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Meet Sydney – a Gorgeous Blue Eyed Girl!
ADOPTED!

Breed: Balinese Mix
Color: Blue Point
Sex: Female
Age: 2 years
Comments: I am current on all shots and have already been spayed. Currently I'm on a flea preventative and have been treated for ear mites. Before I was rescued, my front paws were declawed.

Hi everyone, my name is Sydney. As an incredibly gorgeous Blue Point Balinese Mix, I have vibrant blue eyes. I am super sweet and looking for my forever family. Everyone I have met here at the Cat Connection is great to me. I love to "talk" to my new Cat Connection friends while I watch the birds fly by outside.


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And The Winners Are...
Meet the August 2005 Cat of the Month Photo Winners


Voted "Cat of the Month" by Web Poll Participants

Owner: Barbara Leigh
Cat's Name:
Imhotep
Breed:
Devon Rex
Age:
1 Year

Here is what Barbara has to say about her handsome boy, Imhotep.

“Imhotep is a flame point Devon Rex and he was 1 year old July 6th.  He loves all toys but his favorite ones are ones that squeak. He loves to play and will bring anything back to me that I throw for him to get, just like a dog. He loves to hang with me no matter what room I am in but he adores sitting on the hamper in my bathroom and watching me get ready for work every morning..."

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NEW PRODUCT!
Designer Dishes for the Cat in Charge!
Elegant. Classic. Fanciful.


Let's face it, cat bowls are a part of our lives. They're part of our home. But it just isn't easy to find pet bowls that are elegant enough to fit with our decor but practical enough to be used every day for our pets. This Civilized Pet Collection by Jo Sherwood Design puts a new spin on the "cat's meow" or even "going to the dogs." We should all have such elegant dishes.

This unique collection is hand crafted fused and mouth blown glass that sit upon their own elegant stands with either a powdered black or chrome finish. These dished can even pass for your own dining room table or even fragrant potpourri.

Jo Sherwood created her Dinnerware Designs because she loves her pets as much as you love yours. Jo appreciates life's luxuries, and believes that her beloved pets should enjoy it to the fullest as well. Drawing on classic, modern and timeless designs for inspiration, Jo Sherwood includes styles to fit almost any taste and mood.

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Get the message across
Kitty inspired preloaded camera

Cat Messages Preloaded Flash Camera
Capture your little rascal with this wonderful preloaded flash camera. It photo will include one of the following messages:
  • Personality Plus
  • Cuddly Wuddly
  • Nine Lives, Nine Lives
  • The Cat's Meow
  • Purfect Little Angel
  • I Oughta Be in Pictures
  • Purr, Purr, Purr
  • Meant to be in Pictures
No need for special developing, this camera can be developed at your local one hour photo. Each camera includes a built in flash and preloaded with 400 ASA 35mm film.

There are 24 + 3 exposures on each camera.


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NEW PRODUCT!Woven Moments Customizable Tapestry or Throw
Introducing Woven Moments
Customized memories created by you!


We are proud to welcome an incredible addition to the Cat Connection. Introducing Woven Moments, a unique way to memorialize your most precious memories and create a woven heirloom. Ideal for graduation, the gift every grandparent will love, family portraits, class reunions, memorable sports teams, beloved pets…you select the photo…you create the memory. Once ordered, we will send you a special kit with all the information you need to send in your photo. Your kit will also include a unique key ID so you will not pay any additional charges. The actual product will take 4-6 weeks to create and will be sent to the address of your choosing.

This is a great gift idea for all occasions. You can either select the photo yourself and have the Wall Hanging or Throw made, and give that as a gift, or you can give the prepaid kit to the recipient and have them select any photo of their choice.

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Calling All Cat Lovers
Your input is requested!


We here at The Cat Connection want to make your experience with us one of the best on the internet.  In order to do this, we are requesting your valuable feedback.  Using your comments, complaints and product reviews, we hope to become the web site you'll always turn to for your feline needs!

We want to hear from our customers and viewers:

- What would you like to see in our newsletters?

- What kind of articles or information would you like to see more often?

- If you have shopped with us before, how did you enjoy your experience?

- Is there a product, toy, food, or gift item for which you would like to write a review?

- How can we improve your shopping experience?

Please share anything you would like with us; it will help greatly in reaching our goal. We will gladly take all feedback into consideration while we make improvements to www.thecatconnection.com.

Please email your feedback to us at feedback@thecatconnection.com


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The new book, Cats 24/7
There's Nothing Like a Cat.

Cats 24/7 Book with Customizable Cover
"They are curious and aloof, brazen and furtive, frenetic and sleepy. They provide comfort and warmth, and then they are nowhere to be found. No other animal purrs like a cat, or stretches like a cat, or leaps like a cat. Cats are strong willed and independent and our most snuggly, furry companions."

The New York Time
best-selling24/7 team turns its focus to cats. Never before have so many photographers contributed to such an extensive celebration of cats. Utilizing the unique approach with their acclaimed America 24/7 series, Rick Smolan and David Elliot Cohen invited an extraordinary group of award-winning photojournalists, first time digital camera users, and thousand of other amateur and professional photographers to upload their best digital cat photographs for inclusion in Cats 24/7 . From more than 100,000 images, the authors have selected the very best for inclusion in this fascinating book.

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Basic Spirit Pewter Gifts and Accessories
Unveiling the magic.

These unique pieces are detailed by the finest in the business. Each piece is handcrafted from fine pewter. They are designed to touch the heart and delight the spirit. 10% of you Basic Spirit purchase will go to support charitable projects. Unveil the magic with these one of a kind pieces.

The Pewter Round Cat Trinket Box measures 2" in diameter. Comes with an adorable miniature cat figurine.

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Defective gene makes cats real sourpusses.
A study from the Monell Chemical Sense Center


SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Cats are notoriously finicky eaters, as millions of pet owners can attest. Now, there's a scientific theory explaining, at least in part, why cats have such snobby eating habits: genetics.

Researchers at the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia and their collaborators said Sunday they found a dysfunctional feline gene that probably prevents cats from tasting sweets, a sensation nearly every other mammal on the planet experiences to varying degrees.


Researchers took saliva and blood samples from six cats, including a tiger and a cheetah and found each had a useless gene that other mammals use to create a "sweet receptor" on their tongues. The gene in question does not produce one of the two vital proteins needed to form the receptors.


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What NOT to Feed Your Pet
Written by: Elizabeth L. DeLomba, DVM

Most people know what they are supposed to feed their pets, but not enough owners are aware of foods that make cats and dogs very ill. Did you know, for example, that milk is more of a "trick" than a "treat" for cats, given the havoc it can wreak on the feline gastrointestinal system? Study this list of forbidden foods carefully and you may save you and your pet from a lot of grief.

Don't throw him a bone

In the cartoons and in the folklore, the good dog gets the bone. But bones are bad for animals! Most people know that chicken bones aren't healthy for pets, but they will freely offer steak or pork chop bones as a treat. The fact is, NO bones should be fed to your pet. They splinter easily and can traumatize the mouth and esophagus.

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INTERNET SPECIAL!
Order $25 Worth Of Merchandise & Receive A Laser Cat Toy For 99¢!
A Special Thanks From Your Friends at Cat Connection!

As a way to say thank you for shopping at Cat Connection, we would like to offer you a special discount on your next on-line purchase of $25.00 or more. Simply order $25.00 worth of any merchandise and you will be given the opportunity to purchase a fun Laser Cat Toy for just 99¢ during the checkout process – regulary $4.95! This promotion is available for a limited time so order now. Laser images will vary.

A variety of items for your favorite feline and the cat lover in your life are available through our online store. Browse around at www.thecatconnection.com and be sure to take advantage of our montly internet special when you check out. Thanks again for being a valued customer!

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