This was the size I wanted at the price I was willing to pay. Not super sturdy but my cats just sit and look around so it works great.It is light weight and easy enough to pull around but I might add a floor with wheels to easily roll it with the stuff I put in it. I also might replace the teeny weeny slide locks with something easier to use, like a hook and eye. If the cage is sitting a little out of plumb the slide does not match up. Just a little frustrating.Sadly the box was damaged during shipping and two of screens were quite damaged. I repaired it myself because the cats were anxious to get outside! They didn't want to wait for replacement panels ;-) The seller could have put an extra piece of packing cardboard hence the rating of 4 instead of 5. But..I have not told them so...
nice little cat shack - easy to put together alone
on May 8, 2021
Posted by: J.S.
Good addition to cat's play things. I left the door open on it and put a little house in there just to get him used to going inside it. He loves sitting on top of it, and I put a little house and tent on top for him to go in. He does not like to be locked inside it, so I will probably only lock him in if there is a good reason. The roof of the house is very solid and it is a good outside shelter. The only way you could realistically shut a cat in something like this (and have him be happy) is if you had several cat enclosures that were linked together. Cats just need a lot of room.
This product is great! Easy to move but sturdy and great for getting cats fresh air. I have 3 and they all fit very nicely along with a litter box, a little cat house and food and water.
This turned out to be a great place for my cats to enjoy the outdoors without getting into trouble or running off. The bird feeder next to the Catio provides lots of entertainment.The catio is a good product for the money however the hardware on the door is very flimsy.? I plan on replacing it.When assembling it, pay very close attention to the numbered markings. 8 had to attach and? unattached and reattach a few times as I discovered my mistakes.? The directions are only diagrams and it's very easy to flip a panel or use the wrong panel, then have to undo it.It would be nice if there was an option on which way the door opened.? Perhaps I can put on new hinges and have it open from the left, instead of the right.I was able to assemble the entire thing myself (I'm 76 female) but it took me 2 hours...mostly because of above assembly issues.It would be better if there was a small door to put in a bowl of food or water, without having to open the one large door...with two cats looking to get out!This particular unit is made of Fir rather than pine...I think that would make for a longer lasting structure.All in all, I would purchase it again.
Easy to put together, took maybe an hour.? Sturdy,? roof is amazing and no rain came through.? My cats loved it immediately!? In and out of basement window,? so happy, just so happy!? Best thing we've ever bought for our cats.
It is very easy to put together and the door makes for easy access.
on March 9, 2021
Posted by: Anonymous
I love it. The only problem I have is trying to find a big enough pan to set the bottom of the cage in. I have large reptiles in the cage and need to catch droppings and food for easy cleaning.