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Many cat owners are hesitant to allow cats the freedom to roam outside because of how difficult it can be to keep their pet contained behind a short traditional fence. This is why cat owners are turning to EasyPetFence.com to help them find reliable cat fences that will keep their pet protected from harm’s way. Located in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, this e-commerce store is proud to carry quality cat fence kits and fence parts that are 100% dependable and harmless to the cat, pet owner and environment.  

The Kitty Corral Fencing System on EasyPetFence.com is offered in heights of 6’ and 7.5’ feet, much taller than a standard fence. Kitty Corrals have a virtually invisible 1.77" x 1.96" mesh design that creates an unsteady feel for a cat, making it nearly impossible for them to escape. As an added safeguard, the base of the cat fence is made from a tough 16-gauge chew-proof welded wire that will stop the cat from attempting to exit. Kitty Corral Systems are made from a durable polypropylene material that are UV-stabilized to resist all-weather elements and built to last 15-20 years.

If cat owners already have an existing fence system, they can apply Cat Containment Kits to convert 100’, 200’ and 300’ feet of fencing. Kits are available for structures over 5’ tall and include overhang extenders, ties and 4’ feet of fencing rolls. Cat Containment Kits are easy to assemble – all you’ll need to do is mount the overhang extenders to existing fence posts, or to the walls of a garage, shed, or outbuilding, and attach the fencing material.

EasyPetFence.com only offers humane do-it-yourself cat fencing solutions that can be installed without the help from professional installers in as little as one day. EasyPetFence.com does not offer electric animal fencing solutions on the website.   

Nearly 50% of US cats don't get regular veterinary care, and there's been a 30% drop in cat visits to veterinary clinics since 2001. Veterinarian and CATalyst Council Executive Director Jane Brunt explains that preventive care is essential for cats because veterinarians can detect early signs of illness including dental disease and osteoarthritis and begin treatments before issues progress.

Via The Wall Street Journal. Read more here. 

“…The sustaining power of love in furry form.”—Susy Flory, author or coauthor of eleven books, including Thunder Dog, a New York Times bestseller

After years of vibrant city life in San Francisco, Lonnie Hull DuPont reluctantly trades her three-room apartment on Telegraph Hill for a farmhouse in Michigan. She immediately misses the rhythm and the pace of the city, and the isolation of country living has her longing for something more.

Enter Kit Kat, an obsessive-compulsive tortoiseshell, and Lucy, a playful Russian Blue who can nail a bat right out of the air. These stray cats arrive a year apart and each ask to move into the farmhouse—and ultimately DuPont’s heart. From the hysterical process of getting two strange cats to like each other to the exciting years of watching those cats thrive—and inspire DuPont in the process—this book is the heartwarming story of how one woman’s world would never be the same.

“The prose was so funny, touching, and vivid, I felt like part of the family.”—Dusty Rainbolt, former president of the Cat Writers Association and author of Cat Scene Investigator: Solve Your Cat’s Litter Box Mystery.

“My favorite glimpses of the holy come by way of thoughtful observance of the…honest sharing of a life, and simple, pure sentences—glimpses that come on little cat’s feet, one might say. This delightful book is full of just those things.”—Robert Benson, author of Between the Dreaming and the Coming True and Punching Holes in the Dark.

Lonnie Hull DuPont is an award-winning poet, book editor, and writer. She is the author of several books, including five compilations of animal stories under the pseudonym of Callie Smith Grant. A member of the Cat Writers Association, she lives in rural Michigan with her husband and their cats. 

Image of Savage Cat Food owners Audrey and Mathew, as well as Modern Cat's very own Jacquie!

This blog post was provided by Savage Cat Food to Modern Cat. All views expressed within are their own. 

If you are connected to the Pet Industry at any way, you have undoubtedly heard of SuperZoo. This giant pet retail exposition takes place annually in Las Vegas, Nevada. Anyone you meet in the industry usually starts or ends a conversation with “See you at SuperZoo?”. Needless to say, SuperZoo blew our minds.

This was our first year exhibiting at SuperZoo, and even though we had done smaller shows in the past, nothing compares to the size and bustle of this event. Almost everyone who attends is there to do business. Stores stock up on deals for the year, distributors scope the scene for new products, and everyone connects with the faces behind the companies.

We were so surprised with the reception of our product and our company at SuperZoo. We didn’t have to explain raw food to anyone- everyone grabbed our boxes and exclaimed “Yes. Yes. Yes!” We debuted our new inner packaging for our food at SuperZoo. It used to be in a black poly bag, which we switched to a clear and printed poly bag so people could actually see the food inside. Stores that we know from social media swung by our booth and to experience our product firsthand.

We made tons of friends and associates at SuperZoo and reconnected with our current clients as well. After the show, we immediately expanded our distribution into a couple Northern California retail locations. This year should see our cat food in a variety of more stores in California and parts of Nevada and Arizona. We look forward to getting our product into more retail freezers for consumers. We also can’t wait for SuperZoo next year!

The Montreal SPCA in collaboration with the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (CFHS) and the Centre Vétérinaire Laval/Centre Vétérinaire Rive-Sud, are proud to present the third edition of the GRIFF, the Just for Cats Video Festival, taking place on Saturday, August 27, at the Molson Park in Rosemont-La-Petite-Patrie. Montrealers, of all ages, are invited to a feline, festive and family day culminating with a 50-minute screening of the best cat videos posted on YouTube.

Known for his colorful personality, the spokesperson for this edition of the #GRIFF is Karl Hardy, host of the nightlife quiz game “L'Instant Gagnant” on V. Blogger for enVedette.ca and VRAK, he is followed by over 25,000 social media users. On August 27th, Karl will be present on site to meet the public and share with them his love for these little felines. This year, you will also have the chance to enjoy an outdoor jazz concert by Bebop Bettie Jazz Duet!

Starting at 3:00 pm, this out-of-the-ordinary festive family event will offer an array of activities, including face painting, a variety of booths, games, popcorn and cotton-candy, music, door prizes, and much more. The concert will start around 7:00 pm, and the screenings around 7:30 pm. “You’ll discover – or re-discover – Grumpy Cat, Henri Le Chat Noir, Lil Bub and more in short films that celebrate the goofy nature of our furry friends!” says Benoit Tremblay, Executive Director at the Montreal SPCA. “Come laugh together while watching your favorite videos of these funny felines on the big screen”.

·         When: Saturday August 27, starting at 3 :00 pm
·         Where: Molson Park, a beautiful public space at the intersection of Louis-Hébert Avenue and Beaubien Street in Rosemont-La-Petite-Patrie.
·         Price: Admission is FREE. The public is invited to make a donation on-site on the day of the event. All profits from the event will go to the Montreal SPCA and to CFHS.
·         Details: www.legriff.com/?lang=en