Imperial Cat Cat 'n Around Cupcake Catnip Toy Review

Carmine really loves his Imperial Cat cat scratcher, so we were excited for the opportunity to try out an Imperial Cat Cat 'n Around catnip toy.

The Cat 'n Around cupcake is made of soft fabric and has a velcro enclosure on the back.  The refillable toy comes with a packet of certified organic catnip.  The velcro enclosure is easy to open and close, but the hole it makes when it's open is pretty small, making the catnip a little difficult to get in there, especially if your fingers are really small.

Once I got some catnip into the toy, I showed it to Carmine.  He was quite happy with the toy and immediately started playing with it and rubbing his face all over it.

Lita checked the cupcake out, too.  She didn't take to it immediately the way Carmine did.  But to be fair, Carmine was kind of hogging it...

The next morning, I heard Lita rolling around in the kitchen and found her having a good time with the cupcake toy!

Both cats like the toy and give it four paws up!

You can check out all of Imperial Cat's products on their website.  There, you can also search for stores near you that sell Imperial Cat products.

FTC Disclosure: We received an Imperial Cat Cat 'n Around cupcake catnip toy for a fair and honest review.  Receiving the toy did not influence my (or my cats') opinions.  All opinions expressed on Fur Everywhere are my (and my cats') own.  Imperial Cat is not responsible for the content of this article.  

Purr*Packs Cat Subscription Box Review

When Purr*Packs contacted us and asked if we'd like to review one of their boxes, we were thrilled!  What kitty wouldn't love a box of treats and toys just for them?

When I received the Purr*Packs box in the mail, I thought it was absolutely adorable!  I love the kitty on the box and that it came addressed to my babies.

Carmine: Okay, okay, mom.  We get it.  You think the box is cute.  We want to know what's inside the box.  Open it for us!

Okay, Carmine, but first I want to tell everyone what Purr*Packs is.  Purr*Packs is a monthly subscription box for cats.  Purr*Packs come in three sizes.  The Teaser Pack ($24.99) includes 5-7 items, the Fun & Love Pack ($29.99) includes 7-9 items, and the Multi-Cat Mega-Pack ($39.99) contains 9 or more cat items.  The Fun & Love and Multi-Cat Mega-Packs are customizable; you can specify color preferences, dietary restrictions, and more.  Purr*Packs also helps homeless animals by donating at least 10% of their profits to local and national rescue groups or shelters.

Carmine: Mooooooom, is it time to open the box yet?

Yes, Carmine, let's see what came in your Purr*Packs!

Carmine and Milita were both excited to check out the box when I opened it for them.

What Came in Our Purr*Packs?

Our Purr*Packs box was filled with a lot of great cat toys and treats.

• Kitty Kaviar: Kitty Kaviar is an all-natural fish treat for cats that can be used as a reward for good behavior, a treat, or topped on food for picky eaters.
• Hedgehog Toy: We also received an adorable, soft hedgehog toy made by Favorite Pet Products.  
• Zuke's Natural Purrz Cat Treats in Salmon: These treats are made in the USA and contain no wheat, corn, or soy.  Salmon is the first ingredient, and the treats have omega-rich fish oil and real cranberries, which are good for urinary tract health.

Carmine enjoys his new Yeowww! catnip cigar.

• Yeowww! Catnip Cigar: Carmine and Milita absolutely love Yeowww catnip toys, and they were thrilled to find that their box contained a catnip cigar.  Yeowww toys are made in the US and are stuffed with organically-grown catnip.  
• Buddy Biscuits Grain-Free Tender Chicken Cat Treats: Buddy Biscuits Grain-Free treats are gluten-free and contain no soy, wheat, or corn.  They are made with premium meats and vegetables and are low in fat as well.
  
  Carmine and Milita tried these treats.  Carmine enjoyed them, but the real test was whether Milita would like them or not.  And she does!  A Milita-approved treat is pretty rare, so I was really glad to see that both of the kitties enjoy these.

Carmine with all of his Purr*Packs goodies.

• An Assortment of Small Cat Toys: A small, fuzzy catnip mouse, two kitty discs, and a springy door-hanging toy also came in our box.  Milita loves small catnip mice, and she was excited to find one in the Purr*Packs box.  
• Cardboard Scratcher: A horizontal cardboard scratcher also came in our box.  I haven't opened it up yet because Carmine has a few scratchers he's using around here right now.  However, when one of them wears out, I know he will absolutely love the new one we received!  The scratcher is stylish with kitty heads on two of the sides as well.  I think it's really cute.

Milita with her new scratcher and Yeowww! catnip cigar.

We received the Fun & Love Pack to review, and as you can see, there were quite a few great kitty items in there!  We give Purr*Packs two thumbs and eight paws up!

FTC Disclosure: We received a Fun & Love Pack from Purr*Packs free of charge for an honest review.  Receiving the Fun & Love Pack did not influence our opinions in any way.  All opinions expressed on Fur Everywhere are our own.  Purr*Packs is not responsible for the content of this post.

KONG Active Red Nylon Tunnel Cat Toy Review

Look at what the awesome people at Chewy sent us this month to try out!  It's a KONG Active Red Nylon Tunnel Cat Toy.

The tunnel stretches out to 24 inches in length.  It makes a crinkle noise to help entice a cat's curiosity.  You can also collapse it for easy storage when not in use.  This feature is great for people, like us, who have small apartments.

Carmine and Milita both checked out the tunnel when I got it out for them.  Carmine checked it out thoroughly, but never got inside.  Milita gave it a sniff and wasn't sure what to think about it.

My guess is that Milita will never get in it simply because she's never been much for cubes.  While Carmine hasn't ventured into the tunnel yet, I bet he will one of these days.  I will put some catnip in there and see if that entices him.  I think he'd really like it if he gives it a chance.  I believe Carmine and Milita are hesitant about it simply because they've never had a tunnel before.

If your cat loves tunnels, this is a great one.  You can order it from Chewy's website, and you'll receive it in a couple of days.  Every month we receive our products within one or two days of ordering.  I love Chewy's fast shipping service.

Does your cat like tunnels?

FTC Disclosure: I received the KONG Active Red Nylon Tunnel Cat Toy from Chewy free of charge in exchange for an honest review.  Receiving the free tunnel did not influence my (or my cats') opnion in any way.  All opinions expressed on Fur Everywhere are my (and my cats') own.  Chewy is not responsible for the content of this post.

PetSafe to Donate Up to 12,000 Toys to Shelter Pets

Between now and December 31, 2014, PetSafe will donate a toy to a pet in an animal shelter for each "Like" or "Follow" the brand receives on its social media sites up to 12,000 toys.  Through the "Joy of Toys" campaign, PetSafe aims to provide up to 12,000 FroliCat and Busy Buddy brand cat and dogs toys to pets in 12 shelters across the United States.  

Jim Tedford, PetSafe Director of Animal Welfare Initiatives asserts, " PetSafe is proud to support these 12 organizations that are working hard to make their communities better for animals and people alike."

The 12 shelters that will receive toy donations are:

• Larimer Humane Society (Fort Collins, CO).
• Austin Humane Society (Austin, TX).
• Charleston Animal Society (N. Charleston, SC).
• Halifax Humane Society (Daytona Beach, FL).
• Capital Area Humane Society (Hilliard, OH).
• Asheville Humane Society (Asheville, NC).
• Louisiana SPCA (New Orleans, LA).
• Kentucky Humane Society (Louisville, KY).
• Foothills Animal Rescue (Scottsdale, AZ).
• Oregon Humane Society (Portland, OR).
• South Suburban Humane Society (Chicago Heights, IL).
• Atlanta Humane Society (Atlanta, GA).

If you would like to participate, please "Like" or "Follow" PetSafe on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or Instagram.  If you are already a fan and follower of PetSafe, you can participate by spreading the word about the "Joy of Toys" campaign to your family and friends.