Congratulations on your decision to get a cat!  Cats are such loving creatures – they will not disappoint!  But before you go out there and find your cat, you should do some research and know what you are looking for in a cat.  If you haven’t already read my post about  the top 5 things … The post What to Know Before Getting a Cat: Before the Search appeared first on VioletCatSays: Love Your Cat Every Day ..read more

I was digging through my hard drive the other day and came across a video of Violet Cat playing.  In the video she plays with 2 of her brothers using  3 similar, but different interactive toys.  It is only a short clip, but it illustrates the joy of play that all cats inherently have.  Here … The post Violet Cat’s Play Date Video: The Wonderful World of Play appeared first on VioletCatSays.com ..read more

It’s not a topic that most people enjoy talking about, but an important one to your cat and it should be an important one to you too.  Poor oversight in this area can lead to a not-so-fresh smelling home and even worse, your cat eliminating outside the litter box.  So here’s the scoop on how … The post How Often Should I Replace My Cat’s Litter and Litter Box? Here’s the Scoop! appeared first on VioletCatSays.com ..read more

So you have finally found your new cat and are ready to take him home.  First off, congratulations on your new pet!  Getting a new cat is such a rewarding experience for first time cat owners and for repeat moms like myself alike!  If you haven’t already read my post on questions to consider before … The post So You Decided to Adopt a Cat…Now What? 5 Tips to Prepare for Your New Cat appeared first on VioletCatSays.com ..read more

Getting a new cat is an exciting experience.  An inevitable question everyone asks themselves when getting a new cat:  Should I get a kitten or an adult cat?    Everyone loves a kitten, it’s true.  They are adorable and energetic bundles of joy!  You can’t help but smile when watching a kitten explore and play; … The post 6 Reasons to Adopt an Older Cat appeared first on VioletCatSays.com ..read more

Adopting a new cat can be a rewarding and life changing experience.  Sure, raising a cat sounds like a good idea on the surface (after all, who doesn’t love a cute kitty cat!), but are you ready for the commitment and responsibility that comes along with cat parenting?  Raising a cat requires a commitment, and … The post 5 Important Questions to Consider Before Adopting a New Cat appeared first on VioletCatSays.com ..read more

Like many cat lovers, we make periodic donations to charity.  It’s important to make sure you choose a charity that is legitimate and efficient with the money it receives from its donors, as well as align with what you support.  Before making a donation, you should do your research.  We use Charity Navigator, but there … The post How to Choose a Good Pet Charity: 3 Great Charities that Support Cats appeared first on VioletCatSays.com ..read more

Hi, I’m Violet Cat!!  Mommy said that I could pick the very first post for our new website.  I wanted the first post to be special and fun and I couldn’t think of a better way to start than a great play session.  Here it is on YouTube. This toy is one of my favorites!  … The post Our First Post appeared first on VioletCatSays.com ..read more