Happy Thursday:

• ☕️ Café’s newest employee has four paws

• 😷 How to handle litter smell

• 😸 What’s actually in your cat’s litter?

• 🐈 Cat of the day, Kevin

True or False?

Cats sweat through their fur to cool down.

(scroll to the bottom to find the answer!)

At Sunnyhouse, a Korean café run by Sunny Song and her family, one tiny meow stopped everyone in their tracks. The sound was coming from behind the kitchen wall, which is not usually where you expect to find a customer.

The mystery started with Zara, a neighborhood cat the family had been feeding on the roof. They first thought Zara was a boy, until her growing belly revealed she had a few surprises on the way.

After Zara gave birth, one sick black-and-white kitten slipped through a hole and ended up trapped behind the wall. The family borrowed tools from a nearby hardware store and carefully opened the paneling until they could reach him.

They named him Wall-E, which feels only fair. His eyes still needed care, but his personality showed up right away.

Now Wall-E lives with Song, cuddles at home, and spends time at Sunnyhouse as the café’s tiniest employee. Not a bad career path for a kitten who started behind the wall.

A smelly litter box isn't always a sign that you're doing something wrong. Sometimes, small adjustments can make a bigger difference than scooping more often.

The basics still matter: keeping boxes clean, placing them in well-ventilated areas, and making sure each cat has enough litter box space. But the type of litter you use can play a role, too. Different materials absorb moisture differently, and some are naturally better at controlling odor than others.

That's one reason more cat parents are exploring alternatives to traditional clay litter. Plant-based options made from materials like wood, paper, and walnut shells can help control odors while avoiding added fragrances and unnecessary ingredients.

A few small changes can make the litter box a lot more pleasant for both you and your cat.

Most cat parents focus on controlling odors and keeping the litter box clean. But have you ever looked at what's actually in your cat's litter?

Many traditional litters are made from clay or silica and can contain artificial fragrances, chemical additives, dyes, and dust that end up in your home every day.

ökocat® takes a different approach. Made entirely from sustainable, reclaimed materials, ökocat is designed to be cleaner for your cat, your home, and the planet. It contains no artificial fragrances, harmful chemicals, toxic dyes, or dirty clay and silica dust. Plus, it's biodegradable and compostable, making it a more sustainable choice from start to finish.

Why cat parents are making the switch:

• Plant-based litter made from reclaimed materials

• No artificial fragrances, harmful chemicals, or toxic dyes

• Free from clay and silica dust

• Biodegradable and compostable

• Designed for a cleaner home and litter box routine

For a limited time, get 20% off ökocat Multi-Cat Natural Wood Clumping Litter and ökocat Dust Free Paper Non-Clumping Litter.

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Thank you to ökocat for sponsoring Daily Purr.

Meet Kevin, a 14-year-old shorthair submitted by Daily Purr reader Martha.

Kevin was rescued from a shelter 6 years ago, and he has been running the show ever since. He’s affectionate, still athletic, and, as this photo makes very clear, fully aware of who’s in charge.

Cozy, confident, and very orange, Kevin is living proof that some cats don’t need a crown to be king of the house.

This week’s Cat’s Corner has comfort, surprises, and one special cat with a big heart:

• 💗 Cat breeds known for being comforting companions

• 🐈‍⬛ This litter is better for your cat and the planet

• 🐾 Vet trip for a sick rescue cat brings a huge surprise

• ✨ Special needs cat finds the love he deserves

Not all litter is created equal. ökocat® is made from reclaimed, plant-based materials with no artificial fragrances, harmful chemicals, toxic dyes, or clay dust, giving cat parents a cleaner alternative for their home and their cat.

Shop 20% Off ökocat Litter. While supplies last. Limited number of coupons available.

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.

🐱 Bite-Sized Treats

🧐 True or False: False. Cats mainly sweat through their paw pads and cool off by grooming.

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