Heidi Bender

Heidi Bender is a writer and the founder of the Joy of Cats. Heidi has been living with cats since 2003 and loves to talk about cats. Heidi's journey to becoming a cat lady is interesting and she never planned to have many cats.

Along the way she also learned how to do Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for feral outdoor cats. She has helped TNR more than 50 cats, helping neighbors and friends feeding outdoor cats.

She currently has seven indoor cats and two outdoor cats. Heidi also enjoys creating paintings that feature cats. She also writes about thank-you notes on her site, Tons of Thanks.

Redbubble Mug Review and More!

July 22, 2021October 9, 2020 by Heidi Bender

I was compensated for this post. This post also contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on …

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Boxiecat litter and Paws Happy Life cat litter with a littler box in between them

Paws Happy Life vs. Boxiecat cat litter review

February 10, 2023September 30, 2020 by Heidi Bender

A few years ago, we switched to Boxiecat litter after a coworker recommended it. It’s a very low dust clay clumping litter, which I like …

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How I spend $518.53 on my cats each month

October 16, 2020September 18, 2020 by Heidi Bender

Not long ago, my dad asked me how many containers of treats my cats went through each month when I was concerned about the possibility …

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Monthly Cost of Owning a Cat (With Calculator)

May 31, 2021September 4, 2020 by Heidi Bender

The monthly average cost of a cat will depend on your choices of cat food, litter, and any medications. And months where the cat needs …

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Cat egg mold box, cooked eggs, and the mold

Cat Egg Mold (Funny Side UP) Review

August 15, 2022August 7, 2020 by Heidi Bender

The Fred Funny Side UP cat egg mold adds a little fun to sunny side up eggs. This cat face egg model has worked every …

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SleekEZ vs. Furminator vs. Zoom Groom for cats review

March 11, 2022July 24, 2020 by Heidi Bender

There are many grooming tools available for cats. In this review, I will share the three brushes I use for grooming my indoor cats: the …

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Printsfield cat socks review (includes a discount code)

October 16, 2020May 1, 2020 by Heidi Bender

Note: I received a free pair of socks from Printsfield in exchange for this review. I love cat socks and have more than 20 pairs …

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Cat rescue story: Max the stray cat

December 12, 2020April 24, 2020 by Heidi Bender

All cats have a story. This is the rescue story of Max. The new brown tabby cat my friend had been feeding for a while …

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Where’s the meowing cat

October 16, 2020April 3, 2020 by Heidi Bender

Sometimes you hear a meow from your cat. It may sound like the usual meow at first. I was playing the piano Then I heard …

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How Many Cats Are Too Many in the House?

September 9, 2024March 24, 2020 by Heidi Bender

Many factors determine how many cats are too many cats. The number of cats will vary by situation. The first time I was accused of …

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