat household. I can tell you, it immediately became one of the most treasured items in the house. As you can see, Ando, my lead tester, absolutely [...]
Continue reading...16. June 2010
You may or may not know about my other blog CatioShowcase.com. I started Catio Showcase when I was researching catio design so I could build one at my condo. You’ve probably seen glimpses of my catio in other posts, but I figured it was time to showoff the whole thing, because today I was quoted [...]
Continue reading...16. June 2010
Introducing a brand new company that should be a big hit with all the mid-century modern loving cat owners out there. Coming to us from Seattle, Washington Modernist Cat offers a new line of handcrafted cat furniture that combines form and function with a mid-century modern aesthetic. From end tables, to bookshelves, to chairs, this [...]
Continue reading...15. June 2010
Moderncat Studio has partnered with Barbara Joyce, owner of the luxury pet decor brand Decadent Digs. Barbara creates some of the most beautiful designer pet accessories I’ve ever seen. She uses only the very best designer fabrics and her eye for color, pattern, and texture is outstanding. Barbara has a true love of animals and [...]
Continue reading...15. June 2010
Congratulations to Tenley Ehrenverth (comment #532), winner of the Molly Meow Stuff Sack and Duvet Cover! May your kitty lounge in eco-friendly comfort and style!
Continue reading...14. June 2010
Introducing the newest creation from Moderncat Studio: Felt Rollers! These hip little kitty toys are perfect for chasing, pouncing, and flinging. Made simply with sewn felt, each sphere measures 2 inches in diameter and comes in a cool two-tone color combo, sure to please both you and your cat. Available in a three-pack for $5 [...]
Continue reading...14. June 2010
Here are the three lucky winners of the beautiful hand carved natural stone feeding dishes from Kevy K Designs: llHll (comment #45) Cranepuffin (comment #82) Cindy (comment #95) May your kitties enjoy eating from these beautiful works of art!
Continue reading...12. June 2010
Wow! The giveaway for The Cat’s Trapeze may have broken the record for the most entries ever received! Due to the overwhelming response, the folks at The Cat’s Trapeze decided to offer some extra prizes. Not one, but three lucky winners have been chosen to receive the following: Vicky (comment #1256) wins a three-pillow trapeze [...]
Continue reading...10. June 2010
Oh Boy Cat Toy is going all out! They’ve created one of the biggest cat toys I’ve ever seen! It’s their new Whale cat toy, measuring 12 inches long and stuffed full with over 1/4 pound of organic catnip. No filler, just catnip! Wow! Kitty will go crazy for this! Think of all the bunnykicking [...]
Continue reading...9. June 2010
This may be my favorite Etsy Find yet! This beautiful modern kitty hammock is from Etsy seller Fickle Feline and it is so very Moderncat. The frame is handcrafted from 3/4″ furniture grade poplar plywood and sealed with a water based protective finish. The frame assembles easily with no hardware required, just slide the notched [...]
Continue reading...8. June 2010
Kokeshi are handmade wooden dolls from Japan known for their simple body with no arms or legs and an enlarged head decorated with just a few simple lines to define the face. Kokeshi usually take the form of humans, but Oki Yasunobu creates these wonderful cat Kokeshi, made to order and customized to look just [...]
Continue reading...7. June 2010
Here’s a great new idea for moderncat lovers who really want to go green. Molly Meow is a new line of eco-conscious pet bedding that helps you reuse old items to create a new and super stylish bed for your cat. First, start with the Molly Meow Stuff Sack. This large mesh bags allows you [...]
29. June 2010
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