Happy Holidays!

Click here to watch on Youtube

If you're able to master wrapping your cat like this, PLEASE post a picture or a video to our Facebook page!

www.Facebook.com/ScoopFree

AWESOME FroliCat BOLT Video!

Check out this fan-made video of two hilarious cats playing with the BOLT automatic laser toy!

It's guaranteed to give you a good laugh!

Do you have a video of your cat playing with FroliCat toys?  If so, feel free to share it with us on our Facebook page. 

www.Facebook.com/ScoopFree

Cats in the Christmas Tree

The lights are up, the tree is trimmed, and the stockings are hung with care.

Everything seems perfect.

But - somewhere in the dark, hiding in the shadows, is a lurking, stalking, and calculating cat who's plotting his ascent to the top Christmas tree.  To reach the twinkling star that's gripping the single upright branch would be like conquering Mount Everest.

How do you safeguard your house during the holiday season to protect your cats (and your decorations!)?  Share your tips with us on our Facebook page.

And click here for a funny account of cats getting into the Christmas tree!

BOLT Review & Giveaway!

Did your kitties ask Santa for a BOLT this Christmas?  

After reading the fabulous review that Two Monkeys & A Washtub wrote about BOLT, you have the chance to win a FREE BOLT for your kitty. 

Hurry, hurry, hurry!  Giveaway ends TOMORROW 12/14/10 @ 10 pm CST.  For more details click here

Cats in Costume

Happy Friday!

For your enjoyment...Cats in Costume! 

You know you can't resist!

Click here to view the cuteness :)

Deck The Halls...

If you're a bah humbug, then perhaps this Youtube video will get you pumped up for the holidays!

(Come on, you know you can't resist a bunch of cute animals singing!)

Click here to watch on Youtube

Beautiful Birds - Yes, I Said BIRDS!

I know we usually post about cats, but I couldn't pass up this opportunity to share some beautiful bird pictures that I came across.

Click here to see the rest of the photos!

Which one is your favorite?

Share with us on our Facebook page:  www.Facebook.com/ScoopFree

How Do Cats Drink?

Did you ever sit & watch your cat drink & then think, 'man, how do they do that?'  A recent study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology gives us the answers!

Check out this way-cool article that's bound to make you do a double-take when your kitty is at its water bowl!

Click here to read the full article.

Happy Thanksgiving

The ScoopFree family wishes you & your families (and kitties) a very happy & safe Thanksgiving.

In celebration of the holiday, check out the latest comic strip drawn by Nicole Hollander, creator of Sylvia!

Click here to view the comic on Nicole's website

Contest!

Does your kitty want to win a ScoopFree self-cleaning litter box & a BOLT automatic laser toy?

Visit the Pets Weekly website for details!

Holiday Gifting for your Kitty!

With the holiday season right around the corner, it's not too early to be thinking about gifting!

I bet your cat (or dog!) might just love #9 on the Intense Experiences Top 50 Unique Gift List.

Cat Grooming

Are you a cat groomer? Or, do you have stories and/or videos of getting your cat groomed?

We want to hear from you. Post on our Facebook wall or contact us at brilliantpetfacebook@brilliantpet.com

Kitten Photo Shoot

Nothing's cuter than a picture of a tiny kitten....except for the behind the scenes video footage of a kitten photo shoot!

Here's Puutty Power's kitten photo shoot!  :::Squeals:::  Soooo cute!

Click here to watch on YouTube

Cat Halloween Costume Contest Winner!

Thanks to all of you who posted your cat's Halloween costume photos to our ScoopFree Facebook page.  All of your kitties were soooooo adorable!  I'm sure they got lots of Halloween treats!

After a close vote, we are proud to announce that Rachel C's cowboy kitty, Ben, is the new owner of a ScoopFree Ultra self-cleaning litter box and a 3-pack of Premium Blue litter trays!  Congratulations Rachel & Ben!

Cat Halloween Costume Contest!

The chill in the air, the breeze at my back, and the leaves crunching beneath my feet remind me that Halloween is right around the corner!  It is, by far, one of my favorite holidays.  It is the one time of year that you can become someone (or something) that you're not!  That not only goes for you, but for your pet, too!

I remember my parents dressing my yellow lab in a homemade clown costume when I was younger.  She had a multi-colored curly wig and a glow in the dark polka dotted t-shirt.  We thought it was the best thing in the world and she received many compliments as we trick-or-treated throughout the neighborhood.

Let me tell you, pet costumes have come a long way since then!  Whether they are prefabbed or homemade, pet costumes are becoming more creative and intricate.  Our pets are a huge part of our lives and we want them to look as good as we do-even if that means matching your poodle's Dorothy costume to yours...!

Here's a 4-Legged.com kitty Halloween costume we love!

In the spirit of Halloween, ScoopFree is holding a CAT HOLLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST!  Submit a picture of your cat in its favorite Halloween costume to our Facebook page for the chance to win a FREE ScoopFree Ultra Litter Box & a FREE 3-pack of ScoopFree Premium Blue litter trays.

Contest Rules:

• Post a picture of your cat in its Halloween costume to our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/ScoopFree
• Submissions are only accepted from 12:00 am Wednesday October 27, 2010 - 11:59 pm Sunday October 31, 2010.
• Contest is open to U.S. residents in the 48 contiguous states only.
• Winner's prize is shipped within the 48 contiguous states only.
• Prize may not be substituted.
• Winner will be chosen on Monday November 1, 2010.
• Winner will be announced on ScoopFree's blog, Facebook, & Twitter pages on Tuesday November 2, 2010.  Cat's photo will be included in announcement when possible.

The World's Largest Cat!

WHOAH NELLY! Or should I say Stewie? The world's longest cat measures 48.5 inches long! 

Click here to see a picture of this amazing cat and to read the whole story.

Do you think any of your kitties could compete with Stewie?  Share with us on our Facebook page.

www.Facebook.com/ScoopFree

National Feral Cat Day

Yes, you heard right.  This past Saturday 10/16/10 was National Feral Cat Day!

Do you have a feral cat?  How did you get him or her? 

Share your story with us here or on our ScoopFree Facebook page.

www.Facebook.com/ScoopFree

FroliCat SWAY Review

Puutty Power did a great job at reviewing our new FroliCat SWAY.

Check it out by watching below!  Enjoy!

Click here to watch on YouTube

Win a DART!

Is your cat (or dog) itchin' to try the new DART automatic rotating laser light?

If so, you may have the chance to win one for your furry friend. Contest ends 10/6/10 before 5 pm ET. 

Visit AOL's Paw Nation for more details!

(http://www.pawnation.com/2010/09/30/win-a-frolicat-dart-laser-light-pet-toy)

New & Exciting Brilliant Pet™ Products!

First off, I'd like to thank all of you, as we have just hit 10,000+ Facebook 'likes'!  It's not only a great way to start off a Friday, but a wonderful way of knowing that our products continue to enhance your pets' lives! 

With that being said, we have new and exciting products to introduce to you, including our FroliCat DART, FroliCat SWAY, and our new & improved ScoopFree self-cleaning litter boxes (an anti-leak guard to protect against sideways urination-who could ask for more?!).

Blind Kitty, Jack

Animals, like people, have hardships, too.  They're faced with challenges & illnesses that test their strength & character.  I found this inspiring little photo gallery that highlights a blind kitty named Jack.  I think he gives us all a little bit of hope in overcoming daily obstacles that plague our path. Go Jack, go!   =)

Click here to view more photos of Jack!

Friday!

It's Friday night, you just walked in the door after a hard day's work, and your cat (fill in the blank).

Share your answers with us on our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/ScoopFree

Have a wonderful weekend!

Doggy Music Video

Take a peek as our other four-legged friends make a special appearance in OK Go's new music video 'White Knuckles'.

I promise this video won't disappoint (especially if you like dogs)!

DJ Kitty

Here's a little DJ Kitty to brighten up your day!

A Kitten's Strange Journey

One thing I've learned from fellow pet owners is that many of us have special stories about how we have rescued and found our pets. 

I recently came across an article about a kitten's amazing 70 mile journey and its hopeful newfound home.  Check it out by clicking here.

Share your own amazing stories with us by adding your comment below or by posting to our Facebook page.

www.Facebook.com/SoopFree

Kitty Pay Day!

Wahoo-It's Friday! That means pay day for some of you. 


If your cat had a job, what would it be and what would he/she get paid in?

Table For Two, Please!

When I was growing up, we were constantly reminded by our parents to keep the pets away from the table.  If we got caught slipping the dog some food (and more often than not that food was in vegetable form), we'd be given the old stink eye!

But, boy, it looks like the times are changing. The Pet High Chair, sold by Hammacher Schlemmer, lets fifi or fido dine in luxury with you!  Learn more by clicking here.

Do you suppose they offer table etiquette lessons with this high chair? What would your cat do if you sat him in one of these?!

Share your thoughts with us here or with our ScoopFree Facebook Community.
www.Facebook.com/ScoopFree

Back to School...

What does your cat miss most when your children go back to school?

Share with us here or on our Facebook wall.

www.Facebook.com/ScoopFree

Kitty Fetch!

We know how much you all enjoyed watching the cute kitty eat from chopsticks, so we thought you'd love watching a cute kitty play fetch!

Does your cat play fetch?

Chinese Carryout, Anyone?

I'm already thinking about dinner tonight...and after watching this video, I think I might just be inspired to order some Chinese carryout!

Giant Kitty Couch!

Would you sport this giant kitty couch in your living room?

Click here to view larger image.

Tell us how you feel about it by posting to the blog or to our Facebook page www.Facebook.com/ScoopFree.

Happy Birthday, Louis Wain!

Today is the 150th anniversary of the birth of Louis Wain (a British illustrator of cats)!

Google 'Louis Wain' and post links to one of your favorite cat pictures he created!  You can post to this blog or to our Facebook page, www.Facebook.com/ScoopFree.

Here's a picture I like:

Do You Have A Pet-Centric House?

As an animal enthusiast, I know how a house can start to look with the addition of each new pet.  Sooner or later, you start to run out of room to put your pet's supplies & your room turns into your pet's room! 

There are some imaginative folks out there who are have pet-centric homes that are both functional and stylish.

Read more about the steps they've taken to work their pets into their homes and see pictures of what they've come up with by clicking here.

How have you incorporated your ScoopFree litter box into your home?  Do you have something cool built around it?  We'd love to hear what you've done!  Share your stories and pictures with us on our Facebook page.

www.Facebook.com/ScoopFree

Pet Food & Nutrition Discussion

We have a brand new discussion topic on our Facebook page about pet nutrition.  Here's a special message from our fellow cat enthusiast, Dan:

Hello! My name is Dan and I love animals!  I'm also a stickler about the food we feed our 4 legged friends (since they can't make choices themselves).  So I thought this would be a great forum to talk to anyone that has any questions about diet for their cat or dog (mostly cats since this is a cat page). Please note that I am not a vet or animal nutritionist. If I can't answer one of your questions perhaps one of our other fans can. Now lets talk FOOD!

If you'd like to participate or follow along with the discussion, please click here or visit our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/ScoopFree and click on the 'Discussions' tab.  Feel free to interact with others and leave comments!  It's a great opportunity to learn from one another about the latest trends in pet food and nutrition.

Bon Appétit!

Cool Pet Toys & Products!

(Photo from Petside.com)

It never hurts to be on the lookout for some cool pet toys & products that are bound to keep your pet happy throughout the year.

Check out some of these nifty new products by clicking here to view Petside.com's slide show. 

Included are FroliCat BOLT & the NEW FroliCat SWAY!

FroliCat BOLT on Fox & Friends!

If you love to spoil your pets then you have come to the right place.  Pet expert, Charlotte Reed, appeared on Fox & Friends yesterday morning to showcase some of the hottest & craziest pet products on the market.  Included was our very own FroliCat BOLT automatic laser toy!

Click here to watch the video clip and listen to what Charlotte has to say about BOLT!

How would your pet describe his or her BOLT laser toy? 

Share it with us on our Facebook page www.Facebook.com/ScoopFree

I could Use A Good Cat App...

In this techy world of Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, and smart phones, its not surprising that there is now an app for your cat!  Check out the latest cat app development by clicking here!

If you could design your own cat app what would it be like?

Share with us on our Facebook page www.Facebook.com/ScoopFree

$2 Off a BOLT - Last Chance!!!

Today is the last day to get $2 off a FroliCat BOLT at FroliCat.com!

Just use the coupon code BOLT2OFF during checkout.

HURRY! HURRY! HURRY!

Momma Told Me...BOLT is cool!

Check out Truffles the kitten playing with the BOLT automatic laser toy!

To see what 'Momma' has to say about the BOLT, check out the full review at the Momma Told Me Blog.

Don't forget to enter to win a FREE FroliCat BOLT.  Contest ends July 11th, so hurry!

BOLT Contest Winner!

We asked you to post pictures of your cat's favorite toy on our Facebook wall and you delivered.  Thanks so much to everyone for participating!

As promised, we put all of your names in a hat (okay, it was a cardboard box), reached in, and picked a random winner.

We'd like to proudly announce that Janis F is the winner of 2 FroliCat BOLT automatic laser toys (1 for her and one for a friend)!  Click here to see one of the photos Janis posted.

From now until Monday July 12th 2010 you can use the coupon code BOLT2OFF at http://www.frolicat.com/ to get $2.00 off your BOLT purchase!  (Coupon only redeemable at http://www.frolicat.com/)

Have a safe & happy 4th of July weekend, everyone!

Last Chance to WIN!

Today (June 29, 2010) is the last day to post a picture of your cat's favorite TOY to our Facebook wall for the chance to win a FroliCat BOLT automatic laser toy for you and a friend!

Let's see those toys-old and new, big and small, homemade and store-bought!

Post now by visiting www.Facebook.com/ScoopFree

ScoopFree Ultra & 6-Pack of Litter Tray Refills...FOR FREE!!!!

Does your kitty want to poop in the 'Cadillac of litter boxes'?

If the answer is yes, then head on over to AOL's Pawnation for your chance to win your furbaby a ScoopFree Ultra self-cleaning litter box & a 6-pack of Premium Blue™ crystal litter refill trays.

All you have to do is leave a comment stating what the favorite thing about your cat is - By TOMORROW 6/25/10! So skitter on over there before it's too late!

Click here to enter the contest!

http://www.pawnation.com/2010/06/21/giveaway-scoopfree-ultra-automatic-litter-box/

A FREE Cat Gadget For Your Favorite Furry Friend!

At last, I present you with our newest episode of KATSHAT:

Click here to watch on Youtube

Sarah & Dan talk about their cats' favorite toys, the toys that they destroy, and the toys that have just got to go!  They also discuss the NEW improvements made to the FroliCat BOLT automatic laser toy. 

Is your cat in need of a new toy?  Then post a picture of your cat's favorite toy on our Facebook wall for your chance to win a BOLT for you and a BOLT for your friend!  Contest runs until Tuesday June 29, 2010 when a winner will be drawn at random. 

www.Facebook.com/ScoopFree

NEED your BOLT right now!?  Visit our website http://www.frolicat.com/ to place your order.

Animal Planet Celebrates New Cat Site with BOLT Giveaway!

Do you want to win a FroliCat BOLT automatic laser toy for your favorite cat?!

Animal Planet is celebrating the launch of its new site, The Secret Society of Cat People, by giving away 2 BOLTs each day from June 17th to July 1st! Head on over there now for your chance to win something that will literally make kitty jump for joy!

Click here to learn more about Animal Planet's BOLT giveaway.

Click here to read & watch a BOLT review by Janet McCulley of Animal Planet's blog, The Daily Treat.

Love Oprah? Love Pets?

Then vote for ScoopFree's friend, Nikki Moustaki, creator of The Pet Postcard Project.  She has the chance to win her very own pet show on Oprah's new network!

Click here to vote now!!!!!!

VOTE!

Looking to Adopt?

June is Adopt-A-Shelter Cat Month and the kitties of Chicago need your help!

If you're in the Chicagoland area and want to adopt a new cat, then PLEASE consider adopting from the Chicago Animal Care and Control.

To learn more about how to help, watch the news clip or read WGN's accompanying article by clicking here.

Click here to watch the news clip

Don't forget to share your happy adoption stories with us by visiting our ScoopFree Facebook page:  www.Facebook.com/ScoopFree

Just Plain Cute!

Cat Breeds

We choose our cats based on different characteristics such as fur length, fur color, eye color, size & demeanor.  But do you choose your cat based on whether or not he can catch vermin, alert you of intruders or swim to retrieve items from the water?

In the past, that is what some cats were bred to do!  Check out Catster's cool article, 'How Cat Breeds Were Created'.

Tell us what kind of cat you have and what your favorite cat breed is!

Visit us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ScoopFree

Unusual Delectables!

You Will Not Believe What Your Pet Eats

When I was a child, I spent summers outdoors.  My mother would shoo my brother and I outside with our dog, Lucky, into the hot and humid afternoons.  We 'spray painted' Lucky with shocking colors of hot pink, neon green, and neon yellow spray chalk.  We let her chase us around the yard, only to be beaten by her swift gait.  And we seemed to think she loved it when we fed her bugs that we dug up as we attempted to make a 'pond' in our backyard.  (Needless to say, the pond idea didn't come to fruition.) 

How About a Little Game of Cat & Mouse?

Cat saliva makes mice cower in fear.

Don't believe me?

Then check out the new scientific study that explains how the special sensory organ in mice detects the proteins found in a cat's saliva.  When the organ detects these proteins, it sends a signal to the brain to be fearful.  Okay, so the BBC folk can explain it better than I can.  Check it out here!
 

What does your cat have to say about that?!

Your Cat Can Help Clean Up the Oil Spill...Fur Real!

We all know of a pet that sheds like crazy!  Am I right, or am I right?

Finally, it seems that all of that fur has a purpose.  Donate your cat's fur to help clean up the oil spill today!  You can even donate your hair, as well!

Want to learn more?  Click here to read Catster's posting.

What is Your Cat's Favorite Song to Sing?

Click here to view on Youtube

We saw this on Modern Cat's website and couldn't stop laughing!

What is your cat's favorite song to sing?

Share with ScoopFree on our Facebook page:  www.Facebook.com/ScoopFree

A Little Something To Brighten Up Your Monday

Click here to watch on Youtube

Pet Cancer Awareness Day

Click here to watch on Youtube

Visit your local PETCO store on Saturday May 8, 2010 for Pet Cancer Awareness Day. Learn how to detect early warning signs in your pet and help PETCO raise money for pet cancer research.

Win a FREE BOLT!

Happy Friday Everyone!

For your chance to win a FREE BOLT automatic laser toy, check out the It's Me Melbie! blog.

And to all of your cat moms out there - HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!  What would your cat say is your best 'mom' quality?

Mail Call!

Do you have any outgoing mail?  You might consider using these cat & dog stamps.  They help to support a great cause!

To learn more, click here!

To purchase these stamps click here or visit the http://www.usps.com/.

Cat Talk

Catster.com posted a great article on Communicating With Your Cat.

What silly things does your cat do or 'say' to communicate with you?

National Hairball Awareness Day

Yes...you read it right the first time!  It's National Hairball Awareness Day.

Furminator posted this helpful link to a cat expert's advice on how to avoid hairballs.  Check it out by clicking here!

ScoopFree Winner!

We'd like to congratulate Beth W. who just won a ScoopFree Ultra self cleaning litter box from the It's Melbie! blog.

Melanie posted a helpful ScoopFree Ultra review on her blog, as well.  To read the whole review, click here!

Support Your Local Anti-Cruelty Society!

To watch the video and read the entire story, click here.

Over 80 puppies were rescued from a puppy mill in Tennesee.  The puppies are now being taken care of in Chicago and are being prepped for adoption.

We're big advocates of adopting.  Are you?  What are your experiences with pet adoption?

We invite you to share your stories with us on our Facebook page.

www.Facebook.com/ScoopFree

Cool Cat Art!

ScoopFree's friend, artist Claudia Sanchez, has some really cool artwork!  Whether you're looking for a piece of original art or a new kitty bag or t-shirt, she has it!

Visit Claudia's website at http://www.claudiasanchez.com/

Celebrate National Pet Month with ScoopFree!

Did you know that it's National Pet Month?  The UK celebrates in April and the US celebrates in May!

Let's celebrate our pets together.  Suggest ScoopFree's Facebook fan page to your friends so we can see their cute kitties (and doggies, and birdies, and turtles...okay you get the point!)!

Visit our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/ScoopFree

Allergic?

Are you allergic to cats?  Catster lists the best cat breeds for people with allergies.

Check it out!

The Traveling Cat!

Click here to read about Charles' amazing trek!

I just read a heartwarming story about Charles the cat that traveled over 1,300 miles from his New Mexico home to Chicago!  To read more, click here!

This recent headline made me wonder how many pets out there are microchipped.  We adopted our poodle in May 2007 and she was microchipped before we were ever able to bring her home.  She seemed to be bit of a wanderer (as she was found out on the busy street), so I feel at ease that if she were to get loose in the future we might have the chance to find her.  Charles' story proves that microchipping can really save a life!

Is your pet microchipped?  Visit our Facebook page to take our poll!

ABC's Dr. Marty Becker Presents New FroliCat Sway!

Dr. Marty Becker, an esteemed veterinarian who has contributed to Good Morning America for more than ten years, had the chance to check out our newest product, FroliCat SWAY. See what he has to say!

Click here to watch on ABC News Video

Like what you saw?  Check out our cute kitties playing with SWAY!

Click here to watch video on Youtube

SWAY will be available in 2010.  Visit the FroliCat website to learn more.

http://www.frolicat.com/

Outdoor Cat or Indoor Cat? Take our Poll!

Vote by visiting our Facebook Page!
www.Facebook.com/ScoopFree

This Will Put A Smile On Your Face!

Watch video on Youtube

This.Is.Awesome.

The Standing Cat @ Yahoo! Video

Funny ScoopFree Commercial

Visit http://www.scoopfree.com/ if you just gotta have it!

Dog Training Groupon For Chicagoans!

Have a dog?  Live in the Chicagoland area?

Get AnimalSense's Groupon for 3 weeks of dog training!  Only $50!

http://www.groupon.com/deals/animal-sense

FroliCat Giveaway!

Does your cat or dog want to win a FREE FroliCat BOLT automatic laser toy?  If so, then head on over to the Livin Wide Blog for more details on how to enter the contest.  But hurry-the contest ends April 3rd!

http://www.livinwide.com/10034/frolicat-giveaway

Doing A Little 'Yay, It's Friday' Dance!

The work week was long, but the sun is finally starting to shine again.  That makes any Friday worth celebrating!

We're in a giddy mood and we simply can't get enough of seeing your pets in costume.  Post your favorite pictures of your pets all dressed up to our Facebook wall.  Or send them to us at help@scoopfree.com and we'll share them for you.

www.Facebook.com/ScoopFree

Have a safe and HAPPY Friday!  :)

Win a FroliCat BOLT Automatic Laser Toy from PetSitUSA.com

Does your kitty loooooove laser toys?  If so, enter Pet Sit USA's contest for the chance to win a FroliCat BOLT automatic laser toy! 

Contest ends March 7, 2010.  Visit http://petsitusa.com/blog/?p=3040 for contest details.

Pet Gifting: Good or Bad?

Watch video on Youtube

Animals are cute & cuddly & fun to have around, but what would happen if you received one as a gift?

Have you been given a pet as a gift?  What was your experience like?  Do you think pet gifting is good or bad?

Share your thoughts & stories with us here or on our Facebook fan page!
www.Facebook.com/ScoopFree

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day to all the pets & pet lovers out there!

Why do you love your pet?  Share your reasons with us on Facebook!

www.Facebook.com/ScoopFree

It's That Time Of Year Again...

Valentine's Day is right around the corner!

We want to know what you're getting your pet this year!

Share with us on Facebook.

www.Facebook.com/ScoopFree

BOLT: Fit for a Champ!

CHAMPION POOCH UNO ENJOYS ROYAL POOCH PACKAGE AS THE “BARC”LAY HOTEL INAUGURATES PET-FRIENDLY POLICY