From The Cat-Alog | Meet Zuulie

Ever since Justin and I got our house we've been talking about getting another cat to be friends with Laveau and about three weeks ago we got serious about it.

After days of searching, looking into different rescues, filling out adoption applications, having phone interviews (It was a pain this time around because of COVID restrictions at all the rescues) and meeting cats we didn't vibe with, we met an almost three month old black and white domestic short hair at Last Hope Rescue who I let Justin name Zuulie (Because as you may or may not know, he is a huge Ghostbusters fan)

We've had her for almost two weeks at this point and we absolutely love her. I can't say the same for Laveau, she is very apprehensive about her but Zuulie desperately wants to be her friend.

If you like cats you can follow Zuulie on Instagram at @OnlyZuulie. And if you aren't already, you can follow Laveau at @LaveauCat.

From The Cat-Alog | Laveau's Favorite Toys

Recently I was on the Ologies Facebook group and one of the members asked what kind of toys other member's cats liked. Since I found the tread interesting and helpful, I thought that I'd throw together my own list on here of Laveau's favorite toys and where you can find them.

• Boots & Barkley Yarn Balls (Target) -- $2.99
• Companion Rope Balls (Stop N Shop) -- $2.99
• The Empurrium Handmade Beach Bucket Toy (MeowBox Shop) -- $6.00
• Ethical Pet Wide Durable Heavy Gauge Plastic Colorful Springs (Amazon) -- $9.88
• Meowy Wowyy Catnip Toy (Etsy) -- $18.00
• R2P Pet Burger Bouncer (MeowBox Shop)-- $8.50
• R2P Pet Sneaky Seagull (MeowBox Shop) -- $6.00
• SmartyKat Bat Bouncy Mouse Cat Toy (Target)-- $2.99

Here are some toys that she absolutely doesn't care about and I've wasted my money on...

• Boots & Barkley Basic Corrugated Scratcher -- $6.99
• OurPets Play-N-Squeak Twice the Mice Cat Toy -- $6.29
• Whisker City Stretch 'n Scratch Cat Ramp -- $23.99

So, are there any toys that your cats absolutely love? I'm always on the lookout for new toys for Laveau, so I'd love to hear your recommendations. Also, are there any toy they hated and you think I should know about? Lemme know!

From The Cat-Alog | Getting Ready For Laveau

As I mentioned in my post introducing you all to Laveau, I spent about a month researching and compiling everything I thought that I'd need once we were finally ready to get a cat. And since I put a tad bit of effort into figuring out what I would need for her, I thought that I'd share what I bought with all of you...

NECESSITIES
• Boots & Barkley Pet Cave/Bed -- $19.99
• Comtim Silicone Pet Food Can Covers -- $5.99
• Doc & Phoebe Indoor Cat Hunting Feeder Set -- $19.99
• Harmony Ceramic Cat Saucer with Fish Print -- $4.99
• IRIS Top Entry Cat Litter Box with Cat Litter Scoop (Large) -- $18.99
• PAWSM Cat Door With Removable Brush -- $24.95
• Pieviev Cat Litter Mat -- $19.99
• Sherpa Travel Original Deluxe Airline Approved Pet Carrier  -- $31.99
• Soft Leather Breakaway Cat Collar (Orange*) -- $17.53
• Rae Dunn "DEVOUR" Pet Bowl -- $19.99
• Rae Dunn "GULP" Pet Bowl -- $17.99
• Whisker City Moons & Stars Breakaway Kitten Collar -- $6.99 (Her other collar is too big right now)

MISCELLANEOUS
• Boots & Barkley Basic Corrugated Scratcher -- $6.99
• Compostable Cat Grass Grow Bag Kit -- $9.97
• Dialeesi Laser Pointer -- $6.99
• Leaps & Bounds Pounce & Play Catnip Filled Eggplant Cat Toy -- $6.99
• Medium Solid Wool Cat Toys -- $6.00
• MeowBox -- $22.95
• Meowy Wowyy Catnip Toy -- $18.00
• MOSO Natural Air Purifying Bag -- $9.85
• Opalhouse Floral Flat Weave Kitchen Towel 28"x18" -- $2.99
• OurPets Play-N-Squeak Twice the Mice Cat Toy -- $6.29
• Spot Colorful Springs -- $6.65
• Whisker City Crinkle Ball Cat Toy -- $0.99
• Whisker City Stretch 'n Scratch Cat Ramp -- $23.99

She currently eats Purina Pro Plan Kitten Dry Cat Food and Purina Pro Plan Kitten Canned Wet Cat Food because that's what they fed her at the rescue we got her from and we didn't wanna change up her diet just yet.

Do any of you have cats? Is there anything you absolutely think that I should get for Laveau that you think is helpful or that your fur baby loves? Please let me know!

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* The reason I purchased an orange collar is because of The Kitty Convict Project, which is a campaign by the creators of The Oatmeal and Exploding Kittens (Matthew Inman, Elan Lee and Shane Small) to help lost indoor cats be returned to their owners. The color orange signifies that the cat is an indoor "convict" who is not supposed to be outdoors and should be returned home.

Below is a one of the graphics that the project put out to promote it's mission...

I don't know about you but I think that it's a pretty neat initiative to help lost kitties get back home.

From The Cat-Alog | Meet Laveau

As you may or may not know, I love cats but have been cat-less since my childhood cat died when I was in my early twenties. And over the years I've spent plenty of time harassing my parents (when I still lived at home) and Justin (since we started living together) to let me get a new cat. Finally after almost ten years of being a cat-less cat lady, Justin broke and told me that I could get a cat.

So after about a month of planning and collecting essentials for my new cat, Justin and I went to check out a number of rescues here on Long Island to see if we could find ourselves the puurrfect little kitten. And after hours of searching we found a little gray female tabby that we both vibed with at Hopkins Cat Rescue whom we named Laveau.

We've only had her for a few days but I am absolutely in love (I think Justin is too). She is so sweet and mushy. She is literally everything I've always wanted in a cat.

If you like cats you can follow Miss Laveau on Instagram at @LaveauCat.