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3D Digital Billboard of Giant Cat Mesmerizing People in Tokyo

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Right outside the Shinjuku subway station, in Tokyo, Japan – is a new sight that people there are welcoming.  Every 10 seconds a giant cat appears on a 26-by-62-foot LED screen.  The idea was created due to COVID, to bring a little happiness to people during what was a dark time in Japan.

A spokesman for the Japanese company Unika, Takayuki Ohkawa, said, “There are many reasons we decided to display the cat, but one of the big reasons is that with corona, the world became very dark,” he said. “Through the cat display, we wanted to revive Shinjuku and make it brighter.”

Click here to see the Giant Cat video

June is Adopt a Cat Month

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Each year during June is considered “kitten season,” and most of these adorable kitties end up in animal shelters. The American Humane celebrates June as Adopt-A-Cat Month to encourage people to adopt kittens and cats in animal shelters. Unfortunately, millions of cats are living in shelters right now. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic has considerably decreased the foot traffic, funding, and supplies that covers have made it even harder to find these vulnerable cats their forever homes.

2021 is the 46th year of the American Humane’s “Adopt-A-Cat Month,” and they help you find all the resources you need to add a kitten or cat to your family.  It is a sad statistic, but the reality is 70% of cats that go into American shelters are never adopted and are euthanized – according to the ASPCA, that equals 860,000 cats per year.  Adopting a cat is saving a life.

Tips for Adopting a Cat

Two are better than one

Worried you won’t have enough time to provide your cat with social interaction, mental stimulation, and physical activity?  Adopt two cats, and they will provide all that and more for each other!  They are also less destructive and can share many of the supplies that you buy.

Will you click with your cat?

Shelters can help you find the right cat for you by helping you choose the kitty that is most likely to get along with your personality, high or low maintenance, and a cuddler or more of a loner-based cat your preferences.

June is Adopt a Cat Month

Prep the household

Bringing home a pet comes with great responsibility, and educating yourself, and everyone in your household about their needs is essential.  It is also necessary to prepare other animals in your home and any children for safe interactions with a cat. Here are some tips for getting your cats or dogs adjusted.

Prep your home for your new cat

If you are bringing home a kitten – see our previous blog post about a new kitten and everything you need to do. Make sure you cat-proof your home – especially for cords and wiring, plants that be dangerous if eaten, and any small items like coins, paper clips, or loose ribbons.

June is Adopt a Cat Month

Find a vet before you go

Having a vet take your cat after the adoption is important – especially if they are a kitten.  Ensure to save all medical records and proof of immunizations and boosters for the vet to keep on file.

Budget for a cat

Your cat will need a few supplies (especially if they are a kitten) before you bring them home, as well as booster shots and possible medical supplies – here is a complete list of everything your cat may need

What are Cat Café’s, Lounges, and Cat Bookstores?

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You may have noticed that your local news or magazine is featuring a cat café, cat lounge, or cat bookstore.  Usually, the goal of these spaces is to help cats find forever homes by allowing them to freely roam around safely, socialize with people, get daily affection while awaiting adoption (the human guests benefit from this as well), and create awareness of homeless cats that need to be adopted.

Cat cafés began in Taiwan, the first opened in 1998 in Taipei.  It quickly became quite popular with Japanese tourists and by 2004 the first Japanese cat cafe opened in Osaka.  Japan currently has over 150 cat cafes today!  Soon the world took note and Korea, Austria, Hungary, Spain, France, Germany, the UK, and North America joined the movement.  The first U.S. cat café was in New York and open in 2015.

A few popular cat café’s in America include:

The Cat Café in San Diego California – features a cat playpen to meet the adoptable kitties from a local cat rescue organization, cat yoga class, and is the 4th oldest car café in the U.S.

Koneko Cat Café in New York City – America’s first Japanese cat café, includes a sake bar and kitties roam free in different areas including a sunny outdoor Catio.

Denver Cat Company Colorado – this cozy café features mellow music, books, and a cat wheel window seat that adorable kitties waiting for adoption can lounge in with guests.

Cat lounges and bookstores are very similar to cat cafés.  This one is being planned in Petaluma, California with a GoFundMe that will allow for cage-free adoption and used books.

Add Vertical Space for Your Cat to Your Home

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Ever wonder why your cat loves to climb the shelves?  Ever discover your cat in high places (like the top of the fridge) completely calm and content?  That I because felines prefer heights as this gives them a great place to sit and view the world, spot prey, or feel secure.  Spot prey? Yes, even if you feed your cat lots of treats and food – there are still evolutionary needs that are still part of the cat experience.

Cats need vertical space in the wild – ever notice all the images of cats lounging in a jungle tree?  Since cats are solitary hunters, they also prefer to have the best spot to see the juiciest morsel first or be able to easily escape danger.

Reasons why vertical cat space is important

  • Cats find comfort and security in higher spaces
  • Helps establish dominance without conflict
  • Keeps them physically active
  • Climbing is a natural behavior
  • Helps give them space from dogs and toddlers when they need a break
  • Safer than jumping on your bookcases and other places that may not be safe

Creating vertical space for your cat in your home can encourage them to enjoy their own space – especially in a multi-cate home.  While you can purchase various cat trees, they can be pricey.  Click here to see a few vertical space hacks and DIY tips.

Ways to add vertical space to your home for your cat

Window perches

A great space to nap in the sun and watch the neighborhood

Add Vertical Space for Your Cat to Your Home

Cat tree

You can build or buy them and they can be as small or high as you wish

Wall-mounted shelves

This allows you the freedom to add multiple vertical spaces throughout your home with little cost or effort

Door mounted shelves

Another great option – especially if you live in a smaller space

However you decide to add vertical space for your cat – they will thank you – even if they don’t always show it.

Pretty Litter – the smartest litter in the world

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*NOT an AD

Lately, pretty litter has been seen everywhere on social – with celebrity endorsements including Martha Stewart. This litter says it monitors your cat’s health – “Pretty Litter’s lightweight litter monitors feline health by changing colors when it detects abnormalities in your cat’s urine.”  A nifty way to check your cat, since they are unable to tell you what is wrong when they have symptoms.   Pretty Litter is a subscription-based product created by Daniel Rotman who “lost a beloved cat that showed no obvious signs of sickness.”

How does it work?

The crystals in Pretty Litter change color based on your cat’s urine – by monitoring the pH level.

If the crystals turn the following, you will know your cat’s health

  • Olive green – normal pH urine
  • Blue – urinary tract infection (UTI)
  • Dark orange – metabolic acidosis and kidney tubular acidosis
  • Red – Blood in urine

According to a review by Wired.com – Pretty litter rated it as a 6 out of 10 – stating it “ Potentially monitors a cat’s health and may offer preventative care. Produces less waste.” The con was: “Not all cats like crystal litter. Very dusty. Can be hard to tell what the color designation is for. On the pricier side.”

To learn more about Pretty Litter and how it works click here.