The original Pootie Pad, shown in use by Pecos
As a means to support our work with the community quilts, Nurse Kelley suggested that my sister and I make something for the Pootie people here on Daily Kos. My sister designed the Pootie Pad, a 17" x 23" quilted mat for cats that is chock full of best quality, organic catnip from Oregon. (Here is the Pootie Pad website.)
Thus began our mission -- to spread catnip joy across the land. We quickly found that the Pootie Pad was more than a catnip toy. It evidently addresses multiple behavioral issues in cats like nothing else does. Aggressive cats chill out. Shy or feral cats are so blissed they accept petting -- and learn to like it. Geriatric cats play more and feel more comfortable. And the stress of traveling in a cat carrier is greatly diminished when that carrier is lined with a comfy Pootie Pad.
Maggie shows how to wear a Pootie Pad
Ann and I would like to grow this business to the point where we can have a workshop here in Portland, OR, employing people to make the pads. We'd like to create a pleasant working environment, one where people working there have fun while they work. Hey, we have fun making them now!
Jasper enjoys his Pootie Pad
We have a couple new products for the holiday season. The first is a Pootie Pad Petite, just over half the size of the original Pootie Pad, measuring 9" x 13.5". This size is great for kittens or for small spaces where you want some catnip comfort.
Size comparison of the original Pootie Pad and Pootie Pad Petite
Pootie Pad Petite -- a selection
The price is $18 for one + $4.95 Priority Mail shipping. Or buy two for $35 + $4.95 Priority Mail Shipping. Let us choose for you. These are not on the website but you can buy them through these PayPal links:
One Pootie Pad Petite - $18 + $4.95 shipping
Two Pootie Pad Petites - $35 + $4.95 shipping
Great stocking stuffers for cat lovers! But speaking of stockings, we have a special Xmas themed Pootie Pad shaped like a stocking. It has no opening but it does have a ribbon loop for hanging. However, we advise that you hang these securely because they might have to bear the weight of one or more cats!
Xmas Pootie Pad -- Ann says it will make naughty cats nice and nice cats naughty!
We are making them in a variety of red and green Xmas fabrics. Let us choose for you. The size is a bit larger than the Pootie Pad Petite -- and they are really loaded with catnip. The price is $20 + $4.95 Priority Mail shipping for one -- or $38 + $4.95 Priority Mail shipping for two. Again, these seasonal items aren't on the website yet but you can use the PayPal links below now.
Pootie Pad Xmas Stocking - $20 + $4.95 shipping
Two Pootie Pad Xmas Stockings - $38 + $4.95 shipping
Please think of us if you are shopping for cat lovers on your list. Thank you and happy holidays!