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2008/9/2 Bill AB 1634 - is dead. AB 1634 is a controversial bill (authored by Democrat Lloyd Levine) in the California State Legislature which would require that dogs and cats in California be spayed or neutered by 6 months of age. More... 0

2008/8/12 Cougar in bedroom kills dog. IDLEDALE, Colorado (AP) — A mountain lion crept through an open door into a house outside Denver, snatched a Labrador retriever from a bedroom where two people were sleeping and left the dog’s dead body outside, wildlife managers said Tuesday. More... 2

2008/8/12 Parts of Endangered Species Act may soon be extinct. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Bush administration wants federal agencies to decide for themselves whether highways, dams, mines and other construction projects might harm endangered animals and plants. New regulations, which don’t require the approval of Congress, would reduce the mandatory, independent reviews government scientists have been performing for 35 years, according to a draft first obtained by The Associated Press. More... 1

2008/8/9 U.S. donates tigers to Iraq. BAGHDAD—The Baghdad Zoo on Friday welcomed a pair of rare Bengal tiger cubs that were donated by a North Carolina animal sanctuary despite protests by animal rights activists. More... 2

2008/8/8 Saudi Arabia. Bans dogs and cats. RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — To keep the sexes apart in the state capital, a pet ban is in effect. As every single man knows: Walking a dog in the park equals sure babe magnet. Saudi Arabia’s Islamic religious police, in their zeal to keep the sexes apart, want to make sure the technique doesn’t catch on here. More... 1

2008/8/2 Help To Stop The Live Skinning Of Animals In China!!! With the Olympics on the horizon in the very near future, China has come under scrutiny from various different angles. If it isn’t the smog and air pollution then it’s the human rights issues. However, I want to draw attention to something else. I want to draw attention to the barbaric treatment of animals. More... 1

2008/7/16 Pit bulls and owners given reprieve. Madisonville TX—The Madisonville City Council has repealed a heavily debated article of an ordinance that will ease the minds of certain dog owners. More... 1

2008/7/14 Cat nurses baby panda. AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) — A zookeeper’s house cat has adopted a baby red panda abandoned by its mother and is nursing the cub along with her own kittens, the Artis zoo said Wednesday. More... 1

2008/7/2 Cat’s out of the bag in China. BEIJING—Prodded for months by bloggers, officials reveal that photos of tiger in wild were staged; local guide jailed. The photos of the South China tiger taken by a farmer seemed too good to be true. After all, no member of the endangered big cat family had been seen in the wild since the 1960s. More... 2

2008/7/2 Pets suffer from Midwest flooding too. No-kill shelters form vast networks to save dogs and cats for adoption. Lesley Irwin scrolls through 200 pitiable e-mails a day to pick out the lucky dogs and cats she can keep in her Huntley pet shelter, then anguishes over the many she has to turn away. More... 0

2008/7/2 Pet cemetery. Jayne Mansfield. MILWAUKEE—Pet cemetery where sex symbol buried dog closes. Sex symbol Jayne Mansfield was looking for eternal rest for her Chihuahua Gallina when she buried her in a Milwaukee area pet cemetery in 1964. More... 0

2008/6/17 Is Rover coughing? It could be dog flu. Experts urge pet owners to be on the alert now that the disease has been confirmed in Illinois. More... 1

2008/6/2 $24M pet food settlement. CAMDEN, NJ—A judge granted initial approval to a $24 million settlement in which companies that manufactured or sold contaminated pet food would compensate pet owners fro all costs related to the death or illness of their dogs and cats. More... 0

2008/5/22 Man returns dogs’ bones. Transplants of bone marrow, perfected in canine tests, will soon treat their cancers. More... 0

2008/5/22 Belligerent donkey gets out of jail. Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico—A Mexican donkey has been freed from jail after doing time for acting like a jackass. More... 0

2008/5/20 Caw to art! #18. Reminder. Caw to art! is an effort to showcase animals and pets in an ARTFUL manner. More... 0

2008/5/16 Happy endanger species day! Hey, did you know today’s a holiday? That’s right: it’s Endangered Species Day, 5/16/08, a national celebration to spread awareness about all our planet’s wildlife, fish, and plants—including the beloved polar bear—that are threatened with extinction. It’s also a great day to take action to help save them. One of the most important actions of all? Spreading the word. More... 3

2008/5/12 Caw to art! #17. Reminder. Caw to art! is an effort to showcase animals and pets in an ARTFUL manner. More... 0

2008/5/12 Pets on lap while driving may soon be a no-no in Calif. SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP)—Pull over and put down the dog. A California lawmaker wants to ban motorists from holding pets on their laps while driving and getting caught can net a $35 fine. The bill passed the Assembly on a 44-11 vote on Monday, and heads to the Senate. More... 2

2008/5/12 Australian pokes shark in eye to survive mauling. SYDNEY, Australia (AP)—An Australian swimmer says he survived a mauling by a 16-foot shark by wrestling with the beast, finally getting free by poking it in the eye. More... 0

Kitty cycle.

Here are three kitty products worth a look unless you like being hands on with your friend(s). Also, whenever litter products are discussed I wish someone would address a solution for litter tracks. We use clumping litter, clean it daily, and have not had much luck keeping the litter contained. I suppose this is like asking the cat to take their muddy boots off before coming into the house.

drinkwell water fountain

Littermaid

Litter Robot

Drinkwell
* Measures 9″ W x 11″ D x 7 1/4″ H.
* Adjustable flow rate.
* Self-contained (no need to connect to a water line).
* No overflow if power is lost.
* Pitcher-like spout is 5″ above the floor, creating a waterfall effect.
* Electrical use of the appliance is 6 W.

A must have supply for your cat or small dog! Treat your pet to fresher, better tasting water with the Drinkwell Fresh Water Fountain. Electric pump circulates water and sends it through an activated carbon filter to eliminate impurities and contaminants for water that tastes cleaner and fresher. Plus, cats are known to enjoy drinking water that is flowing, so this will encourage them to drink more frequently. It’s great for all pets, and especially beneficial for cats who are experiencing bladder or urinary tract problems. Constructed of easy to clean, heavy-duty plastic in a neutral granite look to match all interior settings. Plugs into a standard wall outlet. Unit holds 6 cups of water. An additional 6-cup reservoir (sold separately) may be added to increase the capacity. Carbon filter should be changed every 6-8 weeks (replacement filters, in packs of 3, sold separately).Features:Adjustable flow rate.Self-contained (no need to connect to a water line).No overflow if power is lost.Pitcher-like spout is 5″ above the floor, creating a waterfall effect.Electrical use of the appliance is 6 W.This item ships free everyday!
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Littermaid
* 29 inches long, 8-7/8 inches high, 16-3/4 inches wide
* Automatically rakes waste into sealable container 10 minutes after use
* Large capacity: ideal for large- and multiple-cat households
* Plugs into wall socket or operates with eight D-cell batteries (not included)
* Paw cleaning ramp and 12 reusable/disposable waster containers included

Ideal for a household with a large cat or more than one cat, this big, self-cleaning litter box eliminates most odors while keeping the litter pleasingly fresh for tabby. It’s ingenious in design: a cat entering the box triggers a sensor; the sensor sets a timer that counts off 10 minutes; then a rake runs through the litter, scooping out clumps and depositing them in a plastic container at the box’s end; the container is automatically sealed until the next cat visit, when the raking cycle opens the container for another deposit. (Twelve reusable, disposable containers are included, each 13 inches long, 4 inches wide, and 3-1/2 inches deep.) The litter box can be plugged into a wall socket (AC adapter included) or operated on eight D-cell batteries (not included). It comes with a durable carpeted ramp that leads a cat into the box and cleans its paws on the way out. For safety, the rake stops and reverses at the slightest touch if an object gets in the way. If a cat re-enters the box before the initial 10 minutes have elapsed, the timer automatically resets. The litter box is made of hard plastic and measures 29 inches long, 8-7/8 inches high, and 16-3/4 inches wide. For proper operation, it requires premium, clumping litter but does not need as much as a nonautomated litter box of the same size. For cleaning, the litter tray can be detached. Instructions for acclimating a cat to the box are included. via Littermaid

Litter Robot
* Measures 24 by 22 by 29 inches; 18-month full warranty
* Automatic self-cleaning cat-litter box saves time and money
* Patented sifting process cleans litter automatically after each use
* Deposits waste in large-capacity drawer lined with kitchen garbage bag
* Reliable and safe; works without rakes or wires that could jam,
clog, or break

The Litter-Robot frees you from the chore of litter box scooping. You can be confident that your cats have a litter box that is cleaned automatically and reliably, again and again. The large waste drawer holds several days’ worth of waste, giving you the time and freedom to do the things you enjoy. You can take that weekend trip or leave town for a short business trip without having to worry about your cats litter box.

Cleaning the litter box is now as simple as changing a kitchen garbage bag every few days. If you have several cats, the Litter-Robot drawer may still need to be emptied daily, but you’ll never again have to scoop a dirty litter box by hand!

Cats prefer a clean litter box. The Litter-Robot patented litter sifting process is near perfect in removing waste clumps from the litter, leaving a clean litter bed for your cats, every time.

The Litter-Robot gently separates the waste clumps from the clean litter. There is no rake mechanism that can get jammed or clogged or that needs frequent cleaning and maintenance. The Litter-Robot is a reliable, low maintenance automatic self cleaning cat litter box that works and keeps on working. Isnt that what you expect from a self-cleaning litter box?
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4 Responses to “Kitty cycle.”

Modulator Says:
February 3rd, 2008 at 12:28 pm
Friday Ark #176

We’ll post links to sites that have Friday (plus or minus a few days) photos of their chosen animals (photoshops at our discretion and humans only in supporting roles). Watch the Exception category for rocks, beer, coffee cups, and….? Visit all the …
Liudmila Says:
February 4th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
As for me, the first is the best one. I always forget to add water.
Anna Says:
February 4th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
Wow things people make now. This is amazing for the cats. Thanks for sharing, Anna
Cat House Training Says:
March 18th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
This includes cleansers, dish soap, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, antifreeze, plants, etc. Keep all poisonous items out of reach, either in a locked cabinet or in an area your pet is not allowed, such as the garage or the basement. If you have a plant that is poisonous to your pet, consider getting something else instead. Even if itâ€™ s up high your cat can still get to it if heâ€™ s determined enough. For a list of poisonous plants, click here.