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My BlogPaws Report

September 13, 2010 By: Sparkle Cat42 Comments

So... where is all the good stuff?

When my human goes to BlogPaws, we cats expect her to come home with a big goodie bag of cool stuff. So we were all excited when she set this bag in the living room… but it was almost empty! It turns out that most of the goodies this time were for dogs and there was almost nothing for cats. My human wound up taking one bag of dog treats for the dog that lives here and leaving the rest of the dog stuff at the “swag” table at the conference. Can you see how empty the bag is?

My human can only Furminate one of us at a time!

Among other things, we got yet another Furminator. We already have two (one regular and one deluxe), so I will probably do some sort of giveaway with it at some point.

Checking the package to see if it tastes good.

There were no nip and no treats — just a couple packages of Greenies pill pockets. My human doesn’t have any problems pilling us, so she gave me and Boodie a couple as a treat (Binga didn’t want any. I think she felt that Pill Pockets did not count as treats).

How could they DO this???

One thing I do want to say something about is this thing you see above.

No way.

As if I would consider wearing such a thing for even a second!

If the devil hat fits...

So my human put it on Binga instead.

Maybe it hit a little too close to home...

Not that it stayed on for very long.

But lack of cat swag aside, BlogPaws was great! I’m glad I sent my human — she got lots of great tips to help my blog be better than ever! That includes a lot of the things I don’t care about — search engine optimization, social media tips, getting product reviews (well, I care about the products, just not how to get them). In other words, the nuts and bolts stuff that is behind-the-scenes human work. So my human can toil more effectively while I enjoy the spotlight. Plus, we got another Be the Change Challenge! I will be devoting a whole ‘nother post(s) to that!

Wow, this thing is taller than me!

Oh yeah — and I won the Pettie for Best Cat Blog! I think a lot of you already know that.

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  1. Ginger says

    September 23, 2010 at 7:34 am

    Congrats on your Pettie! I certainly would not able to use that furminator as I am a Sphynx but hear that they work well from my other furry friends, but Greenie Pill Pockets when I had to be pilled my owner had a heck of a time with me. After she purchased those Pill Pockets for me medication time was treat time and I could not wait instead of running and hiding as soon as I saw the pill bottle I was waiting impatiently. And Binga they do come in two different flavors Chicken and Salmon not sure which one you had but you may prefer the other flavor or the new Duck and Pea for cats with allergies. The costume thing for me no way!! Anyway purring your way congrats again on the award and glad your human had a great time at the BlogPaws.

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  2. Fisher says

    September 16, 2010 at 5:43 am

    What, no nip? My staff really wants to get there next year – hope she can make that happen and she just might bring her own nip.

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  3. Sandra Rose Hughes says

    September 15, 2010 at 1:11 pm

    Sparkle- congratulations and thanks for sharing your writing with the world! We love our furminator- especially in the spring when my cats start shedding more often. I love the little hat on Binga- my tortie at home would probably consent to wearing it, too. Keep up the good work!

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  4. GrammyMousetails says

    September 14, 2010 at 10:08 pm

    Catgrats on your Pettie Sparkle! that was pawsome! to bad about the no good cat swag.. they could of put in a extra crinkly bag at least for playtime! I think I know why Binga took that hat off right away, it wooked like it was squeezing her brains out! now if it was a purdy kitty crown, maybe sparkle would try it on???

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  5. CCL Wendy says

    September 14, 2010 at 8:21 am

    Congratulations on your big win, Sparkle! You really deserve it. I think that must make up for all the swag you didn’t get. Binga looks adorable in her Hallowe’en outfit even if she doesn’t think so. Yes, I can’t quite see it on you, Sparkle.

    Well, at least the woofie gets something out of this, too. So, all around, not so bad after all. Especially since you came up on top, again!

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  6. Simba says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:59 pm

    Sparkle, I really think you should try modeling the halloween costume. The color would go well with your fur and I believe it would fit you better than Binga. You never know, there might be some modeling of costumes in your future. Or send it to Daisy!!

    Once again, congrats on the Pettie. I never was able to vote, on account of the fact that voters had to be on Facebook. I thought that was a bummer, so I am glad you won even without our non Facebook fan votes.

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  7. Jacqueline says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:51 pm

    Congratulations again, sweet friends…Sorry you guys didn’t get good cat swag=hope your week improves!…kisses…Calle, Halle, Sukki

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  8. Nico, Simon & JayJay says

    September 13, 2010 at 9:01 pm

    Hmmm… Perhaps we should send our Mom to Blog Paws next time!! (maybe there will be more cat swag there by then!)

    Binga looks awfully cute in that hat – tho, we don’t blame you for turning your nose up at it, Sparkle, we wouldn’t stand for that either!!

    Congrats on the Pettie Award!! YAY!!

    ~Nico, Simon & JayJay 🙂

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  9. Fin says

    September 13, 2010 at 7:48 pm

    Concats Sparkle! Those look like my Fin Pockets…?

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    • Sparkle says

      September 13, 2010 at 7:59 pm

      What?! They are yours? Did the BlogPaws humans steal them from you???

      Reply
  10. Cats of Wildcat Woods says

    September 13, 2010 at 7:11 pm

    Glad your Mom had fun and congrats on the great award!!!!

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  11. Spitty the Kitty says

    September 13, 2010 at 6:21 pm

    Oh no! I lost my post! Well, mostly I said I just cannot believe you have a w-o-o-f-i-e in your house! How did that happen?

    Also, your blog is sooooo nice. My Human can’t be bothered with the fancy stuff. She says I am lucky she helps me blog at all. I don’t think I like her attitude, do you?

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    • Sparkle says

      September 13, 2010 at 7:40 pm

      The dog was here before I moved in. I had no control. Sorry you had such a hard time posting your comment, btw – I found your post in the s-p-a-m folder, for some unknown reason! But I fished it out.

      Reply
  12. BeadedTail says

    September 13, 2010 at 2:01 pm

    Concatulations on your cool trophy Sparkle! That’s too bag your mom didn’t get more free kitty stuff but we think Binga looked really cute in that red hat thing!

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  13. Angie Bailey says

    September 13, 2010 at 1:15 pm

    Yes, my cats were equally miffed about the cat-to-dog ratio of swag! Binga looks delightful in the costume — we received the cowboy hat, which shall be modeled on the blog very soon 🙂

    Congrats again on the Pettie — and even more, I loved hanging with your human!!

    Angie
    Catladyland/Katt Food

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  14. Mishkat says

    September 13, 2010 at 1:12 pm

    Congratulations on the Pettie, Sparkle! We’re glad your mom liked BlogPaws, although we’re sorry that there wasn’t more cat stuff there. We do think the photo of Binga in that devil costume is priceless (it’s PURRFECT for torties!)

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  15. The Poupounette Gang says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:24 am

    We didn’t know about the Pettie, Sparkle. CONGRATS!!! We did vote for you!

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  16. Pricilla says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:19 am

    Is there a bloghooves?
    I feel that a big section of the blog world is being ignored.
    What about the goats?
    WHAT ABOUT THE GOATS?

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    • Sparkle says

      September 13, 2010 at 12:03 pm

      Pricilla, you are right – you are being discriminated against!!!! There was NO goat swag at BlogPaws whatsoever. Although goats and their blogs are certainly welcome at BlogPaws! Maybe it’s time you spoke up for your fellow goats.

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  17. Brewskie Butt says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:16 am

    We got the cool stuff too, and although there wasn’t as much cat stuff as last time, it was still cool. BZTAT sure had a good time seein’ yer human, Sparkle. Concats on the big Pettie win!!!

    The Brew

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    • Sparkle says

      September 13, 2010 at 12:05 pm

      My human got to see your human’s new painting in person, and she was so impressed! She loves both her artwork, and the good work she does for animals.

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  18. Max says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:04 am

    Whoa…COOL trophy!!! But yeah, that costume thingy? Someone would be bleeding if they tried to put that on me…

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  19. Katnip Lounge says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:31 am

    Well, we can see that there is still Work to be Done. The dearth of Cat Swag shows us that We Cats need to get the word out…we like stuff!

    ConCats again on your award!

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  20. AttieCattie says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:18 am

    too bad there was not much kitteh swag for you guys! but concats on the Pettie Award, Sparkle.

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  21. The Island Cats says

    September 13, 2010 at 9:30 am

    We don’t unnerstand why the swag bag did not have more stuff for cats in it! How unfair!! Next time, there better be more cat stuff than dog stuff!!!

    Congrats on winning your Pettie!! That’s so cool.

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  22. jansfunnyfarm says

    September 13, 2010 at 8:58 am

    Glad your mom enjoyed the conference but what a shame you cats got pretty much left out this time.

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  23. Cheysuli says

    September 13, 2010 at 8:29 am

    We were thrilled to have your Mom meet Flat Chey and the Woman! And that she won! She was the only blog that we read of the nominees so that was very exciting to us!!

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    • Sparkle says

      September 13, 2010 at 10:17 am

      The other blogs are really great too – http://consciouscat.net/ is really informative, http://mycatgoma.com/ is hilarious (I love Goma! And he has been on Animal Planet), and http://eclecticcatladyland.blogspot.com/ is a lot of fun. I had loads of competition!

      Reply
  24. Grace says

    September 13, 2010 at 7:47 am

    The award matches your fur purrfectly!

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  25. Eric and Flynn says

    September 13, 2010 at 7:41 am

    Concats on winning that great award Sparkle. It is a pity there wasn’t more kitty swag to bring home for you. We don’t think we would be impressed with wearing the Halloween outfit either.

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  26. The Kool~Kittie~Krew says

    September 13, 2010 at 7:23 am

    That is one heckuva trophy you won!!! CONCATS to you~!!! Binga looks adorable!

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    • Sparkle says

      September 13, 2010 at 10:18 am

      I just wish Binga ACTED adorable!

      Reply
  27. Brian says

    September 13, 2010 at 6:57 am

    I heard you won the Pettie, congrats!!! I just know your human had a great time at BlogPaws, there were lots of cool humans and critters there. Go ahead sparkle, try on the costume!!!

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  28. Max the Quilt Cat says

    September 13, 2010 at 5:53 am

    Congratulations on the award. It’s a wonderful thing. I read about your award on Brian’s Home, and must admit, I didn’t know about your blog before, so I’m looking forward to reading it. Have a great day….

    Max

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  29. Cory says

    September 13, 2010 at 5:41 am

    Oh you should have seen the dance that Grete woofie did when mom gave her the cool squeaky dragon toy that was in the swag bag! Grete is still camera shy but I hope to get more pictures of her so we can do a full report later this week. She scored BIG TIME with the swag. And I’m the one with the blog. No fair!

    You sure look good with the Pettie award!!

    Purrs, Cory

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  30. Sweet Praline says

    September 13, 2010 at 5:21 am

    Too bad most of the “stuff” was for the woofies! Maybe there should be a “Cat Blogpaws” event!

    Congratulations on your award. You definitely deserve it.

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  31. Marg says

    September 13, 2010 at 4:42 am

    That is an awesome trophy that you won Sparkle. We sure are glad you won that. Too bad you kitties didn’t get more treats. That isn’t good. But at least Mom had a good time. Looking forward to the furminator drawing. Have a great week.

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  32. Hannah and Lucy says

    September 13, 2010 at 4:29 am

    Concats on your trophy Sparkle – we’re pleased your mom had a good time there.

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  33. Maggie May says

    September 13, 2010 at 4:23 am

    Concats on that pawsome trophy, Sparkle!! We’d be all in for the furminator giveaway. Mom really wants one.

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  34. Daisy the Curly Cat says

    September 13, 2010 at 3:49 am

    Whoa! Your trophy is very awesome! Congratulations, again! I’m sorry you did not get more cool free stuff though.

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  35. casbahkitten says

    September 13, 2010 at 3:00 am

    Wow. First of all, Congrats on the big win!! We’d heard rumours. . . . That is SO cool! And you deserve it.
    Secondly, that’s not so cool that there wasn’t more stuff for cat blogs at Blog Paws. But if your human learned things that will help you then I suppose it’s OK. Hmmmmm, maybe we should send Momma next year.

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  36. Karen Jo says

    September 13, 2010 at 12:36 am

    The pill pockets might be good without the pills in them. I liked them until Mom put a really nasty pill inside one. Now I won’t touch them at all. I don’t blame you for not wanting to wear that thing. I hope that my Mom doesn’t get any ideas about Halloween. Congratulations again on winning the Pettie for the Best Cat Blog. The trophy looks awesome.

    Herman

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