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You are here: Home / Diary / Should You Go Shopping While on Catnip?

Should You Go Shopping While on Catnip?

May 25, 2018 By: Summer Samba39 Comments

somali cat in cat food aisle of pet shop

My human took me to one of local pet shops to pick up a few things. One, as you might have guessed, was cat food.

somali cat wandering through cat food aisle of pet shop

I like helping her shop. I’m sure she appreciates my input when it comes to the type of food we kitties want to eat.

somali cat rubbing on cat door box at pet shop

I also got to hang out on the random stuff shelf. There was a little bit of everything on it.

somali cat finds the catnip for sale

Including huge bags of catnip! I couldn’t believe my nose!

somali cat amazed by a big box of catnip toys

And a big box of some of my favorite catnip toys! You should smell them — they are really, really potent.

should you go shopping while on catnip

What can I say? I couldn’t help it!

somali cat in carrier at checkout counter

After that, I was pretty useless for shopping. So it was a good thing we were pretty much done by then. It’s also a good thing my human was sober because she had to carry me, a 12-pound bag of kitty litter, and a bag of cat food cans to her car with no shopping cart.

Oh, and to answer the question posed by the title of this blog post — only if you aren’t the one driving.

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Comments

  1. CATHERINE lingg says

    October 12, 2020 at 11:51 pm

    MOL Summer. You hit the nip. Thank goodness kitties don’t drive. Kudos to your strong human mom. That’s a lot to carry

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  2. Lesley Castle says

    March 1, 2020 at 1:38 am

    You are like a little kid in a candy store!

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  3. CAtherine lingg says

    February 26, 2020 at 5:45 pm

    Oh the nip Summer. It gets to the best of kitties. So glad your human was driving nip-free. By the way Summer, we humans are immune to nip, sadly lol

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  4. Selina says

    February 26, 2020 at 1:19 pm

    But you can quit anytime you want, right?

    Right??

    Purrz!
    Selina

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  5. Catherine Lingg says

    January 3, 2019 at 11:50 pm

    i love this blog Summer. The head buried in the toys is hilarious, proves, although beautiful and talented, you’re still a kitty through and through

    Reply
  6. Memories of Eric and Flynn says

    July 1, 2018 at 3:52 am

    That was a real fun trip, Summer. You really shoved your nose down into those nippy toys. I am glad you add the links to your posts in your newsletter, because somehow I managed to miss this one first time round.

    Reply
  7. Meezer's Mews & Terrieristical Woofs says

    June 2, 2018 at 6:06 pm

    I like that you helped your human get all the right things, and even on the nip, you did a great job!

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  8. Christine Carroll says

    May 29, 2018 at 10:45 am

    Ha ha Summer what a great day out for you and I just loved the farm yard toys.

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  9. Marv says

    May 27, 2018 at 7:52 pm

    ood thing your human does not let you go shopping alone…
    Purrs
    Marv

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  10. meowmeowmans says

    May 26, 2018 at 9:22 pm

    Yes, Summer! As long as there’s a designated driver, it’s all good!

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  11. Kitties Blue says

    May 26, 2018 at 6:41 am

    Summer, Mom says if that was one of us, we would have bit right into that bag of catnip and then stolen one of those toys and not given it back until it was spit covered. Your human has trained you very well. It was very wise of you to let her drive your both home. XOCK, angel Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy and Sawyer

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  12. Lola says

    May 26, 2018 at 5:07 am

    I can imagine that shopping on catnip would be fun! Maybe humans should try it more often, then we’d get more treats!

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  13. mommakatandherbearcat says

    May 25, 2018 at 9:13 pm

    There’s a reason I don’t shop with any “helpers.” Okay … two reasons. 1) Both act like they’re dying when put in the carrier 2) like I could say no to their faces in the store!

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  14. Raven says

    May 25, 2018 at 8:47 pm

    Ear deep in the catnip toys….that could be an embarrassing photo, but you did it with such pride!

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  15. The Island Cats says

    May 25, 2018 at 7:16 pm

    Did you have the munchies after this shopping trip, Summer. 😉

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  16. Catatopia says

    May 25, 2018 at 5:21 pm

    When our human buys big bags of litter and there are no carts, a kind and strong salesperson carries them to the car. That (theoretically) leaves her hands free for nip or toys or treats.

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  17. Laila and Minchie says

    May 25, 2018 at 3:49 pm

    We would love to bury our heads in that box of catnip toys!

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  18. Melissa & Mudpie says

    May 25, 2018 at 3:27 pm

    Driving under the influence of nip…oh my! At least when you pick out the cat food you know you’re going to like it, right?

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  19. Roby Sweet says

    May 25, 2018 at 1:45 pm

    Public service announcement: Shopping on catnip could lead to unintended purchases. Sounds like fun though!

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  20. Cathy Keisha says

    May 25, 2018 at 9:49 am

    You deserved a nip buzz cos she wouldn’t know what to buy without you.

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  21. William's Kith & Kin says

    May 25, 2018 at 9:40 am

    It’s probably good you don’t have access to a credit card, Summer!

    Reply
  22. Madi and Mom says

    May 25, 2018 at 9:32 am

    MOL Summer humans are helpless w/o assistance
    I know one thing for certain, my mom should not go to the grocery store when she is hungry.
    Hugs madi your bfff

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  23. Colehaus Cats says

    May 25, 2018 at 9:14 am

    OMC! Ye-OWWW catnip! A whole bag of it! Good thing you weren’t alone with your shopping!

    Reply
  24. Tamago says

    May 25, 2018 at 8:49 am

    Hahaha love the photo of your face buried into catnip toys 🙂 Glad you are not the one driving!

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  25. Quinn and Carol says

    May 25, 2018 at 8:08 am

    Ooh, my! Wish we had a personal chauffeur! You look like you had a very very good time shopping!

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  26. Ellen Pilch says

    May 25, 2018 at 8:05 am

    Did the nip make you get the munchies? That Yeoww nip is the best.

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  27. Eastside Cats says

    May 25, 2018 at 6:58 am

    Hehehehe, Summer! Way to go, girlfriend!

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  28. random felines says

    May 25, 2018 at 6:46 am

    after that, mom is glad Chanel isn’t affected by catnip – she would be much harder to take shopping

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  29. Toby and Leia says

    May 25, 2018 at 6:00 am

    Hey, as long as you aren’t driving…. Mom is very impressed that your hoomin got all that to her car.

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  30. Rose says

    May 25, 2018 at 5:54 am

    Of course, catnip makes the shopping that much more fun!

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  31. Purrjamm Cats says

    May 25, 2018 at 5:08 am

    Toys and catnip heaven! What a great trip. Feeling Fine Friday! Purrs

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  32. Brian Frum says

    May 25, 2018 at 4:29 am

    You always have the best time shopping pretty Summer!

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  33. Teddy says

    May 25, 2018 at 3:19 am

    I’ve never been shopping with my Mom – I’m not as well behaved as YOU are I’m afraid! Must be fun though – especially when you’ve had a little “something” to improve your mood!

    Hugs, Teddy

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  34. TyBee says

    May 25, 2018 at 3:04 am

    Hmmm a nip buzz!

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  35. CRAIG S. C. OKAJIMA says

    May 25, 2018 at 2:11 am

    Cute pictures!

    I love the picture where you’re sniffing the cat food, and your tail up in the air!

    Reply
  36. Andrea and the Celestial Kitties says

    May 25, 2018 at 2:06 am

    Didn’t she have a hand left over to carry some new toys or nip?

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  37. The kitties of PURRING pines says

    May 25, 2018 at 1:48 am

    Yes, Summer….. no driving!

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  38. LoneStarCATS says

    May 25, 2018 at 1:20 am

    Luckily, you’ve got your own purrsonal Uber!

    Reply
  39. The Poupounette Gang says

    May 25, 2018 at 12:12 am

    That is EXACTLY what we were going to say, Summer! “Only if you have your very own chauffeur”!!!

    Purrs,
    The Chans

    Reply

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