Happy Friday:

• 🌅 This cat has the cutest 5 p.m. ritual

• 🐱 How to pick the right litter for your cat

• 🐱 See which litter works best for your cats

• 🐈 Cat of the day, Abacus

True or False?

Most cats have no issue with plastic litter box liners.

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Every cat has its quirks, but one cat's nightly ritual recently caught the internet's attention. A cat owner shared that around 5 p.m. each evening, her cat starts meowing and staring at the window like clockwork.

The reason turned out to be surprisingly sweet. He wants to be picked up so he can watch the sunset. Once he's lifted up, he rests his paws against the glass and simply takes in the view he loves so much. His owner says the most remarkable part is how he seems to know exactly when the sun is about to go down, showing up for his moment right on schedule.

It's become a small daily tradition the whole family looks forward to, and she admits the sight brings tears to her eyes most evenings.

The post struck a chord with other cat owners too, who filled the comments with stories of their own cats' touching little habits. Sometimes the smallest routines end up being the ones that mean the most.

The litter aisle can feel endless, and the right choice matters more than it seems. Cats are particular by nature, and the wrong texture, scent, or dust level can send them looking for somewhere else to go. A few key factors make the decision a lot simpler:

• Your cat's preference. Some cats care a lot about texture and scent, so if yours rejects a litter, it may just come down to how it feels or smells

• Health concerns. For a cat or household member with asthma or allergies, low dust options like silica, paper, or pine tend to be gentler than dusty clay

• Odor control. Clumping clay, silica, and some natural litters like pine or coconut handle smell well, though a few need changing more often

• Ease of cleaning. Clumping litters make scooping quick, while non clumping and pellet types usually need full replacements more frequently

• Environmental impact. Biodegradable options like corn, walnut shell, wood, or paper cut down on landfill waste compared to clay or silica

There's no single best litter, just the one that fits your cat and your home. It's worth trying a couple of options to see what sticks, and remember to switch gradually so your cat has time to adjust to the change.

Most cat parents don't think much about litter until something's off. The box smells sooner than it should, there's a trail of litter down the hallway, or your cat starts avoiding the box entirely. Then suddenly it's all you're thinking about.

That's why more cat parents are turning to Naturally Fresh. Their litter is made from upcycled walnut shells, an ingredient you wouldn't expect, but one that works surprisingly well. Walnut shells naturally neutralize ammonia odor, so there's no need for heavy perfumes to cover anything up, and they're low dust and low tracking.

The other nice part is that it isn't one-size-fits-all. Naturally Fresh has a few options depending on what your litter box situation actually looks like:

• Quick-Clumping for tight clumps in as little as 15 minutes

• Multi-Cat for boxes that get heavy traffic

• Ultra Odor Control for when smell is the main issue

Every one of them is made from a renewable material instead of mined clay, packed in recyclable bags, and free of harsh chemicals. Better for your cat, your floors, and your nose.

Make the switch to weirdly wonderful walnut shell litter and earn 5X points (10% back in savings) on ALL cat litter through 8/30 only!

Check out weirdly wonderful walnut shell litter. Only by Naturally Fresh.

Thank you to Naturally Fresh for sponsoring Daily Purr.

Daily Purr reader Mai shares this cozy moment featuring Abacus, who’s discovered the perfect post-run reward—claiming the still-warm treadmill for a luxurious nap. While Mai does the work, Abacus handles the rest and recovery.

With all that fluff and flair, he turns a fitness machine into a five-star cat lounge. Clearly, Abacus knows that wellness includes naps—and lots of them.

Thanks, Mai, for sharing Abacus’s expert-level relaxation! Want to see your cat featured as the Daily Purr Cat of the Day? Send in a photo and some fun facts about your kitty—they might be next!

This week's Cat's Corner has a furniture-saving fix and one cat with strong opinions on your playlist:

• 🛋️ How to finally stop your cat from scratching the couch

• 🙀 This company has a litter for every type of home

• 🎵 This cat has some very clear thoughts on your music taste

Cat litter made from walnut shells sounds a little weird, but that's what makes Naturally Fresh work so well. The shells naturally neutralize ammonia odor, so there's no need for heavy perfumes, and they're low dust and low tracking. Better for your cat, your floors, and your nose.

Make the switch to weirdly wonderful walnut shell litter and earn 5X points (10% back in savings) on ALL cat litter through 8/30 only.

Daily Purr is brought to you with love from our cats. We hope they can brighten your day, just like they do ours. ❤️

Love,

Olive, Milo, and Yasmine.

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🧐 True or False: False. Some cats dislike liners because their claws can catch on the plastic, which may discourage digging altogether.

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