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CATLOVERS WELCOME

Whether you are new to caring for a gorgeous furbaby or you are a cat lover through and through,  welcome to our purrfect den! 

We are dedicated cat peeps who are regularly asked for advice on all things feline.  So finally, we decided to share the advice, fun and products we love with other avid catlovers.

 Not only will we regularly share fun, trending topics on cat care, memes and feature your loved ones but we will include more about cat care with advice from our favourites vets. 

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 CAT CUDDLING GIFT 
There seems to be a  flashing sign on my letterbox saying "crazy cat woman lives here" and any cat looking for food, love, care and a new home seems to find me.  For those not so lucky to have the feline beacon on your letterbox, read on ...

Many of my friends who have seen the love and entertainment my darlings provide often ask the awkward question ... is there a way to meet a cat before deciding to take it?

The great news is YES there is and it is not awkward at all.

The Cat Protection Society of Victoria has a great event for families to pet cats, learn about cats and have the opportunity to meet, snuggle and perhaps adopt a gorgeous furbaby from their well cared for adoption agency.

Inviting a new family member into your home can be a daunting task.  So why not take advantage of the gift that will give love, joy and giggles for a sweet unfortunate looking for a new family?
Need tips and advice on introducing your furbaby to your family, well check out our advice.

Introducing the Cat Cuddling Gift Certificate.
Become a Very Important Petter (VIP) from Jan 10 to March with this family gift certificate.  Bring 2 adults or 2 adults and 2 children / 1 adult and 3 children (aged 16 years and under) to meet, cuddle and with the right match, adopt a darling in need of a family.

Head to the Cat Protection Society, receive a brief tour of the adoption shelter where you will meet cats and kittens in need of a furever home.  Play and cuddle with a cat or kitten in the enrichment room and receive a voucher for a delicious refreshment in the Purrfect Paw Cafe.

Even if you are not adopting, this is a lovely way to introduce cat cuddles to your family and support a worthy organisation supporting the most adorable pets (ohh ok ... I am biased).

Register here

Chubster, The rescue love cat and his adoring Mum.  

There is no measure to the love a cat brings to your home and a rescue cat bring just a little more gratitude...

10 MAGIC MINUTES TO DE-STRESS
We crazy cat people are not surprised by the findings in the recent Washington State University study which supports what we have intuitively known. Even a 10 minute play/cuddle with your cat is beneficial to a stressed human.

New evidence demonstrates playing with cats can be much more beneficial for the human psyche than once thought. 

Their findings, published in the journal AERA Open has concluded that a 10 minute hands-on cuddle or playtime works miracles.  

Associate professor, Patricia Pendry who works in WSU's Department of Human Development said  "Just 10 minutes can have a significant impact. Students in our study who interacted with cats (and dogs) had a significant reduction in cortisol, a major stress hormone."

"We already knew that students enjoy interacting with animals, and it helps them experience more positive emotions," Pendry said. "…the reduction of stress hormones may, over time, have significant benefits for physical and mental health." 

Take that extra 10 minute cuddle time... remember, it is for your own health and I am sure your fur baby is happy about it too.

REVAMP YOUR LIVINGROOM 
ON A SHOESTRING
Finally, it is the last weeks of winter and I must admit I am counting down the days until spring bursts onto the scene. I really can’t wait for longer, lighter days, blossoms and colour.

However, August need not be colourless and grim when you can give your rooms an effortless makeover on a budget.

Gone are the days when designer inspiration cost a bundle and the thought of making over your living area or bedroom made your piggybank frown. With just a little planning and of course, knowing the right place to shop, you can have all of the colour and energy of spring to enliven any room in your home.

I absolutely love designer pieces. I love it even more when I can get that expensive Luxe look for less. There are so many fabulous homeware stores to shop, both online and locally there is no excuse to let the end-of-winter blues get you down. So let’s check out some of my favourite ways to add some warmth and energy to your home.
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THE FUTURE OF RETAIL - BRICKS & MORTAR V ONLINE

It seems every week another famous brand, store or retailer is closing or going bankrupt.  The easy excuse is "The Amazon Effect" (disruptive impact of discount online retailers) however, this would be true for all retail stores not just some. So what are our traditional bricks & mortar retailers missing?  Is it just the Amazon Effect?

For years bricks & mortar retailers have blamed the online sellers for their drop in sales and a downward trend in profit.  With the emergence of Amazon and its success, this trend has been labelled the Amazon Effect.

As someone who has been working in the retail channel area for decades, I believe it is less Amazon Effect and more the demise of the dinosaurs.

Customers have been voting with their dollar for years now.  We want convenience, we want to shop at a time that suits us. We want great service and quality product and if that is at a great price all the better.

Bricks and Mortar retailers have had the experts advise they should get in the online game and with an omnichannel approach have the best of both worlds.  Some have stuck a toe in the water and tried to use their online presence to drive foot traffic in-store.  Yes, totally ignoring what online shoppers love about online.  Some have resisted altogether.

With the decline in bricks and mortar business, they still press on with high pricing and an expensive go to market model and for the most part not updating or improving their service.

Is it really a surprise that stores are closing and customers are going where their needs are met?

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