I've already confessed that I'm a sci-fi junkie. I also happen to be a fan of over-the-top cat condos. So, when I see that we're now carrying a cat condo that looks a bit like the Lunar Lander, I'm instantly intrigued. The Savvy Tabby Kitty Observatory is a space saving (get it?!?!?!) design that fits in the corner, but provides some serious play and relaxation opportunities for your cat. And I have a secret...

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I was just talking to our warehouse manager about these Slumber Pet Flower Dog Beds. At least, I think I was.

I sort of blacked out when she exclaimed "Aren't they soooo cuuuuuuute?"

It wasn't the words. It was the fact that as she said it, the pitch of her voice went so high as to shatter windows and send dogs howling away. Fortunately, I think that as I passed out, my head happened to land on one, saving me from a concussion (in addition to the concussive blast my eardrums had already suffered).

So here you go. We just got these in. I agree that they're impossibly cute, but just a few octaves lower.

Oh, and we have them in pink, too.

OK, I admit it. I'm a sci-fi geek. So I was perusing the sci-fi fansite io9 this morning and came across this gem. It's from Make Magazine (subscription required to view the article), but was recently featured on Make TV.

The general idea is that the VCR motor powers the cat food shaker, which dumps the cat food into the cat bowl. The VCR itself can be programmed to activate at certain times, allowing your cat to get his precious kibbles while you are galavanting elsewhere.

Pretty cool, except who could actually ever program a VCR when they were actually in use, much less today? Isn't that why Tivo came along?

Oh, what animal actors will put up with for fame and a milk bone. More pics after the jump.

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The mother of all catfights, a clash of titans, and victory snatched from the claws of defeat.

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