I wanted to take a moment to THANK EVERYONE for the snail mail cards that I received:
Considering my lazy Mom never added us to the card list this year we are flattered that ANYONE took the time to think of us, THANK YOU!!! Now on to the ecards that we received! (In previous years we linked to everyone's blogs, this year because I don't know how to Mom is lazy, we aren't going to. Please accept our apologies!) Now, bring on the cards!!
These are just the best ever, aren't they? Thank you so much dear furiends for thinking of us even if we aren't blogging nearly as much as we used to. It truly means the world to us!!! Hoping Santa is extra good to ALL OF YOU!!! Oh and we apologize that we didn't post about our Secret Paws gifts yet, but come on over on THURSDAY, we are going to post them for sure!! Meowy Christmas to one and all and Happy Chanukah to those who celebrate! We love you! Cody and Mom (and Dakota too!)
While reading blogs yesterday, we learned from the darling kitties, Peaches and Paprika that yesterday was Christmas Card Day Cody is proud because so far (and usually every year), he received more cards than Dakota and he also receives more cards than his Dad and I do!!! We have received a number of cards via email and a few have come via snail mail (THANK YOU!!). We want those of you who are on the list to know that our cards are addressed and ready to go, except for STAMPS! (It would help to have stamps, right?) I ordered stamps from Amazon a couple of weeks ago and was told they are on their way, so hopefully they will appear today and then I will get my cards out. Until then, in case we missed anyone, feel free to grab either of these cards:
The card above will appear in Peaches and Paprika's Slide Show, and the one below is an oldie but goodie!!
Also, we will be posting photos of our ecards and hopefully our snail mail cards on Christmas Eve!!!
We received notification about our Secret Paws gifts that we sent!!! They will be delivered by AMAZON....(see below!)
Hi caren, your gift will arrive:
Friday, November 30
Ok, so Cody is right, I AM a "slacker!" Last year I mailed at the deadline (I think) and had a miserable time getting a street address (because I had gone to FedEx to mail my package) and no way was that going to happen this year. So, yep, I took the easy way out and ordered our Secret Paws items online AND had Amazon WRAP THEM and ship them! Easy Peasy!! I am pretty certain some "kitties" (yep, that's a clue!) are going to love their gifts regardless!! Enjoy!! Much love from Cody and I!
MEOWY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!! We hope Santa was extra good to ALL of you because we KNOW you were ALL EXTRA GOOD!!! Many of you have seen this, but for those who haven't, Peaches & Paprika's Mom TOTALLY outdid herself this year when creating the Cat Bloggers Holiday Slideshow, it is PAWTASTIC!!! ENJOY!!!
Now...because Mom just LOVES Jimmy Fallon, enjoy and...kitties, watch carefully, there are mousies in this video!! Enjoy!
OH KITTIES DID YOU HEAR WHAT HAPPENED TO SANTA AFTER HE MADE HIS ROUNDS THIS YEAR? LOOK!!!!
Yes, this photo is OURS! The original photo was taken by me back in 2014 at the Novi Pet Expo. I nearly died laughing when I saw Santa checking his cell phone at the event!!!! Have a blessed and Merry Christmas dear friends, We LOVE YOU, WE THANK YOU, AND WE CARE ABOUT YOU!
THANK YOU for caring about US! Love, Caren and Cody
Hi every kitty! It's Cody! I know that during the holiday season you are putting your paws to paper and writing your humans or Santa a special list of gifts that you would like for Christmas, because we all know that you have been extra good, right? Even our pawrents, 2-leggers, orwhatever you call the people youlive with, make a list of things that they can pawchase for us, as well theyshould!
A new survey conducted by TEMPTATIONS®
Treats for Cats shows that nearly half of cat owners (46%) go the extra mile this time of year to buy their cat the perfect present to put under the tree!
But...did you know?
TEMPTATIONS® Treats for Cats polled 2500 Americans via online omnibus survey to find out how many cats would meow with joy over their presents this holiday season. Here are some results:
48.7% of women are more likely than men (42.6%) to consider their cat when buying gifts during the holidays.
But...MEN SPEND MORE! 38.3% of men spend $11-$20 on their cats and women spend $6-$10!
Most 2-leggers buy toys for their kitties but for many kitties, the purrfect gift would be treats! TEMPTATIONS® Treats for Cats is the leading cat treat on the market and are the purrfect way to remember your cat for the holidays!
How do I know this?While I can't eat treats (due to my allergies), my Grandpa Bobo COULD and DID, all throughout the 18 years of his life! His FAVORITE treats were, yep, TEMPTATIONS® Treats for Cats!! That is why Mom and I will always feature TEMPTATIONS® Treats for Cats on my blog. It is OUR way of honoring and remembering my Grandpa Bobo! Mom always told me that Grandpa Bobo was just CRAZY for TEMPTATIONS® Treats for Cats, and just seeing the packages makes her smile because they remind her of him. So, we are speaking from experience my kitty furiends, and Grandpa Bobo is smiling from the Rainbow Bridge, happy that he can share his favorite treats with MY furiends!
Along with treats, TEMPTATIONS® came up with gift ideas for finicky felines. you can check out the wish-list generator on TEMPTATIONS® Facebook page,www.facebook.com/temptations. By answering a few simple questions about your cat's personality, the wish-list generator will produce customized gift ideas that will make even the most fickle feline purr with delight!
Ok back to the treats! TWO lucky kitties in the U.S. and/or Canada are going to wina stocking full of TEMPTATIONS® Treats for Cats, coupons and cat toys!! Just like mine!
TO ENTER:Just leave a comment telling me why you deserve treats for Christmas!(If you don't tell me why you deserve treats when leaving a comment, you will be disqualified)
Also please leave a way for me to contact you should you be one of the lucky winners!
ENTRY DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 19TH AT 5PM EST. WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20TH! And...when Mom contacts you telling you that you won, the faster you get your address to her, the FASTER you will get your stockings! TEMPTATIONS® assured me they will get them to you BEFORE Christmas if Mom and I hear from you in a timely manner!
GOOD LUCK!
About the TEMPTATIONS® Brand
TEMPTATIONS® are America's favorite cat treat, with 20 flavor varieties, many that offer health benefits specific to cats' needs. TEMPTATIONS® have a one of a kind, patented treat that's crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. TEMPTATIONS® Mixups items were awarded Product of the Year in 2011 Consumer Survey of Product Innovation. Look for TEMPTATIONS® treats for cats where pet food is sold. For more information, please visit: www.TemptationsTreats.com.
About Mars Petcare US
Mars Petcare US is the U.S. operations of the world’s largest petcare company
at the privately-held Mars, Incorporated. Mars Petcare US produces some of the
world’s most beloved pet care brands, including PEDIGREE® Food for Dogs, CESAR®
Canine Cuisine, SHEBA® Food for Cats, WHISKAS® Food for Cats, THE GOODLIFE
RECIPE® Brand and TEMPTATIONS® Treats for Cats, as well as exclusive brands
products for some of the leading retailers in the U.S. Headquartered in
Franklin, Tenn., more than 2,200 Mars Petcare US associates make, sell and
distribute its high-quality pet food from 15 manufacturing facilities located
in communities across the U.S. For more information, please visit www.mars.com.
TEMPTATIONS® Cloud Design is a trademark.
In full disclosure: I was given two stockings to review, and TEMPTATIONS® Treats for Cats is going to give one stocking to two lucky readers. I will be sharing treats from my stockings with kitties that win prizes on my blog and with kitties that I know pawsonally near my home. I know in my heart that would make my Grandpa Bobo very, very happy!
We're participating in this Saturday's Pet Blog Hop, hosting by Life With Dogs, Two Little Cavaliers and Confessions of the Plume. If you'd like to participate, please follow the rules and follow your three hosts, add your blog to the Linky and copy and paste the html code into your html editor. Thanks again to our hosts for putting on the hop!
This is a Blog Hop!35 entries so far... you're next!
This post originally ran in December of 2009. With Christmas right around the corner I thought it was worth a second look.....
Fa-la-la-la-la what a joyous time of year this is for those who celebrate Christmas but if the right safety measures aren't followed in reference to your cat it can turn into the "Nightmare Before Christmas" or the nightmare during Christmas. Save yourself an emergency trip to the vet by following some simple guidelines and make it a "Merry Christmas" for your main meower(s)!!!
THE TREE-there are thousands upon thousands of pet related Christmas tree injuries every year. Even cats who gazed with disinterest at the tree years earlier and may not have ever bothered the tree in the past can suddenly take a liking to it and a potential disaster can occur. Be sure your tree is secured (to the wall or ceiling) away from furniture. (Cats love to jump from furniture onto the tree) you also do not want your tree to become a climbing post (especially for kittens). Make sure that the tree is close to an electrical outlet so that cords do not have to run a far distance in the room. My first husband was Catholic so I used to put up a tree for him. My Angel Bobo was about 2 at the time. He thought the tree was a giant Pinata and spent his day while I was at work shaking the tree until all of the ornaments dropped, he thought he hit a cat toy cornucopia!! (I witnessed him doing this one day when I was home from work and it explained why every day that I came home, the tree was sprawled on the floor in it's nakedness. Thankfully he never ingested anything that could have hurt him.
DO NOT USE TINSEL. Cats love to eat tinsel and it cannot be passed if ingested. Hello emergency room.
DO NOT USE HOOKS ON YOUR ORNAMENTS-replace the ornament hooks with a loop of thin ribbon or thin yarn tied in a knot. If an ornament falls from the tree with a hook on it the hook can get caught in your curious kitty's mouth or can be swallowed.....you are not trying to catch a cat fish.
BULBS THAT ARE SAFER FOR PETS-should be plastic or wood. (However there is no safe ornament for pets. DO NOT TRIM THE LOWER TREE BRANCHES....obvious reasons......too close for a curious cat. Try using large velvet ribbons on your tree that are not only attractive but safe.
DO NOT PUT WRAPPED GIFTS UNDER THE TREE PRIOR TO CHRISTMAS. Cats don't understand that they aren't opened til Christmas Day. They can ingest paper, string, and all the bling on the boxes....bring gifts out at the last minute.
SWEEP UP FALLEN PINE NEEDLES-If a cat eats these they can cause vomiting and gastric irritation. Do not allow your pet access to the tree water as a forest drinking bowl. Keep tree lights OFF when you are out. They are a fire hazard.
SPRAY THE TREE WITH BITTER APPLE-for the curious kitty who just cannot leave the tree alone.
NEVER, EVER LEAVE A KITTEN IN A ROOM WITH THE TREE UNSUPERVISED.
May you and your cat(s) have a Merry, and Calamity-Free Christmas.......you will save yourself huge emergency vet bills and allow your vet to enjoy their holiday as well by following the above tips!!
