Introducing Drip Module Pet Bowl

by Eliot Menendez

We are so excited to introduce to bring our customers the latest in modern minimal design and aesthetic pet dining. The response from our customers has been all positive, and why not? They are stunning pieces of art with a variety of vibrant colors.

The brainchild of two San Francisco-based architects, Drip Module creates limited-production minimalist designs for both the home and pets. Their range of elevated feeders includes over 10 unique designs, each featuring colorful acrylic, ApplePly, or a blend of both.

Already featured on Dog-Milk and several blogs, Drip Module is quickly gaining popularity, and we will not be surprised if we see more designs coming out soon from our friends at Drip Module. 

To launch our Drip Module Pet Bowl listings, Mod Petlife is giving away the Peanut Bowl Medium (see below). Please visit our giveaway page on Facebook and enter your pet's photograph and vote! Ends May 13, 2013. Share with your friends, and receive extra points!

Pet Bowl 11 Peanut Medium Cut Sheet

Mod Petlife will be Donating Petball to the 2013 Furball in Baltimore, Maryland! Learn more!

Getting to know Charm City Animal Rescue

Charm City Animal Rescue is a group of volunteer animal lovers with a mission to rescue, provide sanctuary, and re-home abandoned, stray and neglected animals.

We had a chance to ask a few questions to founder Michelle Ingrodi about the rescue and the Furrball event on May 4, 2013.

 

Michelle, why is the Furball such an important event?

The Furball is our largest fundraiser of the year. It's what pays our bills for the entire year. What we make at it, tells us how many we'll be able to save for the rest of the year.
 

Has it become more popular over the years?

Yes! It keeps tripling in size every year. It's so popular, that we've actually sold out of tickets over a month early.
 

Other than great music and prizes, what can invitees expect when they attend the Furball?

This year, we are honoring 5 people in our community who have shown extraordinary kindness towards animals. Their names remain secret for now, they don't know they're being honored! Food and drinks are also included.
 

What inspired you to start rescue and what are your future plans?

 I just wanted to help some cats in my neighborhood, I didn't really expect to grow into a rescue, let alone a big rescue! We're hoping this year nets us the funding to get a facility.

If you would like to make a donation to the event,visit the contact page on their website. 

Introducing LoveThyBeast pet products brought to you by fashion designer Tiziano Agnello. As soon as we saw their line of tote pet bags and cat energy pyramid, we knew we had to have them in our Mod Petlife store. All fashion designs are made in NYC production houses. Textile mills, cardboard manufacturers and craftsmen are located within 200 miles of their main office based in Brooklyn, 

Here’s the perfect little hideaway to give kitty a place to relax and rejuvenate. It’s the brand new Energy Pyramid from Love Thy Beast. This cool modern pyramid is made from corrugated cardboard printed with a bold black and white design using soy based inks.

We can't wait to see LoveThyBeast reveal more designs. Gathering from other blogs and reviews, we have seen the Energy Pyramid get popular attention. We hope more designs are on their way!

Attention Mod Petlife fans! Enter our Petbitat Geo Pet Bed Giveaway now! Submit your pet photos now, and vote . Ends 3/19/13. http://a.pgtb.me/dbXB

Welcome to Mod Petlife Giveaways sponsored by Petbitat

This Month's Giveaway is the Petbitat Geo Bed (Small) - The Geo is a gorgeous cubby of sleep and relaxation for your furry friends.

We are looking for the cutest, and most distinguished cats or dogs out there!

Please note this contest is meant for small pets due to the bed's size.

Visit http://www.modpetlife.com/The-Bed-Geo-by-Petbitat-p/petbitat-geo.htm to learn more about this product.

Like us to enter!

Mod Petlife is proud to introduce Catworks Alphabet Collection now available at our online store.

About Catworks

The appearance of people's homes influences their feelings, moods and thoughts. Therefore they decorate them by matching their own interpretation of beauty and function. This why Catworks decided their furniture will combine function and aesthetics in a minimalist, modern, thoughtful and elegant way.

The Alphabet collection includes 8 letters of alphabet - A, C, G, M, O, R, S and T. Each of the letters has different combination of functional elements - resting areas, hideaways and scratchpads. Catworks also has a Elemental Collection (Wall mounts) which we hope to list soon.

There are many options of how and where to place our furniture pieces, how to combine and match them with your interior.

Construction of Designs

The body of Catworks furniture is made of chipboard, fiberboard and other wooden base materials. The scratchpad is made of natural sisal. The upholstery is made of durable, water clean, synthetic fabric that can be easily reupholstered. 

Catworks solitaires are handmade in the Czech republic.

About the Designer and Owner 

 Lucia Tarbajovska - a renowned brand and communication expert. Previously, she worked for various multinationals abroad and in the Czech republic. Today, she dedicates most of her time to product design. She designs furniture for cats - Catworks. Apart from that, Lucia designs and makes her own jewelry under the brand name - jeweLUry. You can see her work at www.jewelury.eu

We have a winner for the Big Bark Giveaway. Meet Ginger, the still young Golden Retriever. Ginger had the most popular votes and referrals. There were over 110 contestants, and she came out on top! We want to thank all participants, including Big Bark Online for their sponsorship.

Please stay tuned for our next Giveaway. We will feature the Petbitat Geo.

Have ideas about how to set up our giveaways, let us know what you think.

If you want to partner and sponsor a giveaway, email us info@modpetlife.com

Mod Petlife introduces KoogaTree scARTch to our U.S. Customers

We are excited to partner up with KoogaTree this Winter 2013 to bring our customers a unique piece of art for both cats and their owners. We have not seen any other scratch post with such artistic uniqueness in the market. We have been closely communicating with owner Simon and Helena to answer all consumer questions. 

The following is an interview with the company's owner:

Who are KoogaTree?

 

KoogaTree is a family-run British business founded by myself (Helena) and my husband, Simon. It is a world where original, high impact, quality cat funiture is a reality. Our ethos is at the centre of everything we do and as cat lovers ourselves, we know what cats and their stylish owners need. Our promise is to continually strive to produce fresh, unique concept art to bring together you, your home and your cat. Our products will always be made to the highest standards, as we would expect for Kooga. We also promise to be approachable and fun to work with and put as much love into everything we do as you put into your home and your cat.

 

 

Where does the name come from?

 

Our gorgeous Bengal cat, Kooga, was the inspiration behind KoogaTree. His original KoogaTree was handmade by us on the side of Loch Lomond from a branch of bonfire wood, a few tools from the local hardware store and a bottle of whisky in hand! It quickly became a talking point in our home and something we (and Kooga) truly adored. Kooga loves his tree and is never off it – it’s his vantage point, grooming platform, snoozing spot and climbing frame! Since then we have had another addition to the family, our hilarious Silver Bengal, Sabre. Kooga has had to learn to share all his beloved furniture…we have some great footage of the two of them trying to wrestle each other off their trees! They have loads of fun.

 

 

Where do you source your timber?

 

All our timber is ethically sourced here in the UK This means that the transportation involved in getting it to us to be treated and made into a tree or post is environmentally sound, and we are supporting independent businesses. We are really proud to use only premium British materials and suppliers for every component of our feline furniture, from the bespoke metal fixings to the British artists that create our scARTch designs. We can rest easy in the knowledge that we know exactly where everything comes from, which allows us to guarantee our exceptional quality.

 

 

How do you treat your timber?

 

All our timber is treated with mineral oil. We do lots of research into the design and creation of our products to ensure that your cats will be safe and your KoogaTree furniture will last. Mineral oil is a non-drying oil that will not go hard over time. This is great for timber that may get scratched by mischievous claws as the oil will stay partially liquid and flow into any scratches made by cats. Of course, Mineral Oil is not wet to the touch and offers the following benefits:

 

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• Food-safe if your cat sometimes chews wood
• Hypoallergenic 
• Won't go rancid or rot over time as many other oils do
• Heat and waterproof
• Greatly enhances the natural grain and beauty of your timber 

Very soon we will be stocking KoogaTree Mineral Oil to help you care for your furniture. It is inexpensive, very easy and safe to top up and we recommend an application every six months to keep your KoogaTree products looking as good as new for many many years.

 

 

How long can we expect a KoogaTree product to last?

 

Your KoogaTree furniture is hand-made with love and built to last. Of course, as with any furniture the life span will depend on the usage but with expertly developed construction, our super thick premium rope, solid timber and specially designed fixings you can be sure that you are investing in the Ferrari of cat furniture and will be able to enjoy it for years to come.

 

 

How did you come up with your incredible scARTch range?

 

We wanted to create something that was as visually beautiful for the owner as it was practical for the cat. We teamed up with five fantastic British designers, who created nine high-impact, totally unique designs that we absolutely love and feel encapsulate what KoogaTree is all about. Exclusivity was also important to us as the scARTch posts are luxury, premium quality products. All our scARTch floor art is limited edition, with the exception of the KoogaTree Original which is an official registered design.

 

 

Why shouldn’t we settle for a scratching post from a superstore?

 

We think the clue to this one is in the question: the word “settle”. Time and time again, studies show that cats prefer furniture that is heavy and sturdy, to mimic real trees. This is why they love to scratch your favourite sofa and will often ignore a small post that they have been bought. Cheap scratching posts tend to be made with cardboard or chipboard, with very thin sisal rope for scratching. This results in a flimsy, light post that is easy to move and knock over, with rope that gets ripped to shreds very quickly, especially in multi-cat households! Our furniture is an investment and will save your furniture from your kitty’s claws. Not to mention that it will look truly stunning and is guaranteed to become a talking point in your home. We are on a mission to eradicate all ugly cat furniture and replace it with beautiful items that are built to last.