March 2009

Microchipping, how does it work?

31 March 2009

Microchipping is something that is required of cat owners these days, but that doesn’t mean you don’t need to know how it works. savvycat got curious and did a bit of research… Microchips that are used in cats (and pets in general) use passive RFID (radio frequency identification) technology. RFID uses radio waves to transmit [...]

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Cats supporting Earth Hour 2009.

29 March 2009

Well, Purina is: Cute, but I can’t stop thinking that perhaps the emphasis should be more on restricting your energy use in general. A token hour once a year doesn’t do much other than give you warm fuzzy feelings for a bit. savvycat x

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Handmade love: Tummy Mountain

28 March 2009
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I must say, I absolutely love Etsy. It is the place to buy and sell handmade things online. You can shop locally or globally and there are some amazingly talented people out there. Today I was searching through Etsy for some local (AU & NZ) kitty things, but have found way too many things to [...]

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Reminder: Tips for Tails starts today.

27 March 2009

Just a quick reminder that the RSPCA Tips for Tails starts today, and runs until Sunday (March 29). Visit the Tips for Tails website to find out who is participating. (Original post) savvycat x

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RSPCA Statistics.

24 March 2009

I don’t mind statistics, usually. These ones make me a little (lot) sad though. Below is a slide from the RSPCA’s 2007 – 2008 statistics. (Statistics work to the financial year, not calendar year). Let me put some numbers to the above: 2,455 cats were reclaimed. 19,653 cats were rehomed. 2,179 cats were ‘in stock’ [...]

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Keeping a cat in a strata scheme?

22 March 2009

The NSW Young Lawyers Animal Rights Committee has a pamphlet on keeping pets in strata schemes. It provides great information and advice on what by-laws are applicable, and also what you can do if the strata does not allow your kitty (or other pets) to stay. Click on the image above to download the PDF [...]

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Jake & Micah (more photos).

20 March 2009
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I did say that I would try and get some better photos of the Jake & Micah products (reviewed here). Train was out sunning herself on our worm farm, so this morning seemed like the perfect opportunity. I gathered up the goodies and laid them out all nicely for some photos. Usually when she is [...]

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Alessi Tigrito Cat Bowl

19 March 2009
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Think your kitty is worth AU $129 worth of food dishes? Well, you might as well make it stylish as well. The Alessi cat bowl is quite adorable, if you ignore the price tag. Available online (The Good Store, WA) and it seems most quirky gift stores. It comes in three colours (above and below), [...]

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Jake & Micah review.

18 March 2009

Less than a week after I ordered from Jake & Micah, the goods arrived. The service was prompt, friendly and helpful, which is always nice. Sometimes purchasing online isn’t the most pleasant experience, but I would recommend Jake & Micah based on their customer service alone. It also helps that the toys are currently receiving [...]

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How to take photos of cats.

18 March 2009

Cats are independent creatures, so if you expect your kitty to stay still while you take some happy snaps, you are probably going to be disappointed. If you want to get some good photos of your cat, you’ll need the following: Patience; A camera of some description, preferably a working one; Fresh roll of film [...]

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