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Introducing PDL Cat: Handcrafted Sustainable Modern Cat Scratchers
There’s a new player in the modern cat furniture world and so far I love what I see. PDL Cat designs handcrafted modern cat furnishings, and they just launched with a collection of gorgeous eco-friendly scratchers. These beauties are made with sustainable bamboo plywood and hand finished with natural oil. The scratching surface is all [...]
Continue reading...Labor Day Sale from Go Pet Design
5. September 2011
Snap-up some super cute, eco-friendly cat toys from Go Pet Design with a special Labor Day savings coupon! Use coupon code LABORDOG when ordering today at the Go Pet Design Etsy shop and get 20% off your whole order. There are lots of cute cat toys to choose from, all with an earth-conscious twist. Go [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat Studio Puts Trash to Good Use! Introducing Junk Food Flyers
3. September 2011
We don’t like to let anything go to waste at Moderncat Studio! Certain cat food bags — in addition to being cute and colorful — are made of a durable, crunchy plastic material that makes a great addition to cat toys. Kitties love the sound and the texture, so we figured we’d take advantage of [...]
Continue reading...NEW! Skiitch Ultra-modern Cat Scratching Post from Kassen
5. November 2010
Cement and cardboard. It doesn’t get any more Moderncat than that! This is the brand new Skiitch modern cat scratching post from the designers at Kassen, and I’m completely in love. Designed in the style of Brutalist architecture, Skiitch is made with roughly angled heavy-duty corrugated cardboard mounted on a sturdy cement base. Measuring 32 [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat November Giveaway: New Acacia Cat Tree from Square Cat Habitat
1. November 2010
We have a very exciting giveaway this month! It’s Square Cat Habitat’s brand new product, the new Acacia cat tree, a smaller version of the Baobab. Both are beautiful sculptural forms that look amazing in a modern home. The original Baobab is five feet tall and the Acacia is three feet tall. It’s the perfect [...]
Continue reading...EcoFriendly Natural Cedar Cat Trees, Perches and Scratchers
6. October 2010
If you’re looking for an eco-friendly alternative for your tree hugging moderncat, then these beautiful cat trees, perches and scratchers from CatsPlay.com might be the thing for you. Made from 100% solid red cedar with no particle board, plywood, carpet or adhesives, these are some of the greenest cat products I’ve seen. Each item is [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat August Giveaway: Eco-friendly Handcrafted Cat Tree from Mountain Cat Trees
1. August 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...New From Moderncat Studio: Atomic Flyers Eco-friendly Merino Wool Felt Cat Toys with Organic Catnip
20. July 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...Easy Eating in Eco Style With the Whisker-Wide Bowl
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...Molly Meow Makes It Easy to Go Green
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 [...]
Continue reading...Introducing Natural Scratch Cork & Cedar Scratching Posts PLUS BONUS GIVEAWAY
9. May 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...Cardboard Critters for Kitty’s Enjoyment
5. May 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...Introducing “Wave” Modern Door-Hanging Cardboard Cat Scratcher from Moderncat Studio
4. May 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...May Moderncat Giveaway: Eco-friendly Perch from Purr Post
1. May 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...Kick Litter For Earth Day!
22. April 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...Uber-eco Moderncat Find: Helical Cardboard Cat Tower
16. April 2010
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 ship [...]
Continue reading...Introducing Purr Post Eco-friendly Cat Furniture PLUS BONUS GIVEAWAY!
15. April 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...Celebrating Earth Day with Close To Naturenow Organic Cat Litter EARTH DAY GIVEAWAY!
8. April 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...New Colors! Eco Nap Mat from West Paw Design
19. January 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...NEW! Eco-friendly Scratcher & Lounger from DKcat
6. January 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...Eco-friendly Banana Leaf Pedestal Cat Beds
5. January 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...Holey Socks & Sweater Scraps! Recycled Cat Toys from Marvelous Melissa Plus BONUS GIVEAWAY Winner’s Choice!
9. November 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...BRAND NEW! Eco-friendly Bergan Pulp Scratch Lounger Plus BONUS GIVEAWAY
12. October 2009
One of the new products that I found at the the SuperZoo Pet Expo last month is the new eco-friendly pulp 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 [...]
Continue reading...Eco-chic Pet Accessories for Wine Enthusiasts
14. September 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...The Ultimate Recycled Cat Toy: Customized Hairballs
29. July 2009
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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16. September 2011
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