While discussing the merits of keeping cats inside, one of my insightful readers left this comment that I couldn't agree with more:
From Fuzzytales:when the cat is indoor-only and doesn't have access to a catio or something similar, I think it's hugely important to make the living environment as enriching as possible. It's not just about having a cat live into its teens or even to 20, it's about *quality* of life as well.
So True!
Want to make YOUR cat's environment "as enriching as possible?"
Are You Ready To ROCK?
I proudly present:
What is "Catification?"
From JacksonGalaxy.com:
Catification is about creating feline-friendly environments
that cater to a cat’s natural instincts to climb, perch, rest, play, and own
their space. We’re here to tell you that you can accommodate your
indoor cat’s need to climb, perch, play and relax — in a way that makes you
both happy.
According to JACKSON GALAXY, the star and
executive producer of Animal Planet’s My Cat from Hell and author of Cat Daddy,
you don’t have to choose. In CATIFICATION: Designing a Happy and Stylish
Home for Your Cat (and You!) (Tarcher/Penguin paperback; on sale
10/14/14), Galaxy joins one of my favorite "Cat Women", Kate Benjamin, of the popular cat website
Hauspanther.com to help cat owners everywhere design a happy feline home that
is both functional and chic.
| Kate Benjamin the reigning "Queen of Cats" at her "Cat Style Lounge" at BlogPaws 2014 Read Kate's "Pro Tips" in Catification!! |
Drawing on their extensive human/feline
relationship expertise, Galaxy and Benjamin here offer an indispensible guide
packed with more than fifteen fun DIY projects and countless design tips and
tricks.
More than just a design book, CATIFICATION also teaches readers:
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The instinctual hard-wiring behind your cat’s indoor needs
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What your kitty’s behavior is trying to tell you-Catification provides the meanings of ear and tail and whisker positions, as well as body language.
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How to determine your cat’s specific personality and desires-Catification comes with a worksheet with questions to help determine the needs for EVERY cat in your household!
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Small changes you can make to improve your relationship with your pet
This beautifully designed, full-color book includes
practical and attractive projects—from kitty hammocks and “catios” (cat patios)
to cat towers and superhighways—that will make both human and kitty happy. Catification is FAR from just being a "picture book." I was completely blown away by not only the AMOUNT of information in this book, but there is everything from finding the perfect cat bed, to creating the purrfect space for your cats while keeping an eye on your BUDGET!
By
designing an optimal living space for our feline friends, owners can minimize
cats’ negative behavior and promote a healthy lifestyle for their pets, all
while maintaining a beautiful home.
Catification is 304 INFORMATION PACKED PAGES that should be a part of EVERY cat owner's reference library. It would make a great "new kitten" gift, a gift for a shelter, or for any cat lover in your life!
ISBN 978-0-399-16601-3
Catification is 304 INFORMATION PACKED PAGES that should be a part of EVERY cat owner's reference library. It would make a great "new kitten" gift, a gift for a shelter, or for any cat lover in your life!
ISBN 978-0-399-16601-3
Enter to Win!!!
A special thank you to Jackson, Kate and Tarcher/Penguin for allowing me to have a give-away for my readers!!!! The give-away includes a "proof" copy of Catification, AND an adorable LUNCH BAG that looks like, who else? CODY!!!!!
THERE WILL BE TWO WINNERS!!!! OPEN WORLD-WIDE!! YEP! WORLD-WIDE!
I will mail the International winner their copy of Catification and the lunch bag and Tarcher/Penguin will mail the same prizes to my winner in the U.S.!!!!!!
I will mail the International winner their copy of Catification and the lunch bag and Tarcher/Penguin will mail the same prizes to my winner in the U.S.!!!!!!
Entering is "Easy-Peasy!" there is only ONE requirement on the rafflecopter at the END of this post!
Pre-order to Support Cats!
For every copy of Catification pre-ordered, the publisher Tarcher/Penguin will donate $1 to organizations supporting cat welfare. We will be sure to update you once the organizations have been chosen. In order for your pre-order to count toward the donation, please email a copy of your receipt to catificationbook@gmail.com.More details at www.tarcherbooks.com/catification. Pre-order your copy now on Amazon
, Barnes & Noble, from any major bookseller, or visit Indiebound to find a local bookstore in your area.
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I was not compensated for this review. I was sent two "proof copies" of Catification and 2 lunch bags in exchange for my honest review.




