Greenhouse Cat ‘Samples the Catnip’ and Finds Out It’s the Good Stuff
I love going into a store and finding out they have some kind of pet. Like how some Bodegas have cats, or gas station dogs. I once went to a bookstore that had a parrot! He was awesome. I spent too much money there just because I loved him.
Recently, one greenhouse shared that they have a resident cat. His name is Dixon, and his job is simple: walk around and make everyone smile. Note that "sample the catnip" is not in the job description, but he does that anyway:
Hook's Greenhouse seems like such a fun place to shop, as long as you're not looking for catnip. The catnip is all taken: Dixon, their shop cat, likes to lie on the catnip and test it out. He prefers the fresh stuff to the dried catnip you can find in toys.
Obviously, Hook's Greenhouse's catnip is the best stuff in town. It's:
Thoroughly inspected.
Pruned with love.
Pre-loaded with a couple of cat hairs in every bundle.
If you go there to get some, though, you should know that the cat is NOT included with the purchase. He might try to go home with you, though, especially if you get the last bundle...
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Dixon makes sure that every single pot of catnip is inspected, and he has a thorough system. He uses his whole body:
If a cat were rolling around on regular plants, I would probably issue some type of warning about not letting them do that: you never know if the person purchasing it is allergic. However, it's catnip. I doubt people are just buying it because they think it's pretty.
Is Fresh or Dried Catnip Better?
Clearly, Dixon prefers fresh catnip. It's the only kind he gets, since he's the greenhouse cat. If you want Dixon-tested catnip, you'll have to get the fresh stuff from Hook's.
Both types of catnip are safe and completely fine for cats, and they'll take whatever they can get. However, if you really want to give them a treat, fresh catnip is the way to go. It has more oil in it, which means it lasts longer and is more fun for them.
Plus, to be honest, it's so pretty! Dixon is one lucky cat!
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This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Jun 1, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
