{"id":15045,"date":"2015-07-29T00:01:06","date_gmt":"2015-07-29T04:01:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zeezoey.com\/blog\/?p=15045"},"modified":"2016-01-21T15:53:32","modified_gmt":"2016-01-21T20:53:32","slug":"katris-covers-for-modular-cat-scratching-system-a-kickstarter-giveaway-designed-for-fun-and-function","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeezoey.com\/blog\/katris-covers-for-modular-cat-scratching-system-a-kickstarter-giveaway-designed-for-fun-and-function\/","title":{"rendered":"Katris Covers for Modular Cat Scratching System &#8211; A Kickstarter Giveaway Designed for Fun and Function!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/zeezoey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/katris0183_1414609862_280.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Shutterset\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"borderGreen alignleft wp-image-15047\" src=\"http:\/\/zeezoey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/katris0183_1414609862_280.jpg\" alt=\"katris0183_1414609862_280\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zeezoey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/katris0183_1414609862_280.jpg 280w, https:\/\/zeezoey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/katris0183_1414609862_280-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px\" \/><\/a>I rarely do product reviews (paid or not) for an item my cats have not personally tested out, as I don\u2019t want to be misleading about something I am not familiar with. There are times, however, when I absolutely know my gang of seven\u00a0will like something without even seeing it, allowing me to feel comfortable sharing information. That was the case when <a href=\"http:\/\/papercutlab.com\/katris\" target=\"_blank\">Katris<\/a> \u2013 a company that makes eco-friendly, innovative, high quality block shapes that can be configured into a custom created modular cat scratching system \u00a0&#8211; reached out to me with the possibility of letting my readers know about a Kickstarter campaign that will\u00a0start on August 17 to create special decorative covers to\u00a0make the Katris blocks even more fun and fashionable.\u00a0<!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15048\" style=\"width: 470px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/zeezoey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/1-Katris.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Shutterset\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15048\" class=\"borderGreen wp-image-15048 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/zeezoey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/1-Katris.jpg\" alt=\"1-Katris\" width=\"460\" height=\"694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zeezoey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/1-Katris.jpg 460w, https:\/\/zeezoey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/1-Katris-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15048\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">With these 5 basic shapes &#8211; L, I, O, T, and Z &#8211; the sky&#8217;s the limit with what kinds of innovative and creative groupings you can come up with for you and your cat! Photo credit: Katris<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Based on the concept, I knew my cats would love the blocks, just to sit on them alone. They come in 5 basic shapes \u2013 L, I, O, T, Z (each sold separately) and can be assembled into any number of configurations that are limited only by your imagination and the space you are putting it together for. A coffee table, a cat tree, a book shelf, a shoe \u00a0nook &#8211; whatever you want for you and your cat &#8211; with a bit of ingenuity and some basic clips that hold the blocks together, the possibilities are endless. Each block is made with a durable exterior that can easily be wiped down and the interior (the part the cats will love) is made from high grade 100% natural recyclable cardboard that is purr-fect for scratching! Each block is made from\u00a0200+ sheets of paper &#8211; almost double the amount of material other brand name cat scratchers use and depending on how vigorous a scratcher your cat is, each piece can last well over a year.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15049\" style=\"width: 470px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/zeezoey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/2-katris.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Shutterset\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15049\" class=\"borderGreen wp-image-15049\" src=\"http:\/\/zeezoey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/2-katris.jpg\" alt=\"2-katris\" width=\"460\" height=\"237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zeezoey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/2-katris.jpg 313w, https:\/\/zeezoey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/2-katris-300x154.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15049\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Grab your cat, or two, or three and let your imagination go wild with the Katris modular system building blocks! Photo credit: Katris<\/p><\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s a win for the humans and it\u2019s a win for our cats. Functional furniture for us and a fun and healthy scratching option for our cats! And to reassure you of the quality and integrity of the product, I did a quick search to learn more about the modular system and found that several of my very trustworthy and esteemed blogging friends such as Kate Benjamin of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hauspanther.com\/2014\/04\/17\/introducing-katris-modular-cardboard-cat-furniture\/\" target=\"_blank\">hauspanther<\/a>, Ingrid King of <a href=\"http:\/\/consciouscat.net\/2014\/05\/27\/review-katris-cat-furniture\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Conscious Cat<\/a>, Joanne McGonagle of <a href=\"http:\/\/conservationcubclub.com\/2014\/10\/cats-love-the-katris-cat-tower\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Tiniest Tiger<\/a>, and Layla Morgan Wilde of <a href=\"http:\/\/catwisdom101.com\/katris-modular-cardboard-cat-furniture\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cat Wisdom 101<\/a> &#8211; all have done reviews in the past and all of them give the Katris modular system high kitty tested marks.<\/p>\n<p>But here\u2019s the best news of all \u2013 Katris has gone cover crazy and is introducing three new cover designs to make the already awesome modular blocks even more awesome! Imagine that &#8211; unlimited design configurations combined with the option of integrating fashion and functionality into the design scheme of your your own home!<\/p>\n<p><strong>INTRODUCING THE KATRIS COVER COLLECTIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>City\u00a0Collection<\/strong> &#8211; A playful and colorful\u00a0collection printed with non-toxic soybean ink, giving a nod to the Katris HQ in San Francisco!<br \/>\n<strong>Mono Collection<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0A simple, clean, and modern collection in classic black and white made of 100% recyclable paper.<br \/>\n<strong>Wood\u00a0Collection<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0Traditional wood tones (maple and teak) made\u00a0from high quality veneer real wood.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15054\" style=\"width: 470px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a style=\"text-align: center; line-height: 1.5;\" href=\"http:\/\/zeezoey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/2VjYzAnAivkYDH-CI5KqB4WK5GujncGVxzFbhNaQoU0.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Shutterset\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15054\" class=\"borderGreen wp-image-15054\" src=\"http:\/\/zeezoey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/2VjYzAnAivkYDH-CI5KqB4WK5GujncGVxzFbhNaQoU0.jpg\" alt=\"2VjYzAnAivkYDH-CI5KqB4WK5GujncGVxzFbhNaQoU0\" width=\"460\" height=\"242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zeezoey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/2VjYzAnAivkYDH-CI5KqB4WK5GujncGVxzFbhNaQoU0.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/zeezoey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/2VjYzAnAivkYDH-CI5KqB4WK5GujncGVxzFbhNaQoU0-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zeezoey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/2VjYzAnAivkYDH-CI5KqB4WK5GujncGVxzFbhNaQoU0-1024x538.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">From funky and colorful, to modern, classic, or traditional, there are covers to suit any decorating scheme in your house or apartment! Photo credit: Katris<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>EASY TO ASSEMBLE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eAYc9M2a8TI\" width=\"460\" height=\"259\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>If you would like to try Katris out with your feline family, Katris is offering Zee\/Zoey readers a chance to win 2 Katris units of your choice along with your favorite\u00a0 corresponding covers! Just leave a comment as to what cover choice and shapes you would prefer and why you think your cat(s) would love the Katris so much. Make sure to fill in all tabs when you leave your comment \u2013 name and *email &#8211; so that not only can we contact you if you win this great giveaway prize (with a retail value of approximately $150.00), but you will also automatically be signed up to receive an early alert from Katris for the Kickstarter so you can take advantage of the Early Bird specials on both the Katris units and covers!<\/p>\n<p>Katris units average between 7.2 &#8211; 9.2 pounds each with a retail value of $49.95 for each block. Covers will retail for approximately $20.00 through $35.00, depending on collection. Giveaway will begin on midnight, July 29, EST and end on midnight, August 5, EST. U.S. and Canada residents only. Winner will be announced on Saturday, August 8 and the giveaway prize will ship in September. In the event Katris does not reach their Kickstarter goal, you will still receive the \u00a0giveaway prize.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/zeezoey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/hearts.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14490 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/zeezoey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/hearts.png\" alt=\"hearts\" width=\"71\" height=\"30\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>This post is sponsored by Katris. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about the Kickstarter Cover Campaign, but Zee &amp; Zoey&#8217;s Cat Chronicles\u00a0only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Katris\u00a0is not responsible for the content of this article.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>*Winner will be contacted by email. If winner does not respond to attempts at reaching out to them to confirm shipping address for prize (3 attempts will be made) an alternate winner will be drawn.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I rarely do product reviews (paid or not) for an item my cats have not personally tested out, as I don\u2019t want to be misleading about something I am not familiar with. 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