Paw It Forward NYC started out by four cat lovers who met on Instagram. They had so much fun when they met in person, they got an idea. What if more cat lovers could meet in purrson, have fun and help animals? And ta da… PawItForwardNYC was born:fundraisers for animal shelters. Not stuffy black tie events but casual fun at NYC bars
Playing with your cat is one of the joys of living with felines. It’s a way to deepen the animal/human bond but important for their physical and emotional wellness as enrichment and exercise. More so for indoor-only cats. All cats (even those who go outdoors) benefit from twice daily interactive play sessions for at least a few minutes. Younger, athletic
We’ve all heard quotes about cats making a house a home. There is no question cats add a certain domestic coziness for humans but what about the cats? Learning how we can improve a cat’s environment was one of the topics that grabbed me at the recent Purina summit #BetterWithPets in Brooklyn NY. See our post about the inspiring event I’m
This Caturday is a mix of sweet and sad, funny and gratitude with videos and our “pay it forward” gift, a shareable #CatThanks graphic. A U.K. pub where you can enjoy a pint with kitty companions has garnered much press this week. Pub cats or mascots are a common in the U.K. but not by the dozen. At the Bag
A week ago, I had the pleasure of attending the annual Purina #BetterWithPets summit at the Brooklyn Expo Center in New York City. This year the invitation-only, one-day event explored emotional wellness and the evolution of the bond between pets and the people who love them through three panel discussions and experiential exhibits. Last year was my first year attending
Hello there and happy Monday! Feeling blah or blue? It’s your host Merlin, to the emotional rescue. One of the things I appreciate on a rough day is the support of a good friend. For me, the support is literal when Domino wedges his hulking weight against me. He purrs a loud, vibrato in my face, guaranteed to blow the
Happy Caturday! We have some meowvelous news so let’s get right to it. We have three lucky winners for our recent giveaway from Skout’s Honor for the best in safe, natural odor and stain removal products. Congratulations to: Esther Howard Alicia P. Feffer Summer at Sparkle Cat You will be contacted from Skout’s Honor for shipping details. If you didn’t
News Update: Layla is off to the Purina #BetterWithPets Summit. She’s thrilled to be invited a second time and can’t wait to share this year’s theme: emotional wellness of pets and the people who love them. Check out our Twitter, Facebook or Instagram feed for the latest. Meanwhile, my mom Layla has left me for two days! Wah, at least
Last month I had the honor of attending the #BetterWithPets Purina Summit in NYC where thought leaders in the pet industry shared their insights with inspiring talks of innovation. One of the presenters was Janet Jackson a researcher and expert in nutrition and cognition at Purina. Her area of expertise, keeping a senior pet’s mind sharp is a timely one
Good morning, good afternoon or good evening cat lovers, it’s Mancat Monday with Merlin, Domino and Odin. We’re usually in the spotlight but our mom Layla is stealing it from us AND… News Bulletin. We won’t be blogging much until November. We’ve been working hard doing a whole lot of nothing. You know the usual loafing around, real or pretend hunting,