Jimmy Fancy Feet’s TockTober Sneak Preview #WordlessWednesday
Jimmy Fancy Feet shaking his Tocks on the catwalk for your viewing pleasure. Just a sneak preview.
How Kittens Taught a Feral Cat to Love Again #GlobalCatDay
Thanks, Miss Yas for sharing that story about Spunky. It just goes to show that kitties have so much…
October 16 is Global Cat Day, initiated by Alley Cat Allies since 2001 is intended to rally people around the world to take a pledge to show compassion and kindness to our community cats everywhere. I love that they have renamed it Global Cat Day to expand their reach and message with the realization that community cats all over the world are faced with the same obstacles: local laws wanting to remove them from their natural habitats. Luckily there are individuals and dedicated guardian angels working against all odds to protect and improve the lives of feral cats around the world. Earlier this year I have had the pleasure to have met up with one such cat guardian angel, sociologist and lecturer, Sharyn Spicer at the University of Western Cape, South Africa.
Caturday Voodle: The Paw Confrontation
The mousie did it. Those dastardly rodents pilfer everything they can get their lil' mits on! Tee hee…
If you’ve been following our series Scratching Post Secrets Revealed, perhaps you will remember our debut episode about Ollie’s scratching post sticky note he left for Charlie. He wasn’t happy about Charlie supposedly stealing his treats. Well, this week we interrupt our Caturday Doodle series and follow up with a quick Voodle about Ollie’s expression of displeasure at Charlie’s pilfering ways. Ollie felt his sticky note message fell on deaf ears so he decided to confront the issue, paw on. Read More
Why Food Puzzles are Vital to Cat Health
Lexy loves food puzzles. I, on the other paw, won't work for food. I'd just rather not eat, and it…
There is no doubt cats are one of the most pampered pets on the planet. We dote on their little darling faces, they walk all over us and they have programmed us to adhere to their feeding schedules. Whether it’s free-feeding all day long or convincing us with sweet songs of ‘Acatpella’ that they will certainly die of starvation if not fed this minute, we cater to every feline whim and fancy. But serving them on silver platters is doing them more harm than good. Feline obesity in cats is on the rise and that spells bad news for their health and wellbeing. October 11 is National Pet Obesity Awareness Day so we thought It’s time to bring out your cat’s “inner cat” and make him do what comes naturally – hunt for his food.
Scratching Post Secrets Revealed Week #2
Awe! I loved reading about Sampson and Delilah's very different personalities :)
Cats Scratch Their Sticky Note Texts
Cat siblings have an awful lot to say to each other. In last week’s Caturday Doodle, Ollie made it known that he was not happy with Charlie taking all the treats so he left a kitty sticky note text on the scratching post, as cats do. We thought it would be fun to gather some sticky notes from other cats too and we were happy to see the sticky notes from all sorts of opinionated and disgruntled kitties pouring in.
Monday Haiku: Fall, A Tortie’s Best Friend
Scout, Olive says hello! Another set of wonderful haikus. We love fall around here, too!
Hello, it’s Scout here and I present this week’s Marvelous Monday Haiku. Fall is my favorite time of the year because I like to collect leaves and bring them inside for the Big Man Cat while he works. I think he appreciates the sentiment. My job as interior decorator is made so much easier too because the catio is one messy jungle with an array of different colored leaves ranging from the rich chartreuse of the Kolomikta Kiwi vine to the browns and reds from the tree. Some really stoic, cheery sunflowers are still out and have not given up and the heady scent from the purple catmint blooms gives Mr. Jack sunset zoomies in the tunnel.
Cat Communication: Scratching Post Secrets Revealed
Oops Sophie, what are they feeding you! MOL
A scratching post is a vital communication tool used by cats and is also their podium for leaving little scent messages for their fellow feline housemates.
“Charlie, stop stealing my treats” signed, Ollie
The Silent Treatment
Cats display an array of vocalizations for cat-human communication but when it comes to communicating with other cats, they give each other the silent treatment. In the world of cats this is not a bad thing, in fact, their world is rich with scent messages and stimuli which they are busy decoding every second. Imagine how rich their scent vocabulary must be to be able to establish their little cat hierarchies and time-sharing schedules in their multi-cat homes. Cats will generally avoid confrontation and would rather just leave a little scent message to their housemates to get a point across. They certainly do have lots to say to each other and in order to live happy and enriched lives with their feline housemates and people, they need a platform to communicate their feelings, viewpoints, and grievances.
5 Essential Must-Haves for a Happy Chirpy Cat
Awwe so glad you like the info and thanks for pinning!
It seems that cats have it made. The internet worships them and judging by those viral Youtube videos, they rule their households with a firm furry paw.
“Hey Mr. Dog, I need your bed if you don’t mind, thanks, you’re too kind!”
But despite this overall perception of a cat’s elevated status as Ruler of the Drooler, cats are still largely misunderstood. Cats are viewed as independent, aloof and in need of less medical and preventative care than dogs, but this could not be further from the truth. September is Happy Cat Month, an event in its 7th year running, created by the Catalyst Council, to help promote the health and well-being of our purry felines, focusing on the different ways to ensure your cat is happy, enriched and healthy. Read More
Light your Candle for Orphan Pets! #RememberTheRescue
Well thank you, I think Sophie is one fine lady :)
Mr. Jack shines a light for pets waiting in shelters for their forever homes.
Help us Shine a Light on Pet Adoption #RememberMeThursday
Great post and great reminder. And I LOVE Mr. Jack in the bandana! :-)
We are delighted to be teaming up with Helen Woodward Animal Center for a very special event, Remember Me Thursday®, to be held on September 28, 2017. This unique worldwide event honors those pets who have lost their lives while waiting for their forever homes and shines a light on those still waiting. Here at the Chirpy Cats household, we get excited and emotional when talking about pet adoption, since we have 8 adopted cats abandoned for various reasons and we want to spread the word and meow it from the rooftops cat trees! Read More
Caturday Voodle: Scout the Tough Tortie confesses her weakness
Your secret is safe with us! P.s...... you're too cute!
There’s nothing better in life than being a tough tortie like me. Let me tell you, Mr. Jack may rule the Chirpies but try as he may, he cannot overpower me. I’m tough as nails! Charlie and Jimmy know better than to walk into my bubble. They will most certainly feel the wrath of a tortie paw to the face!
SmartCat All Natural cat litter Giveaway Winner!
Heh heh giggle giggle ;)
We recently posted a review on SmartCat All Natural litter from Pioneer®Pet Products, the greener choice of cat litter made from 100% U.S. grass. Easier to carry, easier to scoop, easier to clean, we were eager for one lucky reader to let their kitties dig their paws into this stuff.
There are many reasons why we really like this litter, but if you asked me to think of just one, it would be that it’s 99% dust free, and we’re not kidding! Kitties and pet parents, remove your dust masks and breathe freely; no more kicking up toxic clay residue on soft pawsies!
Sunday Selfie: Sweet Jelly beans and other assorted flavors
Licorice & watermelon! You have Mom salivating, 'cause those are two of her fav flavors. Slie Pie your…
They’re soft, oval, smooth and come in a variety of assorted hues, such as pink, black and chocolate. When we look at them, we might be forgiven for thinking they’re sweet. They’re neatly embedded in and surrounded by what seems to be a floof of cotton candy in a rich variety of colors. In some cases there’s more floof than beans! If you’re just as obsessed with kitty bean toes as we are, you would have gathered by now that we’re not talking about a bag of candies or licorice allsorts, we’re talking about kitty jelly beans!
Caturday Voodles with Sly Pie and Mr. Jack
Caturday Voodles, I love it! This video is so cute and funny!!!
Hello furriends! We are happy to introduce our first Caturday Voodle and we hope you like it!
What the cat is a #caturdayvoodle, you may ask?
As some of you may know most Caturdays we feature Caturday Doodles which include drawings of some of the funny antics we get up to. Since we like doing cat videos too, we have created a new segment in Cat Fun called Caturday Voodles which will include some funny little video and voice snippets of us Chirpies doing what we do best; whether it’s causing mischief, playing with our toys, snoozing, playing patty cake and other fun cat stuff. As we always insist that our voices be heard, our Caturday Voodles also include our unique voices too! So there you have it, that’s a Caturday Voodle!
Changing routines: How to pet more and stress less
Hugs and purrs to you too, it's nice to know we're so loved!
Marvelous Monday Haiku with Scout
Hello, friends, I’m Scout the feisty tortie and I present today’s Marvelous Monday Haiku. When you don’t have to go to school or work there’s nothing much to worry about other than where to find the best sun puddles at 10 am, why Charlie seems to get special food and why yellow fluffy bees bother me while I’m trying to take a snooze. I know these woes, though real, pale in comparison to human’s daily lamenting about things like Mondays, traffic, bosses, and bills. Read More
The ultimate green litter choice for smart cats (giveaway)
Thank you and you should definitely try it!
Cats and their guardians have never had it this good since the days of fireplace ashes and sawdust cat litters of the 1950’s. With the arrival and popularity of clumping clay litter, there has never been a better time to be an indoor cat. Clay litter has stood the test of time, both for convenience and superior odor control. But with the increase of consumer awareness surrounding issues such as biodegradability, renewability and health concerns, most clay litters do not fare well. But there are greener choices offering the same convenience together with a whole lot more added benefits to you and your kitty companions.
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The black cat that walked by himself
I so hope that is the case, but he was an old fella. But you're right, sometimes they do turn…
“Lost our old black cat since Tuesday. Last seen on our front porch.”
Whenever I see these lost cat posters stuck on our mail box I feel sad for the owners and their cats. But this one stopped me in my tracks. I knew the cat in this poster. Cachou is a regular visitor to our backyard, but strange, I had not seen him in weeks.
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Sunny faces delight the Chirpy Cats catio
Sunflowers are some of our favorites! What a beautiful day on your catio!
Summer is not over until the lady with the golden crown has sung her sweet cheery song of delight and optimism. Yes, the sunflowers have finally shown their bright vibrant faces and we are loving it! Sarabi and Mr. Jack make the most of a sunny Sunday in the tunnel while the sunflowers belt out their dramatic arias with “Hello, we’re here!”
Why your cat is not drinking enough water
Thank you!, Sorry I only saw this post now, it got thrown into spam! :( That's funny, would love to…
Water is the essence of life on earth. 71 Percent of the earth’s surface is water, 50-65% of the average human body is made up of water. But did you know that the body water content of your cat is as high as 70-80%? Our pets need 1 ounce of water per pound of body weight for optimal health, cell and organ function, but most domestics cats are nowhere near that quota. Why is this the case?
Our four-pawed fluffy house hunters are descended from the African wild cat (Felis Sylvestris Lybica) living in and around the deserts of North Africa and the Middle East. They have evolved to derive most of their water requirements from the prey they consume and have adapted to conserve water efficiently; resting in shaded bushes during the heat of the day, hunting in the early evening or morning and drinking water when available. Our domestic cats have kept many of these traits despite living in an environment far removed from the wild. For this reason, we have to offer up some inviting hydration “watering hole” solutions to prevent dehydration, which can lead to many serious complications and illnesses.
How to find your Monday gem with Mr. Jack
Awe thank you 😊 so glad that you appreciate my little Monday kit bits!
Mr. Jack presents today’s Marvelous Monday Haiku and he hopes you find your moment of truth, your hidden gem, your ray of hope tucked away somewhere in your bleak and busy Monday. He has, and he’s delighted to show you how.
Adorable!