A Decade of Cats, Chats and 8 Great Gift Ideas for Cat Lovers!

Today, Cat Chat With Caren and Cody TURNS 10!

 That’s right friends, today we are celebrating 10 YEARS OF BLOGGING!!

 A WHOLE DECADE! Holy Cat! Where has the time gone?

A Special Thank You to Ann
Of Zoolatry
for this special badge!

 First and foremost, we could NOT have been around for 10 YEARS if it wasn’t for YOU, EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU, OUR VALUED READERS! We THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HUMAN AND FELINE HEARTS!

 In honor of this momentous occasion, Cody and I have pawed through TEN YEARS of products that we have featured and chose the ones that are our FAVORITES to present to YOU!! The people/companies behind the products we are featuring are each special and dear to us as well. In regards to hand/custom made gifts the talent we have assembled has us purring with delight. Cody and I have also made sure we have featured the best of the best in the cat world for every budget. Be sure to read carefully because a number of these pawesome people included DISCOUNT CODES!!! So, grab a snack and maybe a lap, and check out these catabulous gift ideas below!

THIRSTY CAT FOUNTAINS
Handmade Ceramic Cat Fountains

Handmade Ceramic Cat Fountains – Food Safe, Quiet, Easy to Clean.

New designs each week with styles for every breed and temperament. In our opinion the ThirstyCat Fountains are the most beautiful and functional fountains for your cat. They are works of art! ThirstyCat Fountains are also Veterinarian recommended. 

Visit www.thirstycatfountains.com

 Use coupon code – catchat for 10% off

PET TREE HOUSES

Look familiar? It should because Pet Tree Houses has been featured on our blog NUMEROUS times, not always in an obvious manner, ours is often photographed with Cody on it because he is on that tree ALL OF THE TIME! Cody has had his Pet Tree House for YEARS and it is STILL his favorite place to nap and watch the world go by every...single....day. I love the tree as much as Cody and that is the reason I will never feature another cat tree on our blog, why when this is the BEST? The incredible people at Pet Tree Houses are "Purveyors of Natural Feline Fun".  Their mission is simple: Offer the highest-quality handcrafted real cat trees so that your feline companion feels as if they are living in their true nature. Of the many styles available, their most popular real cat tree is the Sycamore, and it is unlike any real cat tree you’ve ever seen before. See for yourself! Visit www.pettreehouses.com 

Use coupon code CHAT10 for a 10% discount!
Expires November 30, 2019

LENNYMUD

LENNYMUD is a small company owned by a husband and wife team that handcrafts ceramics in their New Jersey studio.  They named their business after their rescue cat Lenny- a mischievous and clumsy tuxedo cat whose accidents always ensure ample shelf space in the workshop.  As cat owners (and now new dog owners as well) many of the items they sell have sentiments that are purrfect for cat lovers with a sense of humor.  LENNYMUD was recently featured on our blog and I am simply CRAZY about their products! I am going to peruse their site some more for possible holiday gift shopping! Their website isn't just for cat lovers, they have something for EVERYONE! All items are dishwasher, microwave safe and created with all non toxic, lead free materials.

  Visit them online at http://www.lennymud.com
 and use special coupon code CAT2019 for 15% off
 to celebrate this 10th blogversary!

SCRUFFY PAWS NUTRITION

Recently featured on our blog, the Daily Multi Health bites multivitamins  are "designed to keep cats of ALL AGES in peak condition "These tasty bites contains over 20 balanced nutrients you can't find in most supplements and foods." The Daily Multi Health Bites are the first in class Health Bite chews that are designed to fill the 'Nutritional Gap' found in the modern, overly-processed feline diet. Whether your cat eats wet or dry, the Scruffy Paws Daily Multi Health Bites will support your kittys health and vitalize his or her body! 

Visit the Scruffy Paws Nutrition website and receive 10% OFF!

The 10% off discount code is CATCHAT10

CAT AMAZING SLIDERS

Cat Amazing SLIDERS is their most interactive treat puzzle – with shifting and sliding inner sections to continually change the maze and refresh the challenge! We have featured various products of theirs numerous times over the past 10 years and their mazes are the ONLY mazes that Cody owns, by choice!  They help slow down his gobbling of treats/kibble and encourages him to think and use his natural hunting instinct, while having FUN at the same time!

The Cat Ball®

"Tribal Orange"

"Navy Turquoise Geometric"

The Cat Ball® is a modern, cave-style, cat bed. This designer cat bed has two openings, one larger than the other, and has six foam-filled panels. Made in the USA with high quality cotton fabrics that look great in the home. The Cat Ball® was one of the first products that Cody reviewed back when our blog was a baby! It remains a favorite in our home!  Available at www.thecatball.com and www.amazon.com/thecatball

SQUARE PAWS
ANCHOVY CAT CANDO

Cody and I are huge fans of Square Paws and we are captivated by their unique, creative, quirky, beautiful, unique and stunning creations! The Anchovy Cat Cando is the newest offering of theirs that we are lusting over! Made of solid, paint-grade plywood, bendable plywood, and solid wood, this cat condo is hand-cut and hand-assembled with a series of routed grooves at front and back to simulate the industrial canning process.  It comes outfitted with plush nylon carpeting, gray at the top surface and golden beige at the interior to cradle your cat in comfort.  The exterior is hand-painted with a hammered-finish silver metallic paint, while the interior is painted golden yellow to mimic the interior and exterior of an actual sardine can. A fixed wood post on the exterior is adorned with woven sisal carpeting, which is an ideal scratching surface for your kitties.  The top has a screw-in hook to help complete the sense that this can is open for feasting!
  Learn more at: www.squarepaws.com

MUNCHIECAT

Regular readers of our blog will recognize this hilarious and adorable Wine and Cheese set from munchiecat.com  When I photographed Cody with their items for the blog, it was one of my most FUN photo sessions ever. I chuckle when I walk into my office and find Cody's "wine bottle" laying on the floor as if he just finished a bender! This Wine & Cheese set by munchiecat is made with soft minky fabric and includes catnip, crinkle, and jingle toys to bring out your cat’s playful yet sophisticated side! Munchiecat’s toys are made from durable, non-toxic materials, so you can feel good about offering them to your cat. Plus, unlike many other pet toys, their toys are designed to be safe.  They do not  use any small plastic parts, feathers, string or beads that could break off and pose a serious safety issue. In fact, they follow strict safety guidelines and constantly try to improve through their customers’ feedback and extensive research.

So, tell us! Which gifts will you be getting for the favorite cats/cat lovers in YOUR life? 

We have our ears perked wanting to know!

Once again, thanks for joining us throughout this past decade, sharing the good times, the sad times, the exciting, loving, fun and sometimes crazy times as well! Your support and caring are unsurpassed and deeply appreciated. Without YOU, there would be no Cat Chat With Caren and Cody!

Much love and gratitude from,

Caren and Cody

Lucky Friday the 13th!! Announcing The MYLAP™ Pet Bed Winner

Hi all and Happy Friday the 13th!! Today isn't an unlucky day, no way, it is a LUCKY, LUCKY day for the winner of our:

GIVE-AWAY!!
for the MYLAP™ Pet Bed 

HUGE CONCATULATIONS

TO THE LUCKY WINNER

LISTED BELOW!!

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YOU GUYS ARE GONNA LOVE THIS!!

AND FOR THOSE WHO DON'T KNOW

THEY HAVE A BLOG!!!

CLICK HERE TO VISIT IT!

Have a blast Bear and Ellie Mae!!!

xoxoxo

Cat and Dog Bed: The MYLAP™ Pet Bed "Irresistible to your pet's nose and heart" (Give-Away!)

NOT YOUR ORDINARY PET BED!!

I love when I am just browsing on Facebook and I come across a product that entices me enough to contact the owner to see if they would be interested in being featured on our blog. Mind you, it isn't often that a product intrigues me that much to reach out, but in the case of the MYLAP™ Pet Bed, it did! (When I reach out to a company wanting to feature their product, I normally waive my review fee, which in the case of the MYLAP™ Pet Bed I did. I received no financial compensation for this review, just the bed, which Cody ADORES!)

When I had my Angel Bobo, he was the only pet in my home. I was single through much of his life, as a result, when I would leave for work he would be quite lonely. I would leave for work at 7am and often wouldn't return home until 6pm or later. Bobo was an insecure cat and would wait by the window for me for nearly the entire time I was gone. I would try to soothe his worries when leaving for work, or the few times I went out-of-town, by leaving my clothing lying on the bed. I often would find him sleeping on my clothes. 

• "Senses of familiar touch and smell may help reduce separation anxiety and keep your pet calm."

Bobo was also the type of a cat (even more than Cody is), that loved nothing more than to lay on my lap. How I wish this product existed when my Bobo was alive (coincidentally, today marks the 11 year anniversary that Bobo went to the Bridge, he left the day after his 18th birthday in 2007.)

Photo Courtesy of MYLAP™ Pet Bed

• MYLAP™ Pet Bed is shaped just like a lap, which allows you to use any pair of soft pants, like pajama pants or sweatpants, as the bed cover. This adds your scent to the bed while providing your beloved pet with the comforting shape of your lap.

The familiar, comforting scent of pets’ owners has been shown in multiple studies to help reduce separation anxiety and create an overall sense of calm in cats and dogs. This is why they created the MYLAP™ Pet Bed .  To learn more about the importance of our scent to our pets, check out our their  Additional Resources page.

I thought that with Cody being a natural cuddler, (he isn't always a lap cat, but he loves sitting next to me on the couch, often right on my arm!), I thought this would be perfect for him! I was right! 

When the bed arrived, it was NAKED!! It is meant for YOU to  provide the pants of your choice.

Bed materials: 100% polyester material and fill

​The MYLAP™ Pet Bed is made of a 100% polyester spun fabric and poly fill.  This polyester fabric is highly durable yet soft for comfort and can be washed in a standard washing machine.  There are no hard zippers to catch or snag, and the bed is self contained, so the entire bed can be washed in the washing machine.  See additional care instructions here

I left the bed out for a few days before putting a pair of my pants on them. Within the FIRST DAY not only was Cody sleeping on the bed WITHOUT my pants on them, it quickly became his FAVORITE BED.

Beds are designed for cats and dogs up to 25/30 lbs.

MADE IN THE USA

Admittedly this photo is out of focus because it was evening and I wanted to quickly take this shot before Cody moved. He is blissfully sleeping without a care in the world!

That was also the case with the above photo!!!

Then, it was time to decide which pair of pants to use for the pillow. One of MANY things I love, about the MYLAP™ Pet Bed is that you can completely change the look of the pillow, just by changing the pants you use! (You could decorate the bed for the holidays, your favorite sports teams, etc., just by using pants that you already have! I think flannel pajama bottoms would be fantastic for the winter months!). 

I chose an orange pair of pants that I don't normally wear......

TIP: To ensure your scent is attached to the pants before using them as the cover, wear the pants overnight or keep them in your bed for a night or two. Tie the bottom of the unused portion of the pants together, which helps create more of a “cradling” effect. I did not have to tie mine because my giant pants fit the pillow perfectly!

I was afraid Cody wouldn't sleep on the bed since he was used to sleeping on it WITHOUT the cover, I needn't have worried!

​$1 of every order placed
 is donated to a non-profit animal wellness cause
 for homeless or abused pets.

The MYLAP™ Pet Bed is perfect if you are going to be going out-of-town and a pet sitter will be coming to care for your pet. It is also great to bring your cat or dog if they have to be boarded for any reason, whether it be for care at the Vet, or for boarding while you are away.

As Cody clearly shows, it is also purrfect for every day use at home because it is so irresistibly comfy!!!

ABOUT TAMMY, THE  OWNER OF the MYLAP™ Pet Bed:

The unique pet bed design came to Tammy at  one of the lowest points of her life: when she was receiving radiation for breast cancer at the young age of 41.  

Every day after work, she  would go to her radiation treatment and then drive an hour and a half home.  The radiation made her so tired and sore.  Her  cat had always slept on, between, or against her legs (all cat parents know what I she is talking about), but at that time she was so sleep deprived and achy that as much as she loved her, she just wanted her off of her. She  kept thinking  there must be something out there that could simulate her lap for her cat while she could also remain comfortable. She searched every store she could think of and scoured the internet but found nothing like what she was looking for.


During the time Tammy was in radiation, she used that time on the table to plan the design of the bed and ended up creating a prototype that she tested on her cat. She soon discovered that not only did her cat love the bed, her dog did too! It has been a long road for Tammy, both in her personal recovery and the journey to launch this product, but she couldn’t be happier that she was able to turn something so devastating into something so positive.  

As Tammy says: "It's not always how hard you fall, it's how hard you get up!"

MYLAP™ Pet Bed is on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!

Cody is in COMPLETE LOVE with his MYLAP™ Pet Bed and I am too!!!! We give it a resounding 4 PAWS UP! We cannot thank Tammy enough for creating this product, and for allowing us to test a bed and review it. You can purchase one here  and Tammy has graciously and generously allowed us to have a GIVE-AWAY!!

GIVE-AWAY!!

The give-away is open to those who are 18 and over and WHO RESIDE IN THE USA. THERE WILL BE ONE WINNER. ONE WINNER WILL WIN A MYLAP™ Pet Bed  (AN APPROXIMATE $30 VALUE).

ENTERING IS EASY, SIMPLY ENTER ON THE RAFFLECOPTER BELOW AND GOOD LUCK!!! 
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"Cat bed? I'll sleep where I want, thank you!"

Do you see Cody?

#Spon Brentwood Pet Beds are GREAT for CATS too! (Discount Code and Give-Away)

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Brentwood Home, Dakota received the Brentwood Home Runyon dog bed in exchange for HIS  honest review. I'm not reviewing it here, I just want kitties to get in on the action! All opinions are Dakota's and my Mom's. I just steal beds. Especially this one, cause it's THAT GOOD!

YOU HAVE TO ENTER THE GIVE-AWAY

 ON DAKOTA'S BLOG!

THE DISCOUNT CODE IS 

ON DAKOTA'S BLOG TOO!!

A Cat Bed Design Contest From Tuft + Paw!

This post was sponsored by Tuft + Paw.

Hello from Tuft + Paw!

We at Tuft + Paw want our cats to have the best and this includes the best cat furniture for all our furry friends needs. However, we also recognize that you still want a home that feels modern and stylish.

That’s why we created Tuft + Paw. We reinvent the category of cat furniture and bring you pieces that not only look modern and stylish in your home but are durable too, ensuring both cat and owner satisfaction. As part of this we also ensure our pieces are easy to assemble and machine washable. Most importantly, we provide a 30 day happiness guarantee- so you can make sure your cat loves it as much as we do.

"Toshi" Photo Courtesy of Tuft + Paw

We recognise no-one knows our furry friends better than their owners themselves and this is why we have launched a competition for the next design to rethink cat furniture…

Cat bed design competition

We want you to come up with a design for a piece of cat furniture! There are a few key elements we’d like the design to include:

1)    We want it to be sustainable- we want to help cat owners, their cats and the planet.

2)    It needs to be affordable- think designer cat furniture, without the designer price tag.

3)    We want it to look beautiful. Our ethos at Tuft + Paw is to have durable, practical pieces that are also stylish. Think of designing something that you would be proud to have in your home.

4)    It needs to be easy to ship, so we can get it to cat owners and shelters far and wide. Hint: flat pack works well!

5)    We need practical designs. While we want to see your creativity flourish, we also need the dimensions and instructions for how to assemble your piece.

Courtesy of Tuft + Paw

The prize!

You get to see your creation come to life, as the winning design will be produced and promoted at Tuft + Paw. Not only that, there will be a prize of $1,500! You’ll also be giving back to less fortunate cats, as we’re using this as an opportunity to donate the winning piece to cat shelters across the US.

Good luck! We can’t wait to see what you come up with…

Tuft + Paw

Winner! Jackson Galaxy® Comfy Clamshell Bed by Petmate®

Thanks to all who entered our give-away!

Huge Concatulations to

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!

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.