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Cat Tower

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  • Started 2 years ago by linksboomerang
  • Latest reply from linksboomerang

  1. We really want a cat tower, but cannot pay Petsmart's 400 buck price. We've thought about making our own. Any suggestions or pictures to share? Thanks!

    Posted 2 years ago by linksboomerang #

  2. I have a couple that I've had for many years. They have a cement base and use real tree limbs as the poles. They are pretty beat up from being so old but I can take some pictures. Once I recharge my camera battery, that is.

    Posted 2 years ago by NNGM #

  3. I am the wrong one to give advice on this--I am not mechanically inclined! But I know there was someone on here that has made them. Let's make sure this stayed bumped to the top so that tomorrow the day people see it too. I really don't remember who made one. Someone will I bet!

    Posted 2 years ago by SoxsMom #

  4. Yes, someone made one of their own.... I too have "brain freeze" and can't think of who, but they had wonderful ideas!

    Posted 2 years ago by AV #

  5. LB, Hizlilbrat made her own and has lots of pictures and knowhow.

    I got mine on E-Bay - they are a LOT cheaper, even with shipping which is expensive. I got a really big one for $20 on Ebay - it cost me $60 to ship it here, but I ended up paying $80 total versus $300-$400.

    Posted 2 years ago by GreatDane #

  6. When you use actual trees do you have to treat them with something?

    Posted 2 years ago by linksboomerang #

  7. I have no idea. Mine came pre-made. However, they are 20 years old now so any treatment is probably long gone!

    Posted 2 years ago by NNGM #

  8. 20 yrs old....wow maybe it is worth paying the 400 bucks!

    Posted 2 years ago by linksboomerang #

  9. Yes, they are sturdy, but they weigh a ton. I've replaced some of the carpeting on the rests over the years (and it needs to be replaced again) but they have held up very well through many cats. The one downstairs has sisal wrapped around some of the poles too, I know some cats prefer that for scratching.

    Posted 2 years ago by NNGM #

  10. LBM We jsut got my max one from Petco for less the 170! It was priced 149.99! With a 20 % discount dropping it to 119.99 so not too bad! Strong sturdy! Multiple levels!

    Posted 2 years ago by Momma to 2 MaineCoons #

  11. We ordered one online....and this site had TONS of them, cat houses, cat condos, cat towers....all different shapes, sizes and prices!! I think ours was $140 and its 6 levels!! Gretchen loves it. The website is CozyCatFurniture.com Good luck!!

    Posted 2 years ago by T.T.M #

  12. Browse around the net and pick a pattern you like or after reading through several come up with your own design.

    http://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+make+a+cat+tree&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

    Posted 2 years ago by ailuromaniac #

  13. I found someone to make it for us for free if we buy the wood and provide the plans. So now I just have to find plans that I like.

    Posted 2 years ago by linksboomerang #

  14. That is cool! There are many just remember mutliple levels, easy access from on to the other since she's a baby, but remember she will grow so make the shelves, cradles, and beds big enough she will still fit in them as an adult! Oh and maybe a tunnel, or a multi;ayered cylinder and attatched toys add for fun just make sure it is easy to change out when it's dead!

    Posted 2 years ago by Momma to 2 MaineCoons #

  15. Here is a kitty play room to aspire to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0ySJ8NI9T4

    Posted 2 years ago by Kitten Whisperer #

  16. the kitty play room is cool !!!

    Posted 2 years ago by CSBM #

  17. Now that is a great kitty play room!

    Posted 2 years ago by AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew #

  18. I ended up purchasing one off ebay instead of building it. The prices were not bad and I found exactly what I wanted. Thanks for all of your advice!

    Posted 2 years ago by linksboomerang #

  19. Yay! I love the two I got from E-bay! They're huge and a really good deal!
    How's Ally?

    Posted 2 years ago by GreatDane #

  20. KW...loved the video. i would love to do a room like that.

    Posted 2 years ago by 2bpurring #

  21. I'm starting to feel like a PR firm, but check some of the products on Dr.Foster and Smith. You can sort by price if you click on the box on the right side.

    http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/pet_supplies.cfm?c=3261+10345+1887

    Posted 2 years ago by CheetahBoysmommy #

  22. Ally's doing really well! She is watching her first rain right now and only one word describes it...AMAZING! She has almost completely stopped drinking her milk and just eating her kitten food. Most importantly, no more seizures.

    Posted 2 years ago by linksboomerang #


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