They're going back!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

As most of you know, buying things for the kitties is usually futile and a waste of money. They usually end up playing with the box the item came in more than with the toy itself. For years and years I have resisted the urge to buy such things for my two. Well, what is it now, about a year ago (?) that I bought what has come to be known as a carpet condom here on PT for Tubby. Peanut took it over so I had to buy Tubby one of his own. They absolutely love these things, so I guess my success made me bold.....

I bought them some Purr Pads. Tubby likes to sit in his "crows nest" and I thought the carpet condom might not work the best in that spot. I thought something completely flat might work better - thus the Purr Pads. Well, no such luck with these things. Last night Tubby was by me. He jumped down, went over to lay in his "crows nest," came upon the purr pad, sniffed at it and walked away.

When I first brought them out of the box, Peanut did do the "happy feet" aka "making bread" on hers so I thought she would like it. Later in the evening she was laying in the corner like she likes to do, so I thought that would be a good spot for it. I put it there for her. Next time I look....


Maybe I'm reading it wrong, but if she isn't trying to tell me something...... Terry says neither one of the snots has even come close to them today, so they'll get one more trial run tonight. If it's the same like last night, they're going back! You would think I would know better by now.

[Pam]

I don't think Peanut would do very much to enhance their sales! Too funny!

[Killearn Kitties]

Cats can be so completely mean, ignoring the things we buy them, can't they? The purr pads are one of the only things our cats like - they totally ignore most of the toys we get them.

But I must ask - the carpet condom??

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Peanut in her carpet condom.


Notice the emphasis on in, not next to!

And here's Tubby in his.


They love these things and are in them all the time. Guess I'll be returning the purr pads and buying at least one more carpet condom.

[Killearn Kitties]

LOL, Peanut is SO beautiful and your gorgeous Tubby looks so relaxed and comfortable. You're making me think I need to rush out tomorrow and buy some of these carpet condoms!

[catland]

make sure you don't try too hard. We've learned with our gang that they never like presents. However, they do tend to like things that they have a chance to "discover" a day or two later.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by Killearn Kitties
You're making me think I need to rush out tomorrow and buy some of these carpet condoms!

BEWARE!!!! I have learned that just because they like the carpet condoms it's not a given that they will like the purr pads, and I'm sure it works the other way around too. As an example, from what I understand, Ritzy, our resident tuxie model, adores the purr pad, but will have nothing to do with the carpet condom.

So my suggestion.....save your money.

[Killearn Kitties]

So true. There's just no accounting for these cats is there?

[kuhio98]

If one were inclined to buy some -- errr -- carpet condoms, what would be the -- ahem -- appropriate name to ask for? I'm -- uhhm -- not sure either my husband or I would be quite sure what questions to ask at the store.

[Logan]

Originally posted by kuhio98
If one were inclined to buy some -- errr -- carpet condoms, what would be the -- ahem -- appropriate name to ask for? I'm -- uhhm -- not sure either my husband or I would be quite sure what questions to ask at the store.

I think you're right! You definitely need a different name for them when purchasing! Otherwise, you might get thrown out of the store!!!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Yes, I agree that cats can be very difficult to buy for and mine are also quite picky. Some of you may remember the cat condo that I bought for Sunny's 2nd birthday present. Here's a picture.


Here Sunny seems upset that Storm is in the condo. This was the first day that I had it. After this day, none of my cats would even touch it. I later moved it back to my bedroom and they still ignored it. I thought that I had made another bad cat gift purchase. It wasn't until I adopted Cirrus that things changed for the better.

After Cirrus decided that it was a great bed, then Sunny and Storm also decided that it was a great bed too.

Sky also loves it but I don't have a pic of him in it. I guess my point is that sometimes it just takes some time for cats to accept some of the gifts that we buy them. BTW Storm loves purr pads too.

[Fuzzy317]

We got some of those pads a while ago, our cats didn't like them.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Seem like your Plain Ole CardyBoard BOX is kind of popular, too!

Kats!

[ramanth]

Oh gracious... I nearly snorted Pepsi out my nose.

Have you tried putting catnip on it? Or will that ruin the pad?

[catmandu]

I keep a close eye on the Salvation army , on half price days and get them comforters and cushions now as the Purr Pads in my home also go untouched. And I just got 2 big plush Crocheted Comforters for $5. Bargain! And a nice pillow for .50.Gary Cats Cat Angels and Strays!!!!