What is a Munchkin cat?
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The Munchkin cat is cuteness incarnate on four very short little legs. Learn more about why this breed might not be a breed, how the Munchkin cat came to be, and what this adorable little feline is like to have around the house.
Cat in the Box is featured in CEO Blog Nation!
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Dawn LaFontaine and Cat in the Box are featured in CEO Blog Nation!
Check out this How Stuff Works article on Munchkin cats!
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We were honored to featured in this article about Munchkin cats by How Stuff Works.
How to train a kitten to use the litter box
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It's easier than you would think to train a new kitten to use the litter box. But there are several important considerations, including the placement, number, and type of litter boxes that should be considered to get training off to a successful start.
U.S. News and World Report Features Comments by Cat in the Box
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We loved chatting with Andrea Woroch, writer for U.S. News & Report, about affordable pet-care strategies.
Are you ready to adopt a dog or a cat? Ask yourself these 5 questions
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Are you thinking about adopting a pet? It's a big decision - not one to be taken lightly. Read our list of the 5 things to consider before welcoming a new dog or cat into your home to see if you're really ready.
NBC News Features Comments by Cat in the Box
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I was so delighted that Cat in the Box was featured in an NBC News article about adopting a pet. The article was about the 10 questions you should ask yourself before bringing a new "fur baby" to his or her "furever" home.
Listen while I chat cats, boxes, and business with Steve Chou of the My Wife Quit Her Job Podcast!
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Steve Chou, founder of MyWifeQuitHerJob.com podcast and blog, Create a Profitable Online Course, and cofounder of Bumblebee Linens was my gracious host on Episode 272, where we chat cats, boxes, and business.
Cat in the Box is on The Amazing Seller Podcast!
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I was thrilled beyond belief to be a guest on Scott Voelker's podcast, The Amazing Seller. In TAS Episode 717, Scott and I chat cats, boxes, and business, and he offers rapid-fire suggestions for leveraging my love for and knowledge about cats.
Why does my cat chatter his teeth?
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What is chattering? What does a chattering cat sound and look like? Many theories abound about why cats engage in the strange behavior of chattering, including use of the vomeronasal organ, and frustration or boredom. But science recently discovered the true meaning behind chattering: it's a feline hunting strategy that employs imitation as a way to lure prey to a better position for attack.
Cat in the Box is on our favorite cat podcast: Cattitude!
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If you love podcasts -- like me -- and you love cats -- also like me, you've surely uncovered the gem that is the Cattitude podcast, hosted by the...
Thanks, Kitten Lady, for sharing some of your mayhem with me
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I recently sent along a Monster Cheese Wedge to entertain Kitten Lady’s latest batch of kitten mayhem and this is what ensued.
Cat in the Box pitches to MassChallenge Houston!
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Cat in the Box gets to pitch to MassChallenge in Houston!
Meet Rory, my new cat-shelter friend
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I have a new special "project" at the cat shelter where I volunteer, and her name is Rory.
Listen to Cat in the Box on EComCrew Podcast Episode E244!
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I was so thrilled to be invited by Mike Jackness of EComCrew to be a guest on his podcast which enjoys a listening audience of 50,000.
A cardboard box helps Velvet adjust to shelter life
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Cats in shelters benefit from access to a cardboard box. Read about Velvet's experience at NEADY Cats, a no-kill, cats-only shelter in Sterling, Massachusetts, and about the science behind cats' love of cardboard boxes.
I'm in the Semi Finals on 5 Minute Pitch!
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I made it through the deliberation round and am now competing against 7 other entrepreneurs in 5 Minute Pitch, a Shark Tank-like entrepreneurial pitching contest for a chance to win $50,000!
Cat in the Box Goes Live on Instagram with 5 Minute Pitch!
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After pitching to 5 Minute Pitch, a Shark Tank-style pitching competition, Dawn LaFontaine, founder of Cat in the Box had a chance to chat with Liz Saunders, host of the show, on Instagram Live.
Watch Cat in the Box on 5 Minute Pitch!
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Cat in the Box is thrilled to be featured on a new Shark Tank-like TV show called 5 Minute Pitch! Watch the show and see how we do!
What is a Cornish Rex and why are we blogging about this special breed now?
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Find out more about the Cornish Rex, a unique breed of cat and why we are featuring one in our blog.
Now shipping to Canada, eh? Read the post for a coupon code.
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Cat in the Box is now shipping to Canada. If you live in any of the 10 provinces or 3 territories of Canada, you can now take advantage of our special Canada-customers-only discount code, good til the end of the month. Click on the post for the code!
Cat in the Box named a "best gift for cat parents"
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Cat in the Box was named a "best gift for cat parents" by Product Hunt, the online go-to place for the next great product.
Thanks for the great review, Three Chatty Cats!
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We are so excited to be a part of the 12 Days of Giveaways sponsored by Three Chatty Cats cat blog! Read our terrific review, enter the contest for a free Cat in the Box, or help yourself to a coupon!
Rocky, the fighter
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Rocky On Wheels is a disabled cat who was adopted by a loving family. Their goal in sharing Rocky's story is to promote the idea that disabled pets can live "beautiful lives."
400 Foster Kittens
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We were the lucky foster family for four beautiful kittens who needed a safe place to heal and grow and become ready for adoption. Foster kittens Starsky, Hutch, Maura, and Jane climbed into both my hair and my heart as we watched them double in size, and then move onto to the next wonderful chapter in their lives.
Thank you, Colehaus Cats, for the awesome review!
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Colehaus Cats, a cat blog, gives our Mega Milk carton a glowing review. Miss Newton, Quint, Tessa and the rest are featured playing in some wonderful photos!
We're featured in Boston Voyager Magazine!!
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I'm so proud to be an "Inspiring Story" in Boston Voyager Magazine. Boston Voyager is the source for all things that are uniquely Boston, from the artists to the influencers, entrepreneurs, and institutions that make the city what it is. Click on the link to see my personal story and a photo of me with Teddy and Teddy's Mega Milk Carton.
Thanks, island-cats.com, for the great review
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Many thanks to the fun and funny cat blog, island-cats.com for their glowing review of the Mega Milk Carton!
Cat in the Box is on TV!
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Cats, cardboard boxes, and customers! Three of my favorite subjects. Watch and listen to this interview on "Around the Clock," a TV program on WACA-TV.
Why do cats eat paper and cardboard?
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Some cats just have a penchant for eating or shredding paper and cardboard. This blog post explores some of the reasons why your cat is driven to turning paper products into confetti.
Cats can't resist a cardboard box! See the shelter kitties go wild for a Monster Cheese Wedge
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I owe more than a little something to cats. The love and companionship they have openly shared with me over the years: that I can never repay. I can only...
Ziggy Loves His Mega Milk Carton
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Ziggy, a handsome cat from California, loves to show off his Mega Milk Carton. Watch him play with the logo on the side!
On boxes, Schrödinger's Cat, and The Big Bang Theory
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What do cats in boxes, quantum physics, and the popular TV show, Big Bang Theory have in common? Read and find out!
Dolores loves cardboard boxes, too, especially the Monster Cheese Wedge
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Dolores, a long-time resident of Neady Cats shelter, loves cardboard boxes, but especially the Monster Cheese Wedge.
A Visit to NEADY Cats (and meeting Minnie, who loves cardboard boxes)
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My husband and I were lucky enough to connect with NEADY Cats, a no-kill cats-only shelter in Sterling, Massachusetts. On a one-day visit, we donated food and a Mega Milk Carton, and got to meet the shelters many residents and volunteers.
Belle in the Monster Cheese Wedge
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Thanks to @Ragdolls_Belle_and_Beau (Instagram) for this fabulous video of blue-eyed Belle in the Monster Cheese Wedge.
Four Signs You Might Be a Cat Person
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There are “cat people” and there are “dog people.” Right? Many of us identify strongly one way or the other. But is it just a personal preference or does being a cat person or a dog person reflect something deeper within us?
Why We Love Cats
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Scientific studies have shown that owning and spending time with cats is good for our health. But, after a lifelong relationship with cats, including the two special felines I've described in this story, I suspect that the real reason we love cats may be something else entirely.
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