(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best cat houses & condos

YAY! I love cats, and am commonly described as "a cat lady" if that helps you take my suggestions a little seriously... hehe.

First I recommend figuring out the species of the cat, and look up personality traits of them. Sometimes cats are super attention whorey and some keep to themselves mostly. Just be prepared for whatever yours is, and don't try to force it to be otherwise. Not that you would, of course, but yeah.

My cats loooooooove to play with balls. More so than cat-nip mice and stuff. They like the little tennis balls and basketballs (those are made out of the stress-ball type material) and they like them because they can use their claws to throw it around! Also any wand, but they looove feathers. My cat will eat rubber bands so she's not allowed to play with them. Make sure to keep an eye on what she eats/plays with! Also they love the sit n spin it seriously is their favorite. Our cats also love bags of all types, and boxes of course, but I think they just like small spaces. We usually keep a few of these tent like things around, the ones we get at walmart are less than five dollars and usually last a few months before being destroyed.

Some cats really like to climb or be up high. You just gotta let them. Usually if you have a few spots they can get at, they'll keep away from the no-no zones. Try not to punish the cat for doing cat-things. It's sad when I see friends who I thought were great with animals yell at their cats for just doing their thing. I also recommend getting a specific scratchy thingy for her, whether it's just the cheapo cardboard ones (as low as $3 at walmart) or a fancy pants tree thingy. But usually if they have a designated space they won't scratch much else. If they do instead of spraying them with a waterbottle, pick them up and place them in front of/on their designated scratcher. That's the best way they learn that.

Also cats don't respond well to being punished like dogs do. They don't understand that their actions correlate with what you're upset about. They just think you get scary is all. The best way to "punish" a cat or "train" it to not scratch/swipe/bite is to blow in their face. It's not super threatening but will establish you as Alpha (they do have a "pecking order") and it won't scare them like yelling does. My cat was abused and a little shit to people, but in less than a year she shaped up with the blowing on her face thing. She responds well to it now still, and she's warmed up to people. I recommend you make sure everyone who visits your house knows your rules on how to treat the cats- I've yelled at people before for fucking with my kitties too much, that's how cats get mean!!

Also the cat will probably take some time to get used to you. Don't push it. That's the best way to become besties really fast! Let her come to you, let her decide when she's done being pet or sitting in your lap. It'll build trust between you too. :) And also be careful with picking her up, some cats hate it (my bf's cat haaaates it, when he was a kitten my bf's friends wouldn't let him escape so now he freaks out every time someone grabs him. Definitely should not do that haha).

Also be wary that cats are suuuper allergic to garlic. Therefore people food is extremely dangerous to them. Chocolate doesn't really bother them, but most cats won't eat it. Also lots and lots of cats don't actually like fish or tuna flavors! My kitty only eats chicken flavor treats, but she'll drink the water from a tuna can (not the meat, she's weird) so just be watchful when you start buying her food. They won't eat if they don't like it. Little shits (hehehhehe) Also along that topic, they have super super sensitive tummies and often puke just from eating too fast! So be careful of that too hehe. But treats and nip will make the kitty know you're someone to warm up to really fast, hehe. Even if it doesn't seem like it at first and is shy from you. Also try and get it in the same room as you when you feed it for the first bit, they'll realize you control food then too.

Only other thing I can think of is to "cat-proof" your house. My kitty tears up anything paper, including my ex roommates homework if left out, toilet paper, newspapers, posters, etc. Bf's cat just lays on paper but they both have eaten through plastic bags and attempt to open cupboards and doors, we had to get child locks for our pantry. Consider those things and remember a cat is ornery and mischievous so don't get too mad at it for it's nature. (once again, not that you will, but sometimes people forget!) just blow on it and get it away from the area it's been naughty in if it does get into something. Also if it's a boy and it sprays, ask your vet what you can do to help that. Some cats are hopeless once they start, but some only react when upset/nervous/sad/scared/angry. Also, clean the litterbox as much as possible. even with one cat everyday is best, but every other day or every three days can be enough. cats will poop on the floor only as a last resort, but will as opposed to a messy litterbox. maybe consider even getting two boxes if you have the space! to cut back on smell use extra baking soda in the litter, clean often, and get the tall box covers for the litter boxes. my cats won't poop without them too, they like the privacy as well hehe.

Really cats that young adjust well, and once you build trust they should be pretty great little friends. You should like you're totally set for this, I'm sure you'll be a great kitty mommy!! And holy WOW, Sorry that this is like a hundred years long.... I just really fucking love cats. Also watch "my cat from hell" because it's funny and usually you can learn a thing or two. Also doing any other research on cats/your cat is good. Of course. :) YAY HAPPY NEW KITTY BABY DAY FOR YOU!!!

I just bought my kitties a house! One of my cats is really anxious all the time and I hope having somewhere like this to go can help her.

A cardboard box with towels/blankets inside also work great. Otherwise you can probably find cat condos that are made of sturdier materials with washable flooring. [an example]

Cat shelves may be an option if you have an empty wall or two or a doorway you wouldn't mind having a cat bridge crossing, and either are handy yourself or have access to someone who is, or have disposable income.

All that to say this: here are some ideas for you if they're feasible.

https://images.app.goo.gl/8uG5H2gtPUk7fbZX9


https://www.google.com/search?q=diy+cat+shelves&client=ms-android-samsung-gs-rev1&tbm=isch&tbs=rimg:CXWWDwxNhPKZIkByoaNNV3cVsCMPmbNF61if8SZJXsnxuAsO3lDjPAUir10AkRVR6V5WJBY3KlplPJgOxd1ble1mH0l0VPNJlhLkKhIJcqGjTVd3FbARTMgT9nDZ65IqEgkjD5mzRetYnxElnUAF9oZMlioSCfEmSV7J8bgLEYKYt4rERsghKhIJDt5Q4zwFIq8RQ1PNU1C_1VEwqEgldAJEVUeleVhGGsJAg7sL99ioSCSQWNypaZTyYEW-zEuVUb514KhIJDsXdW5XtZh8Rchg-5ylBn5EqEglJdFTzSZYS5BHx-ceE7gyKPw&tbo=u&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjej7_L05DiAhUhTt8KHd6eCf4QuIIBegQIARAl&biw=798&bih=388&dpr=2.63#imgrc=e7CrQZpPgRvKpM


https://smile.amazon.com/BIG-Mounted-Climber-Shelves-Hammock/dp/B07MJKCXSR/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=Cat+shelves&qid=1557480257&s=gateway&sr=8-4


https://smile.amazon.com/HumaneGoods-Deluxe-Cat-Wall-Shelf/dp/B07MCMP99C/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=Cat+shelves&qid=1557480311&s=gateway&sr=8-7


https://smile.amazon.com/S-Lifeeling-Climbing-Structures-Multilayer-Furniture/dp/B07FPCTXFQ/ref=sr_1_64?keywords=Cat+shelves&qid=1557480524&s=gateway&sr=8-64


https://smile.amazon.com/PetFusion-Ultimate-Climbing-scratching-furniture/dp/B07H7WGZ6D/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvp?keywords=Cat+shelves&pd_rd_i=B07H7WGZ6D&pd_rd_r=233439dd-a267-42ef-bc57-88b60c509742&pd_rd_w=BF8aN&pd_rd_wg=mh7bH&pf_rd_p=a6d018ad-f20b-46c9-8920-433972c7d9b7&pf_rd_r=CMGCC64QT6J6X2W1D0FP&qid=1557480311&s=gateway


https://www.catastrophicreations.com/product/cat-mod-bunker/


https://www.catastrophicreations.com/product/cat-mod-fort/


https://www.catastrophicreations.com/product/cat-mod-bridge/


PS: Please accept my apologies if none of this interests you and also for the insanely long links. I don't know how to make shortcuts.

ETA: Spacing

We have something called the kitty tube for our semi feral cats. We live in the Midwest and last year our kitties did very well. We do use straw inside of it because I read it keeps out moisture better.

It is expensive and there are tutorials to make something similar online, but I would have cut off one of my fingers trying to make the holes in a plastic tub, so I considered it savings from an ER trip.

Two cats sleep in it. I am pretty certain they were litter mates and were dumped. I can touch them only periodically when their faces are in the food bowls, so bringing them in is not an option at all.

As all ferals seem to have goofy names ours are named Mouthy and Mama (she was pregnant when she first started coming around. I never saw the litter and she was spayed through TNR after)

Oops for got to make the comment a reply but here it is

Trixie 6129 Natural Living Bjork Small Animal House 31 ﾗ 28 ﾗ 29 cm https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0009586NE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_gLPMBbP0T96QT

btw its called a cat thing. gf forwarded me to buy it for her lol

https://www.amazon.com/A-Cat-Thing-Room-Collection/dp/B07D39S1L3/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1543548352&sr=8-11-spons&keywords=cat+house+design+cardboard&psc=1

You can buy things that function exactly the same and look way nicer for like $10....
https://www.amazon.ca/Kitty-City-Open-Play-Kennel/dp/B0741S4YZ9/ref=sr_1_34?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1550071997&sr=1-34&keywords=cat+house
https://www.amazon.ca/POPETPOP-Square-Outdoor-Foldable-Shelter/dp/B07HC73C6T/ref=sr_1_51?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1550071997&sr=1-51&keywords=cat%2Bhouse&th=1
https://www.amazon.ca/Kitten-Activity-Foldable-Hanging-Bells/dp/B07L9N9YMM/ref=sr_1_76?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1550072038&sr=1-76&keywords=cat+house


They also get much better the more you are willing to spend... but come on, this looks like trash in your house to avoid spending a very small amount of money

Thanks! Amazon. Comes with another bed for hiding.

https://smile.amazon.com/Trixie-Pet-Products-Wall-Mounted-Lounging/dp/B01IK50RLI

I got these a while back and they're my cat's favorite. And once they get destroyed, they're made of cardboard so they biodegrade if you care about that sort of thing. There's nothing cats love more than boxes anyways.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H7VHRXC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_OsORDb9E1BTR3

Edited: typo

https://www.wayfair.ca/Archie-and-Oscar--Gabby-4-Piece-WallMounted-Cat-Tree-AOSC1610-L1116-K~AOSC1610.html?refid=GX154677114679-AOSC1610&device=m&ptid=514591192541&targetid=pla-514591192541&network=g&ireid=57298849&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0Omy1req4wIVENvACh2-SghGEAQYASABEgL8__D_BwE

I believe my husband bought it from wayfair but I found the same one on amazon

It comes with a big enclosed cat bed area but this guy rather hammock so we don’t get much use out of that

https://www.amazon.ca/Pet-Products-49923-Wall-Mounted-Lounging/dp/B01IK50RLI

From amazon! PawHut 2-Story Indoor/Outdoor... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GIAH8FU?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Silly me! I bought one of these thinking that maybe I could get rid of the cardboard box that has been sitting in my living room for 4 years. Occasionally, one of my girls will walk by it and accidentally bump one of the bells with her tail. That is as much use as the thing has gotten. If anyone would like it, pm me your address and it's yours!

https://www.amazon.com/Improved-Kitty-Tube-Outdoor-Insulated/dp/B0049WPZX2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1485835226&sr=8-2&keywords=kitty+tube

it's meant to be used outdoors in winter. but i'm using it indoors because i do what i want

A coworker has offered to let me borrow her enclosed cat condo that's very similar to this one. Hopefully, I'll be given enough warning and can run home and put the cats inside the condo with a litter box. Thankfully I work 7 minutes from the house.

It's not like this stuff is hard to install. The ceiling things just need a joist to screw into, or use a chandelier mounting system. You can buy a four-pack set of cat wall fixtures for $47. Or DIY with some basic tools (the carpets probably the most expensive part of these).

Nothing about the gif says the house is fancy. This looks like it could be a daylight basement in a 50's era suburb development.

I got her this cardboard box from Amazon.

Checkmate, Kitty.

Naw.. I bought them. I am not that crafty.

It is the SmartCat Sky Climber

I bought it from a local importer.

Is this something like what you have in mind?

https://www.amazon.com/PetPals-Paper-Pillow-Natural-Rectangle-B/dp/B07W4DNLZ6/ref=pd_sbs_199_7?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07W4DNLZ6&pd_rd_r=2d4b5a9c-4468-46e9-85e4-7d660e958305&pd_rd_w=EuIiG&pd_rd_wg=YPVf8&pf_rd_p=d66372fe-68a6-48a3-90ec-41d7f64212be&pf_rd_r=HJQ28W7TTN6KEEF8PJ0E&psc=1&refRID=HJQ28W7TTN6KEEF8PJ0E

This is the one I was considering: link

https://www.amazon.com/Scientistpet-House-Houses-Tents-White/dp/B00PKF7VB6

Find the middle ground: Cardboard Cat castle

>Bought


Didn't know this was a thing:
http://www.amazon.com/Omega-Paw-CC-Cat-Castle/dp/B0010BAVNE

Cat Playhouse - Airplane

I believe this is it:

http://www.amazon.com/Suck-UK-Cat-Playhouse-Airplane/dp/B001YJ4REQ

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0009586NE/ref=oh_aui_i_sh_post_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1


This should be the correct link. It's only available in this size on Amazon U.K, but with taxes and shipping it ended up costing about $30-32. After cutting up and adding some reptile carpet to the inside, she's going in there a lot already.

Fuck, now I really want a mini tent for my sister's dogs.

http://www.amazon.com/Marshall-Small-Pet-Camping-Set/dp/B001UTM1NY/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1396590532&sr=8-4&keywords=dog+tent

Only 20 bucks!! I so might have to get this.

EDIT: 12 bucks!!

http://www.amazon.com/Sport-Pet-Designs-Privacy-Tent/dp/B00BGBE3YG/ref=pd_sbs_petsupplies_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0JY96J79ZT77A00Q2KB0

http://www.amazon.com/Hagen-Living-World-Tent-Pets/dp/B006JVPUUY/ref=pd_sim_petsupplies_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=1GXG0H8VY500QFX7YP1T