New Methods of Animal Cruelty

I will admit that I have done some cruel things to my pets over time (*cough*knit puppy and kitty sweaters*cough*). But this video goes too far.



My favorite is the write-up on the website, Wiikitty.com.

To the untrained eye, it would seem that this is the diabolical machination of a man who grew up giving the family cat dryer rides. But believe it or not, it’s not only totally safe, but is extremely calming to the animal! As explained by the PetSpa website:

Q: Does the pet Stress out when inside the Cabin?
A: Using our unique technology we are able to lower the stress on pets compared to traditional bathing due to the fact that we do not use a restraining system and there is no stranger restraining or holding the pet. Also our unique patented nozzle system will provide a hydro-massage shower that will relax the pet and increase circulation which is very beneficial.

I’ll bet it improves circulation! Just look at all the exercise that cat’s getting frolicking and bounding about in his soothing pleasure prison!

Q: How do you prevent water from pet’s eyes and ears?
A: The unique design was created by a team of Veterinaries, Animal Behaviorists and engineers looking for the well being of the Pet. There are nozzles in the bottom, top, and all sides but the front side, the pet will look through the safety glass door so no water will go directly in eyes or ears.

The pet will do this, or face dire consequences. Which are, presumably, being placed into a second PetSpa. Also, props to the crack 100-man design team that ruled out firing water from the glass window, you guys are awesome.

When Kittens Attack

I realize that this isn't really that funny, but in my sleep- and entertainment-deprived state, this made me laugh out loud. The build up is fabulous.

Real or photoshop?

Taking all bets.

What is Orange and Evil?

My cat has competition for the most evil orange thing on the planet. I guess this is what happens when people with video-editing capabilities have too much time on their hands. Beware the ORANGE MENACE!

Dancin' Fools

The "finding weird things on the internet" extends beyond my husband... to his friends. Thanks, James, for sending me this gem.

As a pet owner, this is one of the funniest things I have ever seen, featuring one of my favorite songs. Enjoy the first and second kitty videos. And this one is just weird. By the way, these people seem awfully blase about their cats attacking their children.... Just a thought....

Kitty Litter.....

Why you ask? I'll tell you. My husband is allergic to my cat, more specifically, to his dander. Anyone who has owned a cat will tell you that the second leading source of dander after, well, the cat itself, it the litter box. So as we consider Ted's big move to Silver Spring, Maryland this week, we wonder -- how will we contain the kitty dander (and the accompanying kitty s$*t) in the best manner in the confined space that is a D.C. apartment?

Many options come to mind. My personal favorite is the Litter Robot, a combination of a rolling-cleaning litter box and a Roomba. Theoretically, it will use lasers (!!!) to sense when your cat has used the litter, and after he departs, will shift upside down, sucking the kitty waste into a designated container. And for a mere $300, you too can have a robot clean up your cat's poop!

Since I'm doing that whole student poverty thing down to a whole new level, I may have to go with a cheaper option. At which point you can go with the Booda Clean Step Litter Box. This one appeals to me for two very base reasons: 1) The stairs. My cat can be a diva. 2) The colors. What cat wouldn't want to crap when surrounded by "Ruby Red"?

If you have any suggestions for this ongoing debate, please enlighten me. Frankly, I know whatever I purchase will end up in a corner, uncleaned, with my cat taking a dump six inches away just to spite me. Little bastard.