December 21st, 2008 | Category: General
12 DAYS OF ICE CREAM (DAY 7): MILLIE THE CAT
Posted by: Turkey Hill Team
Many of you may have noticed that we forgot to post an entry yesterday. Sorry about that. But the good news is, that means we’ll be posting THREE entries (which means three prizes) in the next 48 hours in order to get all of our 12 Days of Ice Cream entries published before December 25!
Thanks to Lee C. from Philadelphia, PA, for sending us this photo of “silly Millie” enjoying some Cherry Duetto. Lee says licking the bottom of the Duetto carton is one of Millie’s “favorite things to do.” Funny thing is, for a lot of us here at the office, it’s our favorite thing to do, too!

NOTE: Because some dogs and other pets are prone to lactose intolerance, care should be taken when feeding your pet ice cream. Like most “people food” treats, moderation is the key. Talk to your veterinarian if you have questions about your pet’s ability to eat ice cream.
TODAY’S PRIZE: The soft and cuddly little guy on the right is today’s prize for one commenter chosen at random from this entry. He’s the Ice Clown Plus from a company called Evil Ice Cream. The name may sound ominous, but they actually make a variety of very cute toys!


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123 Comments
Holly my roommate is the ice cream queen of the world. Please give her the daily giveaway, it will make her ice cream dreams come true. Cookies n’ Cream, Peanut Butter Cup, Strawberry, or even Plain Jane Vanilla makes her smile!! She is quite the ice cream connoisseur!
July 16th, 2009 at 7:27 pmOur dog runs into the kitchen when he hears the freezer opening….on the chance thats its ice cream we’re dishing out!
December 28th, 2008 at 7:18 amMy dog and cat love ice cream! Too bad the dog can’t discover the world of chocolate.
December 27th, 2008 at 8:54 amMy son and I try our best not to let any TH go to waste. My husband was a dog handler for twenty years in the service. We don’t have any pets, but I’m sure if we did they would get a taste of ice cream once in a while.
December 26th, 2008 at 11:21 amI don’t have a cat, but I use my fingers to make sure I get all the ice cream out of the seams on the bottom of carton.
December 25th, 2008 at 2:41 pmour cat comes over when we have a carton of open ice cream, but we haven’t given her any.
December 23rd, 2008 at 11:55 pmOur dog liked licking the empty carton, too
December 23rd, 2008 at 11:28 pmWhat A CUTE CAT I LOVE ALL CATS.
December 23rd, 2008 at 10:25 pmWe have 5 cats and they love ice cream! Only the vanilla flavors though. Cute picture of Mille the cat. Merry Christmas. Amy
December 23rd, 2008 at 3:59 pmSo much for the saucer of milk, but I think that cat has the right idea.
December 23rd, 2008 at 3:03 pmthanks for the sweet comments about my millie and I loved reading about your pets too, I wish a merry christmas to all from me and millie
December 23rd, 2008 at 11:46 amMy dogs love to lick the end of the container. It gets all over their ears and usually leads to a bath!
December 23rd, 2008 at 11:24 amNOW…THIS IS MY KIND OF CAT!PUURFECT….
December 23rd, 2008 at 3:11 amMy sister “Millie” loves cats (has two) and loves Turkey Hill ice cream, too. I wonder if she shares her ice cream with her cats. I’ll have to ask her.
December 23rd, 2008 at 12:35 amI’ll pass on the stuffed animal. It probably wouldn’t get along with all my penguins.
That is a cute picture but my dog which is a german shepherd mix loves to lick out the cartons and gets her head stuck because she really gets inside the carton. When she is done it is like there wasn’t any ice cream in the carton at all. She would love to have that toy to carry around and as long as it dosn’t taste or smell like your ice cream she won’t chew it.
December 23rd, 2008 at 12:34 amCherry Dueto: PUUURRRFECT!!!
December 22nd, 2008 at 11:26 pmYou’ll be “Purring” after eating some
December 22nd, 2008 at 9:35 pmTurkey Hill ice cream
That cat has good taste!
December 22nd, 2008 at 9:22 pmCute pic! However, we just give our dog doggie ice cream.
December 22nd, 2008 at 8:29 pmI would LOVE to receive this prize. I have 2 new nephews (one is 1 1/2 yrs. old and the other is 10 mos. old). This would be a WONDERFUL christmas present for one of them. By the way, I LOVE THE DUETTOS!!! My favorite flavor is the ROOT BEER (although I do like the cherry and orange too).
December 22nd, 2008 at 7:40 pmI would not go so far as to stick my head in the carton to lick it out, but I do get every bit my spoon can find. The ice cream that hides in the cracks at the bottom of the box? THAT is EVIL ICE CREAM!
December 22nd, 2008 at 7:34 pmHi Turkey Hill And fans,
December 22nd, 2008 at 7:07 pmI love the picture of the cat. I love cat and mille look so cute in that picture. I like the prize for this time too. Like everyone say…a taste of or lick on the spoon is not goign to hurt them..please check with veterinary first befroe you give any pet any kind of ice cream.
Cute photo. I never had a cat but would always give my dogs ice cream, esp. in hot weather. Just make sure it’s not chocolate, they’ll get sick.
December 22nd, 2008 at 6:56 pmThe Ice Clown + looks more like an octopus.
Someone should send the cat sledding down the hill in a TH carton.
December 22nd, 2008 at 6:51 pmLOL
Reminds me of one of my favorite pets, Barnabus, he would also share my “treat”with me.
December 22nd, 2008 at 6:44 pmI love Millie the cat! I’m an animal lover, particularly with cats the past several years. I have 1 indoor cat, Mitsy! I, also, take care of a family of 5 outdoor cats…Brownie, Scooter, Skipper, Bosco, and Coco.
December 22nd, 2008 at 6:05 pmMerry Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays!
December 22nd, 2008 at 6:00 pmHope the Turkey Hill Team, the Turkey Hill consumers, and all the pet owners have a safe and pleasant celebration. Blessings to ALL of you!
I love the stuffed toy and know a little girl who would be crazy about it. I also loved the cat picture. At my daughter’s home it’s the two German Shepards who wait patiently for “Mom and Dad” to finish their ice cream so they can each lick a bowl.
December 22nd, 2008 at 5:41 pmLove the photo!
December 22nd, 2008 at 5:27 pmYes, my Aussies compete for the chance to clean out the carton. One gets the lid, I have to make sure there is ample ice cream on it, and the other the container……. We humans of course love Turkey Hill Ice Cream….. keep it coming.
December 22nd, 2008 at 5:25 pmMy cat, Cricket, also likes ice cream so I have to hurry and put the bowl away before she can get to it. She’s a bit overweight. She’d probably love the toy.
December 22nd, 2008 at 5:10 pmEvil and Ice Cream, now that doesn’t sound right! Glad the dog figured it out but isn’t that a waste of good ice cream? ha!
December 22nd, 2008 at 5:05 pmWhy wouldn’t she? It’s the best in the state.
December 22nd, 2008 at 4:55 pmOur cat, Muffin, also ate ice cream. She used to lick my dish clean if I did not wash it immediately.
December 22nd, 2008 at 3:47 pmWonderful photo I love cats they are just amazing!!!!My cat loves peach icecream…Happy Holidays to all!!!!
December 22nd, 2008 at 3:26 pmGood to the last lick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 22nd, 2008 at 3:21 pmwow, this is my silly kittie, Millie. I never expected to see her on this site, so funny. I forgot that I had sent this in, a senior moment. I will have to let my friends know of my famous cat. she was also once the pet of the month in our local newspaper.
December 22nd, 2008 at 3:15 pmI know my dogs would devour the ice cream…I will have to tr tempting my cats!!!
December 22nd, 2008 at 3:14 pmWHENEVER I TAKE MY TURKEY HILL ICE CREAM OUT OF THE FREEZER MY GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG COMES RUNNING IN FOR SOME. I HAVE TO GIVE HIM SOME BECAUSE HE WILL BEG TILL HE GETS IT. ANY FLAVOR WILL DO HE’LL EAT ANY OF THEM. I HAVE MY FAVORITES SO THEREFORE THEY ARE HIS TOO. GIVE HIM ANY EMPTY CONTAINER AND OH BOY HE IS IN HEAVEN.
December 22nd, 2008 at 3:09 pmsomething our cat would do also
December 22nd, 2008 at 2:22 pmMy daughter would love the plush ice cream cone.
December 22nd, 2008 at 2:19 pmHappy Holidays all
December 22nd, 2008 at 2:10 pmThat must be one happy cat.
December 22nd, 2008 at 2:09 pmAnimals love Turkey Hill products too – imagine that!
December 22nd, 2008 at 2:02 pmThat toy is the cutest.
December 22nd, 2008 at 1:59 pmMY DAUGHTERS CAT,BAILEY ALSO ENJOYS ICECREAM WITH CARMEL TOPPING
December 22nd, 2008 at 1:45 pmMy dog loves Turkey Hill her favorites are cherry duetto, black cherry ice cream and vanilla bean ice cream.
December 22nd, 2008 at 1:36 pmShe always has a small amount that is softened so she can eat it better. it is always the cleanest bowl in the house. Shw would love the ice cream toy too!
Our dog is lactose intolerant, but she can have the last little bit of ice cream from our bowls, or like yesterday from the carton.
December 22nd, 2008 at 1:06 pmour cat missy gets 1 tablespoon of
December 22nd, 2008 at 12:19 pmvanilla only, while i get a bowl full.
never had her complain yet.
We have a cat but never tried to feed her ice cream. What would happen if you gave your cat a taste taste – Turkey Hill versus another brand. I have a feeling that Turkey Hill would win out.
December 22nd, 2008 at 12:10 pmIt’s a common occurance to have plates for us and then two bowls for our cats that LOVE love Turkey Hill ice cream.
December 22nd, 2008 at 12:03 pmMy cat loves Turkey Hill ice cream too! It is always a battle to keep his head out of the bowl I’m trying to eat.
December 22nd, 2008 at 11:27 amIce clown plus . . does that mean two scoops
December 22nd, 2008 at 11:25 amthat is just so precious. i want to stick my face in a tub of ice cream too.
December 22nd, 2008 at 11:14 amHow adorable:) I want to just scoop that kitty up and cuddle:)
December 22nd, 2008 at 11:09 amI used to let my daughter’s dog lick out the TH ice cream container. He LOVED coming to “grandma’s house”!
December 22nd, 2008 at 11:08 amSorry but we aren’t gonna share Turkey Hill Ice Cream with our cat. It’s too good.
December 22nd, 2008 at 11:07 amLooks like my dog! He loves to lick the ice cream carton! He would prefer if we left more in it but he takes what he can get!
December 22nd, 2008 at 10:59 amThat picture is too cute, I am going to see if my Boo likes some of the Turkey Hill eggnog we have..I am sure she will love it!!
December 22nd, 2008 at 10:37 amThat is one lucky Cat.
December 22nd, 2008 at 10:14 amMy daughter loves stuffed animals and I’m sure would love this little guy so I told her I’d try and post a few entries on her behalf.
December 22nd, 2008 at 10:10 amMy dogs and cat love ice cream.
December 22nd, 2008 at 9:34 amMy cat Charlie loves to lick the ice cream scoop (ugh I know) but whenever I get out the scooper, he jumps into the sink and waits for me to put it down so he can get a taste of the rich and creamy! Aren’t cats soooo smart!
December 22nd, 2008 at 9:24 amLaddie wants that cute ice cream toy. He loves toys! He also liked the picture of the cat eating the ice cream. Laddie’s afraid of CATS!!!!Just thought you’d like to know.
December 22nd, 2008 at 9:20 amO.M.G. This picture is so cute, I have alway’s had cats,some deased,and they alway’s loved ice cream.The one I have nos,Snowball is just crazy about ice cream,especially vanilla,like her owner,Turkey Hill is our favorite, thanks for making the best ice cream.
December 22nd, 2008 at 9:17 amI am all for treating the pets, but they do need to wait in line!! And my daughter would love yet another stuffed animal!
December 22nd, 2008 at 9:09 amLove this picture! It reminds me of our Bengal, Neechee. He loves Party Cake.
December 22nd, 2008 at 9:05 amIce Cream is not evil..we love it so how can it be evil?
December 22nd, 2008 at 9:02 amI go to FreeKibble(DOT)com daily to learn facts about dogs and cats, and to donate food to shelter animals. I learned that cats do not have taste buds for “sweet” so I guess Millie is tasting the milk in the ice cream.
December 22nd, 2008 at 9:01 amWow! Seems like ice cream would be too cold for a cat..?..
December 22nd, 2008 at 9:00 amEveryone screams(meows, barks) for ice cream. Our beloved Minnie could be anywhere in our home but all you had to do was take the Turkey Hill box out of the freezer and she would be at your feet. She has gone on to heaven but our other cat Tigger cries for it too. And lets not forget the Oliver the dog who sits and waits for his taste.
December 22nd, 2008 at 8:50 amThat really is a cute picture of Millie. Those who are worried about ice cream for pets, I’m sure the little bit that’s left in the carton should be a safe amount. I always let my cat lick it and have never had any problems.
December 22nd, 2008 at 8:40 amMy granddaughter just loves stuffed animals. I could give her that and ice cream too, Turkey Hill, of course
December 22nd, 2008 at 8:34 amMy dog loves vanilla ice cream. Although I am very cautious of how much he gets, and when he gets it. He only gets a few licks. But boy does he enjoy it. Love the picture.
December 22nd, 2008 at 8:17 amI never thought to share ice cream with my dog. I’m sure she would love it
December 22nd, 2008 at 8:14 amevery dog and cat i have ever had has shared our ice cream of the day. the one memory that stands out, is momma cat, who lived to be 21. she had her own little dish and when she saw ice cream being dished out, she would twine around your feet and meow until she got it. she wasn’t too partial to chocolate, but went crazy over butter pecan.
December 22nd, 2008 at 8:12 amMillie cleans out the carton the same way I do! Have to get every last bit of yumminess!!
December 22nd, 2008 at 8:08 amHow cute – both the cat and the toy.
December 22nd, 2008 at 7:58 amThis ia a cute story. I sent this to my neice. She loves cats and has one of her own.
December 22nd, 2008 at 7:51 amMy dog loves to like the ice cream when we’re done too
December 22nd, 2008 at 7:49 amMy two Huskies LOVE ice cream! It reminds them of the great white north.
December 22nd, 2008 at 7:43 amAWWW cuteness
December 22nd, 2008 at 7:41 amThat is a really adorable picture. I always thought cats could enjoy milk products, but my daughter-in-law who has always had cats insists not. I guess it all depends on the cat. Obviously, the one in the picture doesn’t have a problem. Lucky Cat!
December 22nd, 2008 at 7:35 amI give Shaelynn(my Westie) Turkey Hill Ice Cream every other night, she loves the Vanilla and Peanut Butter Swirl. Never had a problem with her eating it.Pets are like people they know a good product too. Thanks Turkey Hill and Happy Holidays. Linda
December 22nd, 2008 at 7:28 amThis picture goes to show that everyone loves Turkey Hill ice cream! Thanks for the pic, I love it and would love this prize. Thanks for making the holidays so much brighter.
December 22nd, 2008 at 7:21 amMy dog does not just lick the carton, she eats its too. Oh well.
December 22nd, 2008 at 7:14 amCORRECTION CATS LIKE HUMANS HAVE GOOD TASTE WHEN THEY EAT TURKEY HILL ICE CREAM IT,S A CATS MEOW
December 22nd, 2008 at 6:53 amCATS LIKE HUMANS HAVE GOOD TASTE WHEN THEY EAT TURKEY HILL ICE IT,S A CATS MEOW
December 22nd, 2008 at 6:44 amadorable picture
December 22nd, 2008 at 6:37 amWe have Three dogs over eight cats [ all strays we fixed live out side in a homemade cat house] two goats and a min horse. Yes we all eat ice cream.
December 22nd, 2008 at 6:15 amHe is so cute! Please enter me
December 22nd, 2008 at 5:49 amMy kitty Zoe likes Ice Cream…only thing she doesn’t want to wait till I give her it. I can’t walk away from my bowl! Now I make sure I give her a little bit first. She actually recognizes the Ice Cream container. She won’t eat any type of table food, or drink milk, but she loves ice cream.
December 22nd, 2008 at 5:46 amWe like the Ice Clown Plus very much, especially how his bottom makes a kind of “splat!”
December 22nd, 2008 at 5:08 amThere is no such thing as evil ice cream, only some of the weird stuff “designers” decide to put it in!!
December 22nd, 2008 at 4:54 amThat cat has good taste in ice cream. Meow!
December 22nd, 2008 at 4:06 amWhat fantastic idea. You guys are the greatest !!!!!!!!!
December 22nd, 2008 at 2:58 amWhat a cute stuffed ice cream cone.
December 21st, 2008 at 11:42 pmMy grandson would love that Ice Clown Plus:)
December 21st, 2008 at 11:40 pmWe’ve had a cat living in our house for the last 3 months. We think the cat is lost but the cat doesn’t appear to agree. We haven’t been willing to share our ice cream with her…yet
December 21st, 2008 at 11:32 pmCute photo! I like the toy but is there really any such thing as “evil ice cream”?
December 21st, 2008 at 11:09 pmvery cute
December 21st, 2008 at 11:05 pmLove this picture. We had a dog that would take cartons out of the garbage to lick them clean.
December 21st, 2008 at 10:47 pmThis picture is super adorable. And yes, most things in moderation are good for dogs, so ice cream can certainly be served to dogs. However chocolate ice cream should never be given to dogs, because chocolate is poisonous to most animals (human’s just have a very high tolerance but still could die from eating too much, although they would likely just get sick and puke it up). Chocolate can cause arrhythmias in the heart and worms for dogs and it contain caffeine, theobromine, or theophylline, which can be toxic and affect the heart and nervous systems.. Vanilla is certainly a safe flavor. Low fat versions should be avoided as well though because the artificial sweeteners are not easily digested by dogs and can be toxic. Ice cream treats are even available in most local grocery stores called “frosty paws.” Too much ice cream can be a problem though because it is harder for dog’s digestive systems to process and break down a lot of dairy as they have less of the essential enzymes for lipid digestion. Also they have small amounts of the enzyme lactase, which breaks down the lactose in milk. This can result in diarrhea. Lactose-free milk products are available for pets. But yes, letting your dog lick the top of your ice cream cone or sundae will not harm him/her, and they sure lick their lips after so you know they are enjoying it!
December 21st, 2008 at 10:01 pmGreat picture!
December 21st, 2008 at 9:47 pmAnd when Millie finishes she can have fun again cleaning off her whiskers!
December 21st, 2008 at 9:47 pmMy cat likes Chocolate…go figure.
December 21st, 2008 at 9:45 pmTwo of my favorite things- cats and Turkey Hill!!
December 21st, 2008 at 9:20 pmTHAT CAT KNOWS WHAT GOOD IS!
December 21st, 2008 at 8:49 pmWe don’t have pets but I love to get every last drop for myself.
December 21st, 2008 at 8:32 pmWe love the photo.
December 21st, 2008 at 8:32 pmThe Ice Clown Plus is cute and so is the cat licking the ice cream container.
December 21st, 2008 at 8:07 pmThe picture is cute and so is the Ice Clown Plus.
December 21st, 2008 at 8:03 pmI can use this prize! Tomorrow a new granddaughter is going to be born and the toys will eventually be perfect for her or my first grandchild, a boy, who was born in June!
December 21st, 2008 at 7:03 pmAww what a cute prize! Love the 12 days of Christmas!
December 21st, 2008 at 7:01 pmI have been known to feed my animals a dribble of my lactose free milk. My old dog will dance around for it (her only exercise…)
December 21st, 2008 at 6:53 pmThank is a really cute picture!
December 21st, 2008 at 6:46 pmOur black lab does the same thing LOL
December 21st, 2008 at 6:46 pmThat picture reminds me of our pet Dog “Belle”. She loved ice cream and every once in a while I would let her lick the carton too.
December 21st, 2008 at 6:28 pmMy Aunt and Uncle’s dog eats a kiddie cone to take her pill in the Summer.
December 21st, 2008 at 6:01 pmmy puppies just love your vaniila ice cream, one gets the bottom container and the other puppy gets the lid
December 21st, 2008 at 5:53 pmmillie might be a great ice creamer but I enjoy licking the spoon from Rum Raisin Ice cream—– my favorite wintertime treat and summer too, brings back memeories of the past winter
December 21st, 2008 at 5:19 pmsomething my cat would do cute picture.
December 21st, 2008 at 5:02 pmThat picture brings back memories. I had a cat that loved ice cream. He’d insist on licking the bowl, the bottom of the carton, and would even tap you to lick ice cream off the spoon if he thought he was being neglected.
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