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Em & Sprout has so much cute stuff! Check out these three adorable designs, all available in both t-shirts and tote bags! There’s Magical Kitten Paws, In Nap Time We Succeed, and Moody Cats. Now here’s the tough part, you get to choose! That’s right, we’re offering a giveaway for winner’s choice of a t-shirt and a tote [...]

I’m a huge fan of Gracy Bonney, not only because she writes the beautiful and inspiring blog Design*Sponge, but also because she is a true animal lover. And today Grace did a wonderful thing by rescuing a tiny, underweight kitten from the alley behind her house. This little girl was found in freezing cold temperatures [...]

Check out this fun cat breed poster from Sarah Menzies, the creative force behind the Etsy shop Sarah Loves Cats and the blog The Purr Diaries. Sarah lives in Sydney, Australia, and, guess what? She loves cats! Sarah’s cat breed poster features her original kitty drawings in a 30 cm x 42 cm digital print. [...]

On episode 2 of Animal Planet’s My Cat From Hell – starring everyone’s favorite Cat Daddy, Jackson Galaxy – a fiery Bengal mix named City The Kitty clearly had some excess energy to burn. Jackson brought in The Cat Wheel, an indoor exercise system designed specifically for high-energy cats like Bengals. Well, as you can see in the video below, [...]

I’m in awe of the stunning craftsmanship on these handmade laptop and iPad cases by Canadian Etsy seller Boutique ID. Each bag is made of 100% wool designer felt that’s sculpted into stylized animal faces. The cat design is currently available as an iPad 2 case for $76 US or a MacBook Air case for [...]

French designer Sinan Sigic of Atelier Hapax creates one-of-a-kind objects using recycled materials. This unique cat tree is made from an old lamp base wrapped with 444 meters of sisal rope. The base and shelf were added to give the cats a place to perch. Brilliant! I’m hitting the thrift stores this weekend to see [...]

Here’s a completely new combination of multi-function in designer cat products. Introducing Cat Convertibles, a new line of home furnishings that function for both you and your cat. The Cat Convertible Cabinet is the first piece in this line. When closed, it looks like a regular cabinet, however, the side panels open to reveal a [...]

Add a little mid-century modern flair to your home with this cool cat print from Pool Pony Design. Available in two sizes from the Pool Pony Design Etsy shop. Thanks to Carrie for the find.

There are so many beautiful products appearing on the market that integrate functional pet design with beautiful modern aesthetics. Here’s another piece from The Netherlands, The Bloq by Binq Design. A sleek cube with a soft-close drawer above and a thick padded bed below, The Bloq can be used as a nightstand or side table. This [...]

I just found this new ultra-modern pet hideaway over on my favorite design blog Design-Milk. It’s the Petball, a new creation coming to us from Korea. This cozy cave is raised on stylish legs with a comfy cushion inside. The top has built-in LED lights under a colored piece of acrylic, creating a side table. [...]

Looking for some cute kitty style for your feet? Check out these kitty cat Mary Jane shoes from Etsy seller Em and Sprout. I’ve seen other similar kitty shoes, but they’re all leather, while the Em and Sprout Mary Janes are 100% vegan! Fabric uppers with rubber soles are hand embellished with a variety of [...]

(click the image above to enlarge) The folks over at Found Animals wanted to shed some light on the good, the sad, and the changeable about the state of cats in the US, so they created this info-graphic to help paint the picture. Some of the statistics are truly alarming: in Los Angeles, 75% of [...]

Modernist Cat is now offering their Circa50 mid-century modern cat furniture line in three sizes. This beautiful piece can be used as a litter box hideaway or as a cozy cave for kitty naps. This is the perfect piece for any mid-century modern home and it’s completely customizable. Choose walnut or maple finish and a [...]

You know I love multi-function, especially when it’s in a good looking product. I just came across this sleek kitty creation called Cattino. It’s a combo cat scratcher/bed/perch designed by Nathan Workman from Cincinnati, OH. Armed with a design degree, Nathan wanted to create a beautiful and functional piece of furniture for his cat Miss Trudy. [...]

Add just a touch of feline flare to your sweater with this cute kitty shawl pin from Etsy seller Wire Dreams Design. Made of polymer clay with a recycled bamboo knitting needle for the closure. Each one is made to order for just $10.

Great news! The Hepper Pod Bed is back in stock! This classic moderncat design is perfect for all the bush dwellers in your life. What kitty wouldn’t appreciate this space-age cozy cave? And you’ll love the way it looks in your living room. Available in gray or green, the new pods come with a reversible, [...]

Thanks to everyone for your comments on the Spirit Essences giveaway! Jackson wishes he could answer all of you personally, but he had to choose five top comments that he feels represent some common issues, so hopefully you’ll see some tips here that you can use, too. Each of the following readers will receive the [...]

Congratulations to Suzanne (comment #370), winner of the 2012 cat calendar from Animals In Color! Enjoy a colorful, feline-filled year!

Congratulations to Genevieve from Los Angeles, winner of the December Moderncat giveaway! Genevieve’s kitties will love sinking their claws into their new canine scratcher from The Company of Pets. I hope they enjoy it as much as this little guy in the photo does!

Happy New Year to everyone! Our January giveaway will have some lucky kitties climbing high in 2012. This month, The Vertical Cat is offering winner’s choice of either a 4 foot Alexa Corner Cat Tree, a 3 foot Madison Cat Tree, or $240 worth of shelves and stairs! Wow! To enter the monthly giveaway, make [...]

Get ready for season two of Animal Planet’s My Cat From Hell staring everyone’s favorite cat behaviorist, Cat Daddy Jackson Galaxy! The first of six brand new episodes will air on January 7. This season is full of fabulous felines and the challenges they face with their cat guardians, who sometimes need a little training themselves. [...]

One of our favorite modern pet product companies, Hepper, just released a new pet feeder that I absolutely love. It’s the Nom Nom feeder and it’s super sleek and functional. The Nom Nom comes with a removable two-compartment stainless steel dish that nests inside a plastic tray with a crumb catcher to catch little spills [...]

My friend Luna the Fashion Kitty has a big heart and she’s using her celebrity status to help homeless kitties! Miss Luna is a fashionable Himalayan kitty with a wardrobe that puts mine to shame. I’ve actually met Luna, she and her mom Rocio live here in Arizona, and I have to say, Luna is [...]

Gary Green (comment #617), this is your lucky day! You are the winner of the $25 gift certificate to Hey Kitty Kitty! I hope you have a blast doing some fun shopping on this awesome site! Everyone else, remember you can still get 10% off with coupon code moderncat. Visit heykittykitty.com today!

Here’s the perfect way to bring a splash of color to your new year! It’s the 2012 calendar from Animals In Color. This is the third year we’ve featured the eye-catching artwork of Sebastiano Ranchetti, who creates a new set of beautiful cat illustrations annually. This year’s calendar is more striking than ever and if [...]