Cats are intended to teach us that not everything in nature has a purpose. — Garrison Keillor

Looking for a new place for your kitty to eat? Want something up to date as well as earth friendly? We have the perfect thing! This Pet Diner is made solidly of Bamboo; with a water resistant finish and two top of the line stainless steel bowls. Bamboo can grow up to a rate of one meter a day. This means that when you cut a tree that is 60 years old, it will take 60 years to replace that tree. Bamboo allows you to cut them down and they will return in about 60 days! That’s a huge difference. Not only is bamboo great at growing, but also is quite strong. Some people in the tropics can build houses out of bamboo! There are also over 1000 species of bamboo, each with a distinctive natual beauty. This Pet Diner will be sure you last you along time in your home, but it will be doing the earth a great favor as well.

For families that go traveling and camping with their cat, this Outdoor Heated Kitty Camper is perfect to take with you. I’m sure it comes to many minds that nights can be very cold and sometimes a cat’s normal bed may not be enough to stay warm. The Heated Kitty Pad that is inserted into the unit ensures your cat will be sung as a bug in a rug! This bed is not just usable for trips away from home and camping, but also for the cat that loves to be outside. Cats with arthritis would also enjoy this bed as the warmth can sooth sore joints and muscles. Worried about energy? Not to worry! The Heated Kitty pad operates at a low wattage! Good for your pet and your peace of mind.

Does your kitty miss a little when they use there litter box? Well, your problem is solved! This sleek modern Litter Pod will not only make cleanup incredibly easy but it also ensures your kitty wont “litter” outside of its pod. Made to look sleek and lavishly spaced, is also made of stain resistant AND odor resistant materials! A cinch to maintain and a snap to clean up, this design is perfect for houses with multiple cats. Not only will your cat thank you, but you’ll thank yourself.

“Cats have the simplest of taste: the best is satisfactory” -Cat-

Dear Miss Nancy,
 
Thank you for your recent e-mail telling us that our Combo Cat Scratcher is on its way.  Watson and I are looking forward to its arrival.
 
As to your inquiry about my name - “Miss” Sherlock - I must tell you it is a humorous story, as well as a purrfect crime in deception; Sherlock Holmes & John Watson being our inspiration and namesakes. 
 
Our breeder, reputable in most ways, told our owners that I was of the male persuasion.  I felt no need to dispute her assessment as I was perfectly happy playing “like the boys” with my friend Watson.  Although we are not related, Watson and I arrived at kittenhood at roughly the same time.  We are Maine Coon cats - I am a brown classic and Watson is a red classic (And by the way, Watson’s dad was centerfold in last month’s issue of Cat Fancy). 

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Well, you know how it is. Every January, we get the “most popular” lists. Recently, the Cincinnati Enquirer published a list of the most popular cat names for 2008. How do these names compare to your clan?

1. Max
2. Chloe
3. Tigger
4. Tiger
5. Lucy
6. Smokey
7. Oliver
8. Bella
9. Shadow
10. Charlie

Other names locally on the list include: Gizmo, Cocoa, Gabriel (too many vowels!), Bailey, Simba & Bob. Bob??? Somehow, I just can’t see a cat named Bob.

KatKabin, an innovative product produced in England has been so popular, they decided to introduce a brand new snazzy look and name, called Dez Rez. An interesting name, but I have no clue what it means or where it came from! The KatKabin is an outdoor cat condo which offers great cold-weather protection for cats and small dogs. They been imported into the U.S. for several years, and are always popular once it gets chilly. The previously models were rounder with a iridescent finish available in the Deluxe models. Even though they tend to be more popular in cold environments, the design and technology provides a great ourdoor summer cat hideaway. We anticipate them to arrive from “over the pond” in January.

The soft, removable micro suede cushion covers are inherently stain resistant and hypoallergenic, as well as, completely recyclable because of their 100% polyester content.

Also, unique to the pet industry, Pet Lounge Studios has incorporated shredded orthopedic memory foam into all of their cushions. “Our shredded foam is recycled from the remnants of human bed mattresses and contours perfectly to your pets’ body,” says designer Corey Drew.

Research also supports a long list of benefits for preventative care and pre-existing conditions that orthopedic memory foam can provide for your best friend.