• 🍿 Susan Sarandon’s favorite co-stars

• 🐭 Make an adorable catnip mouse toy

• 😸 Enter for a chance to WIN a YEAR of Hill’s Pet Food!

• 🎬 Why do movies hire more than one feline actor?

• 🎥 Meet the feline star of A Quiet Place

Did you know…

Cats are more likely to “knead” if they were _____________ as young kittens.

(scroll to the bottom to find the answer!)

Susan Sarandon and Sheryl Lee Ralph are bringing some major laughs (and a little cat-titude) to their new comedy, The Fabulous Four, alongside Bette Midler and Megan Mullally. Described as a mix of Bridesmaids and The Hangover, the movie promises fun, chaos, and... cats? Yes, Susan’s two feline companions make an appearance in the film. She hilariously admits, “I wanted to give them a shot, that’s why I did the movie,” to which Sheryl hilariously replied, “Nepotism! Nepotism!”

During the interview, Sheryl and Susan spilled the beans about filming, from the fun local food scene to how Sheryl’s granny character was a far cry from her real life. With Susan’s cats making their cinematic debut and the ladies bringing all the comedy and charm, this film might just be a meow-sterpiece.

Get ready to become your cat’s favorite human by whipping up a DIY catnip mouse toy. With just a few simple supplies and a sprinkle of catnip magic, you'll have your feline friend pouncing in no time. 

Supplies:

• Wool felt

• Matching embroidery floss

• Stuffing

• Dried catnip

Instructions:

1. Using a printed pattern template, cut out two side pieces, two ears, one bottom piece, and one tail. Depending on your preference, you can use all the same color, or use different colored felt for each piece.

2. Fold an earpiece near the narrow end and stitch it to one of the side pieces in the appropriate spot. Repeat on the other side, making sure that the ears are on opposite sides of the pattern pieces.

3. Pin the two sides together with the ears facing outward.

4. Starting at the nose end, use a running stitch to sew across the back of the mouse. As you approach the rear end, sandwich the mouse’s tail between the layers.

5. Stitch along the back with a running stitch again, but this time fill in the empty spaces to create a solid line of hand sewing.

6. Pin the bottom piece in place and use a running stitch to sew along the edge from nose to tail. When you reach the tail, use a running stitch to once again fill in the gaps back toward the nose.

7. Repeat on the other side, but stop once you’re about an inch from the tail.

8. Add a small amount of stuffing, along with about a teaspoon of catnip. You can also add a bell or crinkle cellophane if you prefer.

9. Finish sewing up the bottom seam before stitching back toward the nose.

10. Tie the thread with a secure knot between the layers of felt.

11. Give your mighty hunter his new catnip-stuffed prey and watch the fun unfold.

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Meet Schnitzel, the stealthy feline star of A Quiet Place—because if there’s anyone who can tiptoe through a post-apocalyptic world without making a sound, it’s a cat. This whiskered wonder effortlessly avoids the alien monsters… all while stealing our hearts.

🧐 Did You Know: Cats are more likely to “knead” if they were separated from their mothers as young kittens.

😸 COTD: Give your purr-fect pet the spotlight by submitting them for the cat of the day! This month's theme is comedic cat pictures. Send in your most hilarious or quirky pictures of your best feline friend, a short description, and their name to be featured in an upcoming newsletter.