tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56934326110980331272024-03-17T22:04:14.367-05:00Catladyland: Cats are FunnyFunny, mostly ridiculous cat humor.Angie, Catladylandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07829971603853237510noreply@blogger.comBlogger2062125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5693432611098033127.post-44097192716294339902018-03-05T13:54:00.000-06:002018-03-05T13:54:09.004-06:00Catladyland Update<br />
At this time, I am discontinuing posts on this blog, as well as on Catladyland's Facebook and Twitter. Things have gotten very busy for me (which is good!), and I don't feel like I can provide the best content for Catladyland, which I started in 2009. If you like my posts, you can follow me here:<br />
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Thank you, and I hope you connect with me on another platform so we can continue to have fun together.<br />
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--AngieAngie, Catladylandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07829971603853237510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5693432611098033127.post-40922773079773616802017-11-29T17:05:00.002-06:002017-11-29T18:54:31.420-06:00Catladyland's Holiday Shopping Must-Haves for Cat Lovers<br />
Have you finished your holiday shopping? Of course you haven't. If you're anything like me, you want to find gifts that are spot-on perfect for your friend or loved one. You want their mouth to hang open in awe and delight as they open a gift bag. Well, Catladyland is here to help you make that holiday dream a reality -- at least for the cat lovers who are on your shopping list.<br />
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<br />Angie, Catladylandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07829971603853237510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5693432611098033127.post-78014025163596612832017-10-10T09:50:00.003-05:002017-10-10T09:50:34.139-05:00Is My Cat Real or Real Weird?<br />
Phoebe does her best impression of "taxidermy cat on back of arm chair."<br />
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<br />Angie, Catladylandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07829971603853237510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5693432611098033127.post-73730026801655144502017-10-08T12:40:00.004-05:002017-10-08T12:40:51.102-05:00The 2018 Texts from Mittens Calendar is Here<br />
Friends, you can’t deny it: 2018 is right around the corner. Well, don’t despair -- the <a href="http://textsfrommittens.com/" target="_blank">Texts from Mittens</a> gang is here to provide you with a laugh-a-day in the new year. The 2018 Texts from Mittens calendar includes hilarious conversations between Mittens and his long-suffering mom, as well as fun puzzles, trivia and more on the back of each calendar page.
This is your chance to be (almost) as tough and fancy as our favorite texting cat. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1449483089/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=angiebailey-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1449483089&linkId=b09ebaab90ba84e3f54be508b545fb0e" target="_blank">Get yours here.</a><br />
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It's National Pet Month, and Purina is doing their part by helping us celebrate what our pets do <i>right.</i> How many times do you say, "good kitty!" I know I must say it at least eleventy-billion times a day, along with such phrases as. "who's a good boy?," "who's the best kitty girl in the whole wide world?" We won't go into the voices that come out of my mouth while saying those phrases, but my guess is you use similar voices.</div>
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CatCon creator, Susan Michals, says of National Cat Lady Day: "The notion of the cat lady as a dowdy spinster has shifted dramatically over the past few years. Now it's chic to be a cat lady! Designers like Stella McCartney and Kate Spade are using cats in their designs, and celebrities like Dita VonTeese, Ke$ha, and Kate McKinnon are embracing their love of the feline with enthusiasm."</div>
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I, for one, and relieved that the world is finally realizing you can be a cat lady, and also be social, have a sense of style, and show some sass. </div>
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Angie, Catladylandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07829971603853237510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5693432611098033127.post-56508763750879752462017-04-06T14:38:00.001-05:002017-04-06T14:38:18.261-05:00Ceva Feliway® and Catego™ Keep Your Cat Calm and Comfortable<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">This post is sponsored by Single Edition Media on behalf of Ceva Cat.</span></i><br />
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For example, Phoebe is definitely way more dominant than Cosmo. She's little, but has no problem bossing him around, which creates anxiety for poor Cos, and a bit of in-fighting between the two. I'm always looking for ways to keep the peace, and one effective way is by using Ceva's Feliway®, which mimics natural feline facial pheromone.</div>
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I remember using it when I first moved into my apartment because Cosmo was so anxious with his new surroundings. It definitely helped -- and it's been a welcome addition to my toolbox for peacekeeping between my two little fuzzbutts.</div>
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Studies found that Feliway® helped reduce urine spraying in nine out of ten cats within one month's time. It also helped reduce stress-related scratching in eight out of ten cats in as little as seven days. How cool is that?</div>
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The Feliway® Multi-Cat Diffuser plugs right into the wall, and emits the pheromone that makes cats feel comfortable in their own environment. I love that there's no noticeable smell and it's not a drug of any kind.</div>
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Ceva's Catego™ is a powerful flea and tick formula designed specifically for cats. It's topical, and comes in an easy-to-apply tube with a patented applicator.</div>
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Because sometimes your Christmas presents need guarding.</div>
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<br />Angie, Catladylandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07829971603853237510noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5693432611098033127.post-53471688663560314272016-12-06T15:15:00.001-06:002016-12-06T15:15:11.621-06:00Triple T Studios Wool-Blend Gloves Are Cozy and Cute<br />
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The cold weather has arrived here in Minnesota and, once again, I've been taking inventory of my winter gear. I somehow lose hats and single gloves -- I have no idea how that happens. Maybe the gloves go to that that place where single socks retire -- a secret hideaway where they live it up, partying 24/7 and laughing at us humans who sit perplexed, questioning their whereabouts.</div>
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Just as I was mourning the loss of a few single gloves, the calvary arrived! That's right -- my friends at <a href="http://triple-t-studios.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Triple T Studios™</a> offered to send me not one -- but two pairs of gloves. I absolutely adore the Triple T merch -- and I needed gloves -- so of course I gratefully accepted.</div>
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I love both pairs of gloves, but am especially enamored by the <a href="http://triple-t-studios.com/products/wool-cat-gloves" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">cashmere-wool blend gray ones</a>. The embroidered black cat is classy and sassy, and I find them warm, comfortable, and super cute with my black coat. Not only are they cool, they have touch points for technology on the thumb and index fingers. I've been wearing these sweet things nearly every day.</div>
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Looking for a cat-tastic holiday gift for a cat lover in your life? These gloves are the perfect fit, Speaking of fit, they come in both medium and large sizes. </div>
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Angie, Catladylandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07829971603853237510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5693432611098033127.post-33635897570670620042016-11-22T14:45:00.000-06:002016-11-22T14:45:02.730-06:00Pee Alone? Nevermore!<br />
Once upon a morning dreary, while I wandered weak and weary,<br />
To the bathroom down the hall --<br />
While I lowered myself to sitting, suddenly there came a tapping,<br />
As of someone wildly rapping, rapping on my bathroom door.<br />
"Tis some feline," I muttered, "tapping at my bathroom door --<br />
Only this and nothing more."<br />
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BUT THE CAT WOULDN'T STOP POUNDING ON THE DOOR, SO I HAD TO LET HER IN SO SHE COULD WATCH ME PEE.<br />
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<br />Angie, Catladylandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07829971603853237510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5693432611098033127.post-78448825383739340212016-11-18T18:24:00.003-06:002016-11-18T18:24:29.577-06:00Tidy Cats Direct and Amazon Prime Membership Giveaway!<br />
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What's your favorite part of life with cats? Don't say "cleaning the litter box" because you'd be a big fat liar. No one likes the "doody duty." Litter box maintenance is, however, one of the tasks that comes along with cat ownership.<br />
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Here's some scoop for you: Tidy Cats has a brand new product called <a href="https://www.tidycats.com/products/direct/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tidy Cats Direct</a>. Curious? Of course you are. Get this -- it's a disposable, all-in-one, one-time-use litter box that you can easily order online and have shipped to your door.<br />
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It's pre-filled with Tidy Cats LightWeight 24/7 Performance clumping litter to provide constant control. TidyLock Protection locks away urine, fecal, and ammonia odors. Each disposable box contains enough litter to last up to one month for one cat with typical use. All you have to do is open, scoop, toss, and replace! easy-peasy.<br />
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I was excited to give Tidy Cats Direct a try because anything that makes litter box maintenance easier is, well, worth a try. It arrived looking like a regular cardboard box. I'm not one who's known for following directions, but I wanted to make sure I opened the box properly, so I located the instructions on the box. Super simple. All I had to do was peel, pull back, and fold under. Voila! Litter box!<br />
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Cosmo and Phoebe were curious, of course. Any time I do anything with their litter box areas, they have to be all up in my business. I suppose they consider the boxes their "property," and I suppose their right. I'd be curious if they were making changes to my toilet. Little kitty plumbers -- cute!<br />
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The cats used the box for a full month and maintenance was a breeze. They took to the new addition just fine, and I continued with my usual scooping schedule. One might think the cardboard would allow for leaking, but no way. There's an anti-leak coating on the box. Science!<br />
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Another cool feature is the little lip that runs along the box's edge. It helps keep the litter inside the box, which is key for me because my Phoebe is a champion kicker. Another feature I appreciate is the lack of dust clouds because there's no pouring. That means less sneezing for Phoebe, who's also a championship sneezer.<br />
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When the life of the litter box had come to an end, all I had to do was close the flap and toss it. For real. That easy. Since I didn't have to scrub litter boxes, here's what I had time to do:</div>
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<li>Blow raspberries on my cat's belly and try not to get my face rabbit-kicked off</li>
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<li>Take a Facebook quiz to discover my celebrity look-alike </li>
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Angie, Catladylandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07829971603853237510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5693432611098033127.post-53640399667253235312016-11-17T12:35:00.003-06:002016-11-17T12:35:55.693-06:00My Cat Thinks She's a Parrot and I Love ItPhoebe is a little thing -- barely seven-pounds. She's also a kitty who likes heights -- definitely a tree-dweller. Well, cat tree, that is. One way she reaches such great heights is by jumping on my shoulder. Sometimes she even rides around on her shoulder perch while I walk around the house. She's the cutest little parrot I've ever seen. Arr, matey! Now I'm thirsty for rum.<br />
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Here are few pics documenting the shoulder situation. Please note that I took these photos early in the morning and I'm all naked-faced. I never thought I'd post naked pics on my blog, but here you go.<br />
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<br />Angie, Catladylandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07829971603853237510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5693432611098033127.post-59531007587027389042016-11-14T09:59:00.002-06:002016-11-14T09:59:29.430-06:00Purina Gives $100,000 to Dogs on Deployment and Pets for Vets -- Vote Now!<br />
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I've partnered with Purina for several years, and I'm constantly impressed with the work they do for the community. It's a responsibility they take seriously and I'm proud to be a part of it. This time around, <a href="https://www.pureloveforpets.com/en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Purina Pure Love for Pets</a> is donating $100,000 to Dogs on Deployment and Pets for Vets, two organizations whose mission benefits both pets and members of our military. </div>
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<a href="https://www.dogsondeployment.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dogs on Deployment </a>helps alleviate some of the stress pet owners feel when they find they'll be deployed for military service. Not everyone is lucky enough to have friends and family on hand to provide the care needed for our precious family members while we're away. Let's face it: it's a giant responsibility and we wouldn't want to leave our pets with just anyone. DoD understands that and offers help with people and resources to those headed for deployment. Please note: DoD doesn't only assist with dogs -- they also support families with cats. </div>
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<a href="https://www.petsforvets.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pets for Vets</a> supports military vets and provides a second chance for shelter pets. Win-win, right? They do this by rescuing and training rescues and then pairing them with vets who could use the help of a companion animal. I love the thought of people and animals helping one another. I feel like my cats and I give each other equal amounts of love and support -- it's an even exchange. It's especially touching when people and pets are matched in a way that's incredibly life-changing on both parts.</div>
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There's no denying that Dogs on Deployment and Pets for Vets are doing great work, and that's why Purina wants to help both of them -- and you can help! Hop over to the <a href="http://pureloveforpets.com/">PureLoveForPets.com</a> and vote for one of the organizations. <b>You need to do this by November 15 at 11:59 PM ET.</b> The one with the most votes will receive $75,000, and the runner up gets $25,000. </div>
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Yes, I'm slightly biased because I consider Tamar Arslanian, the author of <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062432028?ie=UTF8&tag=healhand-20&camp=1789&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=0062432028" target="_blank">Shop Cats of New York</a></i>, a good friend. Yes, I'm kind of partial because New York City is my favorite place. OK, I like cats ... a lot. What I'm trying to convey is that it was a no-brainer when Tamar asked me to review her new book.</div>
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Since I was a little girl, I've been ecstatic when I notice a cat hanging out in a shop. I swear it's still like a awesome surprise to me. I often become giddy and completely forgot why I'd visited the store in the first place. And then, after that day, I'd find an excuse to frequent that particular store. I love learning that the kitties are well cared for and loved by the owners, employees, and customers. They work hard, after all, and are the best hosts and hostesses ever. Never mind all the nap breaks -- they deserve them!</div>
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Tamar, also the author of the popular blog, <a href="http://www.ihavecat.com/" target="_blank">I Have Cat, Single in the City with Cat(s)</a>, wrote <i>Shop Cats of New York</i> because, well, she's like me. She loves noticing cats "working" in shops, and decided she'd do a little research and share the stories of the kitties who call the shops of New York City "home."</div>
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<i>Shop Cats of New York</i> is an easy read because it's categorized by cat. It's the perfect coffee table book and gift for your cat-loving friends. I feel so grateful that Tamar and Andrew took the time to feature these felines who are loved by locals, but virtually unknown to those of us who live outside of NYC. Now I need a destination vacation to meet all of these cats!</div>
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You can purchase S<i>hop Cats of New York</i> on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062432028?ie=UTF8&tag=healhand-20&camp=1789&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=0062432028" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, or anywhere you buy books. Be sure to follow <i>Shop Cats</i> on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ShopCatsofNewYork" target="_blank">Facebook </a>and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shopcatsofnewyork/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</div>
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Need to see more? Of course you do. Here's a short promotional trailer for this must-have book!</div>
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Cosmo's the king of my lap. Well, he's kind of the king of my <i>everything</i>. That tuxie is slightly (incredibly) possessive of me and doesn't hide his emotions when he's not getting his way. He especially goes off the rails when Phoebe's smugly settled on to of my lap. He doesn't like that one bit. Nope. And she doesn't give <i>one</i> rip. </div>
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The drama! It's all <i>Knots Landing </i>up in here.</div>
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If you're reading this, chances are you already know that life is much better with pets. And if you don't agree, why are you reading a blog called Catladyland? Just kidding. Hey -- I don't know about you, but my days would be exponentially more boring and less satisfying if I didn't share my life with my two cats, Cosmo and Phoebe. Pets are part of our families, and I love that <a href="https://www.purina.com/" target="_blank">Purina</a> is onboard with that belief.</div>
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I recently had the pleasure of attending Purina's Better With Pets Summit in New York. It wasn't my first Summit, and I always look forward to the fun and educational offerings they present at this event each year. What I loved about this year's Summit was the personal connection they created between the audience and the people on the stage. There were speakers prior to the panels who told their real stories about how animals have affected their lives. I most enjoyed Roben Harris, who spoke of the therapeutic friendship between her daughter, born with Spina Bifida, and her best friend, a Labradoodle named Chocolate Chip Chewbacca Harris (LOVE the name!).</div>
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The panels included "Demystifying Quality and Safety," "How a Passion for Pets Builds a Better World," and "The Science of Innovative Nutrition for Pets." Guess what else happened? There was both a kitten and puppy therapy booth! I'm not gonna lie -- I spent a fair amount of time in the kitten booth holding a sweetheart of a kitty named Sparkles. The cats and dogs were all adoptable through <a href="http://animalleague.org/?referrer=http://www.sparklecat.com/special/cats-family-purina-better-with-pets-summit" target="_blank">North Shore Animal League</a>.</div>
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Nathaniel Field, President and CEO of URI was on the "How a Passion for Pets Build a Better World" panel. I was inspired by <i>his</i> passion, and it's clear to me that more programs such as this need to exist. Kudos to Nathaniel and all the folks at URI for keeping families together during times of crisis. And additional kudos to Purina for partnering with the program to open Purina Pet Haven, New York City's first-ever dog park in a domestic violence shelter.</div>
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Thanks, Purina! It was another year of learning, meeting new people, seeing old friends, and feeling inspired.</div>
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I work from home, and sometimes have the distinct feeling I'm being watched while I go about my business. Of course I'm usually right because Cosmo and Phoebe like to be all up in my business no matter what I'm doing. </div>
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I recently had that "eyeballs on me" vibe, looked up, and saw the two of them standing about a foot from me. They were, naturally, staring at me; however, they also looked like they were standing in line. For what? Does the staring now have a hierarchy? "Queue up -- it's time to flip on our laser stares!" Is it like "calling shotgun" to see who gets to be first in line?</div>
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Pet adoption transforms lives, and <a href="https://www.petfinder.com/" target="_blank">Petfinder's</a> celebrating their 20th year being a huge player in that transformation. In fact, more than 20 million pets and parents can claim they met their destiny on Petfinder.com -- that's an average of 1.2 million per year! Amazing, right?</div>
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Saffy (R.I.P) was adopted from a shelter, and Phoebe and Cosmo came to us unexpectedly by way of friends a year or more after Saffy's adoption. When we first considered adding a kitty to our family, we immediately knew to go to our local shelter. It's really true what they say about you and your pet "choosing one another." It's not at all like grocery shopping -- there's an intuitive, emotional component. <i>You</i> know and <i>the pet </i>knows when it's meant to be, and that's exactly how it happened with Saffy.</div>
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When I saw her for the first time, my heart skipped a beat. Then she looked at me with those bright green eyes and it was like we recognized one another: <i>Finally, here you are -- I've been waiting. </i>You can't adequately explain it unless you've experienced it. Saffy went on to teach our family about patience, caring for a senior kitty, and the gentle nuances of grieving the loss of a beloved pet when she passed away just this summer at age 15.</div>
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For the last two decades, Petfinder has been committed to facilitating these powerful connection experiences. To celebrate its anniversary, they're asking pet parents, pet lovers, and pet advocates to join the celebration and their effort to donate $200,000 benefitting 20 shelters and rescue members.</div>
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It's not hard at all! All Perfinder wants is to generate one million views of its #MetOnPefinder video by October 24. And the video is one you'll want to see because it shows how pets have transformed the lives of their adopters. When the one million views are met, 20 shelters will each receive a $10,000 grant from the Petfinder Foundation to help continue their good work.</div>
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Please watch the video, but Petfinder also encourages families, advocates, and partners to share their Petfinder adoption stories on social media using the hashtag #MetOnPetfinder.</div>
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Speaking of the video, you don't have to go far to watch it ... here it is! Thank you for your part in helping transform the lives of pets and the families who adopt them.</div>
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Angie, Catladylandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07829971603853237510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5693432611098033127.post-21360829820247062412016-09-08T09:31:00.003-05:002016-09-08T09:31:28.412-05:00My Cat is Raspberry-Flavored<br />
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Phoebe likes to sit on the stool beside me when I work at the kitchen table. Sometimes she climbs in my lap and other times she just stares at me. If she's feeling bold, she blows a raspberry my way. If I'm busy, I don't give the sassy pants much attention ... but cats will not be ignored. She'll escalate the sassiness to the next level by changing all my computer passwords when I go to the bathroom. And then LYING about it!</div>
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It's no secret that cats love laundry baskets, especially when they're full of laundry. In my house, Phoebe is Queen of Baskets. She calls dibs on every one, leaving Cosmo perpetually basket-less. It's like she can sense the vibe of warm laundry. Maybe she has a magical heat wave sensor with a super long range. I have no idea -- I just know she appears out of nowhere when I set a basket of warm laundry down somewhere.</div>
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Angie, Catladylandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07829971603853237510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5693432611098033127.post-78207896183086621942016-08-05T16:34:00.001-05:002016-08-05T16:35:15.744-05:00Stop Stank Face With Tidy Cats Litter: It's a Giveaway!<br />
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<b>Stank Face</b> (stãNGk fãs) <i>n</i>: The universal expression of disgust often caused by litter box odor. Stank Face indiscriminately strikes cat lovers, friends and family alike, typically in the comfort of their own home. Symptoms include watery eyes, feeling like you've lost control of your face, crinkled nose, curled lip, contorted mouth and, in extreme cases, involuntary gagging.<br />
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Friends, today we're featuring an affliction well known in the cat-lover community. I know it can be difficult to discuss such a putrid subject, but we must move past the stigma and embrace an antidote. That's right -- I'm referring to what's commonly known as Stank Face. </div>
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I share my small apartment with two cats, so I have an up-close-and-personal relationship with Stank Face. Although I scoop the boxes daily, there have been times when my guests have been stricken with S.F., and I could do nothing but apologize.<br />
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One day some maintenance workers were in my home doing something with HVAC (like how I throw those fancy acronyms like I know what I'm talking about?), and Phoebe decided to drop a "number two" in one of the boxes. It was only a matter of time before the malodorous cloud drifted right to the utility closet and into the nostrils of the unsuspecting visitors. I tried to rush to the scene and tell them I was sorry for the stench, but I was too late -- Stank Face had already set in. They quickly finished and exited my apartment. I hope my HVAC maintenance didn't suffer because of Stank Face.<br />
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I wish I'd known about Tidy Cats TidyLock™ Protection before the HVAC debacle. This new feature is now available in the Light Weight and traditional versions of their 24/7 and Instant Action clumping litters. The added protection better absorbs liquids and features an improved deodorizing system that neutralizes odors and stops litter box stank. Let me tell you ... it works! No more Stank Face for me or my visitors. </div>
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Even if you don't trust me (which you totally should), listen to cat-lover Angela Kinsey, who has stepped forward to create public awareness and shed light on the<a href="http://puri.na/29klPn5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Stop Stank Face </a>campaign and the cure: TidyLock™ Protection. You probably know Angela best from her role as Angela Martin on NBC's The Office. Yeah, she's funny, but even she knows Stank Face is no laughing matter. Watch this:<br />
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Are you ready to join Angela and me in abolishing Stank Face once and for all? Well, one lucky Catladyland reader will win FIVE (5) manufacturer's coupons to stop the stank in their own homes.<br />
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U.S. winners only. International readers are welcome to enter and donate their prize to a U.S. friend or shelter.<br />
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<i style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">We are a member of the Tidy Cats Insiders and are being compensated to help spread the word about Tidy Cats TidyLock™ Protection. Catladyland only shares information we think would be of interest to our readers. The opinions are our own.</span></i>Angie, Catladylandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07829971603853237510noreply@blogger.com0