Happy Wednesday:

• 🇯🇵 A cat café celebrating Japanese culture

• 😷 Why your cat’s litter smells so bad

• 😸 A cat litter made of wood that fights odors

• 🐈‍⬛ Cat of the day, Smokie

True or False?

Cats mirror their owners’ moods.

(scroll to the bottom to find the answer!)

A cat café in Topeka, Kansas recently hosted a community celebration that combined Japanese culture with its mission to help rescue cats find homes. The Topeka Cat Café held its second annual Japanese Cultural Celebration at the Kay McFarland Japanese Garden, featuring cultural exhibits, food, dancing, martial arts demonstrations, and a silent auction.

The event reflected the café’s connection to Japanese culture while giving visitors a chance to learn more about the organization’s rescue work. Guests explored the festival while also discovering ways to support local cats in need.

In the past year and a half, the café has helped facilitate about 700 cat adoptions, placing hundreds of rescue cats into new homes. Community events like this celebration help raise awareness and support so the café can continue its adoption efforts.

Cleaning the litter box isn’t anyone’s favorite chore, but sometimes the smell can feel unusually strong. While some odor is normal, extremely foul-smelling poop can sometimes point to an underlying issue, from diet changes to digestive trouble.

Food is one of the most common reasons. Switching your cat’s diet too quickly can upset their digestive system and lead to loose, extra-smelly stool. Some cats may also have sensitivities to certain ingredients, which can affect how their body processes food.

Other causes may include intestinal parasites, bacterial infections, or digestive disorders that interfere with nutrient absorption. These conditions can produce gas, inflammation, and stronger odors than usual. In some cases, medications or supplements may also affect digestion.

Litter box habits can also play a role. If a cat stops covering their waste, the smell may become more noticeable. In general, keeping the litter box clean and paying attention to sudden changes in stool smell or behavior can help identify when something may need a closer look from a veterinarian.

Meet the new ökocat® Multi-Cat Natural Wood Clumping Litter—specially designed for busy, multi-cat homes. Keep things fresh without harmful chemicals, artificial fragrances, or dusty clay.

Powered by öko+™ natural odor-neutralizing technology, it binds and blocks odors (doo doo too!).

• 99% dust-free for cleaner air

• Superior clumping for fast, easy scooping

• Naturally lightweight, sustainable & biodegradable

• Long-lasting performance—use less, save more

Perfect for homes with multiple cats, strong odor concerns, eco-friendly goals, or anyone who prefers low-dust, easy maintenance.

Give your cats the clean, natural litter they deserve—and enjoy a fresher home every day.

Try the new ökocat® Multi-Cat Litter today! Soon available at select PetSmart and Petco stores or order now on chewy and Amazon.

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Thank you to ökocat for sponsoring Daily Purr.

Meet Smokie, Daily Purr reader Shannon’s energetic feline and an April Cat Of The Month finalist.

Smokie came from a neighborhood litter of six and quickly became the main character of the house. When he’s not exploring cabinets or perched on shelves doing “research,” he’s launching into legendary late-night zoomies — even jumping into the air to kick his cat ball like a tiny soccer star.

And after all that action, Smokie clocks in for his other specialty: serious biscuit-making.

From retro designs to presidential pets and gentle guardians, here’s what’s trending this week:

• 🥛 Adorable blue cat featured on a nostalgic milk carton design

• 😸 This cat litter is perfect for homes with multiple cats

• 🏛️ A look back at the cats who’ve lived in the White House

• 🐶 German shepherd checks on newborn kittens every morning

Litter box issues can disrupt the whole home. ökocat’s Multi-Cat litter supports better box habits with natural odor control, minimal dust, and a softer feel cats trust.

Get ökocat Multi-Cat on chewy and Amazon.

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: True. Cats can pick up on human emotions and may adjust their behavior accordingly, becoming more affectionate or aloof.

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