StarSpry

New Jacket

StarSpry — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:49:03 +0000

I’ve mentioned Moderncat several times on here. It’s a great site with wonderful information and cool cat-related products. Well, besides that stuff, Kate also hosts a lot of awesome giveaways.

Last month one of the giveaways was for a jacket and fingerless mitts from Mommy Bus. And I won!

I love the Embroidered Heart with Cat Silhouette! It’s on the cuff of the mitts, too And, Mommy Bus has these and other cool items for the dog lovers out there as well!

Thank you so much Moderncat and Mommy Bus for this great set!

Wordless Wednesday: Waiting and Watching

StarSpry — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:11:11 +0000

Happy New Year!!

StarSpry — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 07:01:49 +0000

I hope you had a fun and safe New Year’s Eve!

Wishing you all a wonderful and prosperous 2012!!

Charlie’s New Bed

StarSpry — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:01:54 +0000

Isn’t this bed awesome!?! Nathan’s brother and SIL made it for the cats for Christmas. Thank you, Matt and Carrie! Both cats checked it out, but I don’t think Kennedy even realized what it was. Charlie, however, thinks it’s a pretty nice bed

Merry Christmas!!

StarSpry — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 09:02:43 +0000

I have always thought of Christmas time, when it has come round, as a good time: a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time: the only time I know of, in the long calendar of the year, when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts freely, and to think of people below them as if they really were fellow-passengers to the grave, and not another race of creatures bound on other journeys. ~ Fred Holywell from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you all enjoy a wonderful day with your family and friends. Nathan & I took this photo last month when we got together with his family to get a new family photo taken

Holiday Safety Tips

StarSpry — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:01:38 +0000

Dreaming of ~~sugar plums~~ catnip mice

It’s that time of year again! Christmas trees and decorations, presents and bows and lots of yummy goodies to eat.

Although these are fun things for us to enjoy, we need to take some precautions to make sure our cats (and dogs) remain safe this holiday season.

Here are a few tips from Halo, Purely for Pets:

Poisonous plants. Holly, mistletoe, poinsettias, and lilies are a few plants that may cause vomiting and diarrhea or even organ failure and death. Keep holiday plants out of your cat’s reach or opt for imitation!
Holiday tree hazard. Cats may jump on the tree or try to pull something off it (especially food decorations) so securely attach the tree to the wall so it will remain upright and not injure your cat if it falls. Place a barrier (like a child’s playpen) around the tree to prevent your cat from chewing on the needles or drinking the tree water, which often contains preservatives, flame retardants, fertilizers, or other chemicals. All cords should be covered to avoid electrical burns or even electrocution. Avoid using artificial snow sprays or scents on your tree as these products contain chemicals your cat could ingest.
No tinsel or angel hair. These items are particularly attractive to cats and may lead to intestinal blockages if eaten.
Decorate packages sparingly. Although ribbons and string make your holiday packages look festive, they pose significant intestinal dangers to cats if ingested. Do not place ribbons or decorations around your cat’s neck or on their collars as these are choking or strangling hazards.
Burn hazards. Keep candles and potpourri pots up high and out of reach of your cat to avoid burns. Cats often seek the heat and light from candles even up high, so you might want to consider avoiding candles altogether or going flameless!
Food hazards. All chocolate, alcohol, rich fatty foods, uncooked dough, fruits, nuts and other known toxins (onions, garlic, etc) should be kept out of your cat’s reach. Cats have an excellent sense of smell and will find wrappers or packages that contain traces of food. Feed your cat a high quality meal before any parties so they are less likely to beg or steal food from your guests. As a safeguard, inform all friends and family that your cat is not to be fed any of the holiday fare. You or your guests can also reward your cat with nutritious treats during a party to reinforce the message of “paws off” the holiday food.