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I’m happy to announce that Dutch company Urban Cat Design now has a US distributor! Mod Petlife is finally bringing these beautiful modern cat products to US customers. Visit modpetlife.com to browse the collection. Prices include shipping to US addresses.

Congrats to Marspolarlander (comment #73), you win two tickets to see The Amazing Acro-Cats and Rock Cats in Chicago on either Oct 3 or Oct 10! Look for an email from us with details about how to claim your tickets. Enjoy the show! And thank you to everyone who has contributed to the Acro-Cats Kickstarter [...]

These limited edition Trash Toys Gift Sets from Moderncat Studio include an assortment of handmade cat toys that all make use of re-purposed materials. The set comes packaged in a cute mini metal trash can! Includes the following toys in assorted colors: 10 Junk Food Flyers Cat Toys Made with Recycled Cat Food Bags 3 [...]

Jackson Galaxy’s hit TV show My Cat From Hell on Animal Planet will be back for a fourth season, and this is your chance to get on the show! They are currently casting for the new season, and they are searching not just in Southern California, but throughout the US! So, if you have a [...]

Back in May we held a Catification Makeover sponsored by The Vertical Cat and we received more than 800 nominations for cat shelters and rescues that all absolutely deserved to win. In the nomination process, one shelter in particular, Animalkind, Inc. in Hudson, NY, received an overwhelming amount of support — 350 of the 800 nominations were [...]

These delicious donut beds from Better Buddies look pretty comfy! Plus, they’re made in the USA with 100% certified organic cotton and hemp covers and stuffed with PET fiber made from recycled plastic water bottles. And don’t forget, 10% of the profits from your purchase at Better Buddies will be donated to the Best Friends [...]

I love the Annual Design Showcase on Apartment Therapy, and I love it even more when they include cat products! This year, The Sky Scratcher has the honor of being included in this prestigious showcase. There are only 30 finalists in the showcase, and four of them will win prizes. Please lend your support for [...]

This wonderful interpretation of the Maneki Neko is an original block print by Etsy seller Papa Totoro. Each one is hand printed using eco-friendly permanent mandarin inks on a crisp white cotton drawstring bag. $13 from the Papa Totoro Etsy shop. via coolforcatsuk

There are still a few more days left to take advantage of the 10% discount on Stretch & Scratch cage scratchers! These make a great donation to your favorite shelter. Enter discount code CATS at checkout when shopping at stretchandscratch.com. Offer ends September 30, 2012.

Samantha Martin has been working with animals and studying the human-animal bond her entire life. At first glance, you may think that her touring show, The Amazing Acro-Cats and Rock Cats, is just a spectacle, but look closer — it is actually an incredible tool for helping educate people about building relationships with animals, emphasizing [...]

Congratulations to Jeff (comment #256), you’re the luck winner of the Kitty Jones Kitty Crafts book and handmade catnip mouse! Keep you eye out for an email from us with info on how to claim your prize.

I’m always looking for a fresh approach to cat furniture design, and this scratching/climbing system from German company Profeline is truly inspirational. The line integrates some very innovative features and uses natural materials for a simple, clean look. Profeline makes free standing cat trees/scratchers, plus they have a line of wall mounted trees that I think [...]

Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened. –Anatole France Alix Sloan of Sloan Fine Art in NYC has curated an amazing collection of art for the “Awakened” group exhibition and fundraiser at SoHo gallery AFA. The exhibition is inspired by the animal companions that brighten our lives, and a [...]

Cute kitty necklace by Gemma Correll. Another one for the “cool cat girl” jewelry collection. $12 at Hey Chickadee.

If you have cats, then you know it’s true — no two are alike. To celebrate this fact, the folks over at Modkat made a series of stunning videos, each one celebrating a different cat personality. Head on over to Modko.com and take a peek, then come back here and tell us which one is [...]

The folks over at Carol’s Ferals (Remember them? They were the winners of the Catification Shelter Makeover sponsored by The Vertical Cat. We’ll be bringing you an update on that project very soon!) made this awesome cat climbing structure for their shelter by re-purposing a retail store fixture. This is a great example of creative catification! If [...]

I came across this line of stylish cat products from Dutch company Curver. They specialize in plastic home goods and also have a line of litter boxes, beds and carriers that look like rattan but are made of easy-to-clean plastic. They also make sleek storage containers decorated with cat photos, like the litter storage box [...]

Binq Design is offering a special discount just for Moderncat readers for a limited time. Take 100€ off the price of their Bloq cat bed and side table in medium grey. Enter discount code 100MODERNCAT12 when placing your order at binqdesign.com. Offer is good through September 24, 2012.

These hip linen bags are not just a feline fashion statement, they are eco-friendly to boot. Made with organic cotton linen, the market bag is perfect for grocery shopping and the lunch bag has a waterproof inner lining. Available from the JB World Etsy shop.

The Tiniest Tiger is hosting a Twitter Party tonight in honor of the 2012 Emmy Awards. They will be giving away great prizes every 10 minutes from 5:30 to 7 pm Pacific Time. Prizes include the awesome Tiniest Tiger Tote Bags from Triple T Studios loaded with all kinds of goodies from event sponsors, including [...]

I love the simplicity of this little silver cat bead suspended on a delicate chain. Just the right touch of feline fashion. $15 from the Lemon Tree Land Etsy shop.

Congratulations to the three lucky winners of the Cat Crib giveaway! Viktoria (comment #350) Ann (comment #1136) Rachel R. (comment #1505) Your kitties will be suspended in style! The Cat Crib is now available for sale at Catcrib.com.

I’m so excited to tell you about a brand new book, available this week for the first time. If you love cats, crafts and modern design, then this is a must-have for your reading list! It’s Kitty Jones Kitty Crafts: Beautifully Designed Projects for a Cat-Friendly Home by Jen Curry, founder of Kitty Jones. Jen has [...]

I’m always on the lookout for stylish cat-themed jewelry that doesn’t scream crazy cat lady, and these fun pins and necklaces from Australian Etsy seller Paws and Effect definitely fit the bill. Made from colorful cut acrylic, the cat silhouettes make just the right feline fashion statement. Visit the Paws and Effect Etsy shop to [...]

Dark and moody, this cool cat illustration from Niel Quisaba is definitely an attention grabber. Available on men’s and women’s black tees and hoodies from threadless.com.