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Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Win a 6 Month Supply of World’s Best Cat Litter™! Join the Cutest Senior Cat Contest by Old Cats Rule!

Hi, everyone!

With cats, there are many stages of life. Let’s see here, we’ve got kittens, catolescents and of course at the older end of the spectrum, feeblines. No matter what the age or stage, we at World’s Best Cat Litter™ love all cats! But, in all due respect, older cats have a certain rite of passage, don’t they? After all, they have accomplished so much, right? Think about how many times they have cozied up on your lap, greeted you at the door, played with your favorite toy or scared away that certain pesky house rodent.

It is for these very reasons that we have decided to participate in the first-ever Cutest Senior Cat Contest run by our friends over at OldCatsRule. This great contest was created with the spirit of recognizing and celebrating the Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month. To participate, simply upload a picture of your favorite feline and the OldCatsRule community will vote for the top cat. Note-your cat must be over 8 years old and it is ok to submit cats that sadly, aren’t with us anymore .

With any good contest, there is a prize to the lucky cat that gets the most votes! We at World’s Best Cat Litter™ will be providing a 6 month supply of litter to the winner in addition to the beautiful organic tote shopping bag shown below:

So, what are you waiting for? Join the Contest and show your support for your favorite cat! Many thanks to all the senior cats out there who have made a difference in the lives of others!

Very Best,
–World’s Best Cat Litter™

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Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Help Give World’s Best Cat Litter™ to Cats in Need – Update, November Winners Have Been Picked!

Thanks to everyone for helping to spread the word about this effort! We have gotten so many great responses and suggestions over the past couple weeks! To all of you who have submitted a charity, rescue group or suggested a cat in need, we sincerely thank you and appreciate your participation.

So who are the recipients of litter this month?

Beaufort Community Cat Project in Beaufort, NC
Beaufort Community Cat Project was submitted by Dana of The Creek Cats. In her very own words:

“The Beaufort Community Cat Project is an all-volunteer organization advocating non lethal methods to reduce the free-roaming cat population using Trap-Neuter-Return. This litter would be beneficial to the cats who must stay in post op crates after their spay/neuter surgeries.”

Wow, sounds like they are doing an awesome job with this project and that having an all-natural litter will be very beneficial to them! Thanks so much for your submission Dana! We will send them some litter to help them along:)
California Bengal Cat Rescue in Southern California
Thanks for the nomination, crazykittykat1! This rescue group has over 40 Bengal cats up for adoption in the Southern California area. Due to the current volume of cats, the CA Bengal Rescue will not be taking in any more rescues until they get homes for some of the cats they already have.
We hope that all of these great looking cats can find new homes. Until then, we are happy to help them out by providing some of our litter!

Remember, we will give away two more 34lb. bags to a charity, foundation or rescued group next month too so stay tuned for updates! Thanks again for all your help!

–Very Best,
World’s Best Cat Litter™

Labels: World's Best Cat Litter™, blog, cat litter, cat sites, charity

Friday, November 20th, 2009

CHECK IN: PET-FRIENDLY HOTELS MAKE TRAVEL WITH YOUR FURRY FRIENDS A BREEZE

by Lynn O’Rourke Hayes

An increasing number of lodging establishments are gaining guest loyalty by throwing a bone to Bob or a sardine to Sally.

We’re not talking about the aging uncle or the difficult, distant cousin.

Rather, the focus is on our beloved pets; those fast friends who, recent research shows, are often more treasured companions than their human alternative. And hotel owners everywhere are finding there’s nothing too good for Bob and Sally.

Red carpet treatment. Hotels and resorts are not only posting a welcome sign for your four-legged friends, they are going out of their way to ensure your pet is comfortable and cozy. Upscale hotel chains like Loews Hotels and Starwood’s W Hotels, have expanded their system-wide commitments to include guests’ furry companions. With perks ranging from toys at check-in to doggie or kitty turndown service, pets have plenty to wiggle their tails about.

Global programs. International chains like Best Western, Choice Hotels and Marriott have made offering pet friendly hotels a priority across the country and around the world.

First In. One of the earliest adopters of the pet-friendly phenomenon, the Cypress Inn, is in the pet-friendly enclave of Carmel, Calif. Owned by actress and animal advocate Doris Day, the Mediterranean-style establishment is a short stroll from the beach and offers pet sitting, plus suggestions for outings with your four-legged friends. Up to three pets are welcome. No doubt Ms. Day, the iconic pet lover, would be proud to see how the industry has changed to welcome pets of all shapes and sizes.

On the web. Websites like PetsWelcome.com and PetTravel.com help travelers chart a driving route that makes it easy to plan and book feline friendly hotels in advance. Travelers are able to sort lodging options by type of pet and locations.

If you go:

Plan ahead. Consider making an advance reservation through a pet friendly travel site or chain hotel website so you will know that your cat will be welcomed after a long day of travel.

Gather the gear. Don’t forget your pet’s collar, leashes and ID. A carrier or crate will also be important for making everyone feel comfortable and safe inside the hotel room. Consider bringing a familiar blanket or toy.

Remember their litter. You might not think a change in your cat’s litter will be significant yet it may affect the success of your trip. To help your cat feel at home in the hotel room, make sure you bring along their favorite cat litter so your pal does not have to adjust to yet another new smell or experience. Cats are creatures of habit and keeping their litter the same will keep them happy. World’s Best Cat Litter™ fits well into your travel program because it is 100% all natural. It is also flushable, making the disposal of litter hassle-free when you’re in the hotel and on the road.

With a good plan in place, you can relax and enjoy your time away!

Labels: World's Best Cat Litter™, blog, cat litter, cat owners, cat sites, cat tips, travel with cats

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Yay! We have a ModKat Litter Box!

We at World’s Best Cat Litter™ are very excited! Our good friend Rich Williams sent us a ModKat! Haven’t heard of the ModKat before? The ModKat is an innovative, stylish and green litter box that has become a big hit with cats and their owners. The ModKat design team carefully studied the litter box experience and, with much consideration, created a first-ever, semi-enclosed “rooftop” entry lid. We recommend checking out the full review of the ModKat at apartment therapy. Also, if you want to see the ModKat being put to the test by a real four-legged user, be sure to watch the YouTube video.

As for our ModKat, here are some pictures of the beautiful package we received from Rich!

The ModKat Box!

Side of the box … we love the tagline, “Where modern cats do their business.”

Check this out. The ModKat comes with its own litter scoop. This scoop is ergonomically designed to fit the rounded corners and exact specifications of the litter box. Better yet, the ModKat comes with a reusable liner. A reusable liner is great for two reasons. First, it is simple and easy to clean and keeps the inside of the ModKat clean. Second, by using a reusable litter liner, cat owners are doing a big favor to the environment by forgoing less environmentally friendly alternatives, such as plastic liners. As you can probably guess, the green aspect of the ModKat is a big plus for us since we are proud manufacturers of an all-natural cat litter!

Lastly, the ModKat team is a big fan of World’s Best Cat Litter™, so, we had to take one shot of our litter next to ModKat! You have to admit; they make a good-looking team, don’t they?

That’s all we have for you now! The ModKat might be the perfect gift this holiday season for that special someone or four-legged furriend you hold so dearly in your heart!

Happy scooping to all!
–World’s Best Cat Litter™

Labels: World's Best Cat Litter™, blog, cat litter, cat litter boxes, cat products, modkat

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Help Give World’s Best Cat Litter™ to Cats in Need – November

Hi, everyone!

First and foremost, thanks everyone for spreading the word and helping with this effort! We were truly amazed with the turnout and participation from everyone during our last post. We were more than happy to deliver a couple bags of World’s Best Cat Litter™ to the charities and groups selected last month.

As promised we are offering this opportunity for two more months. Just like last time, we invite you to leave a comment on this post and tell us why we you are recommending your choice. We will then draw two submissions, FIVE DAYS after each post, and send each a 34-lb bag of cat litter. And we’ll post the names of our winners-and the people who recommended them—in upcoming blogs!

For all of those who participated in the lasts month’s opportunity after the five day period had ended, we are going to include you in this month’s selection. For this month the official submission period will end on Tuesday, November 17.

Ok, you know what to do! Tell us who you want to receive some litter this month!

Very Best,
–World’s Best Cat Litter™

Labels: World's Best Cat Litter™, blog, cat litter, charity, veterinarians

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

October 2009 – The Best of Cats on the Internet!

Hi, everyone!

Here we are again … the beginning of another feline-filled month ahead! We hope you enjoyed Catober as much as we did. As you know, we share the best of cats on the Internet every month. Did you get a chance to see our post last month? If not, you might want to consider catching up before reading on!

Alright folks, it’s time to move on with the show. We hope you enjoy this month’s best as much as we do!

Kitty Cat Video Corner

The Mean Kitty Song—this video is packed full of LOL moments! Watch Little Sparta do what he does best as mean kitty in this three-and-half-minute clip. With over 27 million views to-date, this one may be an instant cat classic.

Pretty Kitty Productions presents “Halloween Cat”—seriously, did you think we would not include a video involving a cat with some serious Halloween spirit? Check out Jarrod as he shows how he likes to celebrate Halloween at his house.

Best of the Cat Blogosphere!

October 19 – World’s Best Cat Litter™ on the Furry Paws blog! Did you see what the gang over at Furry Paws thought about our litter in this post? Check out their thoughts on litter while enjoying some of the cute pictures of Yaffa and Sebastian enjoying their new litter mat!

October 25 – Did you see the Modkat and World’s Best Cat Litter™ contest featured on Moderncat? If you have a Modkat or are interested in buying one, be sure to enter yourself in this great contest. The winner will receive a year’s supply of World’s Best Cat Litter™ and a Flip MinoHD camcorder!

Tips, Tricks and General Info

October 23 – Check out Hillary Swank as she shows her support for shelter pets. Did you know that she has adopted and helped many animals throughout her life and career? That’s right; Hillary Swank does quite a bit off the screen to help animals who need a home!

October 28 – “Can Pets Catch Swine Flu?” Check out this blog post by the people over at Catster as they explain the chances of animals getting the H1N1 virus. UPDATE 11/05/09– It turns out that animals actually can get the Swine Flu! To learn more please visit this article about a kitty in Iowa who got a case of H1N1.

OK, gang, that’s all we have for now! Until next time, we wish you a very happy and fun-filled November. Remember if you see anything interesting or downright entertaining, please let us know!

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