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Here you’ll find the paw-sibilities are endless furr cat lovers who want paw-some content that is relevant and meaningful. We paw-sitively hope our blog leaves you feline great!
The “Martha Stewart” of Cat Care
A few months ago, I blogged about the importance of hiring the right team. During a global pandemic, it is even more important for small business owners to have the right people on board. Trust, skill, responsibility, and dedication are just a few of the attributes...
A cat mama becomes a cat AND dog mama
One of my favorite children’s books is Dog vs. Cat. A nod to Neil Simon’s play The Odd Couple, this charming and funny kid’s story had me hooked from the first moment I read it to my youngest daughter. As a new dog mama who is now a cat and dog mama, I’m seeing...
No pet left behind
Many months prior to opening Club Cat last year, I excitedly promoted on social media about my plan to open Orange County’s first luxury cat hotel. Shortly after, I received a private LinkedIn message from an elementary school mate with whom I hadn’t spoken or seen...
How to artfully immortalize your cat
Recently, a customer was telling me about how Barbra Streisand cloned her beloved dog. Not just once. Twice. My first thought was, “WOW!” My next thought was, “Why would anyone DO that?” I have loved each of my cats with all my heart. I would have done anything to...
Meet talented Club Cat Concierge, Sol DeLeo!
One of the hardest aspects of starting any business is hiring the right team. This is particularly the case in the pet services industry, where providing outstanding customer service to dog and cat parents must be a top priority. Cats and cat parents deserve the best...
Help Your Pet Adjust to a New Home: Moving Tips for Dog and Cat Parents
If you’ve ever moved with a dog or a cat, you know that it can be a stressful time for both of you. All the rushing around, packing and planning can make your pet feel uneasy. With their routines changing, dogs and cats can feel unsure about their situation. When you...
A meaningful way of saying goodbye to your pet
Pet euthanasia is a topic that I really didn't know much about until recently. My own experiences have left me desperately wishing that there could have been a "better" way to say goodbye. Saying goodbye to Bella In 2012, a few days before Christmas, my husband and I...
Who’s The Better Pet Parent?
People definitely love their pets, but how do our four-legged companions feel about us in return? For a closer look at who’s the better pet parent, Porch.com surveyed over 1,000 people.
A first birthday to remember for Club Cat, Orange County’s first luxury cat hotel
Sadly, for so many people, March 2020 will be forever associated with the onset of a pandemic that has brought our everyday lives to a screeching halt. In its wide-reaching wake, the Covid-19 crisis has canceled endless events – many celebratory – across the globe....
Mobile Vet Care – The Best of Both Worlds
One of the people who helped me bring Club Cat to life is Kelly Doria, DVM, owner of All Paws House Calls, a mobile vet care that services Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. I’ve known Dr. Doria (Kelly as I call her) since I was a teenager, when her sister became one...