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Moderncat August Giveaway: Eco-friendly Handcrafted Cat Tree from Mountain Cat Trees

1. August 2010

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Moderncat August Giveaway: Eco-friendly Handcrafted Cat Tree from Mountain Cat Trees

Tree-hugging moderncats rejoice! This month we’ve got a great giveaway just for you! The wonderful folks over at Mountain Cat Trees are offering one of their beautiful, eco-friendly, handcrafted cat trees for the monthly giveaway. I first wrote about Mountain Cat Trees last year, and showed you all of their wonderful scratchers and cat trees [...]

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New From Moderncat Studio: Atomic Flyers Eco-friendly Merino Wool Felt Cat Toys with Organic Catnip

20. July 2010

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New From Moderncat Studio: Atomic Flyers Eco-friendly Merino Wool Felt Cat Toys with Organic Catnip

Here’s another new set of hip kitty toys from Moderncat Studio — Atomic Flyers Merino Wool Felt Cat Toys with Organic Catnip. These are a personal favorite of mine, as I’ve been working on bringing the pieces together for a while now. The toys are cut from absolutely gorgeous, thick 100% Merino wool, in vibrant [...]

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Easy Eating in Eco Style With the Whisker-Wide Bowl

23. June 2010

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Easy Eating in Eco Style With the Whisker-Wide Bowl

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.

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Molly Meow Makes It Easy to Go Green

7. June 2010

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Molly Meow Makes It Easy to Go Green

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 to [...]

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Introducing Natural Scratch Cork & Cedar Scratching Posts PLUS BONUS GIVEAWAY

9. May 2010

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Introducing Natural Scratch Cork & Cedar Scratching Posts PLUS BONUS GIVEAWAY

In keeping with our scratching theme, I’d like to share with you these elegantly simple and unique scratching posts that offer some different materials for scratching. Natural Scratch is a line of handcrafted scratching posts made of solid natural cork or solid white cedar wood. As we saw in the photos last week, lots of [...]

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Cardboard Critters for Kitty’s Enjoyment

5. May 2010

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Cardboard Critters for Kitty’s Enjoyment

These solid cardboard scratchers from CardboardDesign are the perfect way to add a little fun to your living room while giving kitty a place to take out her frustrations, instead of on the sofa. Choose from Standing Dog, Bunny, or Alligator. Each one comes with a cardboard carrying case and some catnip to sprinkle on [...]

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Introducing “Wave” Modern Door-Hanging Cardboard Cat Scratcher from Moderncat Studio

4. May 2010

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Introducing “Wave” Modern Door-Hanging Cardboard Cat Scratcher from Moderncat Studio

I’m very excited to share with you the first in a new line of products from my very own Moderncat Studio! Introducing Wave, a modern door-hanging cardboard cat scratcher. This scratcher, along with several other products that will be unveiled in the coming weeks, was designed in collaboration with the team at Juggernaut Design. I’ve [...]

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May Moderncat Giveaway: Eco-friendly Perch from Purr Post

1. May 2010

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May Moderncat Giveaway: Eco-friendly Perch from Purr Post

This month we have another great giveaway from our new eco-conscious friends at Purr Post! For the May monthly giveaway, one lucky reader will receive a Purr Post deluxe Perch. At 24″ inches tall, the Purr Post Perch gives kitty plenty of room to stretch and scratch on the supporting column and a nice high [...]

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Kick Litter For Earth Day!

22. April 2010

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Kick Litter For Earth Day!

If you want to be really green this Earth Day, you could try toilet training your cat and kicking the litter habit altogether! I still have yet to try this, but I’ve read so many testimonials saying that it’s the best thing ever, I have to see if it works.
One of the best resources out [...]

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Uber-eco Moderncat Find: Helical Cardboard Cat Tower

16. April 2010

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Uber-eco Moderncat Find: Helical Cardboard Cat Tower

I had to post this in anticipation of Earth Day! This serious piece of cat climbing furniture comes from the eco-friendly folks at The Sustainability Workshop in Ithaca, NY. “Part sculpture, part cat gym, part contribution to a green and sustainable future,” this unique cat tower is made from re-purposed cardboard (originally used to [...]

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Introducing Purr Post Eco-friendly Cat Furniture PLUS BONUS GIVEAWAY!

15. April 2010

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Introducing Purr Post Eco-friendly Cat Furniture PLUS BONUS GIVEAWAY!

With Earth Day less than a week away, this is the perfect time to introduce a brand new company that may be producing some of the greenest cat products on the market. Introducing Purr Post, Portland, Oregon-based manufacturer of eco-friendly cat furniture including posts, perches, scratchers and more. All of the Purr Post products are [...]

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Celebrating Earth Day with Close To Naturenow Organic Cat Litter EARTH DAY GIVEAWAY!

8. April 2010

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Celebrating Earth Day with Close To Naturenow Organic Cat Litter EARTH DAY GIVEAWAY!

The folks at The Organic Farm Store are celebrating Earth Day by announcing their brand new biodegradable packaging! Not only is their Close To Naturenow cat litter organic, now even the packaging is green.
This completely biodegradable natural litter is made from soybean meal and potato starch. It provides excellent odor control, low tracking, and superior [...]

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New Colors! Eco Nap Mat from West Paw Design

19. January 2010

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New Colors! Eco Nap Mat from West Paw Design

West Paw Design just released several fresh new colors of their Eco Nap Mat. This pet bed is not only stylish, but it’s very earth-friendly. 85% of the fabric is from recycled plastic water bottles, but you’d never know it because it is incredibly soft! Available in several sizes, machine washable and made in the [...]

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NEW! Eco-friendly Scratcher & Lounger from DKcat

6. January 2010

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NEW! Eco-friendly Scratcher & Lounger from DKcat

I love this new scratcher/lounger from DKcat! It’s so sleek and modern, plus, like all DKcat products, it uses reclaimed, eco-friendly, and healthy materials. The craftsmanship is exquisite and the tan and grey carpet tile would look great in a modern interior. Very nice!

Available from the DKcat Etsy shop or directly from the DKcat website [...]

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Eco-friendly Banana Leaf Pedestal Cat Beds

5. January 2010

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Eco-friendly Banana Leaf Pedestal Cat Beds

A while back I showed you the Banana Leaf Cat Cave. Here are two more additions to the banana leaf line, this time raised up high on a sisal wrapped pedestal that can be used as a scratching post. Lots of kitties love to perch up high and these beds can be moved anywhere to [...]

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Holey Socks & Sweater Scraps! Recycled Cat Toys from Marvelous Melissa Plus BONUS GIVEAWAY Winner’s Choice!

9. November 2009

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Holey Socks & Sweater Scraps! Recycled Cat Toys from Marvelous Melissa Plus BONUS GIVEAWAY Winner’s Choice!

What moderncat doesn’t love a nice homemade toy that helps reduce the impact on the landfill? Well, as soon as your cat reads this, he’ll be asking you for one of these toys from Etsy seller Marvelous Melissa. She makes two different kinds of eco-friendly cats toys: Three Blind Mice and darn!socks, both of which [...]

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BRAND NEW! Eco-friendly Bergan Pulp Scratch Lounger Plus BONUS GIVEAWAY

12. October 2009

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BRAND NEW! Eco-friendly Bergan Pulp Scratch Lounger Plus BONUS GIVEAWAY

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 [...]

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Eco-chic Pet Accessories for Wine Enthusiasts

14. September 2009

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Eco-chic Pet Accessories for Wine Enthusiasts

If you appreciate a fine wine as much as you do a fabulous feline, then check out these pet feeders and beds from Whiner & Diner. Each one is handcrafted from authentic wooden wine crates. The raised feeders come in single-, double-, and triple-bowl styles, each with removable dishwasher-safe stainless steel bowls. Choose from six [...]

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The Ultimate Recycled Cat Toy: Customized Hairballs

29. July 2009

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The Ultimate Recycled Cat Toy: Customized Hairballs

Moderncat reader Stephanie sent in these photos of her cats with some truly eco-friendly cat toys. Stephanie recently purchased a FURminator and gave her kitties Miko and Rodney a good grooming, resulting in lots of loose fur. Instead of throwing it out, Stephanie rolled the fur into tight little balls that have the texture of [...]

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For the Treehugging Moderncat

18. June 2009

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For the Treehugging Moderncat

Simple, natural materials make the best cat trees, and that’s exactly what the folks at Mountain Cat Trees use to create their products. Made from real trees with the bark removed and natural sisal rope, these are some of the most eco-friendly cat trees and scratchers I’ve ever seen.

All products are handmade in the North [...]

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New Raised Feeders from These Creatures

22. May 2009

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New Raised Feeders from These Creatures

Seattle-based These Creatures Inc. just expanded their line of sustainably and functionally designed pet products with these cool new raised pet feeders. Like their hanging feeders, the raised feeders are made of durable powder coated steel with removable stainless steel bowls. Available in small, medium and large.

All of the products from These Creatures are made [...]

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Brand New! Introducing the ModKat Litter Box Debuting at ICFF

15. May 2009

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Brand New! Introducing the ModKat Litter Box Debuting at ICFF

With a brand new website that just launched today and an upcoming debut at ICFF, I’d like to introduce the ModKat Litter Box. Litter is an area that is wide open for innovation and this new product is taking on the challenge. With modern style, innovative function, and attention to green design, we may have [...]

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Vurv Design Partners with Kilowatt Studio

11. May 2009

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Vurv Design Partners with Kilowatt Studio

These two beautiful new cat beds are being made available through a partnership between Moderncat fave Vurv Design and Vancouver-based Kilowatt Studio. Designer (and cat lover) Gregory Kenny of Kilowatt created these two beds, which are being distributed by Vurv.
The Nest (above left) is inspired by the intertwining branches of a bird’s nest while the [...]

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Platform C Eco-friendly Modern Cat Tower from DKcat

5. May 2009

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Platform C Eco-friendly Modern Cat Tower from DKcat

This beautiful modern cat tower from DKcat is handmade using eco-friendly materials and reclaimed wood, perfect for your eco-conscious moderncat. The bamboo plywood structure is formaldehyde-free and the platforms are covered with low-VOC, recycled content carpet. The posts are made from reclaimed wood elegantly wrapped in natural sisal rope for scratching. The Platform C tower [...]

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BRAND NEW! SnoozePal Cat Hammock-in-a-Box BONUS GIVEAWAY!

16. March 2009

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BRAND NEW! SnoozePal Cat Hammock-in-a-Box BONUS GIVEAWAY!

Introducing a brand new product from Cat Above, makers of the original Cat Hammock. Their newest product, available for the first time today, is the environmentally-friendly and affordable SnoozePal™ cat hammock-in-a-box. This extremely durable corrugated cardboard box measures 21.5 x 15 x 16.5 inches and houses a fleece-lined cat hammock that holds up to 20 [...]

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