The shelter environment can be extremely stressful to cats awaiting a forever home – imagine living in a small metal cage, in an unfamiliar place, with your worst enemy barking in the background!

Scratching not only helps alleviate stress and boredom, but it also allows cats to stretch their muscles, keep their claws honed and healthy, and mark their territory both visually and through scent – all basic instinctual needs. Unfortunately, shelters are also feeling the pressure of the recession, which has resulted in fewer adoptions, more relinquished pets, and declines in much needed donations (like scratching pads).

Imperial Cat wants to help, which is why we’ve developed Scratch ‘n Bits, a line of low-cost, high quality scratching pads for use in animal shelters. Our Scratch ‘n Bits are designed to fit within the small space of a shelter cage and many feature cute designs and “Adopt Me” labels to encourage potential adopters to take home a “friendly,” “sweet” and “loyal” kitty.

Now our valued customers can support their local animal shelters through our Scratch ‘n Bits program too! For only $25.00 (with shipping included), Imperial Cat will send a case of 15 assorted Scratch ‘n Bits direct to the shelter of your choice. To place an order for your local shelter, please call Kristie at 501-354-8466. (Sorry, NO P.O Boxes)