{"title":"Cat in the Box LLC","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"monster-cheese-wedge-cardboard-cat-house","title":"Monster Cheese Wedge Cardboard Cat House","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGiant Cheese Wedge Cardboard Cat House\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes your cat love cardboard boxes? Are you living with dirty, ugly Amazon boxes in your home? Are you worried about your cat chewing or licking boxes that might not be safe? Our Monster Cheese Wedge cardboard cat house is clean, cat safe, fun and attractive! The Monster Cheese Wedge is a great cardboard box toy for box-loving cats. It's a wonderful piece of cat furniture or a cat cave for your cat to climb into and onto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssembled, the Monster Cheese Wedge Box is approximately 22 inches long, 16 inches wide and 10 inches deep. Holes are approximately 6 1\/2 inches in diameter.  This stylish cat toy is made from recycled cardboard, so you can be assured you're buying an environmentally friendly product, and the inks are all soy-based - the same ones used in human food packaging - so you can be sure they're safe for your cats. The boxes and inks are made in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs there a very large mouse hiding in that ginormous wedge of cheese? I think your cat needs to find out. And if not, it might be just the place for a cozy snooze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImprinted with human-grade soy-based inks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from recycled cardboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSHIPS FREE IN THE U.S.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr width=\"75%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“This just isn’t working out,” I stated aloud. Although no one else was in the house, I had gotten into the habit of speaking my thoughts for Mr. Whiskers to hear. I was staring down at three plush cat condos, all various shades of blue, with a frustrated male tabby that refused to enter any of them.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Meow,” Mr. Whiskers cried, his voice breaking toward the end. I don’t know what it was, but none of the cat condos I bought on Amazon caught his eye. One hundred dollars wasted.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“What sort of cat house do you want, Mr. Whiskers?” I asked, exasperated.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Mow mow,” he replied. He then got up and went over to my laptop, which was sitting on the far end of the sectional. As he was wont to do, he lightly danced upon the keys while he arched his back and dragged his hocks along the top of the screen.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Mr. Whiskers!” I shouted, and ran over to my laptop before he playfully tipped it off the couch. Just then, my screen bounced to life and I saw a sizeable wedge of cheese made of cardboard with holes punched out on a site called catisinthebox.com. The price was extremely reasonable given my recent failures. “Is this what you want?” I asked.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Pffffffffttttttbbbbbrrrrr…” he purred in affirmation.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cat in the Box LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63065674317905,"sku":"MONSTER CHEESE","price":46.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/6327\/0481\/files\/cheese.jpg?v=1792635114"},{"product_id":"cat-christmas-stocking-with-toys","title":"Cat Christmas Stocking with Toys","description":"\u003cp\u003eYes, cats celebrate Christmas, too.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis small stocking is purrrrfect for your sweet little cat this holiday season. The stocking is our own unique design and shows a black cat wearing a Santa cap and gazing at the Bethlehem star from a snowbank. The body of the stocking is felt, the cuff is shearling, and the loop is red velour.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIncluded in the set are three toys: a crinkly maple leaf (red on one side, orange on the other) made of felt, an adorable felt fortune cookie with a fortune that reads, \"Santa says you've been nice,\" and a fish made of red holiday fleece fabric with ribbons. One of the ribbons is stamped with a holiday message, \"Meowy Christmas.\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNote that these toys do NOT contain catnip. If your cat enjoys catnip, you can spray them with catnip oil, or rub the outside of the toys with the herb.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe stocking is 8 1\/2 inches from the top of the cuff to the heel, and 9 1\/2 inches to the toe. It is approximately 5 inches wide at the top of the cuff and 6 inches wide at the toe.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe maple leaf is approximately 3 3\/4 inches wide and high.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe fortune cookies is approximately 2 3\/4 inches wide and 2 1\/2 inches high, not including the fortune.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe fleece fish is approximately 2 1\/2 inches wide and 3 3\/4 inches long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eThis adorable cat Christmas stocking ships free.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HvPEwO6Lsqs?rel=0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr width=\"75%\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMr. Whiskers was sitting where I'd left him three hours ago, in the exact middle of the living room, facing the the fireplace, looking more Egyptian statue than living cat, with his hind legs tucked primly beneath him. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI walked into the room again, and walked back out. And walked in again.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"What?\" I demanded of him. It was like I'd yelled it into an empty canyon, waiting for an echo. Mr. Whiskers hadn't so much as flinched.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Come into the kitchen,\" I tried. \"I've got a new bag of your favorite fishy snack.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNothing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"And dinner. It's dinnertime, too,\" I added.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI walked in front of Mr. Whiskers, hoping to break his stare, and then followed his gaze.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHe seemed to be focused on the mantlepiece, which was festooned with hemlock garland, winterberry, and gold ornaments of blown glass. I stood admiring the little holiday tableau and silently congratulated myself on my decorating flair this year. The hand-embroidered felt stockings I'd purchased for the family were quite the find.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe holiday stockings. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow had I overlooked that? \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWas \u003cstrong\u003esomebody\u003c\/strong\u003e telling me we were one short?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt was if Mr. Whiskers had read my mind. \"Rrroooowww,\" he loudly agreed, moving a part of his body for the first time in hours.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWell, there was only one thing for it: I had to find a Christmas stocking for a cat, if such a thing existed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cat in the Box LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63065674383441,"sku":"CHRISTMAS STOCKING","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/6327\/0481\/files\/Untitleddesign_3.png?v=1792635114"},{"product_id":"cardboard-gingerbread-cat-playhouse-kit","title":"Cardboard Gingerbread Cat Playhouse Kit","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCardboard Gingerbread Cat Playhouse Kit\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Gingerloaf House is a cardboard cat playhouse in the style of Hansel and Gretel’s gingerbread house. This cat condo is for kitties that just love the holiday season and can't wait to get into the Christmas spirit. The cat playhouse kit comes with a cardboard gingerbread house, a large sheet of \"candy\" stickers to decorate it with, and a scratcher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssembled, the Gingerloaf House is approximately 19 1\/4 inches tall and 15 1\/4 inches wide and deep. The door is roughly 8.75 inches tall by 7.25 inches wide. The sticker sheet is huge - roughly 16.75 inches by 12 inches - and contains 134 individual stickers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eThis gingerbread house is very easy to assemble and is super sturdy. It comes with both a scratcher and a smooth floor so your cat can decide which surface he or she likes best!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur gingerbread cat playhouse is an eco-friendly product, made of recycled cardboard. Inks are water-based and designed to be used in human food packaging. 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The boxes and inks are made in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImprinted with human-grade toners and water-based inks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from recycled cardboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSHIPS FREE IN THE U.S.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p5rKIAL_4w0?rel=0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr width=\"75%\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Rooowww…”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMr. Whiskers was sitting on the living room floor staring at his cat bed, a sagging, blue-grey, padded fabric cube situated in the corner near my chenille loveseat. I turned and looked at him from the ladder where I was putting the finishing touches on our artificial Douglas Fir with handfuls of green and gold tinsel.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“What is it, Mr. Whiskers?” I asked, feigning concern.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Reeeeeoooooowwwwwww…” he bawled, in one of his lower registers.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThat’s when I saw it: His house stuck out like a sore thumb amidst the glitz and glimmer of the rest of the room’s holiday decor. I had really outdone myself this year, and while I consider myself meticulous, my attention to detail had somehow missed the slouching facade of the blue fabric cat bed wilting away in the room’s far nook.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Well, it’s not like there are cat condos in the style of Christmas,” I said indignantly.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Mowww,” Mr. Whiskers uttered with excitement. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“What do you mean there’s a Gingerbread-style cat house?” I bounded down from the ladder, tinsel falling to the floor, and opened my laptop on the coffee table to find the Gingerloaf cat house checkout page pulled up with the correct address filled out. Mr. Whiskers leapt onto the sectional and swatted at my purse.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Merry Christmas, Mr. Whiskers,” I said.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cat in the Box LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63065674350673,"sku":"GINGERLOAF HOUSE","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/6327\/0481\/files\/Untitleddesign_2_d1648eff-acd1-485c-8991-5fde12e54570.png?v=1792635114"},{"product_id":"some-of-my-favorite-people-are-cats-car-magnet","title":"“Some of My Favorite People Are Cats” Car Magnet","description":"\u003ch1\u003e“Some of My Favorite People Are Cats” Car Magnet\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNEW DESIGN FOR 2025! 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I came in, kicked off my black leather Mary Jane’s, plopped my purse down on the ottoman and laid across my Naugahyde sectional with cat claw marks in the arm and across the top of the backrest. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eAbout time for a new sofa, I thought to myself. “Mr. Whiskers! Here, boy! Here, kitty kitty kitty!” I called. I waited a moment to hear the padded patter of cat beans across my kitchen tile, but nothing. “Mr. Whiskers!” I called again. I heard a crash from the kitchen, followed by the sound of glass breaking on my terra-cotta floor.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eI entered the dark kitchen and flipped on the overhead LEDs to find Mr. Whiskers contentedly seated on the edge of my countertop, his tail hanging down over the edge and fluttering back and forth, casting shadows on the low cabinets where I hid all of my mismatched Tupperware. On the floor, shards of glass were everywhere, lightly stained with the previous night’s cabernet. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Mr. Whiskers! Why did you do that!” He looked at me momentarily and then meowed, throwing his head back.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“I’m sorry I was gone so long. I had a lot to do at work today and couldn’t get home for lunch. Someone has to make the money around here,” I explained, slightly miffed.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“MOWWWWWW,” he cried, then jumped off the counter and disappeared into the darkness of the laundry room. I didn’t see Mr. Whiskers the rest of the night. The next morning, he seemed to be actively avoiding me. I went into work that day put off by his behavior. I was hurt. Was Mr. Whiskers really that upset with me? Was he done with me for good? 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They are more expensive to use, but they're \u003cstrong\u003ebetter for the environment\u003c\/strong\u003e and may be \u003cstrong\u003ebetter for humans\u003c\/strong\u003e who are allergic to, or sensitive to dyes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe only use azo-free dyes to make Ink Floyd toys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHand-crafted details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2621\/9594\/files\/Mrs.SabitaTamang_480x480.jpg?v=1707860139\" alt=\"felt artisan making Ink Floyd\" style=\"margin-left: 10px; float: right;\"\u003eEach octopus is \u003cstrong\u003ecompletely handmade\u003c\/strong\u003e, right down to the exquisite whorls of wool and silk that give this toy its extraordinary appearance. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a photo of Mrs. Sabita Tamang using her felting skills to create the intricate swirls of color on Floyd's head and tentacles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy New Zealand wool?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWool is a 100% natural and renewable resource. It's \u003cstrong\u003ebiodegradable and recyclable\u003c\/strong\u003e and it even has nutrients in it that are essential to plant life. And it grows back every year!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eNew Zealand is an ideal environment for sheep to live and grow. The air and water are pristine, the climate is temperate, and abundant rainfall ensures rich pastures for grazing. This, in turn, helps create some of \u003cstrong\u003ethe finest wool in the world\u003c\/strong\u003e: New Zealand is known for producing the whitest, cleanest wools that hold dyes better than other wools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIn New Zealand, sheep farming is a way of life. New Zealanders have been raising sheep for generations, passing down the knowledge and experience that contributes to a culture of excellence in this industry. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\" alt=\"sheep in New Zealand\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2621\/9594\/files\/pexels-donovan-kelly-18138319_480x480.jpg?v=1707866126\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's also a strong emphasis on \u003cstrong\u003esustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices\u003c\/strong\u003e, which help maintain healthy pastures and robust herds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd finally, New Zealand has some of the \u003cstrong\u003estrictest animal welfare laws\u003c\/strong\u003e in the world.  In 2007, New Zealand passed a law banning \"mulesing,\" a cruel, mutilating procedure that is still performed on millions of lambs in other countries around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eInk Floyd ships free with any box purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AAYOJHYhM1Q?rel=0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e____________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“What have you got on your head?” \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMr. Whiskers seemed to be wearing a hat of some sort: white on the top, with a shiny black brim. There was a strand of gold braid along the front panel.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHe didn’t even bother to look up. “Mrow,” he answered, forebearingly.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI stepped closer and tried a different angle.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Is that a…ship captain’s hat?”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Mrow,\" Mr. Whiskers replied, nonchalantly, as if a cat in ship captain's hat was as common as rain.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI couldn’t believe it. This cat of mine could be peculiar, but this getup was outlandish, even for him.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“What is this all about?” I asked out loud, while wondering, silently, how a cat, even one as clever as mine, comes into possession of a mariner’s cap.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Mrow. Mrow. Rrroooowwwwww!” Mr. Whisker’s explained, with a note of impatience in his voice, as if I should have already known he was asking for, long ago.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“An ocean voyage? A sailing trip on open water?” I responded, incredulous. “You’re a cat,” I reminded him (and myself).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWell, a boating adventure was absolutely out of the question, captain’s hat or no captain’s hat. I get seasick in elevators and on city buses.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“I do have an idea though,” I suggested, tentatively. It’s not \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eexactly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e the ocean experience you were hoping for, but…”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cat in the Box LLC","offers":[{"title":"arctic blue","offer_id":63065674448977,"sku":"INK FLOYD - ARCTIC BLUE","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"sea kelp green","offer_id":63065674481745,"sku":"INK FLOYD - SEA KELP GREEN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/6327\/0481\/files\/CopyofCopyofUntitledDesign.jpg?v=1792635114"},{"product_id":"catch-a-mouse-by-the-tail-wool-cat-toy","title":"Catch a Mouse by the Tail - Wool Cat Toy","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e🏆 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eWinner of Pet Innovation's Cat Toy of the Year!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIf you're tired of buying cat toys that get one sniff and then disappear under the couch forever, you're not alone. Many cat parents tell us they've tried dozens of toys before finding the one their \u003cstrong\u003ecat becomes obsessed with\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCatch a Mouse by the Tail is a simple wool mouse with one unforgettable feature: an extra-long, six-foot tail that cats love to chase, pounce on, carry, bunny-kick, and drag around the house. Even picky, lazy, and toy-indifferent cats often can't resist it. Many cats love it from the moment it comes out of the package, and keep coming back to it day after day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow do cats react to Catch a Mouse by the Tail?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMany cats are interested in the toy immediately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePicky, lazy, toy-indifferent cats often love it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCats become obsessed with it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCats carry it around the house \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCats keep playing with it for days, weeks, or longer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIn multi-cat households, cats end up competing over it, or playing with it cooperatively together\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe extra-long tail is the magic ingredient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhat do cat guardians say about Catch a Mouse by the Tail?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHere are a few comments from real cat parents who have purchased a Catch a Mouse by the Tail toy for their cats:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e“My cat is obsessed with this toy.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e“Quickly became their favorite toy.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e“Carries it from room to room.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e“Immediately intrigued.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e“Even my picky cat loves it.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e“The cats went crazy for it.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e“They play with it every day.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e“Turned my elderly cat into a kitten again.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen you purchase this toy, you help others\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"387\" width=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2621\/9594\/files\/Mrs.ChandraKumariRai4lowres_480x480.jpg?v=1689357063\" alt=\"Catch a Mouse by the Tail\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe partner with a special World Fair Trade-certified non-profit organization in Nepal to make this toy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow-income artisans, mostly women, get a living wage when they make this toy. They also get a retirement fund, medical allowance, and financial incentives to keep their daughters in school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying this product helps real people support their families and plan for their futures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a photo of Mrs. Chandra Kumari, felting wool for a Catch a Mouse by the Tail toy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does azo-free mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany textile dyes in use today are known to cause cancer and birth defects. These dyes, known for containing carcinogenic chemicals called \"azos,\" have been listed under California's Proposition 65 Warning. They have also been banned by the European Union, and some other countries, including Japan, India, and Vietnam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Azo-free\" dyes do not contain any of these dangerous compounds. They are more expensive to use, but they're better for the environment and may be better for humans who are allergic to, or sensitive to dyes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe only use azo-free dyes to make Catch a Mouse by the Tail toys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHand-sewn details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2621\/9594\/files\/Mrs.SabinaMaharjan1lowres_480x480.jpg?v=1689358576\" alt=\"catch a mouse by the tail\" style=\"margin-left: 10px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach mouse is completely handmade, right down to the hand-sewn details on the face. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn artisan painstakingly creates the mouse's cute features, including two black eyes and an adorable button nose. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whiskers are firmly anchored beside the nose. Give the whiskers a good tug and you'll see for yourself how carefully they've been sewn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a photo of Mrs. Sabina Maharjan using her skill with a needle and thread to add some personality to the face of a Catch a Mouse by the Tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy New Zealand wool?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWool is a 100% natural and renewable resource. It's \u003cstrong\u003ebiodegradable and recyclable\u003c\/strong\u003e and it even has nutrients in it that are essential to plant life. And it grows back every year!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Zealand is an ideal environment for sheep to live and grow. The air and water are pristine, the climate is temperate, and abundant rainfall ensures rich pastures for grazing. This, in turn, helps create some of \u003cstrong\u003ethe finest wool in the world\u003c\/strong\u003e: New Zealand is known for producing the whitest, cleanest wools that hold dyes better than other wools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn New Zealand, sheep farming is a way of life. New Zealanders have been raising sheep for generations, passing down the knowledge and experience that contributes to a culture of excellence in this industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2621\/9594\/files\/pexels-donovan-kelly-18138319_480x480.jpg?v=1707866126\" alt=\"sheep in New Zealand\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's also a strong emphasis on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices\u003c\/strong\u003e, which help maintain healthy pastures and robust herds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd finally, New Zealand has some of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estrictest animal welfare laws\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the world.  In 2007, New Zealand passed a law banning \"mulesing,\" a cruel, mutilating procedure that is still performed on millions of lambs in other countries around the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable in four colorways\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"295\" width=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2621\/9594\/files\/Red_Rainbow-wrapped_480x480.jpg?v=1689358955\" alt=\"Catch a Mouse by the Tail\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 16px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're currently manufacturing this mouse in four color versions: we've got an all-red version, that has a bright red body with a tail to match, a mouse with a red body and a rainbow tail, a unicorn swirl mouse in pastel colors, and a purple dragon mouse with slitted eyes, webbed wings, and scutes on the lower back and tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCats do see in color, although they have fewer cones in their retinas than humans. Cones are the color-perceiving cells, so this means that colors may not appear as vibrant to cats as they do to us. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do believe that cats see violet and blue tones quite well, and the rainbow tail on a Catch the Mouse by the Tail has both colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rainbow tail also makes this a wonderful gift for the cat lover in your life who celebrates Pride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eCatch a Mouse by the Tail ships free with any box purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e____________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMr. Whiskers was at my feet, trying to get my attention.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Mrow,\" he said, and waited a few moments. \"Mrow,\" he repeated.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI looked over. \"Mrow,\" he said, adding, very plainly, \"meoooooowwwwww.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Huh? No! Are you kidding? Absolutely not!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI couldn't believe my ears. Mr. Whiskers was asking if I could bring a few mice into the house, just for fun. He was bored, he said, and he promised he wouldn't hurt them. Not really, anyway.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"That's not the point,\" I explained. \"We can't have rodents in the house. In fact, most people go to great lengths to keep mice OUT of the house.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHis face remained impassive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"You're an indoor cat,\" I reminded him. \"A civilized cat.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI swear Mr. Whiskers rolled his eyes at me before sauntering over to my laptop.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI peeked over his shoulder and there it was, right on the screen. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Catch a Mouse by the Tail,\" I read. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWell OK then. 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The tether, which twirls and swirls and dangles along behind your cat, is super exciting for solo play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut it's even better when you play, too! Drag this toy by the tether to simulate prey, and you'll stimulate your cat's natural hunting instinct. Indoor cats, especially, need opportunities to act out their natural hunting instincts and to get the kind of exercise a toy like this can provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Little 'Lotl comes in its own \u003cstrong\u003ezippered pouch\u003c\/strong\u003e, which you can keep and use to store this special toy when it's not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn axo - what?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2621\/9594\/files\/Untitled_design_3f98e2f4-f39b-496e-bcdb-b04db1e6891e_480x480.png?v=1744398262\" alt=\"axolotl\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 10px; float: right;\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn axolotl is a charming little salamander that never grows up. They're basically salamander tadpoles their whole lives. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir superpower is their ability to regrow body parts when needed: not just their adorable little legs, but their \u003cstrong\u003eeyes and even parts of their brains\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAxolotls are critically endangered in the wild. Let your cat help spread the word about these special creatures!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eyou purchase this toy, you help others\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\" alt=\"Catch a Mouse by the Tail\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2621\/9594\/files\/Mrs.ChandraKumariRai4lowres_480x480.jpg?v=1689357063\" width=\"271\" height=\"362\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe partner with a special World Fair Trade-certified non-profit organization in Nepal to make this axolotl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow-income artisans, mostly women, get a living wage when they make this toy. They also get a retirement fund, medical allowance, and financial incentives to keep their daughters in school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying this product helps real people support their families and plan for their futures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a photo of Mrs. Chandra Kumari, felting wool for our products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does azo-free mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany textile dyes in use today are known to cause cancer and birth defects. These dyes, known for containing carcinogenic chemicals called \"azos,\" have been listed under California's Proposition 65 Warning. They have also been banned by the European Union, and some other countries, including Japan, India, and Vietnam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Azo-free\" dyes do not contain any of these dangerous compounds. They are more expensive to use, but they're better for the environment and may be better for humans who are allergic to, or sensitive to dyes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe only use azo-free dyes to make A Little 'Lotl toys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHand-sewn details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-left: 10px; float: right;\" alt=\"catch a mouse by the tail\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2621\/9594\/files\/Mrs.SabinaMaharjan1lowres_480x480.jpg?v=1689358576\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach axolotl is completely handmade, right down to the hand-sewn details on the face. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn artisan painstakingly creates the axolotl's cute features, including two black eyes and an adorable smile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a photo of Mrs. Sabina Maharjan using her skill with a needle and thread to add some personality to the face of one of our other cat toys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy New Zealand wool?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWool is a 100% natural and renewable resource. 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