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Title: New cat den - get a load of this
Post by: sheilarose on January 11, 2012, 20:28:57 PM

http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/cats/cat_beds_baskets/cozy_cat_beds/cat_dens/278229?unique=HTML59

Swiss chalet anyone? Must admit to being tempted at that price. Can't imagine what the flatpack instructions look like  :doh:

Title: Re: New cat den - get a load of this
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on January 11, 2012, 20:55:07 PM

I love the look of that but with the weather here I dont think it would last two minutes.......sigh

Title: Re: New cat den - get a load of this
Post by: sheilarose on January 11, 2012, 21:09:47 PM

I love the look of it, but wondered if the practicalities work - I mean it would be very small inside - would only just squeeze one of my boys in and then I doubt he'd be able to turn around. And I'm not sure you can get in to clean/disinfect.

I like the idea of a covered veranda though and it's given me an idea for summer. I'm thinking of constructing a cat-port (like a car port but for....yeah you get the idea) so they have their very own spot that stays cool and dry. Just needs a bit of planking, roof felt and legs (which I already have most of). Hmm scratches chin... planning for summer already  ;D Maybe over the top of the garden bench so it would stay dry and I could bolt the roof to the fence?
Here's where I mean...

Title: Re: New cat den - get a load of this
Post by: Gillian Harvey on January 11, 2012, 22:50:57 PM

We have that one  - brought it couple of years ago, mine like to sit on the roof mainly lol!

(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/scruffyjoe/CATS%20-%20ALL/IMG_5980.jpg)

(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/scruffyjoe/CATS%20-%20ALL/IMG_5988.jpg)

Title: Re: New cat den - get a load of this
Post by: sheilarose on January 12, 2012, 08:29:31 AM

Aww don't they look happy  :evillaugh:

So is it hard to clean out inside? I can't see a way "in" for hoomans.

Title: Re: New cat den - get a load of this
Post by: Poppy Seed Cats on January 20, 2012, 03:01:08 AM

I want this so much, it's way too cute. I think I need a bigger garden first though.

Title: Re: New cat den - get a load of this
Post by: Gillian Harvey on January 20, 2012, 17:24:46 PM

Quote from: sheilarose on January 12, 2012, 08:29:31 AM

So is it hard to clean out inside? I can't see a way "in" for hoomans.

Clean out? er....   :innocent:

Quote from: Poppy Seed Cats on January 20, 2012, 03:01:08 AM

I want this so much, it's way too cute. I think I need a bigger garden first though.

Its not very big, doesnt take up much space....  ;)

Title: Re: New cat den - get a load of this
Post by: sheilarose on January 20, 2012, 18:29:27 PM

Ordered it - price is still very good so have bitten the bullet. Well, Kitty's going to need her own fairy den when she starts venturing out.  ;D

Title: Re: New cat den - get a load of this
Post by: funkiechicken on January 21, 2012, 03:05:30 AM

I am sooo buying this!!
This is a luxury holiday home! and might actually interest Nuggie, so he too gets to stay warm or at least sheltered!!
 
He wont entertain the one we have  :shy: and it became Tazi's - and now Peanuts...*sigh*
 
I came home one day and there had been a massive downpour and i had one dry cat, one wet cat....and clearly only one intelligent cat  :rofl:  :rofl:
But I love this.....and looking at your photo Gillian its a very decent sized too!!  ;D  ;D

Title: Re: New cat den - get a load of this
Post by: bunglycat on January 21, 2012, 17:01:30 PM

My lot have this too -they sleep on the verandah top bit -but don''t go inside it :Crazy:

Title: Re: New cat den - get a load of this
Post by: thekittensmittens on January 22, 2012, 10:44:06 AM

i think these are cute and ideal as a rest stop for passing cats too :wow:

Title: Re: New cat den - get a load of this
Post by: sheilarose on January 22, 2012, 16:14:41 PM

Quote from: thekittensmittens on January 22, 2012, 10:44:06 AM

i think these are cute and ideal as a rest stop for passing cats too :wow:

Very good point, but outdoor fairy houses tend to attract erhem the more "street-wise" catfolk who end up needing TNR (trap/neuter/release). From whence we become mad cat wo/men. Be afraid - be very afraid  :scared:

Title: Re: New cat den - get a load of this
Post by: thekittensmittens on January 22, 2012, 16:35:14 PM

haha, i bet stuart has a row of them in his garden :evillaugh:

i do have a few strays come by so was thinking of a den for them tbh as over winter its so cold and the neglectedstray (sorry owned by a neighbour :censored:) cat angel who sits in the rain :-[