Purrfect Cat Gifts & The Woes of Wrapping w/Cats

Happy Caturday, Missians!

I hope all of you are off to a great start on your weekend.  Looks like we'll have more rain down this way, but at least it's not hurricane level potential like last weekend.  I was supposed to have part of today's post posted on Wednesday, but the day unfolded in such a way that that proved to be an impossibility; so, I opted to combine Wednesday's post about cat gifts, with today's, already scheduled post on the challenges of gift wrapping with a cat around.

Now, without further delay, here's your double dose of Christmas in July, Missy Show style...

Today's Purrfect Cat Gifts info is courtesy of awesomestuff365.com (40 Unique Cat Gifts for Cat Lovers and Their Feline Friends):

https://awesomestuff365.com/cat-gifts-for-cat-lovers/

Cat Shark Bed
This is too cute!  It makes me squeal with delight because I love cats so much and I love their love for turning anything into a bed even more.  Any cat will want to jump into this, just because they can...


Considering how much cats love to nap, one of the most foolproof gifts for cat lovers is a cat bed. This shark cat bed offers so much more than shuteye time. It is also a great prop for memorable photo sessions. It is also a great play area for your feline friend. Find it Here.

EZ Mount Window Cat Beds



Cats like to climb onto high things and they like lounging, so why not combine the two?

Since your cat will spend most of her time in bed, why not give them the best view of the world from their comfort zone!
This mount window cat bed offers a luxurious vantage point. It has an easy set up that uses suction cups to attach to the window. More Info Here.
Peach Pet Kitty Lounger




Simple and cute...

Few things appeal to a cat more than a perfect place to lounge and this piece gets every detail right. It features a hammock design that appeals to the sleep-loving feline. Its low-profile build requires minimal effort and could be perfect for a pet with mobility limitations. Find it Here.

Personalized Cat Scratch Toy

Scratching is one of the favorite pastime activities for cats. Unfortunately, they do it in all the wrong places. Here is an opportunity to let them have the most fun and keep the household scratch-free. Add a custom touch to the piece and you have yourself a winning gift. Find it Here.

DJ Cat Scratching Pad

Nobody in life could tell me that this is not the cutest thing!  OMG!  It's so unique, and I could just spend hours watching a cat play with this, (in full DJ mode).
Wouldn’t any cat look adorable in the role of a DJ? Well, thanks to this innovative cat gift option, this is not just wishful thinking.
Now they can scratch away on a custom turntable and give owners a great photo shoot opportunity. This cardboard kit has remarkable graphics as well as a sense of humor. Find it Here.
Catnip Fortune Cookies

For some reason these look edible.  Or maybe I'm just hungry...
A cat’s life is full of uncertainties. These fortune cookies give them sound basis for hope as they are full of promise and flavor. They use felt and fleece, and each piece bears a cat-theme fortune. Each one is distinct as they bear a handmade design. Find it Here.
The Laptop Cat Scratching Pad

I think this is my favorite of all the cat gifts!  This is so adorable and might actually solve the problem of cats wanting to sprawl out on your keyboard while you're trying to type that important email (although I still think they'll do that anyway because they want to be near you and they like the warmth from the computer).
Laptops fascinate curious cats as much as toddlers. Instead of having to fight over your laptop, why not get them one! It is a cardboard piece with a scratch-ready keyboard.
This will keep a feline friend busy as you type away in your home office. At least they will have something to look forward to every morning. Find it Here.

I'm not going to list all 42 gifts here (be sure to check out the link to the website to see the rest), but I wanted to mention two adorable gifts for the cat parents before we head to our next topic:

Cat Whiskers Glass Mug

Too cute!  Too cute!  Too cute!  I want one!!!

What makes this one of the best gifts for cat lovers is its simplicity. It is a plain old mug aside from the whimsical whiskers that turn it into a masterpiece. If your cat loving friend also loves a hot cup of chocolate then they would love this. And with every sip they take, they will give you a reason to smile. Find it Here.

Cat Butt Coasters

Tired of guests leaving wet glass marks on your tables?  Then have them sit their drinks on these cute cat butt coasters!
Looking for an innovative and fun cat gift for naughty cat lover? These cat butt coasters will make their day and yours.
They sport a whimsical crotchet design that will send everyone who figures it out into fits of laughter. They come in many colors, each one showing great attention to detail. Find it Here.
Now for the problems of wrapping gifts with cats around...
I briefly touched on this subject in my blog post, "Are Cats Really A$$holes?"

https://shesatortie.blogspot.com/2018/05/are-cats-really-aholes.html

But I think this article expresses beautifully, the challenge of trying to wrap Christmas presents with cats around.  Side bar: 
The person who wrote this, says it's based off of her real life experience with wrapping with cats (but there was no real hospital stay and no unconscious cat involved, LOL).

"Christmas Wrapping with the Cat"


Take out wrapping paper...


  • Unroll paper

  • Grab first gift

  • Put gift down next to paper

  • Remove cat from on top of wrapping paper

  • Put gift on paper

  • Take cat off of gift

  • Cut out chunk of wrapping paper with cat teeth marks in it.

  • Wrap gift, taping paper as you go.

  • Notice cat fur on tape.

  • Try to peel tape off of paper.

  • Push cat off of package.

  • Try to pick cat fur out of tape

  • End up getting nail polish on the tape, too.

  • Remove tape, ripping paper

  • Throw used, furry tape aside

  • Wad up paper and throw in trash.

  • Notice cat has tape stuck on paw.

  • Chase the cat to remove tape from paw.

  • Tell the dog to stop chasing the cat with you.

  • Grab cat and remove tape from cat’s paw.

  • Go back to wrapping room.

  • Unroll paper.

  • Put present on paper.

  • Cut paper.

  • Almost stab cat with scissors after he jumps on paper.

  • Move cat off of paper.

  • Wrap and tape gift.

  • Take out ribbon

  • Remove ribbon from cat’s mouth

  • Cut bitten part of ribbon off.

  • Get a Lysol wipe to clean cat spit off of scissors that touched ribbon.

  • Push cat away with left foot while leaning right to tie ribbon.

  • Wipe cat spit from ribbon.

  • Shriek in pain after cat bites left foot.

  • Apply alcohol and Band-aid to left foot.

  • Hope the gift receiver is not allergic to cats

  • Notice your foot is still bleeding.

  • Call your husband from your cell phone even though he is downstairs.

  • Go to the hospital to get stitches in your foot.

  • Return from hospital with an antibiotic prescription

  • Hobble upstairs to the wrapping room.

  • Close the door so the cat cannot HELP.

  • Listen to the cat beat on the door and yowl.

  • Open the door and let the damn cat in.

  • Call your husband on the phone again and ask for a stiff drink.

  • Gulp down drink and grab the next present.

  • Notice you have Christmas gift bags.

  • Open a bag.

  • Reach for tissue to put in bag.

  • Notice cat is in bag.

  • Lure cat out of bag with tissue paper.

  • Grab wrapping paper.

  • Grab present.

  • Realize you never put a nametag on the first present.

  • Unwrap first present because you forgot whom it was for.

  • Throw first present in gift bag after removing cat again.

  • Put tissue paper in gift bag.

  • Remove that one wet piece of tissue.

  • Throw wet tissue in trash.

  • Wash hands, hoping it was only cat spit again.

  • Get more tissue.

  • Put tissue in bag.

  • Call for another drink.

  • Grab second present.

  • Notice it is for your son.

  • Grab roll of Santa paper.

  • Unroll paper.

  • Accidentally bonk cat on head with present while racing him to the paper.

  • Move unconscious cat over and finish wrapping.
  • I hope you all enjoyed this double dose of Christmas in July.  I'll see you all back here tomorrow for another post.

    Until then, this is your host J,
    signing off...

    Lounging gives me life!


    I like Christmas...


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