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Emergency Plan at The Cat’s Meow Inn

Ever since taking over The Cat’s Meow ten years ago, David and I have made it our priority to put in place a comprehensive plan in the event of an emergency. We have implemented the following measures: Evacuation plan in place, and practiced by all staff, as recommended by St. John’s Ambulance Fire and carbon […]

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Are You Allergic to Your Cat? Here’s Help!

If you or someone you know is allergic to cats, you may think that owning one would be out of the question. People who live with cats and deal with cat allergies are more common than you would think! It’s estimated that around 10-20% of the population worldwide has cat allergies, and many of these […]

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Shed Happens. Are You Giving Up Your Weekends Cleaning Up After Your Cat?

Picture this: It’s a Saturday and you’re pouring your morning cuppa, looking forward to ​leisure time, when you notice your comfortable chair is covered in cat hair! Your cat, let’s call her Furry, has been shedding a lot more lately because of the season. You start to see more and more cat hair building up and you’re feeling […]

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Knots, Clumps, and Tangles…What Now?

Cat hair clumps and tangles not only make your cat’s fur look rough, but they also make your cat extremely uncomfortable, especially when this isn’t addressed right away! Have you ever seen these tangles and wondered where you should start? At The Cat’s Meow Inn, our trained professional (Certified Feline Master Groomer and member of […]

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Don’t Cats Groom Themselves?

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Do Cats groom themselves? Don’t Cats Groom Themselves? It depends on how you define “groom”. Eight years ago my husband and I bought The Cat’s Meow, Luxury Inn for Cats. Almost immediately, I became concerned about the number of cats who came in looking pretty rough. There were old cats smelling of urine. Cats who […]

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Now More Than Ever – Your Cat Hotel!

Your Cat Hotel Here’s What We Did in 2018 (with a little help from our friends). Thanks to everyone who participated in the Home Away From Home 2018 Contest! We implemented 4 of your great ideas to make you and your cat’s experience at The Cat’s Meow even better! We gave away hundreds of dollars […]

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Laws Fundraiser: $30 Feline Groom – June & July

Laws Fundraiser: Jun and July Come and visit us at The Cat’s Meow and tour our brand new, cats-only grooming salon! We have installed state of the art equipment that will get your cat in top shape. Does Your Cat Have: Tangled or matted fur Hairballs Greasy hair, stud tail or chin acne Soiled hindquarters Or maybe […]

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What’s New Pussycat? Here’s What We Did in 2017.

What’s New Pussycat? 2017 Update Did you know that 2017 was a year we made major improvements to The Cat’s Meow? Here’s how we changed you and your cat’s experience for the better. 1- Down the Garden Path: A New Wheelchair Accessible Trail to Cottage We hired Kiwi Landscaping to create a safe, 4 foot wide, 100 […]

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Can You Leave Your Fortune To Your Cat?
Here at The Cat’s Meow we’re often asked by clients to give advice on how best to provide for their cats in wills and estate planning. Several Canadian lawyers have recently written blogs and articles discussing the subject, and so we’ve done the research and put together a short, informal guide to the ins and outs of estate planning for pets in Ontario.

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How to Turn Your Cat Into Your New Best Friend

7 Things You Can Do to Spice Up Your Relationship

Not all cats are “lap cats” who luxuriate while spending hours being cuddled. Some kitties need other ways of forming strong bonds with their caregivers. Hopefully you will find some inspiration here to help puss get the most out of the human-cat relationship!