Dearest Whiskers Cat Subscription Box Review – January 2016

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Dear Whiskers Boix
Dear Whiskers Box

Dearest Whiskers is a new cat box that came out in December 2015 and is owned by Katie Haefner, a certified vet technician. She introduced the box in response to parents seeking healthier toys for their adorable kitties. Kio, her cat, is the official product tester. Dearest Whiskers focuses on providing handmade artisan cat toys, natural treats, cat supplies, accessories and homeopathic items. Expect 3-4 items although the January box has five items in it.

First Look
First Look
Tied with twine
Tied with twine
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The Items

The information card is on top. The items are wrapped in tissue paper and tied with twine which I thought was a nice touch. Our kitties love to play with twine.

Little Lamb is peeking!
Little Lamb is peeking!

Little Lamb realized that there were kitty treats to be had. He has been circling the table waiting for the moment I looked away. I turned my back on him for one minute! He was eager to start the unboxing process.

The Items
The Items

At this point, the cats realized there were new cat toys.  The January box contained 5 items although the website says to expect 3-4 items.

Cat Ball by Jennie's Pet Corner
Cat Ball by Jennie’s Pet Corner

The 100% Cotton Jingle Cat Ball by Jennie’s Pet Corner ($5.95) won’t disappear under your stove or fridge. It makes a jingle sound while keeping your kitties safe from plastic allergies.  It is catnip free and handmade in Connecticut, USA. The cats enjoyed playing with the ball.

Strawberry by Cherry Willow
Strawberry by Cherry Willow

The Strawberry by Cherry Willow ($4.25) was a huge hit with the kitties. They all wanted to keep it for themselves. The strawberry is made out of 100 cotton and contains polyfill and catnip pellets. It’s handmade in Utah, USA. Wait until you see our cats enjoying this toy!

Popsicle by Sinfully Sweet Designs
Popsicle by Sinfully Sweet Designs

The Popsicle by Sinfully Sweet Designs ($1.66) is handmade in Illinois and uses homegrown catnip. The materials are felt, fiber fill, and homegrown catnip. Another toy that they loved!

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Lime by Kawaii Cat Toys

The Hand-Made Lime Half Catnip Filled Cat Toy by Kawaii Cat Toys ($5.00) is cute! The catnip toy is handmade in Ohio. It contains 100% organic catnip, fleece, poly fill, and fabric paint. The fruit accents are hand drawn. It’s another win for the kitties!

Kitty Garden by Pioneer Pet
Kitty Garden by Pioneer Pet
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ceramic container
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seeds and pellet

The Kitty Garden by Pioneer Pet ($3.99) is an easy way to provide your kitty with grass. The kit comes with organic oats, wheat, rye and barley seeds along with a ceramic container. The seeds sprout in 3-4 days. The seeds are super easy to plant. Place the pellet in the container with about 1 ounce of water. Wait 10 minutes for it to expand into moist soil.  Insert seeds into soil and mist daily. I would show the end results except we are holding off on planting the seeds because our house is cool in the winter. Our kitties will love the grass. They demolish any catnip plants I try to keep. I am certain grasses will be no exception.

Onwards to the cat photos!

Looking through the box
Looking through the box
Garfield loved the strawberry
Garfield loved the strawberry
Little Lamb and Puss in Boots checking to see what the other one has
Little Lamb and Puss in Boots are checking to see what the other one has
Little Lamb - Yummy strawberry!
Little Lamb – Yummy strawberry!
Puss in Boots turn with the sttrawberry
Puss in Boots turn with the strawberry
Little Lamb is enjoying the popsicle
Little Lamb is enjoying the popsicle
Puss in Boots has a hidden toy.
Puss in Boots has a hidden toy.
Little Lamb is chowiing down on a lkime.
Little Lamb is chowing down on a lime.
Little Lamb is gathering up the toys.
Little Lamb is gathering up the toys.
Little Lamb says they are all his!
Little Lamb says they are all his!

The box is a hit with the kitties. They could not wait to get into the box and start playing with the toys. The toys were well-made, and the kitty garden will be put to good use. It was nice to be able to give them toys without worrying about the contents.

The box is a relatively new subscription box. I believe there is room in the cat box market for this type of box. It isn’t the box for everyone, but the people wanting or needing it will appreciate the curation. The value of this box is not in obtaining a cat box with a high dollar amount. The value is in giving your kitties toys that they can enjoyed without worrying about plastic allergies or if the catnip/treats are made in China.

The Subscription: Dearest Whiskers
The Description: Featuring handmade, artisan cat toys. We work with small business owners who are passionate about the cat products they create. Boxes may also include natural treats, herbal supplements, and additional items, curated by a veterinary professional, to enrich the life of your cat. 3 – 4 products per box, delivered monthly.
The Price: $29.99 per month
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Dearest Whiskers

Featuring handmade, artisan cat toys. We work with small business owners who are passionate about the cat products they create. Boxes may also include natural treats, herbal supplements, and additional items, curated by a veterinary professional, to enrich the life of your cat. 3 - 4 products per box, delivered monthly.

$29
99 per month

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  • Heat7918
    01.25.16

    Little Lamb is so beautiful!! All your cats are adorable though! Great review.

    • PA Anna
      01.26.16

      Thank you! Little Lamb is a photogenic fluff ball!

  • Christina W
    01.25.16

    Thanks for the review — this looks like a great box and your kitties are adorable!

    • PA Anna
      01.25.16

      Thank you for reading. My kitties meowed thank you!

  • AngelaR
    01.23.16

    The kitties seemed happy with their new toys. It is great that they are made in USA. The kitties look so cute. 🙂

    • PA Anna
      01.23.16

      Thank you! It was difficult to select the photos to be used in the post.