December
2005
Buddy Guy's
Christmas '05
Gift Guide
It’s hard to believe it’s been one year since our first newsletter. We’ve seen our readership numbers quadruple in that time and have received lots of positive feedback to date. In fact, if we’ve been late you’ve been coming into the store to ask when the next issue will be sent. It has been a pleasure and a lot of fun putting these together for you. We’ve really enjoyed the extra attention from mom as we dictate our monthly musings. Thank you so much for your support this year and hope we can make the newsletter an even better and more entertaining experience for you next year!
Round Cat Beds – Variety of materials,
colours and sizes
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of the time. We figure we might as well make the
bed as comfortable and cozy as possible, and a little style doesn’t hurt
either. These are by far our best selling beds and we make most of them
ourselves with love. They’ll keep your cat warm in more ways than one and
most of the cat hair will be in one easy-to-clean place. They’re also
machine washable.
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Available in all sizes, colours and styles, we have a wide and diverse range of cat furniture. From pagodas, to towers, scratching posts to houses, you name it, we’ve got it and if we don’t we’ll get it custom made just for you. All of our furniture is hand made by Canadian designers from
all new material, using high quality carpet, plywood and pressboard
(particleboard is not used due to latent fumes from the glue used)
with reinforced bases for extra stability. Built to our exacting
standards and thoroughly We always have lots of furniture in stock, but keep in mind that if we don’t have what you want we can do a custom modification and or colour for you. Delivery and design times may vary depending on style and material availability. Christmas is a popular time for customers to surprise their cats with a new scratching post or tower. If you are thinking of getting one, get it soon while selection is at its best. |
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Pet Mate FreshFlow Purifying Water Fountain
Another popular item popular as a Christmas gift for cats (and dogs if you must), these water fountains are an easy, attractive way to provide fresh, filtered water for your kitties. The constant movement of water prevents bacteria growth, adds oxygen and it cools naturally which attracts cats to drink more thus preventing several common health problems caused by cats not drinking enough water.
This ultra quiet fountain comes with a refillable reservoir and is available in 50oz and 100oz sizes and costs just pennies per month to power.
Kitty
Kaviar
If you haven’t tried Kitty Kaviar
on your cats yet, just ask for a free sample the next time you’re in the
store. I love giving them away because I get all the leftovers when we
fill the sample containers! Kitty Kaviar is dried fish sliced into paper
thin flakes. We hear again and again from our customers that even cats who
don’t normally like treats, love Kitty Kaviar.
Honeysuckle
honeysuckle logs, slabs, slices and
chunks. The perfect
People Gifts
Don’t forget to start your Christmas shopping (if you haven’t already!) at THE CAT HOUSE as we have the best selection of cat related gift items in all of Canada!
Christmas Banners
Hanging a
banner is a quick and easy way to add feline festivity to your home or
office. They are safe to hang inside or outside, durable and bright. These
colourful Christmas banners are always a popular item this time of year
and are available in various sizes
We
have mugs!
Cat
Decorations
Are you still looking
for that unique ornament to hang from your tree this year? Come take
a look at what we have in store. With a diverse selection of
cat themed Christmas trimmings you’ll be sure to find one to
please. This Christmas have a cat in your tree that
won’t require the fire department to take
down! These little
kitties with the dangling legs are really cute sitting on your
bookshelf, entertainment centre or
mantle.
Here are a few
of the many mugs we have in stock. From funny to artsy, chic to classic,
cartoon to realistic, we have a mug for all types of people and occasions.
This is a perfect gift for anyone on your list for the office or as a
secret Santa gift.
Cookie Jars
These cookie jars and salt
& pepper shakers are both fun and stylish. Either set would fit into
most décors, I’m sure you will appreciate and enjoy the care and attention
that has gone into these hand painted, affordable pieces. I personally
think that they would also make a great place to stash cat
treats.
DA
FLOOD!
As
you know,
on 
been sleeping on an island. We were high and dry on the
sales desk but everywhere around us was icy cold water. The disaster
cleanup crew estimated 10,000 gallons of water had spilled altogether. The
water had come from the vacant video store next to us and was 4 inches
deep over there. Thankfully our side was only flooded with 2 inches of
water due to the wall separating the two businesses. We had a huge cleanup
with the police and fire department assisting (thanks guys!) The flood was
caused by broken water pipes in the unheated, vacant store next to us.
Clean up has finished and the insurance company has been very helpful and
cooperative. Through all this we didn’t close and have managed to carry on
as usual (mostly.) Thankfully very little stock was damaged and we’re
ready for you to come Christmas shopping!
Here are some pictures taken on that soggy day. The fire department had to cut through the door in the adjacent businesses to turn off the water before they began pumping water out of THE CAT HOUSE.
Signing
Off
Thank you again for being for being part of THE CATHOUSE this
year. We’ve seen positive growth in the store and have been able to bring
in a bigger product selection for you, our customers. 2006 marks our
15th year in business and we’re excited to celebrate this
milestone with you. Who knows what the future will bring? We have dreams
and plans to continue improving THE CAT HOUSE. Please keep an eye out for
more information about our anniversary celebrations in the coming
year.
We look forward to welcoming you in the store as you do your Christmas shopping (after all, my job description does include public relations.) Remember to ask for your free Christmas gift from under our tree!
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy
Holidays!
Buddy Guy, Lesley Anne &
THE CAT HOUSE crew!