Happy Holidays with Cleo the Cat!

Where is LK the Cat?

      Can you find  LK?  This is her latest hiding place under the grill cover, especially  when it is raining and we haven't let her back in yet.  I realize this isn't quite like finding a hidden person or picture in a book, such as in Where's Waldo?  Hopefully, most books' hidden pictures will present more of a challenge.  If you have children,  grandchildren, or any young ones in your life you might also interested in discovering some of Barefoot Book's hidden animals in their books.  Of course the obvious title to display on Meow Mice Mews is "Where's the Cat?" by Stella Blackstone and illustrated by Debbie Harter.  Not only can you use your detective skills to seek out the hidden cat, Where's the Cat? teaches positional words. like, "on", "up", "under", "behind", etc.  Beginning kindergartners are usually tested in school on these words for understanding. Of course you can always add a Halloween or Harvest Meow Mouse  to help you find your own cat.   Click on book cover to shop at Barefoot. 

Can You Find the Cat?

Annoucing: The New Natural Meow Mice!

The Natural Collection is for cats who really get into mouthing their toys and for their environmentally conscious owners. The Natural Meow Mice are handcrafted out of 100% organic US grown cotton fleece.  The white fleece is undyed and unbleached.  The light brown fleece is unbleached and dyed with low impact fiber reactive dye.  Each natural mouse is over 3 inches long and is fully stuffed with over 1/3 cup of organic catnip.  Small pieces of unbleached, undyed, US grown organic cotton batting are also used to give each mouse its unique, plump shape.  The 10 inch undyed, unbleached, organic cotton cording tail is knotted inside the mouse and double stitched for safety.  Each mouse is sewn with toxic free cotton thread and the ears are bonded with non toxic glue.  If your cat leaves his/her toys very soggy from chewing you definitely should try the Natural Meow Mice!

The Natural Meow Mice are for your eco-conscious Kitty.   

Available at:    www.meowmice.com

Is It a Gnome or a Cat?

A gnome is in the garden busily destroying some bushes when a house cat appears.  "What are you?"  asks the cat. "A gnome," comes the reply.  "I steal food from humans, I kill their plants, I make annoying music at night to drive them crazy, and I love mischief.  And what, may I ask, are you?" The cat replies,  "Ummmmmm, I'm a gnome." This is so true since LK just dug up some newly planted seeds in our garden!  She has decided the garden is her new litter box.

What is My Cat Trying to Tell Me?

     Okay, you may be wondering what the book, Marley and  Me has to do with a cat blog.  Tell me what you think when you are done reading.

     LK,  Meow Mice chief product tester has received a clean bill of health after a recent illness.    She is now medicine free.  Without any tests,  I already could tell that she is back to normal.   LK  is no longer sitting hunched up under the coffee table.  She is relaxing fully stretched out and is once again  purring.  Unfortunately,  LK  has also gone back to her annoying habit of waking me up.
     In the early morning hours, 3:00am or so LK will come to my side of the bed and either jump on me or start meowing.  This is her signal to tell me to give her some food.  She has me trained to do this because if I don't she keeps pestering me.
     This past Monday morning it was a different story as I did not  wake up to LK's  usual antics.  I guess I was sound asleep.  LK  is not a cat to give up.  So as her persistence increased so did her methods.  My headboard is also a bookcase.   LK in desperation knocked a book by my head off the headboard  to the floor.  Of course, the loud thud woke me up and she got the food she was craving.   Later that morning when I was making the bed  I realized  Marley and  Me  was the book  lying on the floor.  This was the only novel and the only dog book  in  the stack of mainly inspirational and spiritual books, including the Bible that were available to her paw.   Was she trying to tell me something more since she picked the only  book that had anything to do with dogs to send to the floor?  Was she jealous?  Does she want me to be thankful she isn't a dog and certainly not a dog like a  Marley?  Does she want to ban the book?    Maybe I'm giving her too much credit for her choice being intentional, but still I WONDER!

How To Give Your Cat A Pill

Unfortunately, LK recently was sick and  had to take a lot of pills. Four pills twice a day! This was no small feat! My vet did a demonstration, but then I also watched this video to help. The information about tilting her head back really helped.  I also added wrapping her in a towel. She is now down to two pills twice a day and is doing much better. I am also doing much better with my pill giving. Practice makes Purrfect!

Cat with a Real Meow Rat! Too Cute!

Hopefully your cat will love their Meow Rat from www.meowmice.com even more!  Each Meow Rat has a 1/2 of aromatic, premium catnip in it.  Only $6.98 at www.meowmice.com    

Meow Rat with a Meow Mouse!

Spring Fling Festival

For all Connecticut Animal and Earth Day Fans:

Saturday, April 17 12:00 Pm to 3:00 Pm
701 Russell Road, Newington
800.452.0114 cthumane.org
The Connecticut Humane Society celebrates Earth Day with a Spring Fling Festival.
• Get up close and personal with our adoptable dogs as they walk the “runway” showing o their new tricks
• Enjoy a guided walk on our nature trail • Kids can create earth friendly crafts • Plant Sale - courtesy of White Flower Farm
• Visit The Children’s Museum and the Glastonbury Audubon Society tables to learn about exotic pets and wild birds
• Learn how environmental agencies and animal rescues contribute to our community
• Live Performance by the Bluegrass band, Earnest Hem’n’haw And The Shotgun Republic • Vendors
Proceeds to benefit  the Connecticut Humane Society.
Meow Mice will be there, along with Barefoot Books!!!!

Introducing Meow Mice's Chief Product Tester!

 LK with a Meow Rat!

Introducing  Meow Mice's Chief Product Tester, LK.  LK stands for Little Kitty because she came to Meow Mice Headquarters about 10 years ago as a very thin and hungry stray.  She now weighs 11 pounds and has made herself quite at home with us.  Through LK's tireless efforts, Meow Mice are cat approved for superior quality and workmanship.  LK puts her paw of approval on every Meow Mice design before it goes into production.  Her very high standards test for quality, safety, durability, enjoyment, and playability!

Meow Mice Are a Cat's Dream

Each handmade, plump 2 ½ inch Meow Mouse is lovingly stuffed with at least one third cup of premium catnip. Small amounts of polyester fiber are added to give every mouse its adorable shape. For your cat's safety the 10 inch ribbon tail is also knotted on the inside and double machine stitched.

Meow Mice have been cat tested and owner approved.