Build It For Kitty
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Build It and They Might Decide They Like It
What does your fab furball want? A gift from you of course. A handbuilt gift from your hands to their paws is a purrfect way to show your love and maybe get them to stop scratching the furniture. Here are some resources from around the web to help you make something for your finicky feline. Hope your project whatever you choose is the cat's meow >^..^<.
The Kitty Condo
Here is a weekend project sure to be a big hit. The kitty condo will give your furry one hours and hours of fun and enjoyment. Here are some projects gathered from around the web.
- How to Build a Kitty Condo
- A homemade kitty condo on eHow.
- Kitty Condo
- Another homemade kitty condo, this one is made from sonotubes or cardboard barrels.
Cat Trees
Grow Your Own ;)
A cat tree is the sister to the cat condo. Think more perches less hidey holes. If your cat is less inclined to hiding in boxes than perching upon the the fridge or china hutch the cat tree might be your cats project of choice.
- Do-It-Yourself Cat Tree
- Directions for building a multi-perch cat tree.
- The Cat Ladder
- Here is a fabulous idea, a cat tree made from a step ladder.
Cat Tree and Condo Plans on Ebay
Scratching Posts
Or How to save your furniture.
Kitty thinks the sofa is the purr-fect way to hone his claws. Give him an alternative, the scratching post give kitty a place to sharpen his weapons while keeping the funiture mostly safe from claw damage.
- How To Build Cat Scratching Posts
- Simple instructions on building a scratching post for your cat.
- How To Build A Scratching Post
- Another set of simple directions for building a scritching post for kitty
- Sloped Scratching Pad
- Something a bit different from your normal scratching post.
Cat Runs and Outdoor Enclosures
So Kitty Can Have Some Fun in the Sun.
Cat runs are a safe way to let your four pawed one go outside yet be contained. They can be a large project to take on but are sure to be a big hit with your cat crowd.
- How to Build Your Own Bee-Proof Cat Run
- A nice how to on building a outdoor cat run.
- Cat Enclosures, Cat Runs, Cat Proof Fences, Cat Tunnels and More
- Wow, some great ideas here. Photos of some amazing outdoor cat enclosures and runs.
- Building a Cat Enclosure
- Another outdoor cat enclosure. No plans but great for ideas.
Window Perches
Almost Outside
Not ready for a cat run but kitty loves to watch the out of door happenings? Give you little sun soakers a place to gather the rays in his favorite window.
- Cat Perch
- Instructions for building a cat window perch.
How Bout a Hammock?
Your cat is king at lounging in luxury, would kitty enjoy a hammock to wile away the dog days of summer?
- Cat Hammock
- A fairly simple cat hammock.
The Cat Bed
Here are some projects to let sleeping cats lie. The cat bed will give a place for you furry one to call her own. These projects use a variety of skills from handicraft to hardware. Have fun.
- Make Your Own Cat Bed
- Instructions for two different cat beds, one knitted and one crocheted.
- Felted Cat Basket Pattern
- Instructions for crocheting 2 version of a simalar cat bed.
- Envelope Back Pillowcase
- Sewing instructions for purr-fect to make a easy to wash pillow cover for you cat's favorite pillow.
- Old Monitor = Cat Bed
- An unusual cat bed but if kitty likes it then it must be good.
- Old Desk Chair Cat Bed
- Cat bed on wheels? Sure why not.
Cat Door
Continuely opening the door waiting for kitty to decide if she wants to be in or out, here or there? Here is a solution.
- Installing a Pet Door
- A instructional how-to using a pet door kit.
Potty Box Projects
- Cat Box Bench
- This is a neat project brought to you by the folks at 'This Old House', its a hide away place for the cat box that doubles as a sitting bench. Complete with downloadable PDF plans.
Project to Help the Elder Cat
As kitty ages he might need a little help to make life easier on the feline bones and joints. Here are some projects for items that will help the senior cat get around.
- Pet Steps
- Another project from the 'This Old House' Folks. Great project to build for the elder cat. Complete with downloadable PDF plans.
Toys
The Cat Who Lives With the Most Toys Wins
Toys wonderful toys, such a wonder to spread across the floor, shove under the stove, fridge, and couch. Cats all know you can never have enough toys. Here are a few for you to try your hand at. Kitty will love you for it.
- Kitty Knitters
- Directions for knitting and crocheting cat toys. Consider donating your extra toy creations to your local shelter
- Spider Cat Toy
- A crocheted spider on a string toy for your cat.
- Mousie
- Easy instructions for a crocheted stylized cat-toy mouse.
- Kitty Weed Cat Toy
- Instructions for a crocheted catnip toy.
- Cat Mouse Toy
- Sewing instructions for a furry friend for your cat.
DIY Cat Stuff on Amazon
Suggestions and Feedback
I welcome your feedback. Did you find this helpful? Would you like something added? Know a good link or book? Did I manage to misspell something? Did you find a dead link? Let me know I'm not purr-fect.
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PBJasen
Feb 19, 2012 @ 11:00 am | delete
- Cat lover also , but dog lover too :)
Dome nice ideas.
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benzwm021
Jan 30, 2012 @ 7:08 pm | delete
- Love love love your ideas! Am going to have to do so many of these! Check mine out at http://www.squidoo.com/make-your-own-cat-toys
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DavidDove
Jan 25, 2012 @ 8:52 am | delete
- Enjoyed your lens, thank you. Check out my own furry crew at www.sqidoo.com/cats-in-my-life to see what my problem is!
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technicalbuzz
Jan 16, 2012 @ 11:46 pm | delete
- Love cats! Love this lens! They really are the life of the party!!!
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johnwade10
Nov 19, 2011 @ 5:05 am | delete
- Your lens gives a lot of information, but you need to put more picturs to show us the activities.
check out my lens about the Rubik`s Cube Solution:
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