Cat Stands and Climbing Towers
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Cat Trees and Climbing Towers Save Your Stuff (and your sanity!)
What worked for me - and, more importantly, for the sleep-disrupting Jasper Cat who arrived in my life when I was not at all prepared to be owned by a Smart Cat - was the introduction into our household of a Cat Stand. Turns out, all this desperate cat owner really needed was a clever (yet inexpensive) climbing tower, with a scratching post built in and a series of cat shelf platforms at various levels all up the stand, where Jasper Cat could perch and pounce and do his Big Wild Cat act. (You know that one?) Because let's face it, you can only barter yourself just so much peace-and-quiet with a supply of catnip mouse toys, before the Smart Cat is looking for more amusement...
Photo: Cat stuck up in a tree copyright (c) 123RF Stock Photos
Cat Climbing Tower
Java is King of the Cat Castle!
This imperious feline shown resting in the classic "load of bread" position atop a towering cat castle goes by the name of Java.As you can see from the frayed edges on the carpet and rope that covers the cat tower, Java may look like a big fluffy softie but he's clearly an athletic cat who likes to play Big Hunting Jungle Cat and really dig in his claws when he climbs to his perch.
Java owns a fine human, Lisa Cee, who fully understands the importance of giving Java a cat tower to show his proper rank in the household. Not only that, she also shows off Java's great beauty (and great climbing skills) in her photographs like this one on Flickr.
What a lucky Java cat!
Safari Cat Gym
For Cats Who Climb on the Wild Side
All plush leopard-print interest for the Big Wild Jungle Cat in your family, the Safari Cat Gym comes with a bedroom, tunnel, sisal rope-covered scratching posts, and three high platforms - one of which has an extra cushion for snoozing after that big play adventure.Under the faux fur? It's sturdy 3/4" particle board. The plush fabric held in place by adhesive for a snug covering and no staples to pose a hazard to puss.
Dimensions are 23 x 23 x 60 inches, a superb use of space and a snazzy little piece of cat furniture for the hip urban den.
Multi-Level Cat Trees and Climbing Towers
by Kitty Mansions
Unique Cat Furniture
Dollhouse Cat Condo
Ultimate Cuteness in a Cat House
Deluxe Dollhouse Condo (Hollywood Kitty design) from CatsPlay.com Cat Furniture
Standing almost 6-1/2 feet tall, Hollywood Kitty'sDeluxe Dollhouse Condo comes in a huge range of different colours.
If you're not a fan of the playful Pink/Blue/White theme shown here - you can specify which 3 carpet colours you want for the roof, platforms, and posts, ordinary carpet or shag - and you can even order colour-dyed sisal on the scratching posts, instead of natural sisal, for a small extra charge.
You can go with a monochrome scheme, say, beige for all three colour choices, if you wanted to be more subtle... but i'm not sure a big giant dollhouse for your cats can be called 'subtle," ever!
For the cat who shares her playtime with a little girl, could a kitty castle be more purrrrfect?
Watch the video below, and I think you'll find yourself smiling at these cute cats having a blast in their Dollhouse Condo...
Dr. Who CAT TARDIS
Half-scale TARDIS model makes a unique kitty condo!
Check out the clever Dr. Who TARDIS cat playhouse built by astromark for his lucky cat, Kaylee.He posted about the project at the hobby prop-building forum Tardis Builders in August 2011.
Since then, the kitty TARDIS project has appeared on just about every website catering to cat lovers and/or model builders and/or Dr. Who geeks - and, now, the TARDIS has landed right here.
Cat-loving fans of Dr. Who will crave this homemade cat condo!
Even if the classic British time-travelling TV series is not quite your thing, you can still admire the interior design of cat shelves and climbing surfaces.
Visit the original post at Tardis Builders or, better yet, see also the lovely bonus photos on TardisCatFort.com, a website set up by Astromark's Wife, to get a clear idea of what's involved in building this very unusual cat playhouse.
"Kaylee's TARDIS is 2.5' wide and a little under 5' tall including the beacon," asys Astromark's wife. "It's a little shorter than perfectly half-scale because there's no sloping roof."
My favourite detail -- there's a round hole on top, for the cat to pop in and out when she feels like perching up on top.
"Buckingham Palace" for Cats
Cat Tower by Kitty Mansions
Cat Tree Looks Like a Real Tree
Kitty Palm
Kitty Palm Cat Tree with Ficus Foliage Top, Green Carpet, Manila Rope, 36 Inches
I'm personally not totally convinced the Kitty Palm Cat Tree is a wise choice for any home with a male dog who likes to mark his territory (!!)... but for a cats-only home, worth a look.
Kitty Palm cat trees come in a couple of different styles, and are hand made with natural manila rope and silk polyester leaves. They're billed as the perfect "decorative alternative to the ordinary scratching post [or] "bulk cat condo" -- and while we can debate the "decorative" quality, that's a matter of taste in decor, so I'll leave that up to your judgment.
What I do like very much about this cat tree is that it's more than just a scratching post -- an athletic cat can climb up the rope-wrapped trunk or leap to the top and hunker down among the foliage for a high-level nap. This particular model measures 22 x 22 x 40 inches and weighs 20 pounds; larger ones are also available.
Tiny Kitteh's Climbing Tower
Modular Cat Climbing Wall
by CatsWall Design
One look at the the truly unique cat furniture of CatsWall Design Ltd., it becomes clear that these unique cat furniture designs were born in a loving multi-cat home:
"This is all began from a stray cat we first took in and offered it a home with us. Perhaps it is our destiny ... It did not take long before we realized that we have taken in more than a dozen of stray cats, naturally their living space and well-being became our first concern. ... After a series of experiments, we finally are happy with the concept of 'Modular Cat Wall' - which is like a cat playground, a combination of adjustable modular beds, scratch boards, ladders and shelves built on the walls designed for indoor cats to walk, run, climb, jump and scratch as well as to hide and sleep in."
CatsWall products are made of New Zealand pine boards, and come in several clear vibrant modern colours as well as natural wood. In addition to the Cat Climbing Wall shown here, their product line includes the Curvynest, Multi-Cat Raised Feeder, and Cat Scratching Board.
You'll find the feeder and cat scratcher in Catswall's Etsy store, but so far we're just breathlessly awaiting a chance to get in on the Curvynest and Modular Cat Climbing Wall -- not to mention, whatever other clever cat furniture these inventive guys come up with!
Design Your Own Cat Wall?
SmartCat 3817 Sky Climber
Amazon Price: $40.59 (as of 05/30/2012)
Sturdy wall-mounted platform to give your cat some "vertical territory" - with sisal for good scratching action. The weight limit is 35 lbs, and the measurements are 17" wide x 16" high x 8.5" deep. One well-placed shelf would give access to a windowsill or top of a bookshelf, while a clever arrangement of two or three shelves could turn your place into a vertible kitty playground.
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Simple-but-Clever Cat Scratching Post
ClawSkinz
have come up with a way to solve that worn-out-cat-scratcher problem.Basically, it's a walnut-finish wooden post with a base and cap, with a "Scratching Skin" (rigid, replaceable tube of carpet) to slip over the post. When one part of the carpet gets worn out, take the Skin off and flip it over. And when the cat's scratching wears out the carpet completely, in time, just replace the Skin - you can re-use the post stand and cap, no need to buy a new one.
ClawSkinz, EcoFriendly Scratching Post. Only replace carpet scratching skin. Easily slips on/off post. Re-use the base and post
Amazon Price: $54.98 (as of 05/30/2012)
Unique manufacturing process forms a rigid Scratching Skin that easily slips over the post and stands firm - no buckling. Walnut furniture looking finish applied to the base and cap that will blend in with your home furnishings. Sturdy base and a tall 29" height. Easy "slip on / slip off" assembly - no tools needed.
Back-of-Door Cat Climber
Portable Cat Tower for Apartment Dwellers
SmartCat Multi-Level Cat Climber
Amazon Price: $47.25 (as of 05/30/2012)
Here's the Amazon description: The SmartCat Cat Climber is the perfect choice for small homes or for pet owners who don't want to swap a handy end table for a traditional cat tree. The Cat Climber hangs on virtually any standard door using a spring-loaded bracket system that makes it easy to move from room to room. The durable wood unit features a natural sisal post ideal for scratching. Great for climbing, playing, and sleeping, as well as scratching. Plus, it looks great in any room. Easy assembly.
Cats Do Love a Good Shelf
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Cats love nothing better than a cosy cubbyhole to squeeze themselves into, and if that tight little spot is high up -- say, on an upper shelf of your bookcase, for example -- they're delighted. Waiting, lurking, spying on the scene below, the Shelf Cat is ever ready to leap into action. Unless, of course, he curls up and falls asleep first.
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Guestbook
You've heard about my Jasper Cat and some of his online Feline Friends - now it's your turn to talk up your Tom or Puss. Have you set up a piece of cat furniture to keep your own Smart Cat amused... or is your furry pal more of a casual windowsill-perching kind of kitty?
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skiesgreen
May 21, 2012 @ 2:12 am | delete
- Have to feature this on Blessed bySkiesgreen 2012-2. Hugs
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LivRiley
May 15, 2012 @ 10:31 am | delete
- I'm sending my sister this link...she would love some of these things for her 2 cats.
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Accordingtopamela
Apr 12, 2012 @ 8:03 pm | delete
- Great Lens. We will be investing in a couple cat towers of our own when we get our savannah cat some time this summer. We are very excited. I am going to bookmark this lens. <
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rantheman1
Apr 11, 2012 @ 11:05 pm | delete
- I built my cat Dinky a cat tower and she absolutely loves it! Thanks for this lens!
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PBJasen
Apr 5, 2012 @ 11:28 am | delete
- Thanks for stopping by and liking my Marseille lens
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SmartCat Multi-Level Cat Climber
Amazon Price: $47.25 (as of 05/30/2012)
Clever cat climbing wall for a small apartment, it makes smart use of the small space on the back of a door. No need to use up floor space, and no holes in your walls or woodwork. A very smart cat furniture design!
