{"id":7226,"date":"2015-08-20T09:23:03","date_gmt":"2015-08-20T13:23:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/?p=7226"},"modified":"2023-10-02T21:51:18","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T01:51:18","slug":"why-cat-as-a-pet-is-good-for-busy-families-summer-giveaway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/why-cat-as-a-pet-is-good-for-busy-families-summer-giveaway\/","title":{"rendered":"Why cats are a good fit for busy families – Summer Giveaway"},"content":{"rendered":"

You may not know this, but we have a cat. \u00a0For some reason, I don’t really speak about her much in my posts. \u00a0However, I got her before I had any of my kids. In fact, I’ve had her for 11 years now, shortly after I moved out of my parents’ house. Also, I decided to do some research to find out why Maine Coons are expensive<\/a> compared to other cat breeds.<\/p>\n

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Growing up, I was a dog person. We owned several dogs and I have always been keen of dogs. My mom had a fear of cats and although she didn’t instill her fear in us, I was always weary of them. While I didn’t despise cats, I never met one that I liked… until I met my husbands’ parents’ cat. \u00a0She was sweet and cuddly (and it helped that she didn’t have nails). Since I was moving out on my own, I thought it would be nice to have some companionship and a cat was easy to take care of (compared to a dog), small and my landlord allowed it.<\/p>\n

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Don’t let this face fool you. She’s the friendliest cat you’ll ever meet.<\/p><\/div>\n

For some strange reason which I can’t seem to recall (probably because I blocked it out of my mind), we named her Baby Kit Kat. \u00a0I remember\u00a0being with my cat at the vet one time and hearing\u00a0the receptionist say “Baby Kit Kat Yablonsky?” (my maiden name) and I had to think about that twice before I realized she was calling for us. \u00a0Needless to say, her name didn’t stick and we’ve been calling her kitty for 11 years now even thought she stopped being a kitten 10 years ago.<\/p>\n

Having a cat as a pet was an easy transition for us once our family grew. Kitty is an outdoor cat which has been extremely helpful for us. \u00a0She rarely uses her litter box during the year which means less clean up for us. \u00a0With cats, a clean environment is key \u2013 so it\u2019s crucial to maintain a tidy and comfortable space.\u00a0 Arm & Hammer Clump & Seal Complete Odour Sealing Cat Litter provides a 7-day odour-free home, guaranteed \u2013 great for your busy schedule and your cat!<\/p>\n

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So while we don’t have a lot of time for her these days, Kitty is a happy cat. \u00a0She has a great home and she is loved and fed, which is of greatest importance to her. \u00a0She also loves all of our neighbours and they all love her. \u00a0People love stopping by our porch to pet her and she loves the extra attention which is great since she isn’t getting much at home. \u00a0My husband and I are typically busy with our three boys during the day so the only time we tend to spend with kitty is at night when she jumps on our bed. Our boys also love her but show it in strange ways by chasing her away and squeezing her too hard. Nate, our almost one year old, loves to yell at her. \u00a0I think he’s just so excited to see her he doesn’t know how else to show it.<\/p>\n

GIVEAWAY<\/h2>\n

Ahhh\u2026 Summer! The sun\u2019s rays make us happier \u2013 it\u2019s science, so what better time to keep pampering yourself? Whether this means relaxing at the cottage, treating yourself with a trip to the spa or\u00a0indulging in some dark chocolate and wine. You are your best self when you\u2019re radiating confidence and happiness. To help ensure you\u2019re ready for any occasion, I’m giving away some fun summer essentials valued at $50 including:<\/p>\n