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Bonzacat
Member

07-08-2003

Thursday, June 30, 2005 - 5:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Serate - they look great together, especially when Eddie isn't trying to swallow Kitten Doe!

Landi - my Tonks won't hear of neckwear, I love yours in theirs!

Rosie - socks? Do you have photos?

GAL - when you shop, go with a list. You won't make those impulse purchases!

Urgrace
Member

08-19-2000

Thursday, June 30, 2005 - 5:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hmmm where's that 'sock' thread? LOL Landi, we used to have the same kind of collar for my Jujukitty. Buddy on the other hand will not tolerate any collar or clothing. Great pics of Eddie and the baby, serate!

Kep421
Member

08-11-2001

Friday, July 01, 2005 - 10:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think my Katie and Allie may need that kitty tree sooner than I expected. I posted in the dog thread a picture of the dog we may be getting next week.

Her name is Sadie. *groans at the thought of having a Sadie and Katie...

Costacat
Member

07-15-2000

Friday, July 01, 2005 - 8:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Kep, you probably won't find a real sturdy one for real cheap. I bought mine for close to $200. But I bought it 8 years ago, and except for some ragged corners, it's held up well. (The company from whom I bought it recommended NOT recovering it, since they've marked it.)

I'd highly recommend getting the kind that has a box (with holes so the kids can go in and out) on the bottom. Mine has a 2'x2'x2' box on the bottom, then midway up is a small shelf, and then the top is a 2'x2'2' bed (shelf with raised edges).

My cats have been known to race thru the house and straight up the cat tree. The tree is right in front of my sliding glass door, and tipping was a concern. They have knocked over every other piece of furniture in the house except for the cat tree!

I was gonna recommend Pendleton Cat Furniture (or at least find a pic there for you), but their site seems to be down... Let me see if I have any photos of the full cat tree...

Costacat
Member

07-15-2000

Friday, July 01, 2005 - 8:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Found one... kinda bad contrast, but you'll get the idea! And bonus! Kassie's hanging on top of the cat tree!

cat tree

Seamonkey
Member

09-07-2000

Friday, July 01, 2005 - 9:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Costa, where'd you get that one? How expensive was it? I think we need one (or two, whisper the cats)

Seamonkey
Member

09-07-2000

Friday, July 01, 2005 - 9:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh nevermind.. that's the one you've had for years!

Looks like a good one.

Seamonkey
Member

09-07-2000

Friday, July 01, 2005 - 10:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hmm.. this company makes nice stuff

AngelicalCatCompany

Eeyoreslament
Member

07-20-2003

Friday, July 01, 2005 - 10:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
It's funny, I just quickly glanced at the picture, and didn't look at who was posting, and I thought it was Seamonkey posting a picture of Angelina. Then I started scouring the picture of some sign of Critter in the bottom or something. LOL

When looking for kitty condos, might I suggest this one? LOL

babyruthscats

Any excuse to post this picture of Babyruth's babies!! I seriously LOVE this pic!! hee hee...

Seamonkey
Member

09-07-2000

Friday, July 01, 2005 - 10:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
So far, Critter and Angelina wouldn't get close enough to share a tree.. That link I posted above has some amazing stuff but pretty expensive.

This site Catsplay has this one that isn't quite so expensive, has the box bottom, more color choices..

And also the coolest blanket made with your cat or dog's or whatever picture woven in..

At the first link, somewhere in there was a testimonial with a cat that looked very much like Angelina!

Kep421
Member

08-11-2001

Saturday, July 02, 2005 - 5:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
OMG...thank you guys so much.

Costa, my situation is almost exactly like yours, except my kitties have been moved from a townhouse condo where they could chase each other up and down the stairs to a one bedroom flat with no real room to get a good chase going. I too am looking for something to set by the sliding glass doors, and something sturdy enough for them to race up and down should the mood strike them. The big box at the bottom should do the trick!!!

While I was perusing the links, my Katie decided to investigate herself and as I talked to her about the different trees, she chirped her opinion... I know she will eventually want to use the tree as a vantage point for pouncing on Sadie, if we get her.

I'm so excited about the possibility of getting Sadie. I go visit her today. I know I shouldn't get my hopes up... but I can't seem to help myself. Its almost like Sadie was meant to be with me. I know it sounds dumb, but I can't explain it any other way.

But whether I get Sadie or not, I have been wanting to purchase a tree for quite awhile now. Thanks so much for all the links!! Now I just gotta pic one!!!

Kep421
Member

08-11-2001

Saturday, July 02, 2005 - 5:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
As much as I adore that sculptured tree with the cute little house at Angelcia (blue house with flowers on the front and two trees next to the house), it isn't in the neighborhood of what I can afford...not even in the same state!!!

I do like the one from Cat's Play tho, and its in my price range...Thanks so much Sea...

Seamonkey
Member

09-07-2000

Saturday, July 02, 2005 - 4:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Catsplay has quite a variety, I found, after clicking around.. and some that were as high as $800.. YIKES!

But that basic one from catsplay.. I think I'd pop for the curved resting places since it would help the cats from falling off (they both sleep quite deeply at times.

I really should order one, but I know they will each want to "claim" it!

Seamonkey
Member

09-07-2000

Saturday, July 02, 2005 - 4:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
This is the one I mentioned.. looks pertty good for less than, er, well, with shipping and the rope option and the curved top shelf option $201.98.

scruff
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Hypermom
Member

08-13-2001

Saturday, July 02, 2005 - 5:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Has anyone trimmed their kitties nails? For some reason, Holly's back nails are long this year. I don't know if I should attempt it or take her to Petsmart and let them do it.

Twinkie
Member

09-24-2002

Saturday, July 02, 2005 - 5:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hypermom, my hubby trims both our cats' nails regularly. You just have to have control of the cat (hubby makes a kitty burrito) and make sure you don't cut too close to the nerve part.

Costacat
Member

07-15-2000

Saturday, July 02, 2005 - 6:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Sea, that one from Cat's Play looks like it'd be pretty sturdy. That box bottom really makes a difference, especially if they like to take a running leap. And my two do share it... Costa tends to lay on the top of the bottom box and Kassie takes over the top shelf. Although they occasionally go thru "spells" where Costa is IN the box and Kassie ignores him altogether!

HM, I trim my kids "toes" every two weeks. They don't really like it, but I bribe them (with a few Tender Vittles, which is a treat for them). Costa will growl but will let me finish. Kassie will usually try to get down after I do her front feet, but then settles down to let me finish her back toes. But I've been clipping their toes since I got 'em both, so they are used to it. They don't like it, but they do like the treats they get! :-)

Clipping their nails on a regular basis will save furniture and carpeting, too! Not to mention your arms, if you get into a wrestling match with 'em. That rabbit kicking can HURT if they've got long 'n sharp back toes!

ETA: Sea, I've sent an email to the people from whom I bought my cat tree. Turns out they were local, and I drove out and loaded the monster thing in my every so small car. (And had a laugh trying to haul the danged thing into the elevator and up to my unit!) Let's see if they respond after the holiday weekend. I really like the tree I got, and I know they were still around a year ago, when I was contemplating buying a replacement.

Seamonkey
Member

09-07-2000

Saturday, July 02, 2005 - 7:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think I'm going to have to pay to have Angelina's nails cut, since she's bitten me for much less.. of course we are working on biting..

Both cats are in the living room here (or were last I checked). Critter has been sitting on top of a rather small cd/cassette/radio thing (not all that small, but too small for a cat) lately and she was there when Angelina came downstairs.. A was on the back of my chair with Critter staring daggers across the room.. sigh.. later Angelina went over the back of the couch while Critter stared at that!

Now she's in another corner in back of a chair on her basket (I can hear it creaking) so I have two cats and none in sight.

Costacat
Member

07-15-2000

Saturday, July 02, 2005 - 8:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
LOL @ Sea!

Sounds like they are both in the same room a bit more often these days?

I think Costa has tried to bite me only once, and that was my fault (I think I pushed too hard on his pads). I forgave him! <wink>

Twinkie
Member

09-24-2002

Saturday, July 02, 2005 - 9:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Sea, Angel and Squirt hate having their nails clipped so much they will scratch and bite and kick given half a chance. That's why hubby makes a kitty burrito with either a blanket or a large towel and pulls one paw out at a time. I don't know why they hate it so much. We've been doing it since they were babies and never been hurt but you'd think he was killing them. LOL

Seamonkey
Member

09-07-2000

Saturday, July 02, 2005 - 9:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I got a tip from another cat lover about another site with free shipping in the lower 48 states..

STEPS FOR PETS SITE and click on cat furniture..

Then I am comparing some of the same items on ebay, where there are some low prices (not sure what final bids will be) but be sure to check the calculator for shipping, which can be $50-70 or more.. on ebay I searched using cat tree condo.

Cat's Play has more color choices..

Twinkie
Member

09-24-2002

Saturday, July 02, 2005 - 10:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
That should have been "they've" never been hurt" above.

Kep421
Member

08-11-2001

Sunday, July 03, 2005 - 4:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Sea...that's exactly the one I was considering. Along with the sturdy box at the bottom for stability, I was looking at the stepped platform, which would make it easier for my older, overweight, cat to make use of the tree.

And I agree...The curved top would be more important...but I would leave the other two flat and place kitty beds with raised sides on them. If I curve all the platforms, my older cat would not be able to use it.

I like the color choices too...

Hypermom
Member

08-13-2001

Sunday, July 03, 2005 - 9:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks for the nail trimming tips. Holly is very easy going, so that shouldn't be a problem. She was declawed in the front before we got her, so it's the back nails. She's been clawing us when we play with her and when she's on our laps.

Ophiliasgrandma
Member

09-04-2001

Sunday, July 03, 2005 - 11:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    

Just for the cute of it.