#LitterChat Rain Date, Just in Case!

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

courtesy Martin Kimeldorf's Pixel Playground via Flickr.com

It's easy to say that the show will go on, but you just never know when Twitter may have downtime. You know what they say about umbrellas. You never need one when you take one along. That's the point of setting a rain date for the Event Barkers #LitterChat Twitter Party.

Just in case we experience Twitter downtime that continues for 15 minutes or longer, we'll reschedule #LitterChat for Thursday, July 18. Same time (8 PM ET); same prizes! 

So, if we're not on Twitter Tuesday evening because of technical difficulties at Twitter, give it a few minutes. Close your browser and try again. Then watch for #LitterChat at our backup time:

#LitterChat Rain Date

Thursday, July 18, 2013

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM ET

Check in early and be ready to party! Trust me, the prizes aren't going anywhere until we pull off this shindig. So don't miss us. Let's make like actors and say "break a leg". In that case, we'll see you Tuesday evening at 8:30 PM ET.

Finally, make sure you're ready to go by reading up on the host handles in the next post. You'll find out more about prizes and who to follow for the tips you'd most like to get in on. See you on Twitter :)

Fido Families Stop the Treasure Hunt

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Tanner and Oliver Give Patches Privacy

This is still a work in progress, but we have made great strides in allowing Patches to have her own kingdom, a place where her food and her litter are hers--not the dogs!

Today I would love to share a few tips on the primary tactics we've used. If you'd like to learn more, you can join us at #LitterChat on July 16 to get lots of tips on training your dog to stay out of the kitty's salad bar--aka her litterbox. Watch for these dog training tips with @AllThingsDog.

There are 3 basic strategies I use for giving Patches a peaceable kingdom. Cleaning her box frequently eliminates the scents that call out to the dogs. That's key strategy number one.  Since Swheat Scoop clumps so quickly, I'm able to remove moisture more quickly, making the litter last longer and remain odor-free. Solids dry out and are easily removed, just as you would with any litter. 

Swheat Scoop is definitely less aromatic than its clay cousin. Without the dust that is part and parcel to using clay litter, I think we're offering a healthier choice to our Meow as well as our families. And attentive owners can vouch for this scent issue. 

Here's my number 2 tip: When you hear the familiar scratching that is your Meow covering her tracks, that's your cue. Grab the scoop and be ready; it will clump quickly and you can remove it promptly, helping to keep your salad bar surfers (did I say dog?) off the track. Less smell=fewer treasure hunts!


Tip number 3 is to work with your dog to train him. He should gain a degree of respect for your kitty and her things. Join me at #LitterChat for a double dose of tips on getting your pup to give way to the cat and her private area. 

Not only will you have a chance to learn some helpful info for your dogs, your cat could score some major prizes. We've got almost a $1000 in litter, fancy litterboxes, litterbox accessories, cat toys and treats to hand off. Hope to see you there. Here's some pertinent links to get you ready:

RSVP to join the fun on 7/16
PreTweet to win a great prize
Enter our Rafflecopter drawing for an awesome prize package

DogTipper and All Things Dog Blog, in our Event Barkers partnership, are hosting the #LitterChat Twitter Party to help cat lovers learn more about natural wheat litter and its benefits.

Pet Prizes at #LitterChat Twitter Party

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

courtesy PetSafe
PetSafe Self Cleaning Litterbox

With Swheat Scoop leading the way as our #LitterChat Twitter Party sponsor, every winner will receive a 14 lb. bag of Swheat Scoop--more than a month's supply for a single kitty household. That's a terrific start, but we have much more! Read on to learn about prizes, including our awesome Grand Prize.

During the one-hour party, one winner will receive a PetSafe Simply Clean self-cleaning litterbox. You'll find more details on how this easy-to-use box works at the link, where there is also a video.

courtesy Petlinks
Purrfect Order Organizer

Find PetSafe online at your favorite social media sites: Facebook and Twitter, and locate a store near you with this Store Locator.

#Litter Chat would not be complete without our ever-present pre-party prizes, that assure you are all very excited. These events feature an assortment of toys to tantalize your Meow as well as a premium scooper by Imperial Cat, and a terrific Purrfect Order litter accessory organizer with Vapor Vault and waste bags. You'll see my review of this product coming up soon. Meanwhile, you can check them out online or visit their retailers: PetSmart.com, Petco.com, PetValu.com, Wag.com and OnlyNaturalPet.com.

courtesy Imperial Cat
Scratch 'n Shape Tower

Finally, our Rafflecopter prize will give your kitty a spot to lounge as well as plenty of manicuring scratching areas.This two in one lounger by Imperial Cat (the Scratch 'n Shape Tower) can be flipped or stood up either way with plenty of flexibility to fit your kitty and your home.

Two more fabulous and fancy litterbox prizes will also be won at the #LitterChat Twitter Party, provided by Modko. Their Flip Litter Box is enclosed and has an easy flip open top for cleaning convenience,

courtesy Modko
Flip Litter Box

plus includes liners and a scooper--a $120 value. Modko's second and upgraded prize is the Modkat Litter Box with a top entry, perfect for keeping smaller dogs out of the Salad Bar! This sleek, modern box will compliment the design of any home and also includes a scooper--a $180 value!

Check out the Store Locators for these product manufacturers to find your nearest supplier: Imperial Cat and Modko. Find Modko on social media at Facebook and Twitter.

Are you ready to learn about our Grand Prize?  Swheat Scoop is leaving no stone unturned; the winner will be taking home a whopping one year's supply of kitter litter (10 14-lb. bags), a Purrfect Order litter

courtesy Modko
Modcat Litterbox

accessory organizer, Vapor Vault with bags, and a Grab Bag of cat toys and treats. This will be one very happy feline family!

Have you RSVP'd yet? Better get to it! The winner will be drawn early on the day of the party, July 16. We also recommend you join in the PreTweet prize drawing and the Rafflecopter giveaway. What have you got to lose but great cat prizes!

In our partnership with Dogtipper.com and CatTipper.com, Even Barkers is working with Swheat Scoop to educate you on their product and grow awareness of its many benefits.

Rafflecopter Follows = Pet Prize Fun

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

Swheat Scoop and Event Barkers have announced our latest Twitter Party this week, and we sure do hope you've already RSVP'd to get in on that prize drawing for #LitterChat. Yesterday we started the PreTweet contest and today we're offering up our biggest of the pre-party prizes, the Rafflecopter drawing.

This Rafflecopter winner will not only get a 14-pound bag of Swheat Scoop litter, but this prize also includes a terrific Imperial Cat Scratch 'n Shape Tower and 2 cat toys, all valued at about $62. Learn more about Imperial Cat at their Facebook page, on Twitter and their website.

Patches is a bit miffed with me over this. She got wind of this totally cool prize package and, well, you know cats; they're moody. Wish me luck in protecting the prizes from her :)

Our Rafflecopter winner will get to take home this cool 2 piece tower that can be used in so many ways to entertain and assist Meow in viewing her favorite areas outside the must-see windows in your home. Wrapped with a scratching surface, Meow can now sharpen her nails while watching birds at the same time. 

courtesy Swheat Scoop

To win this terrific prize package, you may enter as many of the options in the Rafflecopter below as you choose. Remember to keep it fun and do only those which you enjoy. Tweet entries included in the Rafflecopter may be repeated daily to increase your chances and to join in the fun.

If the Rafflecopter is playing Hide-n-Seek again, simply click on the post title to refresh and it will come back out to play. Good luck to you all and be sure to click this Tweet to let your friends know what you're up to:

#LitterChat's Rafflecopter includes @SwheatScoop litter, @ImperialCat Tower+kitty toys. Enter here: http://t.co/5vB3tPmv8k
— Carrie Boyko (@AllThingsDog) June 27, 2013

Learn more about Swheat Scoop here:

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Pinterest
Twitter
Instagram


Swheat Scoop and Event Barkers are working together to increase the awareness of this Eco-friendly kitty litter on social media. Event Barkers is a partnership of All Things Dog Blog and Dogtipper.com, producing Twitter Parties, photo contests and other social media promotional events.

Pet Perks Come from PreTweet Fun

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

courtesy Swheat Scoop
Win Litter, Organizers and Toys

One of the trademark activities that Twitter Parties use to get the word out is a perfect match for its venue--the PreTweet! By Tweeting about our #LitterChat Twitter Party on behalf of @SwheatScoop, you'll be helping us tell others about this terrific, green product, while aiding them in learning about the time and place for this prize-filled party.

With experience we've learned a few things, and thanks to our recent Twitter Party surveys, we learned that you like these preTweets and their ease of use. To tell you the truth, we kinda like them too! Shall we get this ball rolling? Here goes!

courtesy Petlinks*

Patches is all over #LitterChat 4 @SwheatScoop. Who knew potty talk could be so exciting?! Join us: http://t.co/wVUQkP3XDQ
— Tanner & Oliver (@5MinutesforFido) June 25, 2013

Loads of tips 4 families w/ Woof & Meow under 1 roof. We'll be dishing them at #LitterChat. RSVP now: http://t.co/xFhhBsW1gY
— Carrie Boyko (@AllThingsDog) June 25, 2013

Did you know @SwheatScoop cat litter is biodegradable & can be composted? Learn how at #LitterChat: http://t.co/eTBjZOwKg5
— Carrie Boyko (@Learnin2Bgreen) June 25, 2013

You'll also find more Tweets to enter with at CatTipper and DogTipper :)

Rules? Feel free to Tweet each of the above Tweets once daily, and if you're really in it to win it, visit CatTipper for even more Tweets to enter your Twitter handle to win. Win what? Our PreTweet winner will be shipped a prize package to include 14 lbs. of Swheat Scoop cat litter, a Purrfect Order Litter Accessory Organizer, Vapor Vault waste storage collector and bags to go with it, and we're even throwing in a couple of toys for Meow. Altogether, this is a prize valued over $60. 

While we encourage everyone to join in for the litterbox tips and discussion, prizes at this party are available only to U.S. addresses. Thank you for your understanding.

In our Event Barkers partnership with DogTipper.com, we really do have a lot of fun creating these events for you. This time we're even bringing CatTipper.com in on the action, so lots of expertise will be coming your way. 

Don't forget to mark your calendars and be sure you are on the RSVP list to potentially win that drawing. Watch for tomorrow's Rafflecopter entry when you'll get some tips on who to follow for helpful info and more fun ways to enter.

Learn more about Swheat Scoop here:

Facebook
Pinterest
Twitter
Instagram

* Purrfect Order prize includes containers and waste bags only. Event Barkers is hosting #LitterChat on behalf of Swheat Scoop to aid in building their online exposure.