Friday Fun Video: Cats and Leashes Do Not Mix
Just say no.
Clever Ways To Hide A Litter Box
Ask anyone, and they will tell you that the worst part about owning a car is the litter box. It’s a double edged sword: sure, you don’t have to let your cat out six times a day (like you do with dogs), and that’s great for lazy people like me. But, they can stink up your house very, very, quickly. And, let’s be honest, having a box of clay pellets and cat poop in your home is just not attractive. However, this post by Tess Wilson at Apartment Therapy has that last part covered! It’s a nice slideshow of several, clever ways to disguise an icky litter box:
-Cabinet underneath an end table
-Wine crate into litter box
-Use curtains to hide the box and block the smell
-Potted plant with litter box underneath
Friday Fun Video: Unlikely Best Friends (Big Dog and Tiny Chick)
This is adorable, but watching it made me so nervous! I was scared that he was going to step on it! But, the way he treats her so carefully is just precious.
Creepy Kitty? Check Out These Names
Naming a pet can be almost as difficult as naming a child. When I first got my cat at age 10, we debated on her name for over a year. She went from “Precious,” to “Princess,” to “Stormy,” to “Phoebe.” Phoebe is her official name (I guess?) but my mom was the only one who ever called her that, and not for very long. Nothing really seemed to stick. Now, she is just “Kitty”. Creative, I know. My Pomeranian-Chihuahua went from Queso to Nacho to Cookie to Cocoa (she was destined to have a food name). I’m also a huge fan of giving animals “people” names- like Jessica, Kevin, Samantha, Charles. I think it’s really cute. But, despite the struggles of naming anything, there are just some things that you don’t call a pet. No one would ever name their fur baby “Lucifer” or “Voldemort”- would they? Well, you’d be surprised! If you have an evil kitty (or puppy), you may want to check out this post by Danielle Sullivan at Babble for the scariest pet names that have been recorded:
-Voldemort
-Jaws
-Hannibal
-Regan
-Chucky
-Damien
-Salem
-Cujo
Wordless Wednesday: Kitten In A Sock
Friday Fun Video: Kitten Swims
This is so cute! If I took my cat swimming, I DON’T think she’d have this much fun 😛
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday: Snowy Pup
Note- if it gets below freezing where you live, be sure to bring in outdoor doggies for the night! It’s about 4 degrees F here, and my dogs are snug in the kitchen. <3
Selling Your Home….With Pets
Getting Your Home Sold…With Pets
One of the first home selling tips I see on almost every article I read (after “clean your home”) is- make sure no one knows that you have a pet. It’s understandable- the sight of dirty kitty litter or the smell of wet dog can be a huge turn off. Pets are awesome, but they can wreak some serious havoc on a home, and buyers know that. So, you love your fur babies, but you’re trying to sell. What do you do? Well, look no further than this post by Bill Gassett at Max Real Estate Exposure:
-Talk to a vet- Selling a home can be just as stressful for the pet as it is for the home owner.
-Find a temporary home for your pet- do you have a friend or family member that you can leave the pet(s) with for a few weeks? It’ll make clean up and showings much easier.
-Remove pets during showings
-Repair all pet damage, and remove any odors or stains
Friday Fun Video: Cats are Dumb…
…But we love them anyway.