Brighter Days & Cozy Cats – February Updates Inside! 🐈☀️

Hi friend!

Ignore what the groundhog said yesterday - we’ve made it through the worst of winter and the days are getting longer! ❄️☀️

While we’re still in prime cozy season, February is also packed with important pet holidays—so grab a warm drink, snuggle up with your kitty, and check out this month’s updates.

February is Full of Love for Our Feline Friends ❤️🐾

I'ts National Cat Health Month, Spay and Neuter Awareness Month AND Pet Dental Health Month!

Give your kitties a little extra love this month and get them in for checkups if they're due!

🐱 National Cat Health Month – A perfect reminder to check in on your cat’s well-being. Whether it’s scheduling their annual vet visit or just giving them an extra cuddle, every little bit counts toward their happiness and health.

✂️ Spay and Neuter Awareness Month – Did you know a single unspayed cat and her offspring can lead to over 420,000 kittens in just seven years? Spaying and neutering saves lives by reducing overpopulation and improving pet health.

🦷 Pet Dental Health Month – Most cats develop gingivitis by age three, but regular vet checkups and dental-friendly treats can help keep their teeth in top shape!

🚨 Pet Theft Awareness Day (Feb 14) – Valentine’s Day is for love, but it’s also a day to raise awareness about pet safety. Always keep an eye on your fur baby and ensure they have proper identification.

⚖️ National Justice for Animals Week (Feb 16-22) – Animal cruelty is an issue we can all work to prevent. This week is dedicated to spreading awareness and advocating for stronger protections for animals in need.

For more about these and other cat-related dates, check out the full list of cat-related holidays on Hide & Scratch's blog!

Customer Spotlight 😻👏

This month's spotlight is on Debra H. and her kitty Samie!!

I just love calicos (I've had several) and Samie just looks so regal sitting in ther throne!

According to Debra, its her new favorite place to relax and sleep!

Thanks Debra for the photo!! 🧡

Want your cat to be next month's star? Post a picture with your review and I'll pick and post my favorite next month! Be sure to include your kitty's name!

Space Cats Florida Recap 🚀🐱

I spent last weekend in Cocoa, Florida at the inaugural hosting of Space Cats Florida and it was SO. MUCH. FUN!

There was a Lunar Lounge (an orbital cat adoption experience), multiple celebri-cats making appearances including SurferCat Mavi, A Cat Named Peak, and Egg, Squash and Noggin (found on @thecatlvt and @somdkittenfosters) a whole host of interesting and informational talks from leaders in the cat space (full schedule here if you're interested), and a Space Cat Walk full of cat-related vendors - including Hide & Scratch!

I spent last weekend in Cocoa, Florida at the inaugural hosting of Space Cats Florida and it was SO. MUCH. FUN!

There was a Lunar Lounge (an orbital cat adoption experience), multiple celebri-cats making appearances including SurferCat Mavi, A Cat Named Peak, and Egg, Squash and Noggin (found on @thecatlvt and @somdkittenfosters) a whole host of interesting and informational talks from leaders in the cat space (full schedule here if you're interested), and a Space Cat Walk full of cat-related vendors - including Hide & Scratch!

This was my first ever time doing an event like this - thank you again to everyone who came out and helped make it such a success!

I gave away over 100 prizes on my prize wheel and sold ALL of the product I took with me - and it was so much fun to interact with so many cat lovers and introduce them to Hide & Scratch!

I will DEFINITELY be doing more events like this in the future and am already looking forward to being at CatCon 2025 in August in Pasadena, CA - from what I understand, this is a HUGE event and not to be missed if you're a cat lover.