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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.

A First Feline in the White House

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According to the White House Press, a first cat will be joining the first dogs in the white house soon.  Dr. Jill Biden has been quoted, “I’d love to get a cat,” Dr. Biden gushed in an interview with Fox 5 DC. “I love having animals around the house.”

No other news has been revealed about the type of cat or when it will arrive, but we will stay tuned!

Read More: President Joe Biden Is Adding a ‘First Cat’ to His Fur Family | https://krforadio.com/president-bidens-dogs-champ-and-major-are-officially-white-house-residents-but-when-are-we-getting-that-cat/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral

Meet Gretchen, The Cat Cop

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Officer Gretchen Byrne of the Coral Springs Police Department is our new best friend. She not only serves and protects us humans but Gretchen also has a special place in her heart for stray cats and kittens. Byrne has rescued and found homes for over 65 abandoned felines in her Boca Raton neighborhood and is still going strong. During her shifts at work this rescue warrior picks up stray cats of all ages and provides refuge at the police station as well as her home until a furever family is found. Thank you to this cat-loving cop who dedicates her time to the feline community. Read more about Gretchen’s story here.