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If you ask me, there's one thing in the world that there's just too little of, and it's not love. I'm talking about S-L-E-E-P. I'm always trying to get more of it and make the most out of what little time I do get.
So I had a thought... why not ask someone who's truly an expert on the subject; someone who spends more time snoozing than most of us spend at work? I'm talking, of course, about Morris the Cat.
For those of you who don't know him – or who've let sleep deprivation cloud your memory – Morris is the iconic spokescat for 9Lives cat food and has starred in over 50 commercials. When he's not in front of the camera or chowing down on 9Lives, you can bet he's napping in his trailer, ahem carrying case.
He's taken time out of his busy schedule to answer some reader questions about the very im-purr-tant issue of sleep. What's more, he's offering fans the chance to win a Morris-shaped, human-sized plush bed AND a year's supply of 9Lives cat food. Just go to his Live Well & Prospurr website [
http://prospurr.9lives.com/] to enter.
Dear Morris,
I've been experiencing difficulties with falling asleep, tossing and turning once my head hits the pillow. I don't get it because I feel tired all day at work; then I come home, brush my teeth, flip on the TV, and just... lie there. I'm hoping I can learn from the expert. Morris, what am I doing wrong?
Sincerely,
Sleepless in San Fur-nando
Dear Sleepless in San Fur-nando,
Your case, unfortunately, is not at all uncommon. When you're going all day long at the speed of a cheetah, it's no wonder your mind darts around like a red laser dot at bedtime. Luckily, as a cat, I spend up to 140 hours per week sleeping and I can tell you there is hope! For starters, I notice you mentioned turning on the TV before bed. Cats don't watch TV – this is partly because the majority of us can't speak English that well, but mostly because it interferes with our snooze time. Scientifically speaking, the 'glow' emitted by an electronic screen enters the brain and slows the release of melatonin, the hormone that helps us sleep. So next time you want to turn on the tube before bed, try counting sheep instead – or better yet, mice!
Kitty hugs,
Morris
Dear Morris,
I'm a cat but as you know, even animals have 'spirit animals.' Mine is an owl – a night owl to be exact. I love to play "catch the speck of dust" or "chase your tail in the middle of the bed" into the wee hours of the morning. My humans have no idea what they're missing out on. They just lay there snoring and swat at me when I come too close. How can I make them see that daytime is lame, and the real party happens under stars (the stick-on, glow-in-the-dark kind)?
Yours truly,
Hyper Harry
Dear Hyper Harry,
Sadly, this is a case you may not win. Humans need their sleep at night. You get to spend all day snoozing and they only get a few precious hours when the sun goes down. Your humans can, however, make sure that they understand why it is you're pouncing about and provide things to make nighttime more fun. For instance, your humans could consider getting a kitty condo or put out bags or boxes for you to explore. For extra credit, they can hide treats around the house so you can go on a midnight scavenger hunt. Or, if you're really lucky, they'll bring home a kitty best friend for you to play with whenever you please. Other cats might be up at night because they get hungry, in which case their humans could try an automatic food dispenser to provide small meals throughout the night. Remember, the more you let your humans sleep at night, the more energy they'll have to play with you during the day!
Kitty hugs,
Morris
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Dear Morris,
My cat and I are BFFs. We do everything together – play, eat, snuggle – we make a purrfect team. But in the bedroom, I prefer to have my space. My cat, on the other hand, thinks there's no better place to sleep than right on my head! Why does she do this? I'm not all that fun when I'm sleeping.
Warmly,
Tired Tails
Dear Tired Tails,
You have been bestowed a great honor. As cats, we don't always wear our hearts on our paws, but one tell-tail sign we love and trust you is when we choose to make YOU our bed. Plus, you're warm. And getting our warmth from you helps us to conserve our own energy for more important things like eating. The rhythm of your breath also creates a calming effect and the curve of your face, stomach, or legs perfectly forms to our bodies. Basically, you're like a waterbed, heated blanket, and memory foam all in one! So the next time your cat goes to curl up on you, think of it as a compliment and drift off to sleep knowing you are loved... and you're very comfortable.
Thank you, Morris the Cat, for your wonderful nighttime tips! For more info on Morris' mission to help cats and humans live well – including his initiative to donate one million 9Lives meals to rescue kitties – check out his Live Well & Prospurr website [http://prospurr.9lives.com/]. And while you're there, enter to win the limited-edition, human-sized Morris the Cat plush bed along with a year's supply of 9Lives!
Win It!
One person will win a Happy Kitty Kit that includes:
9Lives® Paté Favorites Variety Pack of canned cat food
a
Chickadee Chirp electronic bird sound toy
a
Catit Style cat scratcher
*This is a Rafflecopter giveaway open to residents of the USA.*
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62 comments:
I already entered it!
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I did enter, thank you!
I entered :) Thanks for the chance to win!
I'm definitely going to enter!!
I won't enter
Not entering because I don't use Facebook.
Yes I will be entering.
I entered! Thanks for the info and for the chance to win!
Leave a comment on this blog post with whether or not you'll be entering the Fill My Head with Dreams sweepstakes at Live Well & Prospurr.
just entered thanks..
I won't be entering the other contest, but I'm happy to enter this one. :)
I entered
No, I don't think I'll enter. I looked all over but couldn't find the rules. Not sure if you just enter a comment (which I started to do but didn't even see where to enter my name and/or email address). Too vague for me.
I entered.
I might enter. Trying to think of something clever to say.
I might enter the giveaway. My cat would sure love it!
Dianna
I entered, but I'm so non-creative!
I'm not sure if I will enter or not.
I think I will enter the Fill My Head With dreams sweepstakes.
I did enter.
Beth H
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No, I don't think I'll be entering.
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Yes, I will be entering the contest. Thanks.
Sounds like good sweepstakes/contests, I probably won't enter though I generally don't enter sweepstakes.
I do not plan on entering.
Yes I'll be entering
Thanks for the chance
not planning on entering . thankyou, ken pohl19@comcast.net
I am going to check it out!
I am not entering. But thank you for the chance here!
Yes I will.
I don't enter big sweepstakes.
Yes, I entered the Fill My Head with Dreams sweepstakes!
No I didnt enter the sweepstakes.Thank you for the chance :)
No I didnt enter the sweepstakes.Thank you for the chance :)
No, I won't be.
I entered. Why not?
Nope
I am not sure if I will be entering the contest at this time but thank you for the link.
I entered the contest.
I have entered the contest, thanks!
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I doubt I’ll enter the sweepstakes.
-Audra O'Hara
I won't enter the sweepstakes.
I might enter
I entered it!
I did enter it thanks
No, I did not enter.
I entered the giveaway. It looks like a great one.
I probably wont enter
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I'm not entering because I can't think of what to say!
I might not sure yet. although I might in the future.
I haven't entered yet
No. Not today.
I have entered the giveaway, fingers crossed for my two kitties!
Yep, I entered. Thanks for sharing that with us. :)
Don't think I will enter.
I did enter! Thank you! :)
Oh I entered! Thank you!!!! Anything to spoil the cat! :)
I entered -- it was fun reading some of the entries.
Yes I entered the contest
I did not enter.
To be totally honest, I probably won't. But good luck to the entrants!
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I just entered the giveaway. It was easy. Fingers crossed I win.
I probably wont enter it. I'm glad you posted the letter about the cat sleeping on the persons head. I often wake up with my cat trying to sleep on top of my head. However i'm not sure that he really isn't just trying to take my pillow away from me...lol
I probably wont enter the giveaway
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