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These Toys Are Da Bomb!
Kitties will love these awesome toys from Auntie Em Creations! They are truly Da Bomb, filled with nothing but organic catnip that will send your cat flying around the room. The original version is made with new denim fabric and a colorful feather boa “fuse”. Or choose the recycled version made with re-purposed fabrics and [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat Roundup: Affordable Cozy Cat Caves, All Under $40
5. June 2012
I know, it’s summer, but even in the warmer weather, I keep finding my kids curled up in their cozy caves. What is it with cats and warm napping spots? I write about a lot of very nice — and very expensive — cat cave beds, so I thought I’d do a roundup of some [...]
Continue reading...Chimère Modern Pet Furniture by Bloom Room
3. June 2012
This exquisite line of modern pet furniture debuted recently at Milan Design Week. Chimère is by French design company Bloom Room and includes pet beds, a covered cat litter box, and several other pieces for small critters, all with incredible modern forms and finishes. No details on availability or pricing yet. I’ll keep you posted. via Dog-Milk
Continue reading...Japanese Nanotechnology Pet Bed Might Change the World
2. June 2012
I had to share this because it’s pretty hilarious, plus it makes some fairly big claims that, if they are true, might actually change the world — or at least the pet product design world. It’s a pet bed in the form of a funky shark, made with reflective material that will “shoot laser beams” [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat June Giveaway: CatScratch from Urban Cat Design
1. June 2012
This month’s big giveaway is for one of the coolest modern cat scratchers ever! It’s the CatScratch from Urban Cat Design. This unique wall-mounted scratcher gives kitties a corner surface to sink their claws into. You know how much they love the corner of the sofa? Well, here’s a corner that they are free to [...]
Continue reading...Simple and Elegant DIY Cat Climbing Shelves
31. May 2012
I love these simple cat climbing shelves posted over at Saucy Dwellings. They used Ikea Lack shelves with a custom made shelf that wraps around the corner and leads to a window shelf over the front door. Brilliant!
Continue reading...New! Solar Chasers Battery-free Sun-powered Cat Toy ENTER TO WIN!
30. May 2012
Here’s a fun way to keep kitty entertained without the hassle and expense of replacing batteries every other day. It’s a new cat toy called the Solar Chaser. Simply attach the base of the toy to any window in direct sunlight and the solar cell automatically activates the moving rod with a dangling toy. It’s [...]
Continue reading...Introducing Ruben & Partner Luxury Austrian Cat Trees
29. May 2012
Did you ever think you’d see the day when cat trees would be marketed in a similar fashion to luxury cars? Well, that time has come. Behold this new line of luxury cat trees from Austrian company Ruben & Partner. Theses cat trees are definitely in a class by themselves! Stunning photos and a polished [...]
Continue reading...Introducing Five Pet Place Handcrafted Luxury Cat Furniture
25. May 2012
There’s a new player in the high-end luxury cat furniture world and they have quite a lineup of beautiful items. Introducing Five Pet Place. More traditional than modern, these designs are made with fancy crown molding and high-quality craftsmanship to create the look and feel of fine furniture. The founder of Five Pet Place, Michael [...]
Continue reading...Last Chance to Pre-order Urban Pet Haus Wave Perches with Deep Discount!
24. May 2012
You can still pre-order the Wave perches from Urban Pet Haus and take advantage of this special discount! The new shipment will arrive the week of June 25, and if you pre-order before Wed, May 30, 2012 you’ll pay just $110 for the large and $75 for the small. Regular prices will be $164.99 for the large [...]
Continue reading...Introducing Two New Litter Innovations from Modko: Flip Litter Box and Katch Litter Mat
19. May 2012
The designers at Modko have been hard at working developing two new cat litter innovations that are being unveiled today a ICFF. First is Flip, their new convertible cat box. Flip gets its name from its hinged, magnetic lid which effortlessly opens with a finger and gratifyingly shuts with a snap. The top access makes it [...]
Continue reading...Introducing The Kitty Cradle ENTER TO WIN!
14. May 2012
Every once in a while, someone sends me a new cat product to test and I am blown away by the sheer brilliance of the concept. This is one of those products. It’s the Kitty Cradle, a simple idea that makes you smack your head and say “Of course! Why didn’t I think of that?” [...]
Continue reading...NEW! Limited Edition A-frame Modern Cat Scratcher and Play Station from Moderncat Studio
13. May 2012
What’s new at Moderncat Studio? Check out our limited edition A-frame Modern Cat Scratcher and Play Station. These fun little sculptures combine both art and function for you and your cat. The A-frame provides cats and kittens with a vertical scratching surface and a fun place to hide under and around. Our popular ModShaker catnip filled [...]
Continue reading...New Colorful Catnip Toys from Up Country
11. May 2012
Based just outside Providence, Rhode Island, Up Country designs and manufactures a line of colorful, fun pet accessories, including these new catnip filled kitty toys. Mimi Mouse wears an Up Country signature ribbon and the catnip fortune cookies come packaged in a takeout box. Both are handmade with soft brightly colored fabrics.
Continue reading...Wooden Shipping Pallet Turned DIY Cat Bed
5. May 2012
Check out this awesome project from Lucia Martinez over at The Hairpin! It’s a rustic cat bed, complete with sisal scratcher, made out of an old wooden shipping pallet. Brilliant! Get all the details here.
Continue reading...Custom Cat Drinking Fountain by Marc Russo
4. May 2012
This is a one-of-a kind falling water cat drinking fountain by metal artist Marc Russo. He crafted the fountain after watching his cat drink from a running faucet. It’s so beautiful and modern! I hope he decides to produce these for sale someday.
Continue reading...Moderncat Etsy Find: Cozy Felted Cat Caves from Lithuania
3. May 2012
What a face! This adorable little model sure does look cozy in these gorgeous handmade felted cat caves from Etsy seller Grazim. Each cat cave is made from natural wool using a wet felting technique. They are very modern and cool looking! The cat caves listed in Grazim’s Etsy shop measure about 15″ wide and [...]
Continue reading...Juliette Wall Shelf: Made for a Cat!
2. May 2012
This gorgeous piece of design wasn’t created with cats in mind, but the moment I saw it, I pictured it as the perfect modern cat climbing tower. It’s the Juliette Wall Shelf by French designer Jean-Marc Gady. The staircase design is made from lacquered bent steel and measures 30cm wide by 109cm deep by 150cm tall, or [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat May Giveaway: 35″ Vertical Scratching Post from Mountain Cat Trees
1. May 2012
For this month’s giveaway, we’re offering the extra large 35″ vertical scratching post from Mountain Cat Trees! This super-sized scratching post is designed to handle the biggest and tallest cats out there. The base, measuring 20″ square and 4″ high, ensures that this scratcher will not tip over. The top has a space just big enough to allow for perching, [...]
Continue reading...Enter to Win a Kitty Speed Bump from Catpods.com THREE WINNERS!
30. April 2012
Here’s just the thing to slow down that speedy creature racing through your living room! It’s a Kitty Speed Bump from Catpods.com. We absolutely love the one they sent us to test. As you can see below, the Kitty Speed Bumps have multiple functions: resting spot, scratching surface, bolster, and meeting place. The Speed Bumps are [...]
Continue reading...New From Whisker Studio! Introducing the Cuadro Free-standing Cat Tower
29. April 2012
Here’s a great new cat tower from Whisker Studio! It’s the Cuadro cat tower, standing 4 feet tall, a great height for kitty to get up off the floor, but it’s not so big that it overpowers the room. Simple circle cutouts give it a modern look and four carpeted platforms make it easy for [...]
Continue reading...New! PetFusion SmartGrip Litter Mat ENTER TO WIN!
28. April 2012
Looking for a great litter mat? Then you’re going to love the SmartGrip Cat Litter Mat from PetFusion. They sent me one to test, and when I took it out of the box I thought to myself, “It’s a yoga mat.” And the very next thought was, “Why hasn’t anyone done this before!” I love this [...]
Continue reading...Litter News: Purr & Simple Nut Shell Litter Now Available Under Blue Buffalo Brand
28. April 2012
Everyone has been asking where to purchase the fabulous Purr & Simple nut shell litter I wrote about last year. Well, lucky for us, Blue Buffalo bought Purr & Simple and is now making the same nut shell litter available under the brand Blue Naturally Fresh. It’s the exact same litter as Purr & Simple, [...]
Continue reading...New! Men’s Cat Hair Jewelry for National Hairball Awareness Day 2012
27. April 2012
Last year, to celebrate National Hairball Awareness Day, we enlisted the help of modern jewelry designer Heidi Abrahamson to create an exclusive line of fine jewelry featuring cat hairballs. This year, we thought, why should the women have all the fun? So Heidi set to work designing this lovely set of fashionable cat hairball accessories [...]
Continue reading...Keep Kitty Busy with the Stimulo Cat Feeding Station and Activity Center ENTER TO WIN!
26. April 2012
With a 9 month old kitten in the house, I’m constantly looking for distractions that will hold his attention for as long as possible, so I was thrilled when the folks at Aïkiou sent me the Stimulo activity center for cats to test. Stimulo was originally designed to slow down speedy eaters. The toy comes with a sturdy base [...]
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6. June 2012
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