Cat Tales – To be continued…

Since ancient Egypt, humans have revered cats. We love them for their discerning desires, like the premium litters from Cat’s Pride. Today, we continue to salute the furry feline friends whose lively exploits and independent spirits inspire us.

The cat that got away. For awhile.

This is the story of Snippers—a Tabby of abundant brain, with one heck of a sense of direction. Snippers was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest—Seattle, to be exact. The runt of a six kitty litter, he loved being near (but not in) the water. He loved his owner. And of course, he loved his Cat’s Pride Fresh & Light Ultimate Care. Snippers would spend his mornings, afternoons and early evenings on the porch, doing one of only two things—looking out at the deep blue waters of Lake Washington, or sleeping. He yearned for the return of his beloved owner each night. For the hand-sliced tuna caught fresh off the coast. For the gentle stroke of a hand, and a warm lap upon which to rest as he and his owner binge-watched three episodes on Netflix.

It was by all accounts, the perfect life. That is until Snippers’ owner learned that both she, and Snippers would soon be relocated to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You see, when you’re a Director of IT Development for a very, very, very large online retailer in the Pacific Northwest, sometimes you get sent packing. And sometimes you need to get it all there in two days.

Join us next time as we continue our story and share with you a prime example of how a love between cat and owner can overcome unimaginable obstacles.

Playing with cats!

Playing with your cat is an important part of their development. It keeps them alert and hones their natural instincts. Playing helps cats learn how to use their bodies and how to interact with the world around them. It’s also a lot of fun for you. Here are some games you can play with your cat.

Jenga

Set up the tower and watch your cat knock it over.

Laser pointer

A little red light? What could it be? Time to pounce! You’ve probably seen a cat try to hunt a laser pointer before, but have you ever tried it yourself? All you have to do is take a seat and watch your cat try in vain to catch the light. When they’re all tired out, you can enjoy a nice cuddle. Don’t give them kitty cataracts! Be careful not to shine the laser in your furry friend’s eyes.

Peek-a-boo

This won’t work with every cat, but it’s worth a shot. Get your cat’s attention and dart behind a corner. Peek your head out and stare the kitty down. The cat should freeze in place. Duck back behind the corner for a moment, then peek again. Your stealthy cat should have moved closer. Repeat until your cat gets to the corner and prepare to be pounced on.

Toys

There are plenty of cat toys out there, but some of the easiest to work with are teaser wands with feathers on the end. Simply wave one of these in front of your cat and they’ll be unable to resist the chance to tear it to shreds. Better the toy than your new couch though. If you want a cheaper toy, try a ball of yarn. It won’t be a ball for long, but your cat will have a ball unraveling it.

The cat fun starts here.

Cats in hats. Cats in clothes. Cats jumping in things. Cats jumping off things. Cats looking shocked. Cats looking like humans. Cats that don’t think they’re cats.

The point is: there’s endless fun to be had with cats – both in the real word and online. Here, we’ve collected some of the best for you to enjoy and interact with.