Selfie Sunday 6/30/24

Happy Sunday, friends. I'm back with a few selfies today.  

Selfie Sunday and an Update - 6/25/23

Hello, and Happy Friday! Wow, Lexy and I can't believe we haven't had a blog post since February 20th! I don't think we've gone this long without posting since we started our blog. We've given some updates on our lives since moving, which you can read here, here, and here.  I'm going to let Mommy take over from here. Go ahead, Mommy. 

Catit Creamy - A Delicious Hydrating Cat Treat (And a Giveaway)

Cats love treats, and Lola and Lexy are no different. They come running if they hear a sound like a treat bag rustling. I want both of them to be healthy and still enjoy their treats, so I'm a little picky when choosing them. Catit Creamy are treats I'm comfortable giving them. 

Catit PIXI Spinner and Senses Mushroom - Purrfect Holiday Gifts for Your Cat

Christmas is right around the corner, and some cat parents may be looking for last minute gifts for their furry loved ones. Look no further, because I have two fabulous recommendations for you. 

We're Back! And We Moved!

Lola: Hello, and Happy Purrsday! Oh, I've so missed all of our friends! Our lives have been so busy that our heads have been absolutely spinning. 

Lexy: Hello from me, too! I've missed blogging more than I imagined I would. And yes, our heads are spinning. Well, Mother's head is mostly spinning, and if it weren't for Alexa and Siri, she wouldn't know what day it is. 

Lola: But we've got some very exciting news! 

Lexy: As you can tell from the title of this post, we have moved. We are no longer city cats. Mother, Lola, and I have packed up and moved to the suburbs. 

The PIXI Smart Feeder by Catit

I don’t have the typical 9 to 5 job, and I work erratic hours sometimes. Add my part-time job to the mix and there are days I find myself leaving the house at 7:00 am and getting home at 10:00 pm. I always leave food out for Lexy and Lola but worry if it’s enough, or if Lexy will binge eat. When I come through the door at night they are sometimes immediately meowing for their evening meal. 

Lola and Lexy’s Top Ten Christmas Gifts for Your Cat

Hello, and happy Friday! Today is Black Friday, and Lexy and I are pawsitive that you're doing a little bit of Christmas shopping for your cats. We're sharing some fab things that we think will make purrfect Christmas gifts for your favorite feline. (Some of these are our absolute favorite things!)

These are our top ten recommendations (in no particular order, and in varying price ranges.)

Note: Lola The Rescued Cat is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. This has no effect on your purchase price.

How to Adopt a Cat From a Shelter

Welcome back to our Adopt-A-Cat Month series. Many people want to adopt a cat from a shelter but are unsure how to go about it. (Especially since there are still COVID-19 restrictions in many places.) Today's post will give you some advice on steps you can take to find your perfect purring family member and how to go through the process. 

Cat Adoption Checklist – 8 Essential Supplies for Your New Cat

Welcome back to our Adopt-A-Cat Month series. Adoptive cat parents need to make sure they have everything ready for their new furry family member so the transition from shelter to home is smooth. If you're celebrating Adopt-A-Cat Month by adding a four-legged member to your family, we have a checklist with eight essential supplies you'll need for them. 

6 Tips to Excite Your Bored Cat and Relieve Cabin Fever

Welcome to the second post in our new series, Enriching Your Cat’s Life. Today we're going to discuss ways to excite your bored cat.

Lola and Lexy's Top 5 Ways to Keep Your Cat Cool During the Dog Days of Summer

Hello, everyone. This is Lexy checking in with our newest "Top Five" post. August in New York is hot and muggy, and it's not unusual for temperatures to soar into the 90's. Mother always worries about our safety in this weather, but she has some tips and tricks to make sure Lola and I are comfortable. 

Today we're sharing our top five tips to keep your cat cool during the dog days of summer. 

The CWA 2019 Certificate of Excellence Winners are Announced and We're Very Surprised!

The Cat Writers’ Association has announced the winners for their 2019 Communications Contest. Last year I was very surprised at the results, but this time I was completely blown away! This year I won 14 Certificates of Excellence for the 15 entries I submitted. I’m very excited to share the top spot with my good friend Deb Barnes of Zee and Zoey. I have admired Deb and her work for many years and thought I could only aspire to be her equal in any way. To say I am extremely honored to be on par with her in the contest is an understatement.

The Spacious and Comfy Cabrio Multi-Functional Cat Carrier by Catit.

I'm always on the hunt for the perfect carrier for Lola. Soft carriers don't work well for her because she's a feline Houdini and has escaped from more than one of them in the car. Once when I was driving through the Central Park Traverse and another time when my friend was driving with her on the Grand Central Parkway. I should add there were a few more close calls, as well. In addition to her ability to flee from her confinement in the PTU (Prisoner Transport Unit, as many cats refer to it), she pees in the carrier. Every.Single.Time. Needless to say, a few soft carriers have been ruined. 

When I saw the Cabrio Carrier by Catit my interest was piqued, and I wondered how Lola would fare in it. When the opportunity came about to work with Catit on a review, I was very excited to give the carrier a try. (Read our tips on how to get your cat to love their carrier.) 

Your Cats Will Love The Catit® LED Flower Fountain! Review and Giveaway

I'm a big fan of Catit products, and so are Lola and Lexy. We've been lucky to review the Catit Oasis (which was one of our very first reviews - hopefully you can see the improvement since then!) and the Catit Lounge Scratcher, which were hits with the girls. (There are also a couple of other Catit products around the house that I've either purchased or won in giveaways). A few years ago I was also honored with an invitation to the Black Cat Soiree at their Catit Playground here in NYC, and it was a pleasure to get to meet some of the people from behind the scenes. 

The Catit Lounge Scratcher is Purrfect for Feline Royalty #ChewyInfluencer

Hello, everyone. This is Lexy checking in with our Chewy Influencer review.

Helpful Hints for a Happy Cat - Happy Cat Month

Hello, everyone, this is Lexy checking in.  As you know, September is Happy Healthy Cat Month.  We’re teaming up with the folks at Wellness Natural Pet Food to bring you some hits to keep your cat happy and healthy.

·       Instinctively, felines are natural hunters – help your cat or kitten stay on top of their skills with plenty of play time together. Not only does this keep your cat active to support a healthier lifestyle, it also keeps stress levels down and encourages bonding for a happy, purring kitty. Just be sure that you keep any laser pointers away from your cat’s eyes!

Does Your Cat Drink Enough Water? (Cat Dehydration Symptoms)

July is National Pet Hydration Awareness Month, which was started by the folks over at Pet Safe to get the word out to pet owners everywhere to be aware of their pet’s water in-take. I'm sharing some important information for cat owners to understand why keeping your cats properly hydrated is so important. 

If you’re a Harry Potter fan you’ve probably heard of the Elixir of Life (a potion made from the Philosopher’s Stone that extends the life of the drinker.)  In our universe we don’t have a Philosopher’s Stone, but we do have our own, easily accessible elixir – water. 

Water is essential for all beings because it assists in lubricating joints, transporting nutrients through the bloodstream, regulating body temperature through respiration, flushing waste materials out of the body by way of urine, and cushioning the brain and spinal cord, and the list goes on. For all of these reasons and more, it’s important we make sure our cats (and all pets!) have access to plenty of fresh, clean water. 

Catit Playground New York! (A Report)

Hello and Happy Tuesday! A couple of weeks ago Catit came to New York City with an awesome kitty playground. Mommy was very excited to be invited to their Black Cat Soiree and she had a great time.  I asked her to make sure she brought home a full report so I could share it with you.

I'm going to tell you about the best part first… the playground! 

It's a Catit Weekend in New York City!

Hello and Happy Thursday Purrsday! Today we have some great news that will really make you purr! This weekend is going to be a Catit weekend here in NYC! 

That's right, Catit will soon open the doors to its first-ever pop-up shop and indoor pet playground. Get ready for some action-packed fun that includes an oversized kitty playground circuit, cat art gallery, pet expert discussions, and plenty of shopping for you and your feline friends. On hand will be author and cat photographer Lucas De Boeck giving tips on pet photography, and signing his cat portrait book, “Pure.” Animal Haven Shelter will be on hand with many “paws”-atively adorable kitties for cuddling – and adopting! Attendance is free (for you and your cat!), but attendees will leave with a complimentary Catit gift (while supplies last) to commemorate the event. Mock-“tail” refreshments will be served to round out the “purr”-fect weekend event.

It’s open to the public/consumers Friday, May 13 from 2-5 p.m., Saturday (May 14) from 10 to 6 p.m. and Sunday (May 15) 10-3 p.m. 

Mommy will be there and she can't wait! Did I mention there will be cat adoptions? I did? Well, it's worth mentioning twice! If you live in the Tri-State area, come spend a day in the Big Apple, check out the event, have a mock-tail and take home a kitty! MOL  

Do you have any Catit products? What's your favorite? We love our fountain and cat grass! 

Lola and Lexy

Morris The Cat's Tips for Getting Better Sleep - Part 3 (And a Giveaway!)

Hello and happy Friday! Welcome to the final edition of Morris the Cat's advice column, revealing need-to-know information on how to release your inner cat and get the best night's sleep of your life. (You could also follow our lead on how to get a good snooze.) 

As an iconic spokescat and star of over 50 9Lives cat food commercials from the 1970s onward, Morris has a prolific career envied by many of the Internet cat sensations of today. The secret to his longevity? Well, for one, the fact that he eats 9Lives. But more importantly, he has a disciplined sleep regimen – racking up about 140 hours per week!