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Yahoo
30-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
InventHelp Inventor Develops New Accessory to Raise/Lower Pet Dishes (CLM-757)
PITTSBURGH, July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create an easier way to raise and lower food and water bowls when feeding pets," said an inventor, from Solon Springs, Wisc., "so I invented THE RISER. My design eliminates the physical struggles and strain associated with bending to lift and place the dishes." The invention provides an improved accessory for raising and lowering a pet's food and water dishes. In doing so, it allows a pet owner to easily and comfortably serve their fur babies food and water. As a result, it eliminates the need to bend and strain. It also increases comfort, convenience, and control. The invention features an innovative design that is easy to use so it is ideal for pet owners, especially the elderly, disabled, and those who suffer from other health issues. The original design was submitted to the Columbus sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 24-CLM-757, InventHelp, 100 Beecham Drive, Suite 110, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-9801, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE InventHelp
Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘She missed being outside on the pavement': Cat owners are buying concrete slabs for their pets, thanks to TikTok
The new must-have pet accessory? A concrete slab. This new tax deduction in Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' lets people cash in on charitable donations up to $2,000. Here's what to know These are the 3 best questions to ask at the end of your job interview Krispy Kreme is selling a dozen donuts for 88 cents today. Here's how you can get in on the deal On #CatTok, videos are racking up views as cat owners bring slabs into their homes, set them down, and watch their beloved pets sniff, lick, roll, and rub against their new favorite toys. Bonus points if they're placed in a sunny spot. The trend appears to have started with an orange tabby named Kurt and his owner, Abram Engle. 'Kurt loves rolling around on the concrete outside, so I'm bringing the concrete to him,' Engle explains in a video posted back in May. That video has since gained 4.7 million views and inspired other cat owners to try the DIY enrichment hack for themselves. Some are even taking their cats to Home Depot to pick out their own slabs. Several cat owners have speculated whether their pampered pet's former life might have something to do with the attraction. 'Since Minnow was originally a street cat, I was wondering if she missed being outside on the pavement,' one owner theorized. 'It's safe to say she loved it, and now I'm stuck with this new piece of furniture.' Or, as one commenter put it, 'the toe stubber 3000.' If it's not nostalgia for a life once spent sleeping rough on the streets, what explains the attachment to what is, after all, just a block of concrete? While there haven't been any formal studies on the phenomenon, Purina pet behaviorist and TikTok user Dr. Annie, aka Annie Valuska, PhD, has a few theories. For one, 'they're new and kind of out of place,' she explains. 'Due to cats' territorial and predatory nature, they really like new stuff.' The material itself may also play a role. Concrete's porous surface holds onto scent—a major way cats can communicate that a space belongs to them. It also offers a satisfying texture for scratching. And if you park it in the sun? Even better. 'It warms up really nicely when it's placed in a sunny spot,' Valuska says in one video. 'Cats like warmth because they have a higher body temperature than humans do, and they evolved from a species adapted to a warm environment.' Best of all? It's cheaper than most cat trees or towers. This post originally appeared at to get the Fast Company newsletter: Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Fast Company
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fast Company
‘She missed being outside on the pavement': Cat owners are buying concrete slabs for their pets, thanks to TikTok
The new must-have pet accessory? A concrete slab. On #CatTok, videos are racking up views as cat owners bring slabs into their homes, set them down, and watch their beloved pets sniff, lick, roll, and rub against their new favorite toys. Bonus points if they're placed in a sunny spot. The trend appears to have started with an orange tabby named Kurt and his owner, Abram Engle. 'Kurt loves rolling around on the concrete outside, so I'm bringing the concrete to him,' Engle explains in a video posted back in May. That video has since gained 4.7 million views and inspired other cat owners to try the DIY enrichment hack for themselves. Some are even taking their cats to Home Depot to pick out their own slabs. Several cat owners have speculated whether their pampered pet's former life might have something to do with the attraction. 'Since Minnow was originally a street cat, I was wondering if she missed being outside on the pavement,' one owner theorized. 'It's safe to say she loved it, and now I'm stuck with this new piece of furniture.' Or, as one commenter put it, 'the toe stubber 3000.' If it's not nostalgia for a life once spent sleeping rough on the streets, what explains the attachment to what is, after all, just a block of concrete? While there haven't been any formal studies on the phenomenon, Purina pet behaviorist and TikTok user Dr. Annie, aka Annie Valuska, PhD, has a few theories. For one, 'they're new and kind of out of place,' she explains. 'Due to cats' territorial and predatory nature, they really like new stuff.' The material itself may also play a role. Concrete's porous surface holds onto scent—a major way cats can communicate that a space belongs to them. It also offers a satisfying texture for scratching. And if you park it in the sun? Even better. 'It warms up really nicely when it's placed in a sunny spot,' Valuska says in one video. 'Cats like warmth because they have a higher body temperature than humans do, and they evolved from a species adapted to a warm environment.'
