Cats – we own two. (X)arama means spectacular display. Put the two together and you’ve got Cat-arama, which inspired by Battersea Dogs and Cats Home’s cat takeover, will be our monthly homage to the other furry boys residing at Barkarama HQ.
If you’re strictly a dog person, don’t panic – normal doggy business will resume come our next post but for the multi-paw families amongst you, here’s our inaugural monthly round-up of our favourite bits of all things cat …
CATS IN THE NEWS
East London’s Shoreditch, stomping ground for the capital’s cool cats, is now home to the city’s first ever cat café – Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium. Swing by for a relaxing cuppa in the company of their purring feline friends, all of which have been rescued and given a safe, comfortable place to call their own by Lady Dinah. Find out more at Ladydinahs.com.
FELINE FASHION
With its luxurious strip of navy speckled leather, Cheshire & Wain’s ‘Midnight Ray’ collar is the cat whiskers and would look splendid against our boys Winston and Nelson’s ginger fur. Priced £59.00 upwards, pounce on yours at Store.styletails.com.
CATS AT PLAY
Being chased by their annoying monochrome dog brother, Basil Barkarama, is a regular occurrence for W&N so this Spaniel Cat Toy is a harmless way to exact their sweet revenge. Hand-knitted and laced with pussy-party-time catnip, this cute cat toy is priced £11.60 from Mungoandmaud.com.
MOGGIE MEALTIMES
A definite ‘Barkarama Loves' contender is the Alessi Mio Cat Bowl – a clever solution to protecting feline food from barking burglars and far more stylish than the unsightly baby gate we’re currently using. Shop yours now for £39.00 from Amara.com.
CAT NAP
W&N love their beauty sleep and Guisapet’s Black Cat Cave with Animal Print Cushion, provides a stylish sanctuary for slumber and a hideaway from their menacing sibling. Available now at Petspyjamas.com, priced £75.
KITTY DIY
For a unique take on all of the above, you must check out this this fab article on Styletails.com – 8 Cool DIY Projects and Hacks for Cats including a DIY Catnip Cat Table and this ingenious Kitty Loo Hideaway.
FOR CRAZY CAT LADIES
Cute and kooky, we’re hearting these feline-themed accessories: the Cat Watch from Tigerlillyquinnshop.com, priced £10 and Ladybird Likes’ Grey Cat Wooden Collar Clips priced £14.00 from Ohhdeer.com.
Until next month, get your kitty fix at our dedicated Cat-arama Pinterest Board.
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