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Transition to Hauspanther Email Updates

3. January 2013

If you haven’t done so already, please sign-up for email updates from our new website hauspanther.com, then you can unsubscribe from this list by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of this email. Over the next week, we will be transitioning the current email list to the new feed, so that means things might [...]

Introducing Hauspanther – The Premiere Online Magazine for Design-conscious Cat People

1. January 2013

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It’s a new year, and it’s time for a new thing. Five years ago, I started gathering my design finds for cat lovers together in a little blog at Moderncat.net. The site grew much bigger and much faster than I ever could have imagined and I am so lucky to have such wonderful readers who [...]

Are you ready?

29. December 2012

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Happy Holidays!

25. December 2012

Wishing every Moderncat a very happy holiday! Stay tuned for exciting things in the New Year!

“Kitties for Kids” Program Brings Smiles to Famililes of Newtown

24. December 2012

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I just wanted to share with you something special my friend Robin Olson is doing for the families of Newtown, Connecticut. Robin runs Kitten Associates Cat Rescue in Newtown. As a way to help families heal from the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary, Kitten Associates created the “Kitties for Kids” program, opening their doors to [...]

Introducing the Cat’s Contour Ceramic Cat Bed from Little Cat Design

21. December 2012

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We all know, cats love sinks. There’s just something about the shape and the cool ceramic surface that is a cat magnet. Let’s say you wanted to give kitty the luxury of lounging in a sink, but outside the bathroom. Well, you’re probably not going to set-up a real sink in your living room. Luckily, [...]

Moderncat Holiday Gift Guide: Last Minute Gifts for Cat Lovers

19. December 2012

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Everyone’s scrambling for last minute gifts, and I’m guessing you might have a cat lover or two on your list. Here are some fun finds from our Holiday Gift Guide to help you finish up your shopping! Outlaw Kitty Chain by WATTO Distinctive Metal Wear Handmade metal charm on gunmetal chain wattoonine.com MEOW Hoodie Ultra [...]

Little Friends of Printmaking 2013 Calendar

18. December 2012

JW and Melissa Buchanan from The Little Friends of Printmaking created this fabulous silkscreened wall calendar. What better way to track the days of 2013! Available from the Little Friends of Printmaking online shop for $15.

Louie’s Box Kickstarter Project

17. December 2012

Here’s another fun Kickstarter project for an awesome new kitty hideaway! It’s Louie’s Box, a submarine-shaped cardboard hideout designed just for cats. It’s from a design team in Tel Aviv who created is especially for their cat Louie. This is the first in a series of designs and they’re looking for some support to make [...]

Brown Hepper Pod Back In Stock – Limited Quantity!

12. December 2012

Hepper just announced that their ultra-mod Pod Bed is available again in brown! There’s only a limited quantity so if you want one, get it now! Visit hepper.com to get yours!

Moderncat Holiday Gift Guide: Cat Collars & Tags

12. December 2012

Here are some stylish options to make kitty look her best (and keep her safe!) this holiday: Paul Frank™ Engravable Charm by 26 Bars & a Band™ Epoxy coated with steel backing for engraving. 26barsandaband.com Sweet Pickles Designs Let your modern kitty sparkle this holiday season. SweetPicklesDesigns.etsy.com blanket protect your pets. help others. blanketid.com * [...]

Amazing Wall-mounted Cat Scratcher Concept by Steven Mattern

11. December 2012

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I’m hyperventilating a little because I think this concept for a wall-mounted cat scratcher by designer Steven Mattern is so incredibly brilliant! This is not in production, as far as I can tell, it’s just a concept, but I’d love to see this available on the market. At first glance, it appears to be just [...]

Fair Trade Artisan-made Cat Products From SERRV

10. December 2012

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Here are some wonderful artisan-made cat products from an organization that is making a difference. SERRV is a nonprofit organization that supports artisans and farmers worldwide by marketing their crafts and goods through an alternative trade outlet. The program helps these artisans to build their businesses, providing them with a sustainable income. The SERRV website [...]

Moderncat Holiday Gift Guide: Cat Carriers

9. December 2012

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Here are some stylish options for toting kitty around this holiday: Sleepypod The award winning Sleepypod is more than a cat carrier, it’s a lifestyle. sleepypod.com The Mommy Bus Mommy Bus is a uniquely stylish and fun pet carrier. MommyBus.com Sherpa Cat Tote Carrier Travel stylishly with heavy duty mesh and cozy faux lambskin SherpaPet.com [...]

Greenmouse Cat Toys: Eco-friendly Fun for Cats

7. December 2012

Do you have an eco-conscious kitty? Then she’s going to need one of these in her Christmas stocking! The Original Greenmouse is an eco-friendly cardboard mouse toy that cats love. Made from 100% recycled cardboard with organic cotton twine and infused with catnip oil, these little mice are sure to please. The toys are made in the [...]

Moderncat Holiday Gift Guide: Cat Scratchers

6. December 2012

Cat Scratchers no longer have to be ugly monstrosities sitting in the middle of your living room floor! Check out some of these sculptural cat scratchers that both you and your cat will love. CARDBOARD CAT SCRATCHERS The Big Sleeky Comfort Lounge Another Scratch’n Slumber® Cat Scratch Lounger from Brawny Cat BrawnyCat.com The Original Catpods [...]

NEW Elevated Pet Feeding Dish from PetFusion

5. December 2012

Here’s a sleek new raised feeding dish that comes with an affordable price tag. It’s the new elevated pet bowl holder from PetFusion. It’s made of natural wood with a water resistant finish. The feeder holds two stainless steel bowls at just the right height for kitty to eat comfortably. The simple, clean design would [...]

Yoga-themed Gifts for Cat Lovers

4. December 2012

Do you have any cat lovers on your gift giving list who are also yoga fans? If you do, then check out these fun yoga-themed finds for cat lovers! The Yoga Cat Mat Why is it that when you put your yoga mat on the floor, it’s like a cat magnet? They want to be [...]

Hepper Herringbone Pod Back in Stock LIMITED QUANTITIES!

4. December 2012

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Just in time for the holidays, the Hepper Pod Bed in Herringbone is back in stock! But if you want one, you better hurry because they only have limited quantities! Visit the Hepper online store to get yours.

Cats of The Ambient Studio: Fine Art Collages by Daniel Shepherd

3. December 2012

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Artist Daniel Shepherd of The Ambient Studio created this series of fine art collages that include a touch of feline flair. These would make the perfect gift for any cat loving art aficionado. The original collages were made on distressed vintage book covers, some of the designs are available as prints mounted on wooden frames. Available [...]

Moderncat Holiday Gift Guide: Climbing & Perching

2. December 2012

To create a truly cat-friendly home, it is essential to provide your cat with ways to explore the vertical space. There are all kinds of cat trees and cat shelves that can be added to your home to give kitty a way to get up off the floor using something that is just for her. [...]

Introducing KittyNest: Lend Your Support To Make It a Reality!

30. November 2012

Here’s a brand new concept in modern cat furniture, and I have one word — BRILLIANT! It’s from the designers at Paper Lion, a new company making modern, eco-friendly cat products. This is one of the most innovative uses of material I’ve seen in the cat product industry. The KittyNest appears to be made from [...]

Moderncat Holiday Gift Guide: Cat Feeding Dishes & Drinking Fountains

29. November 2012