Brilliant Pet Launches new cat toy, Frolicat TWITCH. Win one!

We at Lucky Litter are happy to announce that our sister company, Brilliant Pet, recently launched the FroliCat™ TWITCH™  .  The new interactive TWITCH is now available for sale at http://www.frolicat.com.    The  TWITCH™, the latest in our line of interactive pet toys,  automatically bounces and swings an enticing teaser toy for your cat.  With the “I Can Play While You Are Away”™ mode. TWITCH™ will entice your cat during a single 10-minute play session or multiple pre-scheduled play sessions throughout the day. Simply place TWITCH™ on a shelf or table allowing the teaser toys to hang down, and let your cat have at it.
In celebration of the launch of our latest cat toy, we will be giving away 20  TWITCH™'s over the next four weeks.  To enter to win the FroliCat™ TWITCH™, go to our Facebook page sweepstakes entry form or visit http://wildfireapp.com/website/6/contests/125733.

Good luck!

OMG Cat. Guess what Choco Saw!

Sometimes you look at your cat and you know exactly what they are thinking.   We are sure that Choco is thinking "OMG" but we aren't sure why.  What is your best guess as to what made this cat amazed?

Meet Nora, the Piano-Playing Cat

Which one of us doesn't think our cat is the cutest, smartest and most talented kitty on the face of the earth?   But let's face it, some people's cats have it over ours.  Case in point -- meet Nora, the piano-playing cat.   Nora was adopted from a shelter by a piano teacher in New Jersey.  After a settling-in period, where Nora spent much of her time trying to avoid the five other cats living in her new home, she took laying under the the two grand piano's while her owner and her students played.   One day, about a year after arriving in her new home, the cat decided in was time to turn her interest into her passion.  Nora jumped on the bench and started to play. Now she plays up to 4 times and day.  She even performs duets.  Read all about Nora on her own website, NoraThePianoCat.com and check out all of her 7 videos on YouTube and her site under videos.

A Cat that Eats Watermelon!?!

We have heard of cats that eat vegetables like sweet potatoes, mushrooms and green beans.  There are even a few kitties that enjoy a sweet snack like donuts every now and again.  But watermelon?  Check out this video of a  cat that eats watermelon with zeal!  There is no doubt he/she loves the fruit.

Eating yummy fruit and veggies is one thing but what is if your cat is eating non-food items, like wool, rubber or plastic?  He/she may have a condition called 'pica'.  Pica can be a sign that your cat is suffering from severe anemia or other disorders.   For more information on cats eating non-edible food items, see WebMD's article on unusual cat cravings and a veterinarian's blog detailing what it means when cats eat weird things.

Help Dogs & Cats Displaced by the Earthquake in Japan

Humans aren't the only ones to have suffered in the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011.  Many dogs & cats were displaced by the sudden disaster and are in need of new homes and medical attention.  Luckily a few animal shelters in Japan are ready to help but they need your support.  Check out these non-profit, no-kill shelters and, if you can, donate today. 

ARK - founded in 1990 and run by British ex-pat, ARK has experience caring for and placing a high volume of animals after tragedies.  In 1995, after the Great Hanshin earthquake, the organization took in and cared for over 600 animals.


Japanese Rescue and Support - This organization is a joint effort between three groups: HEART-Tokushima, Animal Garden Niigata and Japan Cat Network.  The organizations are on the scene and taking tips from locals and the internet community to locate displaced animals.  Join the facebook community for more information on their activities or visit their website to donate today.

Wakey, Wakey. Time to Feed the Cat

It's Saturday morning.  You get to sleep in an extra hour.  You are deep asleep and dreaming of beaches in warm, sunny places.  The sounds of the ocean gently hitting the white sand beach is interrupted by sound of a chain saw.   The heavy buzzing noise is getting closer and closer.  You turn and feel a sharp stabbing pain on the side of your face.  You jolt awake and realize, the chainsaw of your dream is actually your beloved purring, claw-using cat who wanted her breakfast 2 hours ago.   You are not the only one out there.  The writer of Simon's Cat knows your pain. 

Cats with Thumbs

 

What would your cat do if he had thumbs?  The folks from the British dairy company, Cravendale, have an idea.  Check out this funny video of cats with thumbs.

Facebook page for your cat?

Meet "Beast".  Beast is a Puli, a Hungarian Sheepdog and is the lucky companion of Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook,  and his girlfriend, Priscilla Chan.  Beast launched his own Facebook page last week and now has over 55,000 fans.  Beast is not alone.  Approximately 14% of all Facebook users have a page for their dog.   Do you have a Facebook page for your cat? If you do, post a link to your kitty's page in the comments!

Must Love Cats. Dream Job Alert.

You talk about your cat all the time!  Wouldn't it be nice if you could get paid for it?  If you are 21-years of age or older and have a cat, you can make over $50K a year, travel the U.S. and be reimbursed your travel expenses.  How do you get this dream job you ask?  Well, you just need to audition to become a "Purina Cat Chow Correspondent" .
Answer a few questions about yourself and upload a picture of yourself and you are one step closer to 1 one year gig as a cat chatter extraordinaire. 

Marathon Kitty

If you need proof that pets pick their owner, watch this video about America's only long distance running cat.   The stray adopted her new owner, a celebrity fitness trainer, after joining him on his daily runs.

Teaching your Cat to Yodel

Those of us who love our cats wish we could form a deeper bond with our often aloof feline companions.  The fine (and funny) gentlemen of An Engineer's Guide to Cats perfected a new hobby that will allow you do just that.  Teach your furry friend the fine art of yodeling!  By following the steps outlined in this instructional video, you and kitty will be making beautiful music together in no time!

 

FroliCat Facebook Page is here!

FroliCat is now has it's own Facebook page!  Become a fan to receive the latest cat-related news, get links to viral kitty videos, enter for a chance to win FroliCat interactive pet toys and be alerted to new FroliCat products.  Become a Frolicat Facebook fan today by clicking the "like" button below.

Even David Letterman is amazed by Dusty, the "California Cat Burglar"

Dusty, the "California Cat Burglar" is a star. Watch as she appears on The Late Show with David Letterman and Dave runs down her rap sheet.

California "Cat Burglar" Record Take. What is your kitty up to in the middle of the night?

What is your cat up to in the middle of the night?   Is he/she like Dusty, the "California Cat Burglar", that snatches neighbors belongings?  Check out a recent news report detailing Dusty's late night activities and her neighbors reactions.

A whole lot of rolling going on!

Ever wonder why your beloved cat rolls on his/her back bearing all?  Well, it turns out there is research into that behavior.   The doctors at Cambridge University's Sub-Department of Animal Behavior conducted a study on the domestic cat and the findings aren't what you may think.  Read the science behind cat rolling as reported in the UK's Guardian newspaper.