How to unbox your Secret Paws without the fur flying
Last updated on January 11th, 2018 at 01:02 am
You know you hit the jackpot when you receive your package from your Secret Paws and there’s something for everyone to sink their claws into. We were super delighted by the wonderful gifts we received and would like to thank Summer, The Therapy Cat and her friends Binga and Boodie, from Sparkle Cat. Our gift box had a variety of toys for all tastes and included something for the chewers, the kickers, the chicken treat lovers and even a cute little key ring for the human!
Secret Paws is a Holiday Gift Exchange for cats around the globe and this pawsome gift exchange pawty is coordinated by the kind-hearted and magnanimous Paula from Sweet Purrfections. This is our first year participating in the fun and below Mr. Jack, our peacekeeper and CCSF (Chief Chirpy Social Facilitator) gives you his list of unboxing tips to keep unruly kitties in check so that it’s fun for everyone.
Mr. Jack’s unboxing tips
If you’re a multi-cat household like we are, follow my safety tips to prevent the fur flying when the human opens the box. We each had a go at all the contents but first and foremost was a thorough inspection by me, the peacekeeper, Mr. Jack.
1. Find the ideal place to unwrap
The Lady Cat places the box on a flat surface with plenty of space for us to gather around and explore the exhibit. The ideal location is near your cats’ play areas such as cat tunnels and scratching posts. First, you have to keep unruly paws from touching the exhibits before we begin!
2. Hand out the toys and exchange scents
She chooses the first toy for us to sample and encourages us to sniff and rub against. This way we all get our scent on it so that my pal Baggy doesn’t think it’s exclusively his. He has ownership issues. Some discerning kitties may just sniff and walk away. For these stiff-upper-lipped kitties, engage them by dangle the toy from their favorite scratcher or tossing in their tunnel. They just need more time and encouragement to let loose. Be patient.
3. Break up the fight before it starts
She scrunches up the packaging paper into balls and tosses it across the floor or into the tunnel to distract any cats who want to fight over a toy. I also take my role as CCSF very seriously and break the tension by going over and offering a kitty lick on the head of the perpetrator, with a firm paw grip around the neck. I tell you, some kitties can’t handle the excitement and they tend to run amok! I’ve got to keep them in line.
Hey there guys, cut it out now!
4. Rotate the toys among the cats
Be sure to rotate the toys so that each cat gets to sample all the exhibits. Some kitties, like myself, go nuts over the kickers. But as much as I think Charlie is gross when he puts drool on the kickers, it’s only fair that he gets a go too.
5. Leave the best for last
Like a game of musical chairs, some lucky kitty will end up with the box. Not a bad deal at all, in fact, I think that’s a big bonus!
Watch our fun video capturing the whole unboxing experience.
There’s a lot more where this came from. Some kitties have already hoarded a few items in the snow in the catio!
On behalf of the rest of the Chirpies and the Lady Cat, I would like to thank Summer and her friends and a special thank you to their human, Janiss for so thoughtfully hand selecting these cat toys and treats for us to enjoy! Here is a huge virtual bunch of head kitty licks to you all from me!
Have your kitties received anything special? What were their favorites? We’d love for you to chirp us a line in the comments below.
Happy Holidays to all of you!
Good job Mr Jack. We unbox ours next week.
Merry Christmas!!
What a treasure trove of goodies from Summer, Boodie, Binga and Janiss. I little smacky paws are to be expected. Our Secret Paws recipient has received our gifts. We have not received our package as yet. Mom says we are spoiled rotten and can wait a bit longer. Enjoy your goodies. Meowy Christmas and Happy Mew Year. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy and Sawyer
oh how I LOVED your post!!!!! Just darling!!!!! You did such an amazing job with your Secret Paws post! So creative! We blogged about ours a few days ago our box was quite special!
This is a great post! Loved the video too. TW won’t let me open my Secret Paws yet. Last year I couldn’t open it until a week after Christmas. Bah humbug.
Awe, bah humbug to that too! Maybe TW will rethink her devious ways and let you open it?
We haven’t opened our Secret Paws package yet…so we’ll refer back to these tips…then again, maybe we won’t. 😉
Hah ha, sometimes spontaneity is key to having a good time. I’m sure you’re looking forward to opening your Secret Paws!
Pawsome post! I’m opening my package on Christmas day, but since I’m an only child I don’t have to follow these tips!!! MOL –Mudpie
Mudpie, that’s the advantages of being an only child MOL The only smacky paws you will have is when they clap together in excitement when you open your gift! MOL
We sure had fun seeing you enjoy all those cool goodies!
I’m so glad you all enjoyed your presents! I hope there weren’t too many smacky paws over them!
Hehe heh, some of us have our signature smacky paws, but we mean no harm. There were plenty of toys to go around.
What great presents you got from your Secret Paws Miss Summer and her sisters…….lucky you! You should have enough fun with all of that to stay out of trouble for the whole rest of Christmas….tee hee
Merry Christmas to all of you from all of us,
Teddy, Mom Pam and Angel Sammy too
Oh boy! You guys had so much fun opening your box! We just loved your video.
We spent a full day playing with our toys and kicking them around. We even buried some in the catio. Ssssht don’t tell the Lady Cat and the Man Cat. They will see it when they do some shoveling! MOL
Oh that Secret Paws idea sounds like a fun one. I’ll have to make sure and sign up next year. And what a fun lot of toys & treats you got from our mutual furr-iends Summer, Binga & Boodie! They sure picked out some grr-eat things for all of you! You are right – the box is always a bonus, too! Purrs!
Those are wonderful tips ! Our rules til today were rather “dig in !”, but we’ll try yours next year. Have fun with those pawsome toys ! Purrs
MOL! There was lots of smacky paw going on around those awesome toys! Loved the unboxing video and all of the tips! Thank you, Mr. Jack!