Help!! I'm Being Stalked By My Cat!! #sponsored

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Help!! I'm Being Stalked!!

Imagine if you will, you have just finished enjoying a delicious dinner with your husband. Your cat and dog have been fed their favorite food, they have had their after-dinner "treat" and now you are ready to relax.  Try as you might, you can't. There is a nagging, gnawing feeling that you are being watched.

You shrug it off, labeling it as unnecessary paranoia. You make your way into the bathroom to leave a deposit in your human litter box before resuming your evening activities. You sense that you aren't alone. You imagine that you hear the nearly silent sound of cat paws making their way across the cold, stark, bathroom floor tiles.

You CANNOT shake the feeling that you are being watched.

You are..............

Help!! I'm Being Stalked By My Cat!!

Allow me to explain. It all started innocently enough. After Cody had become ill after his vaccines a few months back, he seems to have taken a drink from the Fountain of Youth!  My I-won't-budge-unless-there-is-food-involved cat  has evolved into a mean,  NOT-SO-LEAN,  gray-striped playing machine! He strikes after dinner each and every night and he CANNOT get enough. His toy of choice is his Neko Fly, his playmate of choice? ME!

Don't get me wrong, I LOVE Cody with all of my heart and cherish my time with him. I am WELL aware of the fact that being a responsible pet parent involves more than just feeding healthy and tasty food, regular veterinary check ups and providing a safe and loving environment. I KNOW that being the best pet parent that I can be involves active, one-on-one play time with my cat. I know all of this and it is all true. Playtime is a MUST. 

I take my responsibilities as a pet parent seriously, and helping to ensure that my cat is a HAPPY CAT who KNOWS that he is loved, is serious business to me. But...even I deserve a break!

We all know that cats have an innate sense of time that makes them furry, four-legged alarm clocks that know the PRECISE time that events that are important to them, (such as eating!) are supposed to take place. Cody is no different. He  is keenly aware of my routine, and if I do NOT make an appearance in the bedroom (his preferred area of play), when he  KNOWS I am supposed to required to appear, he will stoically maintain his vigil. He will sit, in the dark, ALONE...lurking...waiting...watching. His opaque-green eyes wide with anticipation. If I am in the bathroom that is attached to the bedroom, he will stalk me there. I am not permitted out of his range of vision UNTIL I PLAY.

Cody has a definite ritual involved in his play. He knows where "toy" (his name for his Neko  Fly toy), is kept. He will stand on his hind legs by the dresser drawer and meow for his furry pal to make an appearance. He will "warm-up" and get limber by doing a cobra stretch,  rolling and languishing on the carpet. Then, the fun begins! I sing a couple of songs while he plays, (which I spared your having to hear on the video below)

 Be sure to watch his moves ALL the way through, especially the last few frames!

There you have it! An inside peek into what has become an early evening ritual for me (whether I want it to be or not!), and a new found obsession/passion for Cody.

If that is all that it takes to help keep Cody happy and healthy, then I am one lucky pet parent. The sense of fulfillment and peace that he brings to me and the hours of love and laughs are worth sacrificing fifteen or twenty minutes an evening, don't you agree?

Help!! I'm Being Stalked By My Cat!!

and I wouldn't have it any other way!


What are the daily rituals that you share with YOUR cat(s)? Are they rituals that are your choice or based on your cat insisting that things be a certain way?  

Cat Style Comes to BlogPaws 2014 Thanks to Kate Benjamin of Hauspanther

2014 was definitely the Year of the Cat at the BlogPaws Conference in Lake Las Vegas May 8-10th, thanks to the tireless efforts of Kate Benjamin, who in my humble opinion is the reigning "Queen of Cats", and owner of the popular website Hauspanther,

where her mission is to "spread the word about how good design can enhance the way we live with cats, improving our lives and the lives of our beloved feline companions. By paying attention to the design of objects and environments, we can create living spaces that accommodate the natural instincts of cats – keeping them happy, healthy and well behaved – without compromising our own sense of style and comfort."

Kate Benjamin the reigning "Queen of Cats"

This cat blogger, along with a clowder of others,  ooo'ed and ahhh'ed with delight as we made our way through the 1200 sq ft display of over 150 cat products provided by forty companies! I am proud to say that a number of the companies who had products on display have at one time or another been featured right here, on THIS blog!

The first of those companies is featured above,  Tipsy Nip Organic Catnip Products and the maker of one of Cody's all time faves, The Tickle Pickle!! The video below was showcased on this blog on our review of Tipsy Nip on  October 4, 2011.

Tipsy Nip Organic Catnip Products are made in Vermont. All of their products are made from the best quality materials and ingredients. Their mission is to create healthy toys that make all of the kitties insanely happy. They succeeded with Cody, that is for sure! So much so, that as you can see above, he could smell the nip right through the plastic!

Another company that we have featured (approximately FOUR TIMES!)  is Nekochan Enterprises, the makers of another of Cody's all time favorite toys, the Neko Flies line of cat toys!!! Cody currently has his eye on their new line of Neko Nappers pet houses which are showcased above. It took every ounce of self-control that I could muster, NOT to walk away with that display! Here is a video from the first time we featured Neko Flies, back on

March 7, 2011.

To this day, Cody's Small Kittenator   remains his "toy of choice" in the world of dangle cat toys. He knows the drawer it is stored in and will walk in, stand on his hind legs and loudly demand that it be pulled from it's slumber.

Another product that we have (and Cody LOVES) is the Peek-a-Prize Toy Box (featured in the middle below)

 

It is impossible to showcase all 150 products that were displayed in the Cat Style Lounge, so here are just a few photos to whet your appetite some more!

 TO SEE THE ENTIRE LIST OF SPONSORS

FOR ALL OF THE PRODUCTS FEATURED ABOVE

VISIT THE BLOGPAWS FOLLOW UP POST

THAT WAS DONE BY KATE BENJAMIN ON HAUSPANTHER

BY CLICKING HERE

BUT WAIT THERE IS MORE!!!

LOOK AT WHAT CODY WON!!!!

I HAD TO PAY

 TO SHIP THAT BABY HOME,

 BUT IT WAS WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!

Cody has a fabulous cat-scratcher lounge by

Pet Fusion!

A number of you wondered if

Cody found anything in the suitcase

that I posted a week ago

Well, wonder no more!

There was also some CATABULOUS CAT SWAG

IN OUR SWAG BAGS!

BELOW IS JUST A PARTIAL DISPLAY

**I received a bag that was CAT AND DOG

 since I have a dog as well

also, I separated some things I wanted to donate

Once again I would like to thank Kate Benjamin and BlogPaws for making some cat folks (like me!) super happy!

And now, we would like to make a special announcement, you can pre-order:

Photo Courtesy of Hauspanther

From Hauspanther:

Attention cat lovers! We are thrilled to announce that the new book Catification: Designing a Happy and Stylish Home for Your Cat (and You!) co-authored by Jackson Galaxy of Animal Planet’s My Cat From Hell and Kate Benjamin of Hauspanther is now available for pre-order! For every copy pre-ordered before October 14, 2014, $1 will be donated to organizations dedicated to helping homeless cats. In addition, when you pre-order, you will receive exclusive discounts that you can use at store.jacksongalaxy.com and shop.hauspanther.com.

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.

For bulk orders, please contact 1-800-CEO-READ or www.800ceoread.com.

WINNER of Neko Flies Give-Away From Chewy.com !!

Cody and I  want to thank everyone who entered the great give-away that was so kindly offered by:

This was one great give-away! I wish Cody and I  could have had more winners! The SUPER LUCKY winner of this give-away, (as chosen by www.random.org)  is:

MARG!!

Click here to visit Marg's blog!

Marg's kitties said in their comment that if they won they wanted the:

KITTENATOR MOUSE

That is Cody's all time favorite!

CONCATULATIONS MARG!!

Your kitties are going to have

the BEST time!

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!

A Pre-Holiday THANK YOU From Neko Flies And Cat Chat!! Our 400th Post!

Cody and I were  thrilled when we were recently contacted by Neko Flies (part of Nekochan Enterprises Inc.) informing us of some holiday specials that they wanted to offer our readers.

Who is Nekochan Enterprises and  what are Neko Flies? From their website:


Nekochan Enterprises Inc. specializes in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of unique, high quality pet products.


Ellen (a multiple cat owner herself) was dissatisfied with toys available in the cat toy marketplace and decided to create a toy that would measure up to her and her cats particular needs.


She started the creative process in 2007 to design a unique line of interactive cat toys and formed her company Nekochan Enterprises Inc. The company is named after her mother’s Abbyssian cat “Nekochan” (neko means cat in Japanese) representing the best qualities of Nekochan the cat and her cultural heritage. 


The Interactive Fitness Series is purrfect for home use, when you want your cat running and jumping during playtime.


Realistic looking critters with life-like movements
Appealing to a cat’s natural hunting instinct
Quality hand crafted workmanship
Durability and Safety
Fun interactive bonding experiences
Exercise



With Thanksgiving (in America) almost a week away and in honor of Cat Chat's 400th blog post, Cody and I decided to  pounce on their offer with as much delight as Cody pounces on their toys and bring you some early holiday cheer!

Some months ago we reviewed Neko Flies.

They now happen to be Cody's favorite toy(s)! So much so in fact that he knows exactly in which drawer they are hidden! (Please excuse the ugly orange chair in the video, we were remodeling at the time and all kinds of stuff was in this room!)



As a THANK YOU to YOU, our readers, Neko Flies and Cat Chat are presenting you with this special offer!


TWO DIFFERENT HOLIDAY PACKAGES!

HOLIDAY PACKAGE #1 CONTAINS:

Kragonfly attachment plus Kittycada attachment, plus 22" rod.

 It arrives in sophisticated holiday packaging and is offered at a 36% discount!

 It normally sells for $25.00 (U.S. ONLY PLEASE) but the generous people at Neko Flies have offered the readers of Cat Chat a special discount code that is effective from NOVEMBER 15th THROUGH NOVEMBER 29th. The code is CATCHAT1 and when you type in that code at check-out you will receive an ADDITIONAL 10% OFF AND FREE SHIPPING!!!! That makes this the PURRFECT GIFT! Not only will your kitties be experiencing interactive play and exercising but YOU will be jumping up and down with joy at being able to purchase a fun, superior quality package for UNDER $25.00!!

WAIT! THERE'S MORE!

HOLIDAY PACKAGE #2 CONTAINS:

 The COMPLETE six piece package of Neko Flies which includes: Neko Flies rod plus Katarantula, Kragonfly, Small Kittenator, Kittycada and Large Kittenator attachments.

The price INCLUDES shipping and handling and is only USD $59.40


*****The discount code listed above is NOT applicable for this package.






Once again Cody and I THANK YOU for sharing 400 posts with us! We hope that you will be with us for many more!!!


THANK YOU to Neko Flies for this wonderful offer for our readers!




*****Cody and I weren't compensated in any way for this post. We were contacted by Neko Flies and were offered the discount code to share with our loyal readers. We hope you will take advantage of this amazing savings!

Neko Flies Part II "Kragonfly"- Semi-Wordless Wednesday

The above video looked worse than what it really was, we promptly moved into another room to play WITHOUT Dakota.









*My Mom and I were not compensated in any way for this review. We received the toys for testing/review and it is mine (and my Mom's opinion featured here).  REMEMBER, I am a CAT. No one can make me like something if I don't want to like it!

Cody And Neko Flies "It's Swat Cats Love!" Part I

Meowy Monday all!

It's Cody here and I am so excited to show you a new toy that I was lucky enough to receive from the nice lady at the award winning Nekochan Enterprises Inc. who manufactures Neko Flies!

I actually received TWO toys (aren't I the luckiest kitty ever??) but today I am showing you the first one, the Small Kittenator and on Wordless Wednesday I will show you the second one the super cool Kragonfly.

I was so excited to receive these!
 I am staring at the Kragonfly,
 but I really wanted to get my paws on
 the Small Kittenator first!

I started with the Small Kittenator  because being a mancat who knows his mousies this new furry brown friend intrigued me right off the cat bat!

Gather round all you cool cats, you are gonna LOVE this! I haven't steered ya wrong EVER and this toy is another I am adding to my complete "purrfection" list!

Isn't this the most enticing mousie EVER?

The Small Kittenator is a toy that any cat who is as obsessed with mousies as I am will love to play with!  The Small Kittenator clips on super easily to the durable rod that is included, it has the cutest beady little eyes and loooong enticing whiskers, it looks and feels like a real mousie! It is purrfect for lazy kitties like me who need to get their groove on to lose a pound or two! Fellow couch kitties, get your paws on the floor and come mousie chasing with me!




(Please excuse the mess in the video. We are still redoing rooms and Mom threw EVERYTHING into the back bedroom!)

About Nekochan

"Nekochan Enterprises Inc. develops, manufactures, and distributes unique high quality pet products. The neko flies

interactive cat toys come in two versions, the neko flies interchangeable toys (Interactive Fitness Series) and mini neko

flies interchangeable toys (Breeders’ Series) which are compact and designed for cat shows and travel. The neko flies

cat toys resemble real life critters and mimic their natural movements. Cats will be inspired to stalk and chase these flying,

crawling, scurrying little critters. These interactive cat toys combine quality, durability, and safety with these real life

characteristics that will get your cat excited, exercised, and cat owners entertained time after time." (from www.nekoflies.com)








*My Mom and I were not compensated in any way for this review. We received the toys for testing/review and it is mine (and my Mom's opinion featured here).  REMEMBER, I am a CAT. No one can make me like something if I don't want to like it!