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Hollywood Franklin Tower Cat Tree On Sale Through April 1

If you’ve been waiting to get one of the ultra cool Hollywood Franklin Tower Cat Trees, here’s a little extra incentive. Now through April 1, 2010, the tower is 15% off! This discount is for the brown stain with cayenne carpet only, which is the best selling color combo.
Download the price list here.

Cat Dome: Fun for the Cat But What About the Fish?

Here’s an interesting concept from designer Geoffrey Cooper. It’s the Cat Dome, a habitat for your kitty and your fish to hang out together. Yes, cats do enjoy watching fish move around in a tank, so the interactive element is an original concept, but, I’m wondering, would this make the poor fish live in a [...]

Octopussy Giveaway from Cattitude Creations

What kitty could resist the dangly legs of a catnip stuffed Octopussy from Etsy seller Cattitude Creations? These sweet little critters are hand knit with 100% wool yarn and felted for extra durability. And this is your chance to win one! To enter, please leave a comment on this post. The winner will be chosen [...]

Katzenhohle: Handmade German Cat Caves

These incredible pieces of functional art are called Katzenhoehle, or cat caves. Each is handmade of felted wool by German artist Dornroeschen Filzunikate. There are several styles and sizes to choose from and the caves are apparently washable. They look so delicate, but very cozy, too.
Available via what appears to be the German version of [...]

March Moderncat Giveaway: Crater Dot from Sleepypod

For this month’s giveaway, we’ve got one of the hottest new products from one of the coolest companies. The folks at Sleepypod are offering their brand new Crater Dot pet bed for the March monthly giveaway! This is one of the sleekest and most modern looking beds on the market. They sent me one to [...]

Oh, Canada! Cardboard Chalet Bonus Giveaway!

A little while back I posted the Loyal Luxe Chalet for Cats, designed and made in Canada. In honor of the closing ceremonies for the winter Olympics this weekend, the folks at Montreal Designers are offering a chalet for a bonus giveaway!
To enter, please leave a comment on this post. One entry per person. The [...]

Basic Cardboard Scratcher Gets a Japanese Facelift

Probably every household with a cat has had a basic rectangular cardboard scratcher at one time. I’m always on the lookout for creative ways to disguise this somewhat uninteresting, but necessary, cat accessory. The Cat’s Boat from Japan caught my eye, with its sleek lines and natural wood. This wooden frame holds the cardboard insert [...]

Moderncat Studio Goodies Now Available on Etsy!

Some of you already know about my other little venture, Moderncat Studio. This is a place where I get to put my passions for crafting and cats to good use by creating fun stuff for cats who appreciate good design. Through the studio, I bring together different designers who believe that well-designed cat products can [...]

Introducing IDtag.com: The “Amber Alert” for Pets ENTER TO WIN A LIFETIME SUBSCRIPTION!

Did you know that nearly eight million pets end up in animal shelters each year, and that 75 percent are euthanized? I can’t stand the thought of someone’s beloved pet cat going missing and the sheer panic her owners must feel. If this ever were to happen to you, there’s a new service that could [...]

World’s Best Cat Litter Giveaway Winner PLUS DISCOUNT COUPON & ANOTHER CHANCE TO WIN!

Thanks so much to everyone who took  the World’s Best Cat Litter™ survey! Your input is very valuable and much appreciated. The winner of the 1-year supply of World’s Best Cat Litter™ is Becky from Ada, Ohio. May your kitties enjoy this fabulous natural litter!
$5.00 DISCOUNT COUPON!
As a special thank you to everyone who took [...]

Super-stylish Designer Cat Beds from Fleabag Beds

Looking for a little pop of color for your living room? Well, these stylish cat beds from Fleabag Beds are just the thing. Handmade in Los Angeles using only the finest designer fabrics, there’s nothing ordinary or bland about these cat beds. The line was created by designers Sabina Vavra and Chelsea Hernandez (also TV [...]

Enter to Win a New FURminator deLuxe deShedding Tool!

You may already know about my favorite grooming tool, the FURminator. Well, they recently released a new and improved deLuxe version of this must-have accessory and this is your chance to win one! The new deLuxe FURminator has the same patented steel edge as the original FURminator — which does an amazing job of removing [...]

Andrea’s DIY Neko Chigura Handwoven Cat Basket

Moderncat reader Andrea really wanted a neko chigura after seeing it posted here last month, but since they don’t seem to be available in the US, she decided to make her own. She used 1/2 inch piping and 1 inch strips of calico fabric with a coil basket weaving method to create a shape similar [...]

Valentine Style for Your Moderncat

Kitty needs something special to wear on Valentine’s Day, and these cute handmade cat collars from Pattern & Paw are just the thing. These guys always have the best holiday-themed collars!

Moderncat Etsy Round-up: Valentine Cat Toys

There’s nothing better than a handmade cat toy to show kitty how much you love her on Valentine’s Day, and of course, Etsy is the place to find the best selection. Here are a few of my faves (clockwise from top left):

Kitty, Be My Valentine Large Ruffled Catnip Heart from Crafty Cat Lady
Three Plush Catnip [...]

Valentine Fortune Coookies from Jake & Micah

Jake & Micah always has something cute for the holidays, and Valentine’s Day is no exception. Check out these cute Valentine Catnip Fortune Cookies, available now for a limited time. These handmade treats are filled with organic catnip and each one has a cat-themed fortune. $4.99 each or $14.99 for a set of three.

Valentine Meowtini Giveaway, Three Winners!

I love this Valentine giveaway! Three lucky winners are going to receive one of these adorable Olive Meowtinis from Etsy seller k grant designs! Each set includes two jumbo olives stuffed with catnip and topped with a heart-shaped pimento. And they come served in a martini glass! How cute is that?
To enter, please leave a [...]

Special Valentine SnoozePal™ Plus Discount Code

The folks at CatAbove have a special Valentine treat for you! The SnoozePal™ hammock is now available in a pretty Valentine heart pattern. And to sweeten the deal, use coupon code V228 when ordering at www.CatAbove.com and get 20% off now through February 28, 2010.

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Valentine’s Day Prize Package Giveaway From Oh Boy Cat Toy!

It’s that time of year again, time to show kitty how much you love her and to kick off the season we have a prize package giveaway from Oh Boy Cat Toy! One lucky winner will get an assortment of cute handmade Valentine catnip toys. To enter the giveaway, please leave a comment on this [...]

February Moderncat Giveaway: Designer Scratching Post from DKcat

This month we have another great giveaway from one of my favorite companies, DKcat. One lucky reader will take home a sleek, handmade DKcat scratching post. Just like all DKcat products, the scratching post uses natural, durable materials that are eco-friendly, such as reclaimed wood and natural sisal rope. All of DKcat’s designs are clean [...]

Introducing KattySaks Slipcovers for Your Litter Box PLUS BONUS GIVEAWAY!

Now here’s a completely new concept! I wouldn’t exactly call these “modern” but I think they are extremely clever and creative. KattySaks are fun decorated slipcovers that fit over a covered litter box to transform it into a whimsical object d’art. Choose one of three styles, Le Dresser, Surf Shack, or Beach Bus.

Each KattySak comes [...]

Meet Morgan & Enter to Win a Cozy Cat Bed!

Meet Morgan. He’s a special little guy, born with bilateral cataracts and juvenile diabetes. But he’s a lucky guy, too, because his mom Donna is crafty and creative! She’s the one behind the Etsy shop Morgan’s Beds where she sells comfy handmade cat beds to help pay for Morgan’s medical expenses.
The beds are made with [...]

Woven Pet Basket Available in the US

After I posted the Neko Chigura traditional Japanese cat bed a couple of weeks ago, many readers expressed disappointment because it is not available in the US. Well, here we have something similar, a woven pet basket from Design Within Reach. This beautiful and simple piece was designed by weaver Heather Dalrymple who is know [...]

Give Us Your Feedback and Enter to Win a 1-Year Supply of World’s Best Cat Litter™!

World’s Best Cat Litter™ wants to hear from you! Please take a few moments to complete a short survey telling us about the cat litter that you use and what features are important to you. As a thank you for taking the survey, you will be entered in a drawing to win a 1-year supply [...]

Some More Japanese Style For Your Moderncat

Glass and steel and a place for kitty to nap, what could be more Moderncat? This gorgeous table, designed by Koichi Futatsumata from Japanese design firm Case-Real, combines sleek modern materials with a comfy rattan hammock for kitty to lounge in. Designed to put kitty on display, as in a museum showcase or store window, [...]