Graphics by Pet 365
Dear friends,
Just this week I heard from my friend, Matt, over at Pet 365. They have been busy making some wonderful infographics for dog lovers everywhere. And, I might mention, these are good things for the cats to know, too!
Graphic created by Pet 365
This is just a sample. The first infographic created by Pet 365 is a Dog World Records graphic. Click on the link to see some amazing information. Who knew?
Because their first graphic was so successful, they aim to produce a new graphic each month. They did some massive research – involving just over 1000 people – and put together a post with dog training facts and figures.
Graphics by Pet 365
See more of this month’s offering at Dog Training and Information.
We are giving them a big paws up for wonderful graphics, great information, and a pleasure to peruse! I cannot wait to see what comes up next month.
Note to the Kitties: If you really want to “know thine dog,” you now have a place to really get the scoop.
Your friend,
Fisher
OK, OK, I',m sorry!
Creative Commons photo by PattiPics
hairball – (n) a compact mass of hair that forms in the stomach of cats as a result of licking and swallowing the fur, and causes vomiting, coughing, bloat, weight loss, and depression
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Veterinary Science)
You brushed your cat but you still hear the wrenching, tossing of the hairball on the kitchen floor. Or perhaps, you were sleeping and did not hear anything. It was not until you walked into the kitchen to start brewing your first cup of coffee – SPLAT! Battle on.
Hairballs between your toes, on the sofa, or, OMC your keyboard! Yes that is serious, but sometimes wiping up hair balls is just part of the daily routine. You love your cat, it is what he does, you cope.
Help is on the way with Hill’s Science Diet Hairball Control Cat Food:
- • Precisely balanced nutrition helps control and avoid the formation of hairballs when fed on a daily basis.
- • Natural vegetable fibers help move hair through a cat’s system, with no drugs or artificial lubricants that may interfere with normal digestion and nutrient absorption.
- • Essential fatty acids promote healthy skin and a shiny coat.
I am happy to announce that we are sponsoring a contest and you could be one of the lucky winners! All you have to do is comment using the word “hairball” in a sentence and tell us which of the 3 choices you (cat) would like to receive:
• Science Diet® Adult Hairball Control Dry – for cats age 1 to 6
• Science Diet® Adult Hairball Control Light Dry – for cats prone to weight gain
• Science Diet® Mature Adult Hairball Control Dry – for cats age 7 or older
Contest ends at midnight, EST, May 30th, 2011. FIFTEEN lucky readers will each win a seven pound bag of Hill’s Science Diet Hairball Control in celebration of Hill’s battle against hairballs! One entry per household, please.
After a random drawing, my staff will contact the winners and the good people at Hill’s will send you a fresh bag of Hill’s Science Diet Hairball Control Cat Food! Winners will be posted on my blog. Please be sure we have a way to contact you.
Due to postage costs, the contest is for U.S. residents only. BUT, if you have a friend here, or would like to benefit a Foster Mom or Rescue group in the U.S., please feel free to enter the contest and if your name is drawn, we will contact you for their information and let them know you won one for them.
What do you do in the meantime while the hairball frustration continues? It is a battle! Showing the humorous side of a serious situation, Hill’s is now leading the field with a branded consumer game on Facebook….Hairball Battle.
Playing the game is simple. Choose one of our hilarious hairballs and cough them up on your friends! But watch out, they’ll be able to retaliate! Silly, sloppy and a bit disgusting—it’s the most fun friends of felines can have without leaving Facebook! Fight to the yucky finish and help Hill’s generate awareness of our hairball control products in a unique way. Watch your step!
P.S. Dog lovers, don’t be shy—you can play, too!
Thanks for entering and GOOD LUCK!!
Your friend,
Fisher
Disclosure: My staff and I are not receiving compensation for this contest. It is merely our statement of “we feel your pain.”
Just chillin’ today enjoying some videos. First up is “Cat Diaries: The First Ever Movie Filmed by Cats!” It is a virtual masterpiece and I highly recommend it.
Next, I am going over to Catster to visit Skeezix the Cat who actually starred in “Cat Diaries: The First Ever Movie Filmed by Cats!”. This is a rare and wonderful behind-the-scenes film. You will hear the Friskies rePURRters talking about making the movie. You will see and hear from some of the pet people. My favorite thing about the interview is the cats are still behind the camera taping it! The interview movie is a little over 13 1/2 minutes, so if you do not have the time now, be sure to come back and watch it later. Another highly recommended flick by me!
Still in the mood for entertainment? For more cat fun and other antics, visit the Scratching Pat and Friskies on facebook.
We have come a long way, my friends. What do think we will come up with for our next great achievement?
Your friend,
Fisher
there are no average cat lovers
Dear Friends,
Have you spent any time lately really analyzing your human caretaker? Sometimes we cats get all caught up in our naps and nip and forget to acknowledge the one who provides us with food, drink, soft pillows and skritches. Never mind that they flash lights at you or tell you how cute you are when you are mad, or wake you from sound sleep to give a kitty hug. You know they love you unconditionally.
Remember that they are not clipping your nails so they can see the color of their own blood that day. They are not scooping the poop so you can jump right back in the box and mess it up again. And did you know that on their most hectic day when they forgot to feed you, they felt more remorse than you felt hungry? Of course you do. So do something really neat and pass the following information on to them:
Purina has launched an official search to find the first Purina® Cat Chow® Correspondent, a self-taught expert who knows how to build strong connections between cats and their owners.
- Must love cats and sharing stories and cat insight with others
- Must want to roam about the country connecting with other cat owners.
- Must be willing to earn $50,000, and have a prestigious title for the year.
Does this sound like your human? Go now and ask…
- The Purina Cat Chow Correspondent should be a passionate and knowledgeable cat owner with a vibrant personality and interest in learning and sharing about the cat-owner relationship.
- Correspondent will share stories and experiences on Cat Chow and Purina Cat Chow’s social media channels.
- No formal training or expertise is required to apply but you must be 21 years of age or older.
Application deadline is March 28, 2011. Waste no time, apply online apply online. The selected Purina Cat Chow Correspondent will be announced by May 15, 2011, and the position will run from May 15, 2011 to May 15, 2012.
Human said what? No?
Well…OK. Run back and tell your human to pass this information on to all other cat lovers!
Your friend,
Fisher
Please share.
What It’s All About
In honor of their 15th birthday, Petfinder is asking people everywhere to pledge to spread the word online about adoptable pets on March 15, 2011.
What You Can Do
•Add a badge badge to your Web site to show your support.
•Caption a Petfinder adoptable-pet photo on ICanHasCheezburger! The photos with the best captions will be featured on the ICanHasCheezburger.com homepage on March 15.
•On March 15, donate your Facebook status and photo to an adoptable Petfinder pet. Simply replace your photo with one from the Adopt-the-Internet All-Stars gallery and post one of these messages:
a. More than 320,000 pets are waiting for homes on Petfinder.com. Help Petfinder Adopt the Internet today and find forever homes for as many as possible!
b. I adopted my pet from Petfinder and now I want to help get this pet adopted! If you want to help pets in need of forever homes, please repost this!
On March 15, share an adoptable Petfinder pet on Twitter with the hashtag #adopttheinternet.
Add a link to your blog, Facebook or Twitter post to this page!
Pledge to Help Pets
Take the pledge that you will tell one person about pet adoption on March 15. By pledging, you’ll enter for a chance to win one of 10 Pet Hair Eraser® Vacuums from BISSELL. See the complete details at Petfinder.
Happy 15th Birthday, Petfinder!
One day our dear cat lover friend and website designer sent us a link to a site she had just completed. My staff person went bonkers over the idea, the quality of the product, and the need for the product.
The Portable Pet immediately sent my staff person back in time to an early morning fire alarm blasting our solace at the condo were we lived. First thought is always to get us kitties out to a safe place. But, said she, “Where are the cat carriers?” She tore through the storage closet and finally found one of the carriers. Not wanting to tempt disaster with more wasted time, she shoved us both into one carrier. Now little brother Wart is very thin, but very large. I am shorter but, ah…a little pudgy. Sharing one carrier along with the alarm noise had us all completely fritzed out – not to mention, the two big lugs in one carrier made a very heavy load to carry down the stairs! She vowed to always know where the carriers were and have easy access to them.
Dorothy Ramirez, The Portable Pet creator, was most gracious when I contacted her and suggested to do a review.When we received the sample, our thoughts were reinforced. The packaging itself was so special and well thought out we will keep it as a surprise for when you get your own. A clear and complete set of instructions is included.
Pets are endangered in the obvious situations like earthquakes and hurricanes, but there are many more situations you and your pets can get into where food and water, health records, a comfy blanket, a new toy and some treats can save major distress. The Portable Pet carrier cover has pockets for everything. Plus, it is sturdy, waterproof, easily cleaned, with reflector tape, D-rings to fasten a leash to, large and small pockets, and fastens to the carrier with strong hook and loop tape.
Everything you need!
The Portable Pet cover is designed and shown to fit over a solid cat carrier. We have canvas carriers and it fits over them and we can fasten it on the bottom. But, I must say, even if you have a larger cat or dog carrier, the value of the product is enormous. It will fit over the handle and none of the uses are compromised.
It works well with our canvas carrier, too!
I have to give this product a 5-star rating!
And please visit The Portable Pet
Take a look at the web designer, too! 5 Cats Marketing
And per the FCC, here is our disclaimer: “We asked to do the review. We did receive a sample of the product, but we would have begged to do the review if The Portable Pet’s creator was not interested.”
Your friend,
Fisher
Creative Commons by photo By R’eyes
We need another and a wiser and perhaps a more mystical concept of animals… In a world older and more complete than ours they move finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not brethren, they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendour and travail of the earth. – Henry Beston
For more information on Henry Beston, and set your alarm for 11 PM Sunday.
Your friend,
Fisher
