Happy Friday:

• 🌈 The cat who got a fresh start at 18

• 🧹 How to keep your home clean with cats

• 😸 Tired of your house smelling like litter? Try this

• 🐈 Breed spotlight: Khao Manee

Did You Know?

Cats may avoid the litter box if it is too close to their ________

(scroll to the bottom to find the answer!)

When Daniel arrived at the vet clinic at 18 years old, the conversation centered around whether it might be time to say goodbye. Thin, limping, and struggling, the senior barn cat looked fragile. But while everyone talked, Daniel calmly made biscuits on the exam table like he had absolutely no plans of giving up.

A veterinary worker named Jaimie decided to take him home instead. What started as hospice-style care slowly turned into something much bigger. With a heated bed, supplements, daily attention, and plenty of patience, Daniel began gaining weight, moving better, and acting younger by the month.

The biggest surprise came when he started spending time outdoors. Instead of resting quietly in the grass, Daniel scratched trees, explored the yard, and eventually began jumping four-foot fences like a cat half his age. Even after his limp returned and vets worried he might not recover, Daniel worked his way back again with braces, treatments, and a lot of determination.

Now at 20 years old, Daniel spends his days wearing cozy sweaters, greeting strangers at work with his mom, and exploring the garden whenever he gets the chance. His story has become a reminder that senior cats still have plenty of life, curiosity, and joy left to give.

Living with cats means dealing with fur, scattered litter, and the occasional mysterious mess. Even the tidiest cats can leave their mark around the house, especially during shedding season. The good news is most of it becomes much easier to manage with a few simple routines.

Regular grooming can make a huge difference. Short brushing sessions help catch loose fur before it ends up on furniture and floors, and many cats tolerate a few minutes at a time much better than long grooming sessions. Cats that dislike brushes may still enjoy self-grooming tools attached to furniture or walls.

Litter box setup matters more than many cat parents realize. Cleaning the box daily, using mats around the entrance, and choosing a litter box large enough for comfortable movement can help reduce odors and litter tracking throughout the house. Some cat parents also find that automatic litter boxes help keep things cleaner by scooping waste more frequently throughout the day, which can reduce smells and make maintenance easier.

Small cleaning habits around the home help too. Washing food bowls regularly, cleaning cat bedding, trimming claws, and providing scratching posts can keep both your cat and your space feeling fresher. Even adding cat-safe plants or cozy resting spots can make the home feel cleaner, calmer, and more inviting for everyone.

Spring cleaning season is here, and it’s the perfect time to refresh the routines that keep your home feeling clean, comfortable, and easy to manage. If the litter box is one of the chores you wish you could cross off your list, Litter-Robot is here to help.

Meet Litter-Robot, the top-rated automatic litter box that self-cleans after every use, helping pet parents maintain a fresher home without the daily hassle of scooping. It’s a simple upgrade that can make a big difference during spring cleaning season and long after the deep clean is done.

Whether you’re tackling closets, refreshing your floors, or resetting your cat care routine, Litter-Robot helps reduce litter box odor, mess, and maintenance so your home can stay cleaner with less effort.

Here’s what sets it apart:

• Self-cleans after every use: say goodbye to daily scooping and keep the litter box ready for your cat

• Sealed waste drawer: helps keep odors locked away for a fresher-smelling home

• The Whisker app: track your cat’s litter box habits and monitor usage from anywhere

• Perfect for up to four cats: simplify your setup without adding extra boxes

• Less mess in your routine: reduce one of the dirtiest chores on your spring cleaning checklist

• Designed for everyday convenience: enjoy a cleaner litter box routine even after spring cleaning season ends

A fresher home, a healthier cat, and one less chore standing between you and that just-cleaned feeling.

Make your spring cleaning reset last with Litter-Robot, the smarter way to keep your cat’s litter box clean without adding more work to your day.

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Thank you to Whisker for sponsoring Daily Purr.

The Khao Manee is one of the rarest cat breeds in the world, and its striking appearance makes it hard to forget. Known for bright white fur and jewel-like eyes, these cats are especially famous for having two different eye colors, often blue and gold or blue and green. In Thailand, they’ve long been considered symbols of luck and prosperity.

Despite their elegant look, Khao Manees are playful, curious, and surprisingly social. They love spending time near their people, following family members around the house and soaking up attention whenever possible. Many also enjoy interactive toys, climbing cat trees, and exploring every corner of their home.

The breed dates back hundreds of years and is one of the few surviving cat breeds mentioned in the ancient Thai manuscript known as the Tamra Maew. Today, they remain extremely rare outside of Thailand, with only a small number registered in the United States each year.

Khao Manees tend to adapt well to apartment living and family life, especially in calm homes where they can balance playtime with long naps in cozy spots. Their combination of beauty, intelligence, and affectionate personality has made them especially memorable to cat lovers lucky enough to meet one.

This week’s Cat’s Corner has look-alike surprises, tiny-but-mighty courage, and a little tail talk:

• 🧸 Russian Blue cat meets his plushie twin

• 💩 This litter box keeps your home smelling fresh

• 🐻 Feisty house cat scares away two bears

• 🐾 What your cat’s tail may be telling you

Still scooping every day? Litter-Robot automatically cleans after each use to help reduce odors, mess, and one of the most annoying chores in your routine.

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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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