Winner! Jackson Galaxy® "The Vault Marinater" and a Jackson Galaxy® Sliding Fish Marinater Toy by Petmate®

Thanks to all who entered our give-away!!

HUGE CONCATULATIONS

TO THE LUCKY WINNER

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For the one or two of you that may not know
Cathy Keisha, she has an amazing BLOG!!

CLICK HERE TO VISIT!!

Winner! Jackson Galaxy® Comfy Clamshell Bed by Petmate®

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the lucky winner listed below!

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and for the one or two of you

who may not know the winner, 

they have a blog!!!

TWOspoiled Cats

Angel Sammy and Teddy

click on the above name

to visit them!

Mickey Mouser & Rufus The Red "Go Fish!!!"

Today we have special guests for you!!! As some of you might remember, recently we announced our winners of the "Go Fish" fromThe Jackson Galaxy™ Collection by Petmate®
and those lucky winners are Mickey Mouser and Rufus The Red. Their Mom has a blog:

SUNDAYS AT THE SHELTER

Well, right after they received their prize, their Mom, Maggie sent us photos of them enjoying themselves and they are so cute we wanted to share them with you!!! These boys are quite serious about this game/feeder and we LOVE these photos!! 

Photo Courtesy of Sundays at the Shelter

Photo Courtesy of Sundays at the Shelter

Photo Courtesy of Sundays at the Shelter

We just LOVE seeing our furiends having fun with prizes they have won from us!! If you receive a prize from one of our give-aways and your kitties love it, feel free to take photos and email them to Cody and I at cgittleman at mi dot rr dot com You just might see YOUR kitties on our blog! (Oh and yes, Maggie knows and gave her permission for us to feature her "boys" here!)

Cats! Win a Jackson Galaxy® "The Vault Marinater" and a Jackson Galaxy® Sliding Fish Marinater Toy by Petmate®

Disclosure from Cody: no green papers exchanged paws for this review. Mom and I received a Jackson Galaxy "The  Vault Marinater"  and the Jackson Galaxy Sliding Fish Marinater toy by Petmate,  in exchange for our always honest review! Neither Petmate or Jackson Galaxy is responsible for anything I meowed during this review.

As many of you know, I have been blogging for nearly 8 years now (wow my paws are TIRED!!), and throughout that time I have been reviewing/featuring, (Mom too, when it has been applicable),  toys, books, TV shows,  and special philanthropic causes AND MORE, that a certain special "Cat Daddy" has been a part of. This special purrson needs no introduction, but in the event that you are living under a bag of kitty litter and don't know who he is, this special purrson is Jackson Galaxy. Years ago I reviewed a few of his toys, and recently I reviewed a couple of others, along with his adorable Clamshell Bed.  Today I am sharing with you the catabulous Jackson Galaxy® The Vault Marinater that I received and the Jackson Galaxy® Sliding Fish Marinater Toy by Petmate®.  They are from the:

Jackson Galaxy™ Collection by Petmate® 

Share A Better World With Your Cat

My Mom is going to handle this review today. "Take it away Mom!" Thanks Cody! As cat owners, you know how it is when you want to give your cat a catnip toy that might not be as "fresh" as it was when you first purchased it. You give it to your usually catnip-crazed cat and get ZERO reaction. The catnip that once drove your kitty crazy has lost it's pungency. Now, your problem is solved!! Enter the:

Jackson Galaxy The Vault Marinater

·       Convenient storage for all your cat’s favorite Jackson Galaxy toys.

·       Infuse any toy with catnip using Jackson’s unique marinating technique.

·       The Vault confines loose catnip between permeable walls, infusing your cat’s toys while keeping them free from debris.

·       Small size perfect for  Bobblers, New Ground Prey toys, and other small Jackson Galaxy toys.

I must admit when it first arrived I thought, "you have GOT to be kidding." A marinater for catnip toys? I showed it to Cody and he thought it was a great idea. So much so that he read me the directions while I put it together.

It was super easy to assemble,

 instructions were clear and Cody was a great assistant!!

After assembling it was time to put in the catnip that was provided with The Vault Marinater. Because I will ALWAYS be upfront and candid in my reviews, I will tell you that I couldn't smell the catnip at all when I opened the package. If  I couldn't smell it, I didn't see how the toys would be infused with the scent of catnip, so, since I had different catnip at home, I added it in the side slots as shown above. Then I added some catnip toys. I added the  Jackson Galaxy® Sliding Fish Marinater Toy that was sent to Cody, which is the perfect size for the Jackson Galaxy® Vault Marinater.  It soaks up the fresh catnip scent. It is made from natural cotton and available in small and large sizes, the Sliding Fish Marinater toy is a fun fish character with a sliding center body to keep play challenging for your pet 

Jackson Galaxy® Sliding Fish Marinater Toy 

I also added some other catnip toys that Cody has. I put The Vault Marinater aside for approximately two days and decided I would have Cody "test" them after that. Cody was concerned that his "friends" were trapped and would never be released.

He didn't have to worry, soon it was time to release the toys and have Cody test their potency.

MY THOUGHTS:

The Jackson Galaxy® "The Vault Marinater"  DID work!! That being said, I thought it was funny that the first toy that Cody went to was the one that Ms.Ellen from 15 and Meowing had made by hand for him. Being the "fair and just" cat that he is, Cody eventually DID (albeit briefly), play with the Jackson Galaxy®  Sliding Fish Marinater Toy and another one of his toys.

I WAS disappointed with the catnip that was included with this product. As I mentioned above, I could NOT smell anything. If I couldn't, I am doubting Cody would have been able to as well. My advice? Be sure you have your own loose catnip around the house to add to the catnip that you will receive. If you use your own catnip we give the Vault Marinater 4 paws up. If you use just the catnip that comes with it? We give 1 or 2 paws. It just was NOT potent!!

Want to decide for yourself? Of course you do! We have a:

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 Kitties! If your human resides in the U.S. and is 18 and over and can enter for you, you could be the LUCKY WINNER of the  Jackson Galaxy® "The Vault Marinater" and a Marinater Toy (We are not sure if you will receive the same toy as we did, and that is why we aren't saying that.)  (An approx $20 value!!)  Entering is super easy, just enter on the Rafflecopter below and good luck!!!
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About Jackson Galaxy™

Jackson Galaxy is the host and executive producer of Animal Planet’s hit show, My Cat From Hell, currently entering its sixth season. Throughout the show’s run, he has consistently challenged both the traditional cat-lover stereotype, with his tattoo-clad arms and guitar case filled with cat toys, and the way cats themselves are perceived. Jackson started his career working "in the trenches" in animal shelters, and since then, has spent over 20 years developing his “Cat Mojo” approach to solving cat (and human) issues. He has dedicated his life to promoting a compassionate world for all animals and, with the establishment of the Jackson Galaxy Foundation, is intensifying his work toward the ultimate goal of achieving a “no-kill” reality in the U.S. and beyond. Jackson’s first book, Cat Daddy: What the World’s Most Incorrigible Cat Taught Me About Life, Love, and Coming Clean, was published by Tarcher in 2012. Coauthored with cat style expert Kate Benjamin of Hauspanther.com, his second book Catification: Designing a Happy & Stylish Home for Your Cat (and You!) reached #1 on The New York Times Animal Bestseller list in 2014.

Winner! Jackson Galaxy® Space Station from Petmate !

Thanks to all who entered our give-away!!!

Huge Concatulations

to the lucky winner

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You probably already know
Melissa and her adorable
Tortie, "Mudpie" over at

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Cat is "Happy as a Clam" in his Jackson Galaxy® Comfy Clamshell Bed by Petmate® ( Give-Away!!)

Disclosure from Cody: no green papers exchanged paws for this review. I received a Jackson Galaxy Comfy Clamshell by Petmate in exchange for my always honest review! Neither Petmate or Jackson Galaxy is responsible for anything I meowed during this review.

As many of you know, I have been blogging for nearly 8 years now (wow my paws are TIRED!!), and throughout that time I have been reviewing/featuring, (Mom too, when it has been applicable),  toys, books, TV shows,  and special philanthropic causes AND MORE, that a certain special "Cat Daddy" has been a part of. This special purrson needs no introduction, but in the event that you are living under a bag of kitty litter and don't know who he is, this special purrson is Jackson Galaxy. Years ago I reviewed a few of his toys, and recently I reviewed a couple of others.  Today I am sharing with you the catabulous Jackson Galaxy® Comfy Clamshell bed that I received.  It is from the:

Jackson Galaxy™ Collection by Petmate® 

Share A Better World With Your Cat

Jackson Galaxy Comfy Clamshell

"The most versatile and convertible cat bed ever!"

Four different uses:

Cinch up with Purple Plush side in -- during cold weather, cats enjoy the cozy snuggly warmth

Cinch up with Black Polyester side in -- still a nice hideaway for cats who like to scrunch into small places, but don't want it too warm

Lay flat with Purple Plush side up -- a soft warm bed but without the sides

Lay flat with Black Polyester side up -- still soft and comfortable, but cooler to the touch

• Built-in pocket to secure and protect the cinching rope
• Cinch in colder weather or for added comfort & security
• Lay flat in warmer weather or for more room to lounge
• 35.4" x 35.4" x 3.9" (89.9 x 89.9 x 9.9 cm)

My thoughts? I LOVE THIS BED!! Even though Mom didn't get a photo of the other side laying flat on the floor, or the built-in pocket that tucks in the cinching rope, you get the idea!! My preferred way to use the Comfy Clamshell is with the plush side UP and the clamshell spread open. That is the way that I use it the most and I just LOVE IT! It's squishy/comfy under my toes (Mom says it is under HER toes too!) The polyester side appears to be super easy to clean as well! This bed is a winner!!! I give it an emphatic 4 PAWS UP!!

GIVE-AWAY!!

 Kitties! If your human resides in the U.S. and is 18 and over and can enter for you, you could be the LUCKY WINNER of the Jackson Galaxy® Comfy Clamshell from  Petmate!! (An approx $25 value!!)  Entering is super easy, just enter on the Rafflecopter below and good luck!!!

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About Jackson Galaxy™

Jackson Galaxy is the host and executive producer of Animal Planet’s hit show, My Cat From Hell, currently entering its sixth season. Throughout the show’s run, he has consistently challenged both the traditional cat-lover stereotype, with his tattoo-clad arms and guitar case filled with cat toys, and the way cats themselves are perceived. Jackson started his career working "in the trenches" in animal shelters, and since then, has spent over 20 years developing his “Cat Mojo” approach to solving cat (and human) issues. He has dedicated his life to promoting a compassionate world for all animals and, with the establishment of the Jackson Galaxy Foundation, is intensifying his work toward the ultimate goal of achieving a “no-kill” reality in the U.S. and beyond. Jackson’s first book, Cat Daddy: What the World’s Most Incorrigible Cat Taught Me About Life, Love, and Coming Clean, was published by Tarcher in 2012. Coauthored with cat style expert Kate Benjamin of Hauspanther.com, his second book Catification: Designing a Happy & Stylish Home for Your Cat (and You!) reached #1 on The New York Times Animal Bestseller list in 2014.

Cats! "Beam Up" with the Jackson Galaxy® Space Station from Petmate (Give-Away!)

Disclosure from Cody: no green papers exchanged paws for this review. I received a Jackson Galaxy Space Station by Petmate in exchange for my always honest review! Neither Petmate or Jackson Galaxy is responsible for anything I meowed during this review.

Hi my kitty furiends! It's Cody handling just PART of the review duties today! Today I have a special furiend who is helping me out and wait til you meet him! As many of you know, I have been blogging for nearly 8 years now (wow my paws are TIRED!!), and throughout that time I have been reviewing/featuring, (Mom too, when it has been applicable),  toys, books, TV shows,  and special philanthropic causes AND MORE, that a certain special "Cat Daddy" has been a part of. This special purrson needs no introduction, but in the event that you are living under a bag of kitty litter and don't know who he is, this special purrson is Jackson Galaxy. Years ago I reviewed a few of his toys and recently I reviewed another.  Today I will be sharing with you the second one that I received.  It is from the:

Jackson Galaxy™ Collection by Petmate® 

Share A Better World With Your Cat

"Cats who play are naturally more confident in their territorial ownership, meaning they will be happier and better behaved. The Jackson Galaxy™ Collection by Petmate® taps directly into their natural instincts to bring out their best."

Today, I am presenting  to you  the Jackson Galaxy® Space Station . Normally when Mom needs me to review something, I am not always the most cooperative cat in town, but when this item came I IMMEDIATELY went to scope it out!

Jackson Galaxy® Space Station

The Jackson Galaxy® Space Station is sure to keep your cat active and entertained! This exciting new product has multiple openings so that your cat can hunt the ball from inside or outside the elevated Space Station bowl. The deep, high-walled bowl features a replaceable scratch pad on the bottom and is deep enough to allow your cat to stalk, pounce, and play. With so much to offer, the Jackson Galaxy® Space Station is perfect for single or multi-cat households.

MEET OUR GUEST REVIEWER!!! 

Now while I DID use the Space Station the first day it arrived, I haven't used it since. Nope. I believe in being completely honest. My not using the Space Station since the first day has NOTHING to do with the toy. "I'm a cat. I use things when I WANT TO. I don't use them on DEMAND, got that Mom?" Mom says it's me. I am now 10 years old and sometimes I don't play with things as readily as I used to. Mom says I am just downright lazy.  I say, "that I am more of a catnip and wand toy kind of a guy and that I rarely use any of my "tracker" toys." 

That being said we DO know of a kitty whose Mama had bought this toy and he LOVES it! His name is Olaf and he is two years old. He was adopted from the Tigerlily Cat Rescue here in Michigan, and he is the kitty of Kimberly who happens to work at our Vet (also known as "Dr.Smiley's Evil Laboratory!!!").  When Mom and Dad took Dakota in last week for his shots, Mom was talking to Kimberly about her kitties, and this toy came up. Kimberly mentioned she had bought the Space Station for her cats and that Olaf just LOVES it!!! Kimberly was kind enough to share the video with us, we hope you enjoy it!

Isn't he just the cutest????? Thank you Kimberly and Olaf!!!  Olaf is on Instagram too so you can follow him!! Mom says it's nice to see a cat who ISN'T LAZY play, and she LOVES that he LOVES THIS TOY!!!  I LOVE this toy too, but listen up Olaf my new pal, "when you are ten years old like me and get tired of YOUR Mom following you around with a camera all day, you might be less cooperative too, just sayin......"

GIVE-AWAY!!

 Kitties! If your human resides in the U.S. and is 18 and over and can enter for you, you could be the LUCKY WINNER of the Jackson Galaxy® Space Station from Petmate!! (An approx $31 value!!)  Entering is super easy, just enter on the Rafflecopter below and good luck!!!
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About Jackson Galaxy™

Jackson Galaxy is the host and executive producer of Animal Planet’s hit show, My Cat From Hell, currently entering its sixth season. Throughout the show’s run, he has consistently challenged both the traditional cat-lover stereotype, with his tattoo-clad arms and guitar case filled with cat toys, and the way cats themselves are perceived. Jackson started his career working "in the trenches" in animal shelters, and since then, has spent over 20 years developing his “Cat Mojo” approach to solving cat (and human) issues. He has dedicated his life to promoting a compassionate world for all animals and, with the establishment of the Jackson Galaxy Foundation, is intensifying his work toward the ultimate goal of achieving a “no-kill” reality in the U.S. and beyond. Jackson’s first book, Cat Daddy: What the World’s Most Incorrigible Cat Taught Me About Life, Love, and Coming Clean, was published by Tarcher in 2012. Coauthored with cat style expert Kate Benjamin of Hauspanther.com, his second book Catification: Designing a Happy & Stylish Home for Your Cat (and You!) reached #1 on The New York Times Animal Bestseller list in 2014.

Cat Toy: "Go Fish" from The Jackson Galaxy™ Collection by Petmate® (Review and Give-Away!)

Disclosure from Cody: no green papers exchanged paws for this review. I received a Jackson Galaxy Go Fish by Petmate in exchange for my always honest review! Neither Petmate or Jackson Galaxy is responsible for anything I meowed during this review.

Hi my kitty furiends! It's Cody handling the review duties today! I have been blogging for nearly 8 years now (wow my paws are TIRED!!), and throughout that time I have been reviewing/featuring, (Mom too, when it has been applicable),  toys, books, TV shows,  and special philanthropic causes AND MORE, that a certain special "Cat Daddy" has been a part of. This special purrson needs no introduction, but in the event that you are living under a bag of kitty litter and don't know who he is, this special purrson is Jackson Galaxy. Years ago I reviewed a few of his toys and today marks the first day  of a few special items that I will be sharing with you over the next few weeks, (and giving away to you if you are lucky!). These items are from the:

Jackson Galaxy™ Collection by Petmate® 

Share A Better World With Your Cat

"Cats who play are naturally more confident in their territorial ownership, meaning they will be happier and better behaved. The Jackson Galaxy™ Collection by Petmate® taps directly into their natural instincts to bring out their best."

The first item I am going to present to you is the Jackson Galaxy Go Fish Cat Toy  . Normally when Mom needs me to review something, I am not always the most cooperative cat in town, but when this item came I IMMEDIATELY went to scope it out!

Jackson Galaxy Go Fish

Jackson Galaxy™ Go Fish is a self-activating play cat toy that truly satisfies your cat’s hunting instincts and keeps him engaged for hours and hours of stimulating fun! Jackson demonstrates how to place cat treats throughout the Go Fish pegs to keep your cat busy with this puzzle toy. This dishwasher-safe toy is versatile and doubles as a slow-feed bowl!

Now, here is Jackson to tell you more about it!

Let me tell you kitties I LOVE this toy!! Leave it to my crotchety Mama to have only ONE tiny complaint. She said it was extremely hard to get the fishies into the holes (now remember, this is MY Mama talking, the rest of you probably have humans who aren't as "challenged" as my Mama is.). While Mom was trying to put the fishies in the hole, I heard HBO words kitties that would knock your white socks off (if you are kitties with white paws that double as socks!). Once my brainiac Mom stopped muttering profanities while trying to put the adorable little fish in the holes, I was FINALLY able to ENJOY and LOVE my toy!!


See? I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! (Oh and that comfy looking clam shell bed that you see in these photos? We are going to be having a give-away for that too on August 4th!!).......the photos below will show you that the Jackson Galaxy Go Fish Cat Toy is A LOT of FUN and kept me busy!

This toy is SUPER PAWESOME!!!!!!! If it involves food, I'm all over it! Mom says it is a good way to keep me from inhaling eating my treats and kibble too fast which is my normal preferred style of eating! What can I say? I take my treats and food seriously!!

GIVE-AWAY!!

 Kitties! If your human resides in the U.S. and is 18 and over and can enter for you, you could be the LUCKY WINNER of the Go Fish cat toy from The Jackson Galaxy™ Collection by Petmate® !! Entering is super easy, just enter on the Rafflecopter below and good luck!!!
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About Jackson Galaxy™

Jackson Galaxy is the host and executive producer of Animal Planet’s hit show, My Cat From Hell, currently entering its sixth season. Throughout the show’s run, he has consistently challenged both the traditional cat-lover stereotype, with his tattoo-clad arms and guitar case filled with cat toys, and the way cats themselves are perceived. Jackson started his career working "in the trenches" in animal shelters, and since then, has spent over 20 years developing his “Cat Mojo” approach to solving cat (and human) issues. He has dedicated his life to promoting a compassionate world for all animals and, with the establishment of the Jackson Galaxy Foundation, is intensifying his work toward the ultimate goal of achieving a “no-kill” reality in the U.S. and beyond. Jackson’s first book, Cat Daddy: What the World’s Most Incorrigible Cat Taught Me About Life, Love, and Coming Clean, was published by Tarcher in 2012. Coauthored with cat style expert Kate Benjamin of Hauspanther.com, his second book Catification: Designing a Happy & Stylish Home for Your Cat (and You!) reached #1 on The New York Times Animal Bestseller list in 2014.

Winner of the prize pack of toys from the Jackson Galaxy Collection by Petmate!!!

Thanks to all who entered our give-away for the

prize pack of toys from the Jackson Galaxy Collection by Petmate!!!!

and the book 

CATIFICATION!!!

We are so excited to announce the lucky winner!!!

HUGE CONCATULATIONS TO:

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Secret Paws, My Favorite Holiday Tradition!

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Rachael Ray Nutrish. All thoughts and opinions are my own.  As always, thank you for reading and supporting our sponsors.

Hi my furiends!

It's Cody!  I am one thankful and oh-so-happy kitty!!!! Remember a few days ago when I told you  my Secret Paws package had arrived and Mom wouldn't let me open it? 

Well, Mom FINALLY

gave me Purrmission

to OPEN IT!

Ok, let me back up the bus a bit, I had to wait until sundown on the first night of Chanukah before Mom would let me near my package! The nerve! She had already made me wait for DAYS and the SUSPENSE was killing me!

Mom is one tough piece of kibble when she wants to be, that is for sure! Because it was the first night of ******Chanukah, Mom first made me paw around and find my pawsonal Menorah. Then, she made me put on my Yarmulke while she proceeded to document this debacle for all the World to see. Making me dig around and find my Menorah was completely ridiculous if you ask me, we don't ever LIGHT mine, because Mom says candles are too dangerous, but she wanted all of you to see the cute kitty Menorah she pawchased a few years back.

The things I have to endure to make this woman happy! Once this ordeal ended, Mom then requested that Dakota, Dad and I gather around their Menorah:

 (battery operated mind you, so much for tradition!) while we recited the candle lighting blessing for Chanukah:

Then, it was FINALLY time for me to find out WHO my Secret Paws package had come from!

Mom helped me open the box (I wanted to chew the tape but she felt that scissors were a better idea, go figure),  and I was completely blown away when I pawed open the envelope that was inside and saw this!

MY SECRET PAWS WAS NONE OTHER THAN

MELISSA AND TRUFFLES FROM

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Secret Paws, My Favorite Holiday Tradition!

This is my third year participating in the Secret Paws gift exchange and it is a tradition that I hope will continue for as long as I continue to blog! Mom Paula does a most pawtastic job of coordinating all of the kitties, and it is a most anticipated event!

Mom and I were overcome with emotion when we saw all of the presents inside!!!! They were wrapped so beautifully!!! Mom didn't want to destroy the beautifully wrapped packages by ripping into  them,but I talked sense into her, I had waited long enough! There were a BUNCH of packages for ME!!

THERE WERE PACKAGES FOR MOM

THERE WERE EVEN PACKAGES FOR DAKOTA!!!

Mom was especially touched that Melissa and Truffles were so incredibly thoughtful to include Dakota! (To see what he received visit his blog!!)

Before I show you  all of the wonderful prezzies that I received look at what Mom got!

How appropriate that a kitty named Truffles, would get Mom chocolate TRUFFLES???? Mom was so touched at the thought that went into all of our gifts that she wouldn't stop screaming! Here is a photo of BOTH sides of the mug for you to see. Mom LOVES it!

Then, Mom was super touched by the kitty notepad because it reminded her of a photo of who else? ME, when I was a kitten!!!

Next, it was FINALLY time for ME to open MY GIFTS!!!!!!! I received not one, but TWO different kinds of kitty treats!!!  I also received a cat nip toy by one of my all time favorite makers of catnip!!!

And....a brand new Kicker toy from the Jackson Galaxy Collection by Petmate!!

I could barely contain MY excitement with all of these goodies and Mom was blown away!!! But...I KNEW there was MORE!!! I remembered when I was standing on the table smelling the packages, I smelled a MOST familiar and deeply loved scent!!

I knew that delicious aroma too well!  I smacked my lips with anticipation because I KNEW what it was!!! I pawed and pawed and sure enough, I was correct! It was:

"OH NO SHE DIDN'T!!!"

 OH YESSSSSSSSSSS SHE DID!!!!!

Melissa and Truffles both know that 2014 was my first year as an Ambassacat for Nutrish For Cats, a position that is near and dear to my heart and one that I treat with the utmost seriousness!!!! Mom was fussing that I was almost out of my Nutrish, and then...Melissa and Truffles sent me some!!! My all- time favorite flavor is the Chicken Purrcata, check out the delicious pieces of chicken!!!

I couldn't wait to dig in!!!

Thank you Melissa and Truffles

for your incredible generosity!

You made Mom, Dakota and I happier than you could ever know and we are beyond grateful! Thank you for all of the time, thought and effort you put into making us so incredibly happy! Now, if you will excuse me........there is a bowl of Chicken Purrcata with my name on it calling to me from the kitchen!!!

Love, Cody

******For the Fuzzy Tales Clowder and other curious cats! Mom found the answer to your question, "Why are there different spellings for the word "Chanukah?" Well, here is your answer that Mom found online:"With so many ways to correctly get the point of Hanukkah across, the proper spelling really turns into a matter of preference and mass appeal. If you want to fit in with the crowd, opt for the Hanukkah spelling, now the most widely used of the choices." So, ever the rebel who could care a rat's tush about "fitting in with the crowd"....Mom happens to visually prefer the spelling that uses a "C" and that is the one she chooses to use! So there you have it!

Enter to win a prize pack of toys from the Jackson Galaxy Collection by Petmate

Hi all it's Cody!!! I am so excited to take over the blog today, especially with the holidays coming, because today is the FIRST of  THREE pawesome give-aways that we have that will all take place before the end of December!!! 

Today I have some super cool toys to share with you! A few months ago Mom  and I were contacted by the nice people at Petmate asking if we wanted to review some toys from the one and only, renowned cat expert, Jackson Galaxy, who now has the  Jackson Galaxy Collection by Petmate !! The peeps at Petmate said we could also  have a give-away! Of course I jumped at the chance!

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But...since I am a cat, there WERE some "strings attached!" I had to answer a few questions to determine what my "play style" is.

Here are the questions that I had to answer:

When you play with your cat, does he:

a)     Jump from furniture, swatting at the toy

b)     Crouch low to the ground, hunting the toy

c)      Ignore the toy and continue to sleep on the couch

A stranger visits your house, does your cat:

a)     Stare at the visitor while perched high on his cat tree

b)     Hide under furniture, stalking the visitor's feet

c)      Ignore the visitor and continue to sleep on the couch

When your cat finds a bug in the house, does he:

a)     Bat and play with the bug

b)     Stalk the bug until he kills it

c)      Ignore the bug and continue sleeping on the couch

Count up your responses:

If you answered mostly "A" then your cat prefers air play – the Jackson Galaxy Air Prey Wand is her toy of choice!

****If you answered mostly "B" then you cat prefers ground play – the Jackson Galaxy Ground Prey Wand is his toy of choice!

If you answered mostly "C" then your cat prefers sleep over play – the Jackson Galaxy Comfy Cocoon is perfect for those long cat naps!

As you can see by the red highlighted questions above, I prefer Ground Play! Spot On!!

The toys that I received to review were all (except one), considered to be great for kitties with this preference!

 Before I tell you about the items that I received, Mom wanted me to tell you a few things about the packaging of the products. Over all, Mom thinks the packaging is PAWESOME!! The colors are super cool  and on the back of the packaging there is a CAT MOJO TIP such as "Cats have varied responses to catnip. Some will zone out, others will freak out, and about 20% of cats won't respond at all." Mom thought that the tips on the back of the cardboard packing was super clever! That being said, Mom's BIG complaint about the packaging is the products are attached with that THICK plastic stuff that makes it hard to get the product off of the cardboard!  But...enough of Mom's complaining. Let me tell you about the toys that I received.

I am going to tell you about the toys I tested beginning with my LEAST favorite, and then going up to my MOST favorite, (which in my case was a TIE, I had TWO favorites!)

The first item that I tried was the:

CAT CRAWL

It is a mesh tunnel and of all the products of Jackson's that I tried, it was probably my least favorite. Nothing against Jackson, but I am NOT a kitty who enjoys being in an enclosed space, so this wasn't a favorite. MANY kitties DO love tunnels, if you are among the kitties who do, you will LOVE this!

I am going to have Jackson tell you more about it!

IMPORTANT NOTE: I did NOT receive the square box that went with the mesh tunnel. Maybe I would have liked that better?

The next item that I tried that I wasn't a big fan of was the:

TWISTED KICKER

Designed to encourage a cat’s need to stalk and attach to its prey, the Jackson Galaxy Twisted Kicker™ includes made-in-the-USA catnip pods at each end. Available in denim with a sisal center band or in plush velvet.

Mom and I were a little disappointed with this one...neither of us could smell any catnip.

Now...let's move on to my two FAVORITES!!!

 I am a HUGE fan of wand toys and I prefer playing with my toys on the GROUND. I don't love my wand toys being swung in the air. Jackson has a most UNIQUE WAND TOY that BOTH Mom and I LOVED! You can see photos below of me checking it out.

Isn't that feather cool? I LOVE chasing feathers!

Want to know what it is called? Of course you do!

It is the:

AIR PREY MOJO MAKER!!!

****Ok, I was confused. In the test above I came out mostly "B's" saying that I PREFER GROUND PLAY, but the Petmate pawson sent me an AIR PREY toy....I don't get it.....  maybe it is because I LOVE chasing flies and moths that get inside the house and run after them, I don't know. It all turned out ok though because the Air Prey Mojo Maker ended up being PURRFECT for me!

Mom and Dad both thought that it is well-made and Mom in pawticular LOVES the retractable rod!! She thinks it gives the toy more versatility, me? I don't care, just let me PLAY!

  Give a listen to Jackson explaining it below:

HERE IS MY VIDEO OF ME PLAYING WITH IT!
(please excuse my Dad, Mom usually uses my toys with me, Dad didn't understand he was supposed to use the toy in the AIR, not the ground)

The Galaxy Wands are already a winner of the Cat Fancy 2014 Editor’s Choice Award, recognizing 2014’s best products for cats.  Available in an Air Prey or Ground Prey option, The Galaxy Wand features a telescoping wand and an interchangeable toy that allows cat families to direct interactive play.  Air Prey is for cats that like to climb tall furniture and chase flying objects, while Ground Prey is for cats that prefer lurking under furniture and chasing anything that goes by.

Now, here comes the toy that I am THE MOST EXCITED ABOUT!!  If you know me, you know that:

 "I am all about the mouse, 'bout the mouse, no crinkle toys, 

I'm all  about the mouse, 'bout the mouse, no crinkle toys...

I'm bringin' mousies baaaaack...."

excuse me for bursting into song but I LOVE MICE!

AND I LOVE MY

MOTOR MOUSE!!

That's me movin' in for the KILL! Mom didn't know til she was writing this post that if you pull the tail the mouse MOVES! I love it!!!

IT IS THE CUTEST MOUSE EVER!!

I'M IN LOVE!!

One of YOU has a chance to be in love too!!!!! The nice peeps at Petmate are allowing me to have a GIVE-AWAY!!!! ONE LUCKY READER WHO RESIDES IN THE U.S. WILL WIN A PRIZE PACK (I am not sure of what toys you will receive so I can't give you the dollar amount that it will be worth, (it will depend on what type of kitty you test as!)  YOU WILL ALSO WIN A COPY OF  CATIFICATION!!  By Jackson Galaxy and Kate Benjamin, (Mom reviewed it a few months ago and you can read that review here):

ENTERING IS EASY!! Just enter on the rafflecopter below....there are TWO mandatory entries (and some others to earn extra chances, but be sure you enter the TWO MANDATORY ENTRIES TO BE ENTERED INTO THE GIVE-AWAY) THE LUCKY WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23RD, JUST BEFORE CHRISTMAS!!! GOOD LUCK!!!

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In full disclosure: we were not compensated for the review/give-away. We were sent the above toys in exchange for our honest review.