treats to eat

23/04/2023

10/01/2023

I struggle with sleep and I am always so jealous of how fast my Buffy falls asleep. Her favorite spot is on her neck, which puts her to sleep in minutes. I wish it was that easy for me.

04/01/2023

I was curious about this when I first got my fur baby and thought she was doing it too much. I think it is hilarious when you see all these tik toks about cats waking their owners up at 3:00am licking themselves. My baby sleeps through the night and then meows us awake for breakfast.

28/12/2022

This is literally what I am saying about our stay put blankets. It literally makes them sit where you want them. Made of super soft fur.

28/12/2022

I only noticed I put the did you know in twice. Lol. Yolo. I am only human. I know this fact is obvious but I never really thought of this.

21/12/2022

Maybe that's why they always be staring at nothing. It is not ghosts they just can't see so well.

19/12/2022

Just finished our Christmas socks and had so many fails, looking for a cute picture and got this masterpiece. We love being silly bananas in this house, never a dull moment. It's home. Now to have our first Christmas as a family in our home. 😻

18/12/2022

True!

18/12/2022

Great collaboration. 😻

Recycle and upcycled toys are best for your pets. Using paper & strings together to make a rings is so much fun for you & your kitty! Give it a shot. And check out for cat toys, blankets, accessories and more! Now available on www.boopme.co.za

15/12/2022

The inspo to this piece

Wow

14/12/2022

New product alert!!!!!

We are starting our new line of matching beanies, hats and so much more you have no idea. I am so excited for this to be my first part of the line, after trying with so many different fabrics this one actually was not the one I thought would turn out the best. Well, I guess you should be the judge, so let me know.

14/12/2022

I like to sit on my balcony and Buffy was sitting inside looking at me like I had betrayed her so I let her sit on my lap. I reached down to grab my glass of Vino ( as that is our daily tradition to send off day), Anyway. So I reach down and in a split second, she was on the roof. We then proceeded to spend the next 15 minutes shaking her treats box, throwing cat nip at her, and eventually whispering got her down!!!!!

09/12/2022

Join us tomorrow.

09/12/2022

Simple things to help your new cat transition into your house

Although a lot of these things seem obvious to you, sometimes we actually forget what we know, so I am here to gently remind you or educate you on how to make your new cat's introduction to your home as warm and welcoming as possible.

Let's start with preparation.

Here is a list of the essentials for buying:
Litter box (a separate one if you already have a cat)
Food and Water Bowl
Anti-Flea Shampoo
Nail Cutters
Blanket / Bed
Grooming Brush
Toys
Dry Food (Feline Cuisine from Pick n Pay is amazing and affordable), try to keep wet food to a minimum because once a cat gets used to it they will only want that. It is important to try to keep it in their diet but trust me you don’t want to feed your cat twice a day on wet food that costs R20 per sachet.
Toothbrush and Toothpaste (Takealot usually has a great special)
Scratch Post
Choose your nearest/most trusted vet

These are initial things to get for your cat but will not be a regular cost. Don’t spazz out after reading this list. Just be cool.

House prep is next on the list.

Although this seems strange, there are some things that you will have to look at, for example, small items, like leaving food out and ensuring plants that are toxic to cats like Lillies are not close by. Other than that, keep all windows and doors closed for the introduction and you can keep an eye on your cat and play it by ear.

Do a walk-through of the whole house and say to yourself, “If I was an adorable mischievous cat where would I go.” Look for small nooks and crannies that they could climb into and places they could get stuck. My baby tried to climb into the fireplace so ya. Immerse yourself in the cat-like psyche to make sure you don't miss a thing.

Ok, now that we have done the prep let's talk about the introduction.

Once you bring your cat home, depending on if the cat is adopted as an adult or if you got it as a kitten or off the street, a bath should be had, but, if not necessary, try to avoid it until the cat has been acclimatized. Keep it in a separate room with some items of clothing close by. They love small spaces so literally even a box is fine. Mine sleeps on a Woolworths bag (by choice) so really they don’t mind. Put something soft inside like a blanket or your clothes (if you don’t mind). Put the litter box in the room for easy access. Then regarding food and water, cats don’t generally like to have their food near their water so a general rule is to try and keep these separate. Leave this in the room with the cat and close the door and forget you have a cat for a few hours. They need time to acclimatize and if you keep going in and out it will prolong it. (If you have a kitten a training sheet for them to wee and p**p on can be put next to the litter box but a lot of patience is needed here.)

Repeat this for each room you have in your house for a few days, so they can get used to your home.

Interacting with the cat

After 1 or 2 hours have passed, now you can engage with your cat. Sit on the floor and let it come to you. Do not pick it up or force anything. If the cat does not want to come to you, try again in a bit and keep doing this with some patience. Imagine if you were in someone's house for the first time and they are just invading your personal space, it would not be a great time. Like 0/10. So just keep that in mind with your kitty.

Some final tips and things to remember

Take your cat to the vet to get their vaccines, neutered, and for a general check-up.
Get your cat chipped.
They won’t eat much in the first few days so just calm down, they are ok.
The first interactions with your cat will determine its behaviour to a certain extent. So be kind and patient, don't force its attention.
Keep to a routine when feeding your cat for example 8 am and 6 pm. They will wake you up before but do not fold. I know the little nose and the toe beans are so cute but DO NOT feed your cat when they ask you to else you will be waking up at 3 am to feed them.
Training your cat will get their respect. I will write another blog on how I trained my cat, but the tricks you can teach your cat are sick.
If your cat is lost, keep its litter box outside, some water close and an item of your clothing. Not food as this will attract other critters.
Clip their nails when they are sharp, if they struggle with this, cat nip is a great way to distract them, otherwise biltong or droëwors. If it is your first time, try to have someone assist. Another great tool is a cat sleeve that slips over their ears and calms them down.
Bath time needs to be gentle, don’t try and rush it to get it over and done with. Whisper a lot to your cat and talk to it. Make sure the water is lukewarm. Then to avoid being scratched hold your cat's legs and arms and slowly immerse them in the water. You can also add cat nip to the water as it has a lot of benefits besides calming the cat. Make very small movements in the water and talk to your cat the whole time. Consistently do this and it will get better over time.
Cats don’t like loud sounds so try to not shout at them when they do something naughty, tell them no and ignore them for a bit afterwards. If they are very naughty, give them a time-out immediately after the undesired behaviour occurs. No smacks or shouting. It will get you nowhere, also how can you hurt a cute little cat pie?
If you want the cat to sleep in the bed, all good, but if you have a cat- bed try to keep it close to the door as they like to be able to escape if there is a problem. I like to think they want to guard you but that's just a lie I tell myself.

I am writing this based on my own experience and the research I have done. I like to think of myself as a cat whisperer but I am not a vet so if you are unsure or uncertain of something always speak to your vet.

09/12/2022

These are some really important things that cat owners should know as it is an even better way to love and take care of your cat.

08/12/2022

So tired...mom 😅

08/12/2022

Who does not want a cuddle toy for their cat, I have a secret that I won’t tell anyone else if you don’t, these are great for baby gifts like how adorable and they don’t break the bank. I am just saying, you didn’t hear it from me. But for real though, I really struggled to make this and after my 6th attempt, I was like no I am going to give up and then BOOOM it actually turned out great.

08/12/2022

Amen

07/12/2022

And this is why we love cats.

I'm always here 🥰
Credit on pic

07/12/2022

It is official after so much work and time and effort we are live. Thank you again to the love of my life for all your support and Buffy the Quality Control Officer. I am so happy with everything and how it looks.

07/12/2022

Apparently, tigers' urine smells like buttered popcorn. Well I can tell you that my cats urine definitely doesn't smell like buttered popcorn but another interesting fact non the less.

06/12/2022

My inspiration, has been Buffy. My motivator has been the love of my life William. I have been having so much fun. Sales have slowed down but I will never stop. This is my passion. What I am inlove with and I will do everything I can to keep it alive. Thank you for everyone for all the support and likes and views. It really means alot to me.

05/12/2022

Tested positive for being cute 🥰

04/12/2022

Even on her day off the Quality Control Officer is still working hard to ensure you get the best of the best.

😸

02/12/2022

Support local business and be Santa, well like I'm the elf coz I made it and I am like Rudolf but yes you are Santa.

02/12/2022

Love this idea.

Love this X-Mas tree 😍😍😍

01/12/2022

New release. If you want to feel like a ribbon dancer and entertain your cat and get that cardio in, then I have the perfect gift for you and your kaatajie.

01/12/2022

Amen.

🥰🥰🥰

30/11/2022

When the quality control officer is on break but forgot to give you back the merch so you have to come back for it.

30/11/2022

I really enjoyed making these because of the tail, the tails that or solid are the bane of my existence so then I wanted to push myself to be creative and I am happy with the results. I also want to make some more cost-effective toys for cat parents. Hope you enjoy.


-effective

30/11/2022

Some interesting things maybe you didn't know about your cute kitty.

Cats, like us, have distinctive qualities and traits. “Normal” cat behavior isn’t really a thing. You can assume that some behaviors will be found in many or even most cats, but each cat is still unique. Like us, their moods and environment affect their habits and behaviors. Our cats are attem...

30/11/2022

A queen, how fitting. I know I call my Buffy a queen. I will do anything for her, I always let her sniff my food incase she likes it and then I will give her some. I take her everywhere in her backpack and we go for walks.

What do you do for your cat? Or is it just me.

29/11/2022

Some more good to know info for your kaatjie

29/11/2022

Progress comes from not giving up. As ugly as that first thing is, I am proud of each and every one of those. Plus they were hilarious to show my friends and have them guess what it was.

24/11/2022

Why not give a unique gift this time. Hand made with love for your loved furry family members.

23/11/2022

A clowder, that is not even close to what I thought it would be. Well now we know.

23/11/2022

New arrival. 😻