Cats, Kittens and Gifts For Cat Lovers

Don't get me wrong, I'm a dog lover too. My dog lucky was THE most loving, devoted puppy ever, adopted from the streets and by our side from the day we were lucky enough to find her and have her part of our family for 15 years.

Dog owners know grooming and bathing dogs and cats is completely different. Cats care for their fur, nails and hair their own way and your job is to let them know how beautiful they are!

I know you have heard of cat naps, sometimes referred to as power naps. Kitties are famous for napping when they want, where they want and it may be a power nap because they have the power to take one when they feel like it. They love their sleep which may be 20 minutes or two hours. They love to sleep in your bed, a box, your couch or favorite chair. Everyone who is a cat owner knows, you don't tell cats when and where to nap - they tell you!

I always thought the term "Tabby Cat" was a mixed breed of cat. I learned that tabby refers to the coat pattern and this pattern can occur in all breeds of domestic cat.

All breeds of domestic cat carry the tabby gene. Our feline friends that we know and love as house cats, originated from the African wild cat. These wildcats had similar markings to those we see on tabby cats, an effective form of camouflage.

There are many variations of the tabby pattern and tabby cats can be found with stripes, spots, ticks and swirls, and in various colors - brown tabbies, silver tabbies, ginger or orange tabbies, gray or blue tabbies and red tabbies.

Why are they called Tabby Cats?

The name tabby is believed to have come from the word atabi a type of silk spun in the Attabiah region of Baghdad. This silk was exported in large quantities to the British Isles where it was noticed how similar the stripped pattern was to the coat of the tiger cat.

These tiger cats soon started to be called tabbi cats and later tabby cats.

Have a good look at the coat patterns of tabbies, often you will find wonderful arrangements of swirls, stripes and spots. A colorful tabby can be a display of cat art on four feline legs!

Too often tabbies are thought of as alley cats and deemed to be low in cat hierarchy. Anybody that has ever shared their home with a tabby will know how amusing, intelligent, and warmly affectionate, beautiful tabby cats can be.

Our cat model in the photo is my own beautiful Mimi who is a Mackeral Tabby. She is the princess of my kitties and she is not only incredibly beautiful and soft but just as loving and delightful.

Charli is my littlest kitten. She adopted us in a brave and wonderful way during one of the hottest summers we ever had. Next door to our fire station is a loading dock to a commercial building. My husband who is the fire chief said "You have to come and see this". Under the dirty nasty loading docks was a tiny kitten who would come out and yell "MEOW" every time she saw us.

We couldn't resist and felt so bad for the brave little cat that we went over and although she would meow at us, she wasn't ready to come out and play. Since it was 98 degrees outside and the little black and white and mostly dirty kitty had to be hot and hungry we left her some water and ran to get some kitten food. We checked on her that night and she gladly spoke to us, but wouldn't come out to us.

The next morning I went over to give her some fresh water and food and she came out a little further. When I spoke to her she came a little closer. I sat on the ground looking into her beautiful little eyes and told her she needed a family to love. Lo and behold the teeny tiny kitten came right out to me and started purring. I reached over and she let me pick her up! She cuddled against and said meow, as if to say where have you been - I've been waiting for you!

I brought her into the firehouse where the firefighters were excited to see the dirty little kitten and promptly called my daughter Elyse who is also a cat lover and owner and said "Help" I found something adorable. Elyse brought over some kitty shampoo and towels and Charli got her first bath at the firehouse!

We were amazed after her grooming to discover a beautiful black and white kitten with an adorable white nose (we couldn't tell it was white when we started). She let us bathe her, clean her ears and cuddle her as though she had known us forever. My husband and the firemen asked what I was going to do with her since I already had two cats. Since it was Sunday and the Vet was closed I said I would just take her home until tomorrow, yeah that's it, just for tonight.

When I brought her home my daughter Cindy took her from me and Charli wrapped herself around Cindy's neck like a fuzzy, cuddly little scarf rubbing her beautiful head against her and purring. To this day Charli's favorite cuddle is still Cindy's neck!

My other two cats were curious and somewhat territorial. The first couple of hours were spent with some hissing hello's, but Charli was so lovable and agreeable even they had to admit she was a very cool kitty.

Needless to say the only trip to the Vet's the next day was to get Charli checked and she was found healthy but underweight. She got her shots and we got a bigger litter box and alot of kitten food.

My brave little Charli cat knew we were her family the minute she saw us and we are so happy she adopted us!

Nutrition is very important when choosing your cat's food. Nutritional needs will change as they grow from a kitten into an adult, then change again as they mature into older cats.

Kittens require extra protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals to get all the enhanced energy they will need to grow strong and healthy.

Many vets recommend keeping cats on kitten food until they are about one years old. After that you can switch to regular cat food.

Cats are basically carnivores which means bring on the protein, light on the carbs. Some are finicky eaters and very picky, others are happy with anything you do for them.

If you are interested in adopting a cat or kitten, you have to check out Pet Finder Online

You can search for pets by location, age, breed and even size. Not only adoptable cats, but also dogs (cute little puppies!), birds, horses, rabbits and even barn yard animals. Offering links to animal shelters, community rescue shelters and tons of information on training and caring for pets.

Petfinder has a great blog, videos and even ecards for pet owners and cat lovers! Really fun website to browse even if you are not ready to adopt a pet.

14k Diamond Charms - Diamond Cat Charm in White Gold






14k Diamond Charms - Diamond Scardy Cat Charm in White Gold

Calico Cats Scrub Top





Black Cats Scrub Top

Shirts: Cat - My Cat Walks All Over Me






Shirts: Cat - Work






Shirts: Cat - Stressed Out

Gold Cat "Kitty" Charm






Cat Cameos - 14k Gold Framed Blue Agate Cameo Pendant

Cat Socks



Tapestry Toy Bins


Cat Clips





Cat On Books

This is so cute! I love the different products we can find online that we might never see otherwise.


Cat Monopoly





Lots of cute cat gifts and fun merchandise compliments of:

Captivating Cats Birthday Cards



Catnap144 Sheeted Address Labels

Adorable cats and kittens come in all sizes, shapes and colors. There are long haired and short haired, cats with big ears and little ears. Mixed breed tabby cats and pedigree felines that love to put on a show for you. Exotic cats like abyssinian and sphynx breeds are all a part of the feline family. Below is a list of links to cat breeds that will help you decide which breed will fit your family and lifestyle.

14K Yellow Gold Cat Charm

$399.98

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Infinity 12684 Cats 14 Inch Pendulum Clock

$43.55

infinity 12684 cats 14" pendulum clock infinity wall clocks can add warmth and style to any room. a timepiece visible in every room is the classic style of yesterday. ... [Read more]

Gallery Art Glass Cat at Window

$28.49

cat at window. 4 watt bulb lasts 3000 hours. ul listed. on-off switch. 5 1/2 tall. see-through gift boxes 4x6x3. dimensions (h x w x l) : 5.5 x 0 x 0 [Read more]

Gallery Art Glass Black and White Cat

$28.49

black and white cat. 4 watt bulb lasts 3000 hours. ul listed. on-off switch. 5 1/2 tall. see-through gift boxes 4x6x3. dimensions (h x w x l) : 5.5 x 0 x 0 [Read more]

Broad Bay Cotton Cats Clutch

$20.45

our simple clutch features a zipper top, vinyl lining, and webbed carrying strap. interior slip pocket creates 2 separate compartments. perfect for tucking into our purse, ... [Read more]

American Mills 28185 18 x 30 Inch My Cat Walks Doormat

$27.19

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Ethical Stoneware Dish Cat Paw Print Stoneware 5 Inch - 6093

$20.57

Ethical Stoneware Dish Cat Paw Print Stoneware 5 Inch - 6093 [Read more]

Art4Kids AB37018 Hug Time - Dog with Cat - Creative Canvas, Art Block Mount

$103.36

Art4Kids AB37018 Hug Time - Dog with Cat - Creative Canvas, Art Block Mount [Read more]

Bear Hands FHT-GWC-PP M Hat Fleece Grey and White Cat on Pink - M

Cat & Dog Duffel Bag





Motif Collection Tote Cat