Mancat Monday Motivation

In his selfies yesterday, Evan gave you a preview of his love for his new kitty bed. As we mentioned, there actually is a story behind this new beloved bed of Evan's.

This new bed most often sits in the kitchen. In fact, that picture up there was taken in the kitchen. Why, though, was this new bed of Evan's bought for the kitchen, of all rooms? Because, lately, Evan has gotten into the habit of making beds out of the kitchen hand towels. I spend a lot of time in the kitchen, because I love to bake and cook. Being a proper momma's boy, Evan always wants to be in the kitchen with me. When he recently realized that he'd like to be more cozy while hanging out in the kitchen, Evan started pulling the towels off of the oven and fridge and then turning them into beds. I took that as a hint and bought Evan a bed for the kitchen. And he loves it.

Evan wants to know if there is a strange place any of his furry friends like having a bed? Do any of you have kitchen beds?

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Now, of course, we're participating in the Sparks blog hop.

This inspiring hop is hosted by Annie of McGuffy's Reader, and is meant to give us a way to share positive thoughts in this often negative world. And so, here is our motivational thought of the day:

"It doesn't matter what's been written in your story so far.

It's how you fill up the rest of the pages that counts."

We hope everyone's Monday is filled with all sorts of magnificence and motivation!

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Our Tip of the Day:

Yesterday, we discussed being aware of your furbaby's safety around potentially hazardous plants. Today, as yet another tip for National Pet Poison Awareness Month, we're giving a reminder to also be careful of other dangers that might come with those plants. When outside with your pup or kitty, always be cognizant of the fact that some areas may have been treated with fertilizers, weed killers, and pesticides. Depending on their ingredients, such garden substances can potentially affect the intestinal tract, respiratory system, the mucosal membranes of the eyes and nose, or the skin. So, try to avoid using such garden treatments in your yard and around your home, or ensure that any treated areas are kept off limits to your pups and kitties. Also be careful when you are away from home and in areas with which you are not familiar, including strangers' yards and public parks, as you do not know what types of plant or lawn treatments may have been used in such places.

In addition, if you do use any form of fertilizer, weed killer, or pesticide, always be cautious where you store it. Make sure that it is in an areas that your furbaby cannot reach. And yet another consideration to make is the possibility of your furbaby or yourself unknowingly walking through a treated area while outside. Therefore, after a stroll outside, you might consider wiping off your furbaby's paws, as well as your shoes, to ensure that nothing unknown is left lingering and entering the home. We can't say it enough times—it's better to be safe than sorry!