Eeek! It's a Mouse! It's the Mouse In A Pouch Electronic Action Cat Toy from OurPets®!

Oh my it has been a number of days since I posted on our blog, between the holiday and the heat it just wasn't top on my "to-do" list that is for sure!

Recently, I mentioned that I would be featuring a number of toys that Cody received to try and review from our friends at OurPets® I featured the first toy on May 14th and today I am happy to share with you the second toy, Mouse In A Pouch Electronic Action Cat Toy!

From the time Cody was a kitten, his favorite toys have always involved mice. Whether they are dangly, electronic, stuffed or whatever, Cody LOVES mice!!

I think the reason he loves mice so much is they bring out his natural hunter instinct. He likes to bat them, toss them, and ultimately catch them. Since he can't catch REAL mice outdoors his indoor mice are the next best thing.

Photo Courtesy of OurPets

OurPets® Mouse in A Pouch Electronic Action Cat Toy

Cody is a curious cat (aren't MOST cats?) and your curious cat will LOVE relentlessly pursuing this crazy electronic mouse that darts and scurries inside of the pouch or on its own, outside of the pouch. There is no telling where the mouse will go next and that is what cats LOVE! 

As you can see in the video above the unpredictable mouse stimulates the cats' hunter instincts.
When Cody first saw the "mouse" he wasn't quite sure what to make of it!

"Patented RealMouse sound mimics a wild mouse"

I will tell you to me it didn't sound like a real mouse, it definitely makes a sound, but in my opinion, not a sound anything like a real mouse, (that being said, what the heck do I know? I'm not a cat, mouse-sound or not, Cody was drawn to, engaged with and LOVES this toy!!) The crazy shape attracted Cody instantly.

Play with the mouse inside or outside the pouch

(there is a handy pocket to insert the mouse)

Requires 2 AAA batteries (not included)

Provides your cat with fun and healthy play

 While the Mouse in a Pouch is great fun for one cat, it would be such a blast to watch multiple cats play with it! 

As you can see the Mouse in a Pouch Electronic Action Cat Toy  from OurPets® really piqued Cody's interest. I even put the mouse on our floor and let it go "wild",  that was a huge hit as well!

One of Cody's favorite games is jumping on pillows in the bedroom that I put on the floor. I dangle a toy mouse and have it dart all around the pillows. Cody loves to leap and pounce on the pillows as he tries to capture the mouse. The Mouse In A Pouch enabled him to do what he loves, pouncing and chasing mice on a surface that he can slide on, which makes it even more fun! 

 This is a versatile, fun and engaging toy that will bring out the natural hunter in your cat! Cody and I give it a resounding 4 paws up and your kitty(s) will too!

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 for our Readers!!

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 This post is sponsored by OurPets® . I received the Mouse in a Pouch Electronic Action Cat Toy, batteries,  as well as compensation for featuring this content , but Cody and I only share information we feel is of interest to our readers. I do NOT receive any sort of commission by you, my readers using the rebate link, that is a treat for all of YOU!

Cat Approved! Creative, Attractive and Fun! Cat Play Boxes from "Cat in the Box" (It's a "Mega", "Monster" Birthday Give-Away!!)

As many of you know who have cats, there are cat products that are "meh" cute, and cat products that are "mega" cute. Today, in honor of Cody's 11th birthday (which was April 1st), I am ecstatic to share with you two products that are seriously "mega" cute that were aptly described by Designboom.com as being a "“stroke of Warhol-esque genius.”  As hard as I tried I couldn't come up with a description more fitting!

The products I am referring to are the Mega Milk Carton and the Monster Cheese Wedge that were created by Dawn LaFontaine from Cat in the Box.

While it seems to be a universal truth in the cat world that cats are attracted to boxes, some cats, such as Cody, take a little bit longer to acclimate to them. Cody isn't the norm. MOST cats are drawn to boxes. I am sure most of you, if you are honest, will admit to having some old, beat-up, nasty looking boxes around your home that you wouldn't dare part with because your cat LOVES them. Guests enter your home, if they live with cats they "get it", if they don't, they probably think you are in the midst of moving. Dawn, an animal lover from childhood,  got the idea for these darling boxes  after visiting her mother’s cat sitter and finding her otherwise lovely living room cluttered with old Amazon boxes. “They’re for the cats,” she’d sheepishly explained to her at the time.

Lightbulb Moment!

Dawn wondered,  why do cat owners put up with dirty, ugly boxes in their home? Why not fill your home with clever, fun, cardboard boxes  that can also be disassembled and put away when you have company? Cat In the Box was born!!

The darling boxes are made in the USA from recycled cardboard and are imprinted with human-grade soy inks. Did I mention that they are HIGHLY "Instagram-able!!"

When Dawn contacted me to see if I would be interested in having Cody try out the box of his choice, after visiting her website I JUMPED at the chance! Some of you are thinking, "wait, I thought Cody doesn't like boxes?" Yes, that is true MOST of the time. Frankly I didn't care. I view these boxes as being pieces of modern cat art!  When I saw the Mega-Milk Carton it was love at first sight!

Could this be ANY cuter?

The Mega Milk Carton is approximately 26 inches tall and 12 1/2 inches wide and deep. Holes are approximately 6 1/2 inches in diameter. The box has hook-and-loop dots which enable it to be disassembled for flat storage, and then reassembled again. Attractively priced at $29.99, includes FREE SHIPPING IN THE U.S!!

When Cody's Mega Milk Carton arrived what I IMMEDIATELY LOVED was THERE WAS NO ASSEMBLY REQUIRED!! NONE! I took it out of the box and didn't have to tax my feeble mind with trying to put it together. It was ready to go! 

At first, Cody wasn't impressed. I emailed Dawn terrified that he wouldn't use it. One of MANY things I LOVE about Cat in the Box is that Dawn "gets" cats. She wasn't ruffled one bit. She explained to me that each cat is different (intellectually I knew that, but I wanted Cody to instantly use it because I love it so much!), Dawn suggested that I turn the milk carton on its side.....she said many cats are more attracted to it that way. Voila!!! It worked! 

Why Are Cats Drawn to Boxes?

While perusing the Cat in the Box website I learned there is a science that explains why cats are attracted to boxes!  A few things I learned are that cats like warmer areas,  and corrugated boxes function as wonderful "insulators" for cats! They also offer "stress relief" by giving them an area to hide. There is another reason and you can visit the Cat in the Box website to find that out! 

Cat in the Box Truly Cares 

Remember I mentioned to Dawn that I was concerned that Cody wouldn't use the Mega Milk Carton I had chosen? Well, without batting a paw, Dawn immediately offered to send me the adorable Monster Cheese Wedge   to see if that might appeal to him more. She even enclosed a darling note that said "Ok Cody, let's see what you think of this one!!!"

He loved it!

Assembled, the Monster Cheese Wedge Box is approximately 22 inches long, 16 inches wide, and 10 inches deep. Holes are approximately 6 1/2 inches in diameter. The box has hook-and-loop dots which enable it to be disassembled for flat storage, and then reassembled again.

Photo Courtesy of Cat in the Box

Photo Courtesy of Cat in the Box

RECEIVE  $5 OFF OF YOUR BOX PURCHASE!!

Cody and I give these boxes a resounding 4 PAWS UP!!  Kitties by now you have to be pawing at the computer ready to get your very own boxes from Cat in the Box, right? OF COURSE I am right! Along with a give-away (see details below), Dawn is offering my readers a $5 off code which will be active for 30 days after this post is live. There are TWO ways you can use this code:

1). Enter the code CodyandCaren at checkout

2) Simply click this link:
  https://thecatisinthebox.com/discount/CodyandCaren

 GIVE-AWAY!!
Now, there is another reason I decided to have the give-away today, today happens to be World Party Day !! "It is based on the idea that peace is not the opposite of war, merely its absence. The real opposite of war is party, and World Party Day aims to synchronise a massive, world-wide party to celebrate everything that’s good and optimistic."

So, birthdays are "GOOD AND OPTIMISTIC" right?  Why of course! 

"Pass the food and turn up the music” is a common slogan on World Party Day, but today I say "Pass the Mega Milk Carton and the Monster Cheese Wedge and turn up the music!!" We're celebrating my birthday!!  The premise of World Party Day is that everyone in the world is joined in party, so you can really do anything you like as long as it involves celebrating the joy of existence.  Well we are celebrating the joy of Cody's existence with a give-away!!

HOW TO ENTER:

The give-away is open to those who are 18 and over and reside in the U.S.   ONE PERSON WILL WIN THEIR CHOICE OF EITHER THE MEGA MILK CARTON OR THE MONSTER CHEESE WEDGE.  (We chose NOT to use rafflecopter for this give-away to make it easier to enter!)

READ CAREFULLY: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED: YOU MUST LEAVE A COMMENT STATING WHICH BOX YOU WANT.

BONUS ENTRY: FOLLOW Cat in the Box on Instagram and leave your INSTAGRAM HANDLE ALONG WITH YOUR CHOICE OF BOX IN THE COMMENT AREA.

The comments will be counted and assigned a number. The  lucky winner will be chosen by random.org and will be announced on or around Friday, April 13th. Good luck!!!

Disclaimer: This giveaway is sponsored by Cat in the Box.  I am being compensated with product and payment for featuring this content but  Cat Chat With Caren and Cody only shares  information we feel is relevant to our readers.  Cat in the Box is not responsible for the content in this review/give-away.

The Flitter Cat Toy by PetSafe® WINNERS!!!

Thanks to all who entered our give-away for:

The Flitter Cat Toy by PetSafe®

We would like to say

CONGRATULATIONS

to the TWO LUCKY WINNERS

LISTED BELOW!!!

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Fun Friday! Neko Flies Give-Away From Chewy.com !!

Hi everyone and Happy Friday!!

I was super excited when my buddy over at Chewy.com contacted me a number of weeks ago asking if I would like to feature Neko Flies on Cat Chat!

At the time my pal  contacted me, he didn't know that I had featured Neko Flies on Cat Chat not once, but at LEAST twice!

Here are the links to the posts:

Cody and Neko Flies "It's Swat Cats Love" Part 1

Neko Flies Part II "Kragonfly"

Why did I choose to feature Neko Flies yet again?

Other than being  super sturdy, (they aren't flimsy at all like some other dangling cat toys), Neko Flies are great for indoor or outdoor use and are a great toy to get your cat to exercise more! They come with the most adorable and realistic critters that have life-like movements which appeal to a cat's natural hunting instinct.

Here are a couple of our faves:

Katarantula

And...Cody's all time  FAVORITE the

 Kittenator Mouse!!!

Check out this video from when Cody first received his Neko Flies last year. (Ignore the jackets and ugly orange chair which we no longer have!)


Cody loves his Neko Flies so much that he knows what drawer I store it in! He will literally circle the dresser drawer meowing and stand on his hind legs in an attempt to open the drawer. Cody is not a  cat that likes to play with just anything, Neko Flies is one of the only toys that truly holds his attention.

There are more critters that you can attach to your Neko Flies. They are:

• Kragonfly
• Kittycada
• Kattipede

Click here to see what they look like!

I think it is just catabulous  that Neko Flies are now  available on Chewy.com!

And...I am even MORE excited to tell you that Chewy.com has offered ONE LUCKY PERSON from the U.S. ONLY PLEASE, a chance to win a Neko Flies of their own!

HOW TO ENTER: Click here to visit Chewy.com and  leave a comment telling me which attachment you think that YOUR kitty would like the best! DEADLINE TO ENTER: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH at 5PM EASTERN. WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28th. GOOD LUCK!