Time For A Stroll!

April 29, 2016 | Zafrina

It’s getting to be that time of year when we all want to spend as much time outside as we can….

Spring/Summer is my favourite time of year…. the flowers in bloom, the trees all green, street fairs, farmer’s markets, festivals galore, spending time out on the patio with a cool drink in hand……. ah! life can be perfect! 🙂

This is also the time that I try to go for walks (and an occasional run!) often…. Usually it is just me, sometimes with my husband and occasionally with Kitty 🙂

However, with it being so lovely outside, there are lots of other fur babies enjoying their time out as well. So this year, I thought I would invest in a little pet stroller ! This will allow me to take Kitty out while avoiding any unwanted interactions with those big doggies:)

I got some input from some cat enthusiasts on the various cat groups on Facebook…. spent a few hours online trying to find a good deal and eventually I managed to find a great stroller for a steal of a deal of $30 at a yard sale!

Here are some good tips to keep in mind when shopping for a stroller.

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Safety first! This stroller has two safety hooks that can be attached to your pet’s harness

Make sure there is good ventilation all around!

There is enough space inside for her to move around!

This stroller also had a small bonus basket under it! Great to carry any extra treats or water for your trip!

So keep in mind to invest in something that has a sturdy frame, with lots of great ventilation as well as enough space inside so that your furbaby is comfortable … They need to be able to sit up, move around and enjoy the stroll! Extra pockets or baskets for storage is a bonus but not a necessity! The main thing is your pet’s safety and comfort!

Here is Kitty on one of her strolls .. 🙂

All ready to go !

Outside!!

Art Auction Coming Soon!

April 19, 2016 | Zafrina

Surprise!

I am having a online Art Auction from May 1 – May 8th ….

I will have some of the pieces featured here on the SHOP page as well as several new pieces!

50% of all sales will be donated to The Pet’s Pantry Society, a local pet food bank that works with local animal rescues and provides them with much needed food and supplies so that the rescues can put their funding into critical medical care.

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There is a facebook event created and I welcome you all to check it out, join and share the event with anyone you think might be interested:)

https://www.facebook.com/events/1773964202854661/

Winner! Winner!

April 15, 2016 | Zafrina

Thank you to all the new followers!! I entered all your names into the draw for the IPhone 5 case.

And the winner is …….

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Draw date: 2016-04-15 23:21:24

place #1:

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(winner picked using www.randomresult.com)

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Please email crazycatladycorner@yahoo.com to claim your prize.

Homemade Cat Treats Part 2

April 14, 2016 | Zafrina

Today I put my baking skills to good use and made these awesome treats for Kitty.

I call it Tuna-tato Bites….It is super simple !

Ingredients :

1 can of tuna ( I used white flaked tuna)
1 egg
4 tbsp of rice flour (I used gluten free rice flour – it’s what I had!)
a few tsps of water
1/2 russet potato

Step 1

Peel and cut the potato into chunks and add it to boiling water. Let it boil for a good 8-10 mins. Then, mash it up, making sure it is not too dry (add a few tsp of water to make it more pliable)

Step 2

Beat the egg in a separate bowl. Add them to the tuna and mix it well. Next add the rice flour.

Step 3

Spoon the mixture in a small muffin tin and bake in a preheated oven at 350C for 15 mins.

Note: if you are using muffin liners, the tuna will stick to it (as I later found out)… I would suggest leaving out the liners and bake directly in the pan.

Step 4

Spoon the mashed potatoes into a piping bag and add it on top of the baked treats once they have cooled. You can leave this part out if you prefer.

Finally, just to top it off, I added a piece of Kitty’s dry food to each of the treats:)

And now .. drumroll please…. The Taste Test…..

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She LOVED it!!…. She wasn’t too crazy about the potato part so I may leave that out next time…

You will have to break the ‘muffin’ into smaller pieces for your cat …. It is a dry treat so make sure it is broken up to avoid any choking!!!… you can add some pumpkin puree to the tuna mixture if you want a more moist muffin.

No more than one muffin a day per cat…. And please store it in the fridge! It should last 3 to 5 days.

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I would love to hear your thoughts on this recipe and if you end up making it for your furbaby, please send me some photos so I can share them here:)

Follow Me, Everything Is Alright

April 13, 2016 | Zafrina

In the past few days, I have spent some time actively looking for some fun blogs to follow…

I found some new blogs started by friends as well as some really cool cat blogs, some great art blogs…… such talent out there!

So I wanted to give a shoutout to everyone who has clearly spent tons of time and energy putting together all these lovely sites full of fun stories, pretty things and great advice….
Every blog that I came across had something unique to offer….!!!

That got me thinking ……….

I would love to just quit my day job and blog full time!!! I think that would be my ideal career…. I love to write and I love sharing all my random thoughts and ideas with anyone who is willing to read them! Maybe someday I will be one of those successful bloggers out there:) What’s better than sitting in your pj’s and writing for the world to see:) ?

In the meantime, I thank those who are following me on this journey and I invite you to share it with everyone you know (and don’t know!!)

Let them all know that Crazy Cat Lady Corner is a fun place to hang out!

Share the link on your Facebook Page ……. use the hashtag #crazycatladycorner …. Get that word out ! I looooove to hear from readers so please comment on anything you see on here!! I will be waiting to hear from you!

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Homemade Cat Treats!

April 10, 2016 | Zafrina

So it all started when I was trying to find a cute treat/cake for Kitty’s birthday a few weeks ago…… As I went from one pet store to another, all I found was adorable doggy biscuits and cutely decorated dog cakes !

I mean, look at these! They are just too cute for words!!!

Anyway, my search ended with me coming home empty-handed, meaning I didn’t find anything cute and adorable like the above pictures!

So I had a chat with my buddy Ruby (a fellow cat mom,crazy cat lady and creative genius)the other day and we ended up talking about how there is a lack of specialty cat treats out there!

She had actually made some super adorable cat treats for Kitty awhile back….

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So we decided that I try to make some cute home made treats and see how it goes….

The idea is to use very limited ingredients, mainly appeal to a cat’s natural carnivorous diet and make a few different varieties. Kitty and Ruby’s babies Jack and Feo will be the taste testers.

I have found some basic recipes and I am hoping to put my own twist on them…

Watch this space for how things turn out!! 🙂

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Update:

I have tried my first recipe …. Here is the link https://crazycatladycorner.org/2016/04/14/homemade-cat-treats-part-2/

Edmonton International Cat Festival!

April 6, 2016 | Zafrina

I am soooo soooo excited for this event!!!

It’s the Edmonton International Cat Festival happening on May 28th 2016

The Edmonton International Cat Festival is the only festival of its kind in Canada!

This awesome event brings together cat lovers to celebrate cats and cat culture, while raising money and awareness for important cat rescue organizations!

#YEGCatFest donates 100% of proceeds back to local rescue organizations.

Since 2014,they have raised $39,000 for local rescues helping cats in need! Isn’s that amazing?

There will be tons and tons of fun things happenings here including several vendors with cat themed products, rescue organizations with adoptable cats, cat-themed presentations, exotic breeds and show cats as well as a meet and greet with celebrity cat Nala (https://www.instagram.com/nala_cat/) …. and not forgetting the Mr. and Mrs. Purr-fect photo contest and many more fun activities!!!

I look forward to checking it out and will definitely share some photos from the event!

To purchase tickets for this must-see event, please visit www.edmontoncatfest.com

Here are some highlights from last year’s catfest!

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New Art Ready For You!

April 3, 2016 | Zafrina

I have just finished some new pieces and they are now available for purchase!

Visit the SHOP page to pick up your favourite!

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Going Once, Going Twice, SOLD!

April 3, 2016 | Zafrina

How exciting is this!!!

My first art piece which I featured on here has been SOLD!!

Thank you to everyone who viewed and shared it !!!

I am in the process of making a few more pieces and will have them up and ready to go in the next week!

In the meantime, if you would like a custom piece made for you, please drop me a line.

The size you see here is $25 plus shipping. If you would like a larger size, please check the SHOP page for a sample piece.

I look forward to making you a cool piece of art!!

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Kitty Turns 4!!

April 1, 2016 | Zafrina

Today is a very special day!

Kitty is celebrating her 4th birthday!

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I put together a mock ‘cake’ with one of her favourite canned food and topped it with some shrimp and also added some treats around it….And enjoy it she did!!!

And instead of a gift this year (and since she has everything she needs and wants lol!) we decided to buy some canned food and donate it to an animal rescue….

Here are some great pictures from today’s happenings!!!

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