Happy Thursday:

• 🦸 Super Duane the cat hero

• 🐈 How to keep your cat’s life fun

• 😸 Does your cat seem bored? Try this

• 😸 Are whiskers actually good luck?

True or False?

Cats can differentiate between their names and other words.

(scroll to the bottom to find the answer!)

When a cat gets stuck high in a tree, it often turns into a long, stressful wait. Fire departments rarely handle animal rescues anymore, and not every cat can safely climb back down on their own.

For more than a decade, Duane Hook, better known online as Super Duane has been answering those calls. Based in Columbus, Ohio, he climbs tall trees to help cats who are frightened, exhausted, or simply unsure how to descend. Before each rescue, he studies photos of the tree and plans his route carefully, knowing that every situation is different.

Some cats have been stranded for days. Others panic when help finally arrives. Duane moves slowly, speaks softly, and carries treats to earn their trust. When needed, he safely secures them in a cat bag for the trip down.

Duane doesn’t charge for his rescues. He does it because no one should have to watch their cat stuck above the ground with nowhere to go.

Indoor cats live safer lives, but safety alone doesn’t meet all their needs. Cats are natural climbers, hunters, and observers, and without stimulation, boredom can quietly set in. That boredom often shows up as restlessness, overgrooming, or unwanted behavior.

Catios are one of the easiest ways to add enrichment. These enclosed outdoor spaces let cats watch birds, feel fresh air, and experience changing seasons without risk. Even small window or balcony catios give cats something new to explore every day.

For homes without a catio, indoor enrichment still goes a long way. Vertical spaces like cat trees or wall shelves encourage climbing and confidence. Window perches create built-in entertainment, especially when paired with a bird feeder outside.

Simple additions matter too. Puzzle feeders turn meals into mini hunting sessions, rotating toys keeps play interesting, and a small grass patch or tray of cat grass adds scent, texture, and a safe way to interact with greenery.

When indoor spaces support natural behaviors, cats stay calmer, healthier, and more content year-round.

A simple way to support your cat's natural curiosity and instincts right at home. Fresh Patch offers an easy way to bring natural enrichment into your cat's daily routine. Real grass provides sensory stimulation and encourages instinct-driven behaviors, especially for indoor cats living in apartments, condos, or homes without outdoor access.

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NOW you can pair our real grass with our newest product, the Cat Condo. A thoughtfully designed indoor playhouse that supports climbing, hiding, scratching, and resting. Give your cat a house with a yard today and donate to a good cause.

When you purchase a Cat Condo through this link Fresh Patch will donate 50% of profits to Sierra Pacific Furbabies, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization specializing in cats and kittens across California. Their mission is to rescue cats and kittens from local shelters on the euthanasia list or off the main streets and find them their forever homes. Their goal is to reduce the overpopulation of feral cats by using the Trap, Neuter, and Return (TNR) program which will prevent and reduce the number of feral cats being born and trapped then taken to already overcrowded shelters.

Check out real grass, the Cat Condo, and more at freshpatch.com. Give us a follow on all social media channels @ freshpatch

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Finding a cat whisker on the floor can feel oddly special. For generations, people have believed that cat whiskers bring good luck, and that belief shows up in folklore across cultures. While there’s no science behind whiskers as lucky charms, the idea has stuck around for a reason.

Biologically, whiskers are incredibly important. They help cats sense airflow, judge tight spaces, and stay balanced, even in low light. Cats naturally shed whiskers every so often, usually just one or two at a time, which makes finding one fairly rare.

That rarity likely adds to the magic. Much like finding a four-leaf clover, stumbling across a whisker feels meaningful simply because it doesn’t happen often. For many cat lovers, a fallen whisker becomes a small keepsake rather than a symbol of luck.

Whether or not whiskers bring good fortune, they’re a quiet reminder of how remarkable cats really are.

From rare coats to solo parenting and famous felines, here’s what’s trending this week:

• 🧀 Meet the “blue cheese” tortie Maine Coon everyone’s obsessed with

• 🍃 Cat parents are bringing the outdoors inside with Fresh Patch

• 🐾 Cat raises a single kitten on her own and the bond is melting hearts

• 📚 Everything to know about Hermione’s cat, Crookshanks

Fresh Patch pairs real grass with its Cat Condo to give indoor cats a space that supports climbing, scratching, and calm exploration. Even better, 50% of profits from Cat Condo purchases are donated to Sierra Pacific Furbabies, helping rescue cats and kittens in need.

Explore Fresh Patch.

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Love,

Olive, Milo, and Yasmine.

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