Silly Saturday

 Hi all! It's Roary! Yesterday Mom and I were reading Three Chatty Cats and we saw Sophie sitting in a silly pose. I decided I wanted to share my silly pose with Sophie! Hope she likes it! (Just ignore my missing manbits please!)

Hope you like it Sophie! Have a great Saturday all!! Love, Roary

How to Make Money Cat Sitting

Author byline: This is a Sponsored Blog Post Written by Tracy Vicory-Rosenquest, Rover.com community member. Rover is the nation's largest network of 5-star pet sitters and dog walkers.

How to Make Money Cat Sitting

With end-of-summer vacation plans in full swing, chances are you’ve got friends and family looking for someone to pet sit  their adorable furballs.  They’re not alone.  Across the country, pet owners are searching for someone qualified to take care of their cats and dogs--and not just for summer vacation.  Pet sitting is an overlooked year-round opportunity to make extra cash or even begin a full-time business.  

You know that your kitties deserve the best, so why not make money providing the same care to other cats in your area?  Rover.com makes it easy to get started as a cat sitter with a nationwide network of pet sitters and pet owners.  In a few simple steps, you can be connected to cat clients and pet owners in your area looking for your care.  

The perks are purrrfect

• Pick your own work schedule!  Whether you’re pouncing around with a busy schedule or ready to start a new business adventure, you determine your availability for cat sitting.  With Rover’s online platform, you set the parameters of your schedule, and cat owners will know exactly when to book you online.  
• Choose the type of cat care you want to provide.  Depending on your interest and availability, you have the choice of creating various kinds of cat care offerings.  You can begin slow with drop-in visits only or create a wide range of options for pet owners to choose from including kitty day care, house sitting at a pet owner’s home, or overnight cat care at your home.  
• Decide your own paycheck.  As a cat sitter, you determine what you’re worth.  Each cat care service you provide will have a different pay rate.  Check out other local pet sitters for the current rates in your area.  Get creative with add-on specials for cat owners including nail trimming, light grooming, and holiday rates.  Payments are automatic and easy!
• Kitty love!  Your clients are cute and playful.  Enjoy cat time without adopting every stray cat you meet.  Plus, you’re getting paid to do what you love.  Rover even has an app that makes it easy to capture your favorite cat sitting moments and send photos to pet owners.  
• Community support.  Rover.com provides numerous resources that will allow you to effectively build your business as well as promote your cat services.  In addition, you have access to 24/7 support including vet services as well as premium insurance coverage.

Sign up and get started as a cat sitter with Rover.com.  First, you’ll create an online profile with photos and details of your feline experience.  Show off your cat skills and share why you’re the cat sitter everyone has been looking for.  Customize your schedule, rates, and the cat services that work for your life.  When this is finished, you’ll complete a background check, so cat owners will know you’re ready.  You can begin accepting clients immediately once you’re accepted.  Enjoy a fun and flexible way to earn extra cash or begin a new career path!

Kittyo Will Revolutionize How Busy Cat Parents Interact with Cats While Away from Home

The lives of cat parents who miss interacting with their cat(s) while away from home will forever be changed in 2014!!

 Kittyo announced its plan to launch a Kickstarter campaign to fund its high-tech, chic cat product by the same name in early 2014.  Kittyo will allow the more than 36.1 million U.S. cat parents, and even those around the world, to connect and interact with their furry companions while they’re away from home, no matter the distance.

Lee Miller, Kittyo inventor, said he came up with the concept while pet sitting a friend’s cat while she was away.

“It just hit me; there’s got to be a way to allow cat parents to interact with their cats while they’re at work or on the road traveling,” he said.  “Cats are members of the family, so it’s hard for cat parents to simply say goodbye for long periods of time, especially for the 55% of Americans who have more than one cat.”

Kittyo, although technologically advanced, can be easily operated by apps on any iOS - or Android-enabled smartphone.  Once the app connects with Kittyo, cat parents can:

·         Attract the cat to Kittyo through sound or direct communication

·         View their cat via the embedded webcam

·         Record videos and take photos of the cat while at play

·         Enable the interactive laser pointer to add fun and exercise to the cat’s day

·         Dispense treats

Kittyo will feature a design that complements any home’s interior due to Miller’s partnership with style and design innovators Ion Product Development.

And with great design and innovation comes great interest. Miller said he anticipates a large demand for this first-of-its-kind product, which is currently in pre-release development.  Currently, cat parents can sign up at Kittyo.com to be updated about how to purchase Kittyo at an introductory discounted price. 

About Kittyo

Kittyo was invented by Lee Miller in 2013 after he came to the realization that there needs to be a way to connect cats and their parents while they’re away from home.  Pairing high-tech features and stylish design, Kittyo will provide cat parents a fully interactive way to be a part of their cats’ lives, no matter the distance, through iOS and Android smartphone apps.  A Kickstarter campaign will commence in early 2014 to bring Kittyo to market, and cat parents can sign up at Kittyo.com to be updated about how to purchase Kittyo at an introductory discounted price. 

Kittyo is currently on Facebook and Twitter.

In full disclosure: I was not compensated for sharing this information. I was contacted, asking if I would share this information with my readers and because I loved the concept and in lieu of it being a Kickstarter campaign  I agreed to do so.

Leaving Town For The Fourth Of July Weekend? Don't Forget To Plan For Your Cat

****This post originally ran in a slightly different version for Memorial Day Weekend. The information contained in this blog is important enough to be republished again and again. For those of you who missed this important blog it is my pleasure to present it to you again, with a few modifications. Enjoy!!!

The Fourth of July weekend is upon us!! It is the time for BBQ's featuring
"All-American" favorites such as chargrilled hamburgers and hotdogs, corn-on-the-cob oozing butter from every scrumptious kernel, camping, parades, fireworks and sparklers!! Most cats and dogs are terrified of the sound of fireworks, and sparklers can cause severe burns to cats, dogs and their humans should a renegade ember ignite clothing or fur). Plan to keep everyone far enough away and safe from the evening light show.

It is hard to imagine that once the Fourth Of July approaches summer is already half over, yep, half over (at least as far as the back-to-school ads are concerned).
Many people leave town for a few days to enjoy some fun and sun. Can't take your cat along for the fesitivities? Please don't forget to provide for him in your absence.

Cats are more self-sufficient than dogs and tend to do well on their own (for no more than 3 nights) providing his needs are taken into consideration.




1) Provide plenty of food and water: there are many wonderful automatic feeders on the market (most tend to be 48 hr feeders) that will dispense food automatically either when a timer is set or when the cat taps a pad or lever to dispense the food. There are also commercial "water coolers" that are great for cats that can be filled in advance with plenty of water so he doesn't have to crack open a cold one from the fridge (see right). I would test the dispensers thoroughly before you leave to be sure they are functioning properly. To give you double peace of mind I would still put out small bowls of kibble and water around the house in the event the dispensers don't function properly while you are gone. To give your cat some entertainment you can even hide treats around the house for him to find in your absence (under pillows, in his bed, on windowsills, etc.) This will provide some fun and put his hunting skills to good use.

2) Call home and let your cat hear your voice

Still have an answering machine? Experts say that calling home and leaving a message for your cat can offer him comfort, the sound of your voice will reassure him. I have done this and have to admit it upset me more because I thought my cat would be more distressed hearing me but not being able to find me. What do you think? I think another good idea which I have implemented is to leave a radio playing soothing music on or leave your TV on. The voices in the background will offer companionship and comfort for a lonely kitty.


3) Clean the litter box before you leave- Providing a second or third (depending on the number of cats you have) might be a good idea if you have a cat that is fastidious about using a clean litter box. Your cat may be angry with you for leaving and you do not want a dirty litter box to be an excuse for him marking his territory all over your home.


4) Leave windows closed or open just a tiny bit

Never leave your windows wide open in your absence. If you do not have air conditioning leave the windows just slightly open. The sight of a scurrying squirrel or other animal can excite your cat and he can possibly push the screen out while you are gone. Screen falls out, your cat is gone.


5) Think about the temperature in your home- Not using air conditioning when it is warm may be great for you when you are there with the windows open, for your cat not so much if your windows are just opened slightly, or worse yet not at all. If you have air turn it on (your cat's comfort is more important than pinching pennies) or leave a fan running in a place that your cat cannot be harmed by the rotating blades. Your cat is not just an animal, he is family and should be treated and cared for as such.

6) Leave some toys out-But, put away any toys (such as toys that dangle by a string) that require supervision. You don't want your kitty accidentally in danger caused by a toy while you are away.


Your cat should do fine if the above tips are implemented. I have instituted all of them and frankly I am much more comfortable with having a trusted friend or family member stop in at least once a day to check on my beloved baby. Be sure they are a bona fide cat lover, someone that truly cares about cats and will actually play with your cat, talk to him, soothe him and care about his well being while you are away, not just someone looking to earn a few extra bucks.

If you are having someone check on your cat be sure to:

Provide the phone number of where you will be along with your cell phone number.

Provide the name, address and phone number of your vet and the clinic you prefer your cat being taken to in (gasp) the event of an unexpected emergency.

Call your caretaker at least once a day (not 4 and 5 times a day like I tend to do because I am a neurotic kitty mama) to see how things are going and to answer any questions they may have.

Have a list of your cat's favorite hiding spots- spare your caretaker the stress of having to search in a frenzied state for a kitty who they think is missing but is in fact snoozing serenely on the towels in your linen closet.

Now that all of the important things have been done to provide safety and comfort for your cat while you are gone, if you haven't already, GET PACKING and pussyfoot on out of here and have a HAPPY AND SAFE FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND!!!!!!