by Shana Martin | Aug 22, 2021 | Anecdotes
I love engaging with a new Club Cat customer. Why? Because the questions they have about boarding their cats reminds me of why I built Club Cat. Will my kitties think they are being abandoned? Are they going to receive care and attention throughout the day? Are the...
by Shana Martin | Dec 28, 2020 | Anecdotes, Cat parents, Pet Parents
When I was a graduate student at UC Irvine, I performed part time with a contemporary dance company. We had an inside joke that the only dancers who “fit in” with the culture were the ones who were cat people. This wasn’t exactly a litmus test....
by Shana Martin | Oct 29, 2020 | Anecdotes, Pet art
Cats and books. To steal a lyric from The Sound of Music, “These are a few of my favorite things.” So when I began the design concept for Club Cat, I knew that I wanted cats and books incorporated into an overall cat-punned literature theme. My longtime friend and...
by Shana Martin | Sep 26, 2020 | Anecdotes
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...
by Shana Martin | Aug 29, 2020 | Anecdotes, Cat parents, Pet Parents
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...
by Shana Martin | Jul 29, 2020 | Anecdotes, Pet care, pet health, Veterinary
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...
