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READ GARFIELD'S FIRST
CHRISTMAS LETTER
HERE!!!!
Praise for Garfield's First Christmas
Mewsletter ....
Please tell Garfield
that his Christmas Letter was one of the most heartfelt I've ever read. Ed
Kostro Dec 2005
CHECK OUT RICKY'S YOGA SESSIONS
HERE:
One cat is
company. Two cats are a conspiracy. Three cats is an attempted takeover.
Four or more cats is a complete coup!
Shona Steele
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5 GOOD REASONS FOR
HAVING YOUR CAT NEUTERED
DID YOU KNOW... |
Images brought to you
by
'The smallest feline is a masterpiece.' Leonardo da Vinci
'Dogs come when called. Cats take a message and get back to you.'
'Of course, every cat is
really the most beautiful woman in the room.' Edward Verrall Luca, essayist
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A morning kiss, a discreet
touch of his nose landing
somewhere on the middle
of my face.
Because his long white
whiskers tickled,
I began every day laughing.
JANET F FAURE |
| 'Dogs have owners.
Cats have staff.'
'In the
middle of a world that has always been a bit mad, the cat walks with
confidence.'
Roseanne Anderson
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Jimmy, the Resident Daily Mews Feline Columnist has his own place now:
click here
'Cats make one of the most satisfying sounds in the world: they purr ...
A purring cat is a form of high praise, like a gold star on a test paper. It
is reinforcement of something we would all like to believe about ourselves -
that we are nice.' - Roger A Caras
"Of all the [cat] toys available, none is better designed than the owner
himself. A large multipurpose plaything, its parts can be made to move in
almost any direction. It comes completely assembled, and it makes a noise
when you jump on it." -- Stephen Baker
Garfield: 28.03.86 - 12.06.06
Click on the cartoon to take you to Garfield's
tribute pages
GARFIELD and
those infamous 20th birthday pictures. See both birthday hats and more ...
LETTER FROM GARFIELD
is a final letter written with great love to his Mum ...
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LITTER COMPARISONS
by Pauline Dewberry
Assisted in part by the Daily Mewsers
Litter is a bone of contention for many responsible cat slaves. Which is the
best type to get? As with all things, the manufacturers produce a variety of
products with YOU, the consumer, in mind not with any thought for the cat who
will be using their products. Litter is a personal choice - for the cat! If your
cat has come from a breeder, then a preferential brand or type of litter may
already be an essential part of your cat’s routine. It doesn’t hurt to check out
the other varieties to see what they have to offer and whether or not it will
improve your cat’s toileting habits. Many cats dislike the litter their slaves
have chosen for them and this often results in them taking drastic action and
defecating or urinating on your prize carpet or antique furniture!
I’ve already discussed the importance of positioning the litter tray in
Litter Tray Blues but it is equally
important to provide the right type of litter for your cat. Given that there are
so many different types available you should be able to find one that your cat
will appreciate.
CAT’S BEST
ÖKOPLUS
CAT’S BEST
ÖKOPLUS is a
totally organic, wood-based clumping cat litter. The lightweight granules are
extremely soft on cats’ paws, making it ideal for kittens. Produced from
untreated domestic spruce and fir timber, the granules effectively absorb
liquids and capture unpleasant odours. Thanks to its clumping qualities, the
soiled litter is easy to scoop out and replace, making Cat’s Best very
economical. Ökoplus is compostable and biodegradable and can also be disposed of
in the toilet.
Available from Pets at
Home, Jollyes, specialist retailers and online at
www.petfoodwarehouse.co.uk.
I bought this litter for
my cats and it really proved to be an excellent purchase. It comes in either 10L
(£5.99) or 40L (£21.99) bags and seems expensive BUT it is incredibly good value
for money. It lasts for absolutely ages because you don’t need to use as much.
Mewsers’ Rating:
LITTER PEARLS
Litter Pearls is made
from silica gel which is similar to gravel in consistency. Litter Pearls
eliminates odours, even from stools; absorbs urine almost immediately; tracks
less; has tested 99.6 % dust-free and is harmless to both cats and humans. It
contains no chemicals or fillers and does not swell up or clump if eaten. You
only have to fill the tray once, taking out the ‘big bits’ and thoroughly
stirring the rest. It is eco-friendly and biodegrades to a very small amount of
silica sand.
It comes in a 1 kg bag
and costs £4.99. For nearest stockists, please go to:
www.crystalclearpet.com or telephone
01782 520376
CATSAN HYGIENE LITTER
 CATSAN
HYGIENE litter offers extra mineral protection for extra reliable cat hygiene.
Individual grains of fine chalk and natural quartz sand soak up fluid like a
sponge to inhibit bacteria and absorb odours. The tester found that it did stick
to her cat’s paws quite a bit as it is quite light and it did track throughout
the house. However, there was no mess at the bottom of the tray when it came to
cleaning and solids were easily scooped out.
It comes in 5L (£2.59),
10L (£5.29) and 20L (£9.99) bags and can be found at some pet stores and
supermarkets. Contact Mars Petcare UK on 0800 738 800 or visit the website:
www.catsan.co.uk
SOPHISTICAT ANTI
BACTERIAL
non clumping cat litter
Sophisticat
Antibacterial is made with unique blue granules which contain antibacterial
ingredients that inhibit the growth of bacteria. This makes for a much more
hygienic environment for owners and cats. Tests have shown that antibacterial
can double the life of the cat litter offering convenience to users as it will
need less maintenance.
It comes in 8L (£3.57)
and 25L (£8.99) bags and can be found is most pet stores and some supermarkets.
BEAUTICAT
 Beauticat
is an organic wood-based cat litter made from 100% recovered sawdust which
retains its natural pine fresh scent. As well as being biodegradable, Beauticat
is up to five times more absorbent than some other traditional cat litters.
The tester said that she
loved the smell of this litter and there was no dust. Her cat managed to rake it
properly and he used it straight away. Wet litter was easy to scoop up, although
it wasn’t so easy to separate solids from unsoiled pellets.
It comes in 5L, 10L, 15L
and 30L bags, prices start around £1.65 and can be found at most pet stores and
some supermarkets. Or go to:
www.surreypetsupplies.co.uk
Mewsers’ Rating:
©
Pauline Dewberry April 2008
For advice on positioning litter trays etc,
please click here:
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Dear
Ollie, My name is Timber, and I'm on your side about this cat-food
thing. I mean really, my mum tried to serve me LIVER AND CARROT
MEAL!!!! I immediately walked away! So I'm so on your half
on this Ollie!
Love, Timber (USA)
To read
Timber's in-depth comments about food, please click
here:
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Top 10 Cats’ Names in 2007 |
- Molly
- Felix
- Smudge
- Sooty
- Tigger
- Charlie
- Alfie
- Oscar
- Millie
- Misty
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DID YOU KNOW ...
putting your cat's name on his collar
is asking for trouble?
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MEWSLETTER ARCHIVES is a
new section where all the past MEWSLETTERS are stored. Read
through them at your leisure or better still, subscribe to the
MEWSLETTER which is free each month!!! |
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Testimonials
Ollie's diary is the most adorable thing I've ever read!!
I've just found your website today, and I can't stop reading his
funny entries. My face hurts from laughing! Thank you for
brightening my day. Naomi Harris USA (May 2005)
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A Cat's Prayer'
Lead me down all the right paths,
Keep me from fleas, bees, and baths.
Let me in should it storm,
Keep me safe, fed, and warm.
Let the sun shine where I lay,
Keep me young so I may play.
And most of all ...
Bless the people I adore,
And guard me from the dog next door.
Lisa Malone
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PRAISE FOR THE OCTOBER
2005 MEWSLETTER
Thank you very much for another wonderful Mewsletter. I look
forward to it each month, and this month was especially fine.
There is enough in it to be able to read at leisure over several
days, which sets it apart from many more compact sites, which
are finished in a few minutes. Your Mewsletter is more of a
digest, which I can go back to for something new over and over
again. I appreciate very much the work that you put into it,
and the contributions of all your feline staff. Thanks to
Ricky, I may even take up yoga.
All the best from rural Belgium, Jared Kline |
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EVER HAD AN ELECTRIC SHOCK OFF YOUR CAT? Find out
why it happens here
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Pet, Skunk, Smoke and Dead
Animal Odor remover by Clear The Air Eliminates smells from dead
mice, skunk spray, cigarette smoke, pet urine, and foot odors.
For a wonderful website where animal
writers and illustrators are welcome, please go to:
www.iawia.net
The fantastic logo is by Jill Carpenter
MOLLIE'S BIG HEART*
is a website about a very
special cat with a very special problem. This heart-warming site is
temporarily off line while Mollie and his siblings relocate from California
to Pennsylvania. Don't worry folks - they'll be back soon!
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