CAT FANCY's Editors' Choice Cat Products
See what cat products the editors chose for 2010.
CAT FANCY editors went through oodles of products, and here are some of their favorites.
Meet the Editors
In most respects, cats will always perplex Associate Editor April Balotro (a life-long dog person), but she completely understands their love for a nice, long nap.
Managing Editor Annie Shirreffs has had cats all of her life. She lives with her husband and two young cats, Agatha and Rudyard, and also cares for the three feral cats who live in her back yard (one of whom is Rudyard's mother). Needless to say, she goes through a lot of cat food.
Editor Susan Logan grew up around animals in rural Michigan, where she raised her first feline friend Gulliver, a black-and-white tuxedo cat. She spent 14 years caring for a Tonkinese named Chamois and a Ragdoll named Chloe until they succumbed to age-related illnesses. She's currently mom to two Maine Coon mixes, Sophie and Madison.
Managing Web Editor Anastasia Thrift grew up with cats and raised her last one from a feral kitten. Her latest rescue — a lost cockatiel — has delayed her plans to adopt a new cat
Art Director Jerome Callens is currently catless. While he waits to find his perfect feline companion, he enjoys the company photo shoots where he can spend some time playing with various cats.
PURRfect CrunchyFeather Cat Toy
$11. Vee Enterprises; 800-733-1903; www.veeenterprises.com
“The long wand and double feathers give my cat and me endless fun during playtime.”;
Fizzion
$9.99 (bottle with 2-pack); $6.99 (refill). Fizzion; 863-734-0200; www.fizzionclean.com
“What a great concept for an Earth-friendly cleaner! It has a nice linen scent, and it's both economical and earth-friendly.”
Meet the Models
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Shortly after New Year's Day 2010, Amelia Brenner was rescued and taken to an animal shelter where she spent two months meowing and batting a furry paw at passersby. The strategy paid off: One-and-a-half-year-old Amelia now has the run of an entire apartment and her own carpeted kitty tower to lounge in. Her hobbies include opening cupboards and drawers, playing in the empty bathtub and chasing toys. She is also an avid birdwatcher.
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Madison and Sophie Logan are 2-year-old Maine Coon mixes who were adopted from the Irvine Animal Care Center. Maddie is super outgoing with all two-legged and four-legged creatures, while Sophie is a one-person cat who enjoys being higher than anyone in the room. Both cats love their home and purr very loudly when their favorite person is in it. |
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Ziggy Sandler was an orphaned kitten who landed in foster care and was then brought to the Irvine Animal Shelter when he was 8 weeks old. Now in his permanent home, he adores his older sister Fudge and just wants to cuddle. He is obsessed with Fudge's tail and anything else that moves. He instigates energetic games at every opportunity and loves puzzle-type toys, cardboard boxes and paper packets. He is a voracious eater, enjoying all food, especially whatever is in Fudge's bowl. |
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Born to a feral mother, 10-month-old Rudyard Shirreffs was introduced to the comforts of indoor living when he was rescued from a neighbor's backyard at the age of 6 weeks. He quickly made himself at home and became the newest member of the family. When not instigating wrestling matches with his older sister or chasing her around the house, he enjoys head scritches, hunting (and eating) bugs and napping in the linen closet. |
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