Big Moo

14/11/2024

Our “guest” is reunited with his family….

After seeing this cat on our cameras walking through our yard at all hours of the night.

After we got him settled where he would be safe, warm with food, water and litter, we posted on several apps and groups to search for the owner. We also took him to the vet to get scanned for a microchip, no chip was found!🙀

Luckily, someone we know recognized the cat andd contacted us and the owners, so we were able to reunite them!

But sadly, we learned that they let him out all the time😿. And you know, I have a problem with this!
So many dangers! Predators, cars, weather, unkind humans. Not to mention this is a beautiful cat, and many people would have just kept him and not looked for the owner. Sadly, one day, their cat won’t make it home, and then they will care.

Please don’t let your cat out freely. There are so many safer ways for them to enjoy the outdoors.
No matter if your cat is indoor only or indoor/ outdoor, please, please make sure they are microchipped with up-to-date contact information (if you moved or any information has changed, update).

let’s all stay safe and live a longe, healthier life😽♥️🐾

08/11/2024

My pawrents went to the annual Pause 4 Paws gala last night, as they were a proud sponsor of them once again this year! They were going to bring Chompy (and not me😼), but last minute decided not to.
The items that I donated for their auction sold! 🎉
They do so much to help so many animals in need, not only in our community, but all throughout the US!
Thank you to everyone who has supported my business, so I could support 🐾!

07/11/2024

My pawrents will be there and I heard Chompy might be going too🐈‍⬛🖤🐾

Join us tonight at the Medina Entertainment Center for an unforgettable Tailgating Event with a twist!

Tickets are still available—grab yours online or simply walk in and get them at the door.

Enjoy great food, wonderful company, and an exciting silent auction, all to support a cause close to our hearts. Can’t wait to see you there!

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Thank you for your support!

31/10/2024

Happy Meow-O-ween 🎃🦇👻🕷️

Halloween tips and reminders for your hoomans to ensure our safety and stress 🖤🧡

Halloween is fun and spooky for hoomans, but it can be just spooky for us cats! 🙀
Nothing more scary than one of us getting out when the door is open🚪🐈‍⬛ for trick-or-treaters! Please be mindful and put your cats in a different room if there’s any fear they can escape.
Knocking on the door, doorbell, and kids screaming can also cause us a lot of anxiety! Serving up some catnip 🌿🌿🌿before trick-or-treating starts can help keep us calm.
Eating catnip causes a relaxing sensation and we’ll just chill out. If we inhale or sniff it, it can encourage a good play session that will wipe us out, then put us in our own space and we’ll take a nap!💤

Candy! 🍭🍬
Don’t leave candy out, especially chocolate🚫🍫, as it’s toxic to us! Be sure to put away your little hooman’s candy at night, none of us want an emergency trip to the vet!🙀

Hazardous decorations🕯️
As you know, everything is a toy for us! That includes dangly decoration, power cords, and our tails have a mind of their own when it comes to candles and flame...we just can’t help it!🐾🐾🐾

Have fun and be safe out there!
No tricks only treats 🍗🌿🍮😽🖤🐾

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27/10/2024

Thank mew Pause 4 Paws
For this ameowzing feature of Chompy 🐈‍⬛🖤🐾

27/10/2024

Happy National Black Cat Day! ✨🐈‍⬛✨
I’m here with my roommate, Chompy to celebrate this special day!

Today is the day we bring awareness and extra love to black cats! They are often overlooked and are adopted at much lower rates than other cats. This special day is also to change the bad reputation black cats get. Even in 2024 there’s still superstitions about black cats...nonsense!

Black cats are as special and loving as every other cat. In fact, there’s several countries who believe black cats are GOOD luck. Did you know that black cats are more genetically predisposed to be male than female?

Adoptions, in a lot of shelters for black cats are usually put on hold around Halloween because of some people like to use black cats as props for Halloween parties or even worse, do something cruel to a black cat on Halloween.
Sadly, adoption rates for black cats are lower than other cats so, get out there and adopt a black cat! I can attest that black cats are special, loving, fun, and cuddly! 🐈‍⬛🖤🐾

24/10/2024

One week from today! 🦇🎃👻
Is everypawdy ready for Meow-O-Ween? 🙀

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20/10/2024

Year #4, thats a wrap!🎉
( Here are just a few of the highlights of the past year)

Although it’s been a very difficult year purrsonally, I look back at all the ameowzing things my staff and I got to do.

All the shelters and rescues I got to work with and donate items 🌿🧶to help socialize and bring fun to kitties while they await their forever home!

Thank you for making all of this pawssible! I couldn’t do it all without your support 😽♥️🐾

I look forward to year #5!

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16/10/2024

Today is National Feral Cat Day
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It’s an important day and one that means so much to me. A day to recognize, acknowledge and learn about feral cats and what we can do to help.

Feral cats are domesticated cats who are fearful of humans because they have been fending for themselves from a young age and never had the opportunity to socialize and learn to trust people. Often, feral cats are the descendants of unaltered cats who were abandoned outdoors.

Feral cats live short, hard lives on the streets. They never die of “old age.” Contagious diseases such as herpes viral conjunctivitis, feline AIDS, leukemia, and infectious peritonitis are common in cats left outdoors. Even easily treatable conditions can become deadly for cats who are not seen by veterinarians and are not routinely handled and examined.

The universal sign that a cat is feral their left ear will be clipped. There are many TNR programs (trap neuter return) that will help so they do not re-populate. Many of them live in cat colonies to help them survive. The Animal Humane Society has a program called Barn Cat. You can adopt a cat as a “working” cat but still have to provide shelter and food. It has saved many cats life‘s over the years.
To learn more on how you can help feral cats see if your local shelter has a program.

All cats deserve love. 😽♥️🐾

09/10/2024

🎉Happy Birthday to all my shelter feline furriends!🐈‍⬛🐈🎂

started CATober 9th. CATober 9th is the day designated for the birthday of all shelter cats whose birthday is unknown🎉
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From North Shore Animal League’s website:
If a cat has nine lives, how can you tell it’s birthday? Sadly, shelters nationwide can never know the exact date of birth of the cats and kittens in their care. At North Shore Animal League America, we wanted to give these purr-fect companions a day to celebrate them and all that they bring into our lives. That’s why we’ve declared the ninth of October to be CATober 9th® the universal birthday for all shelter and rescue cats.
You can celebrate this day by spreading some cheer and love to your local shelter. Spend some time petting some kitties and or donate some toys and treats, or even better adopt one or two🐈‍⬛🐈😻

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04/10/2024

📣NEW TOY! Lmited quantity!
Meat Eek the bat🦇
My first ever handmade, catnip🌿 infused, plushy, cat toy!
Not many available so get your paws on it while you can 🐾
Purrfect for this MeowOween season🙀😽🖤🐾

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Bat Info🦇
Few of nature’s animals are as misunderstood as bats.
Though often feared and loathed as sinister creatures of the night, bats are vital to the health of our environment and our economy.

Bats play an essential role in pest control, pollinating plants and dispersing seeds. Recent studies estimate that bats eat enough pests to save more than $1 billion per year in crop damage and pesticide costs in the United States corn industry alone.

Unfortunately, bats are declining across the globe. Many bats are needlessly killed because people do not understand the important role bats play in a healthy ecosystem.

What you can do to help😺

Turn off unnecessary lights. Light pollution can disrupt or deter bats.

Feed hungry bats by minimizing the use of pesticides in your yard. A single bat can eat up to 3,000 insects in a single night!

Promote natural habitat around your home. Leave dead and dying trees in areas where they don’t create a hazard - they may be used as roosting sites for bats! Create a garden to help attract insects that pollinate plants and feed bats.

Provide shelter by installing a bat box. Providing shelter for bats is a great way to promote a healthy environment. Bat boxes should be placed 10 to 20 feet high in open areas that receive at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight with morning sun preferred. Try to avoid areas near artificial lights.

01/10/2024

Hi furriends! Have my roommate, Chompy here with me today.
Happy October 1st!! Not only is today my official, unofficial birthday, but it is the start of CATober!😺🎉
It’s also Black Cat Awareness Month and on October 27th is National Black Cat Day.
Even though Chompy hogs mommy and wants to eat all my food and treats, he is truly a sweet and loving cat, just like all black cats out there. Let’s keep spreading the word and supporting black cats, that they are truly special and all deserve to be loved✨🐈‍⬛✨😽🖤🐾

26/09/2024

Earlier this summer, a lady contacted me to make a fur portrait for her friend that was going through a hard time. Sadly, her friend’s kitty took a turn for the worse during the process, but she still wanted a portrait made of her.
I hope this brings her more happiness than sadness. It’s so hard to go through the loss of a beloved fur family member.
RIP Finnegan 🌈🐈🪽♥️

24/09/2024

Taste testing is hard work!🌿👅

Did you know?
The most fun and intense catnip experience is when your cat sniffs catnip, either straight up, on a toy, a toy infused with catnip, or cat scratcher. Catnip is a herb that targets the “happy/playful” receptors in their brain.
On the other hand, when eaten, catnip has the opposite effect. Depending on how much is eaten, your cat will begin to mellow out and go into “chill” mode, purrfect for vet visits, administering medicine or scary events like fireworks, storms, and Halloween,if you get a lot of trick-or-treaters. Every cat reacts differently to catnip, but these are the typical reactions. (Some cats and kittens six months or younger do not have a reaction to catnip).

Keep it fresh🌿
Catnip does lose its potency over time, so store it in the freezer in an airtight container for maximum effect.

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18/09/2024

MeowOween toys and more!💀🎃🕷️
🧡🖤🐾

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16/09/2024

This is from Caterday’s event hosted by
Roger’s Rescue Ride, is a motorcycle 🏍️ride in honor of his cat . All the proceeds from this event went to 🐾

I sent my staff to the last stop at to sell my catnip🌿, toys🧶, and also had a raffle🎟️

I made some toys for my furriend Roger aka Rogie, to show my apurreciation for all the hard work his cat dad does to help raise money for all the cats and dogs🐱🐶

Thank mew for letting us be apart of this fundraiser😽🖤🐾

09/09/2024

Happy Tuxedo Cat Appurreciation Day to all my beautiful and handsome tuxedo, furriends 🎉🖤🤍

08/09/2024

Fall catnip toys meow available🍁🍂😺

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