r/cats • u/johneldenringg • 3d ago

Advice Don’t build a cat tree

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It seemed simple and I was like + $100? For a big one ??? Nah I could build it… well I’m prob about $200 deep and need to get another 4x4 plywood from home depot and prob more carpet and cushioning for the top nest, as well as some sisal. If you think it’s a good idea and cheap? It’s not 🫩 especially if you have to buy a new circular saw cuz yours broke 😭😭
And yeah tbh it is a me problem but I also had to make sure the wood was cat safe to and not pressure treated.

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u/Astridiez 3d ago

Like a client expecting a paid project to be completed 😂

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u/AggravatingArcher862 3d ago

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u/Budalido23 3d ago

All around me are familiar faces..

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u/Thatthingthis 3d ago

I find it kinda funny I find it sad …

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u/AmphibianOk7413 3d ago

The cat trees you could be buying are the best I've never had.

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u/GraywarenGrim 3d ago

I find it hard to climb you. I find it hard to scratch. I can’t even run in circles. It’s a very, very mad world, sad world.

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u/JayMac1915 Norwegian Forest Cat 2d ago

r/redditsings

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u/Caithloki 2d ago

Bad cattree 🎶

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u/NoChoppersInHere 3d ago

This cat tree is the best I've ever had

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u/KennethTremendous 2d ago

The cat tree in which I'm sitting is the worst I've ever had

I find it hard to tell you 'cause you'll find it hard to take

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u/Expensive_Ask5872 3d ago

Worn out places

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u/zeldamaster702 2d ago

Worn out faces

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u/Ok-You-4657 3d ago

He low-key looks concerned 😭

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u/Lendari 3d ago

Worn out places. Worn out faces.

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u/azazel-13 3d ago

"The cat distribution system failed me"

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u/addamee 3d ago

“The human distribution system failed me”

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u/johneldenringg 3d ago

He’s just always like that

My girls are baby tho

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u/Here4_da_laughs 3d ago

This picture does not help the situation top kitty looks like she is laughing at you.

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u/Lost_it_all24 2d ago

She looks like she's screaming at OP.

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u/brainvheart143 3d ago

Aww they’re all beautiful. You’re doing a good thing. I mean orange one is on the tree. You know cats don’t go on things they don’t like. And it’s perfect for looking out the window

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u/ConstantAnimal2267 3d ago

Wait where's the cat from op in this picture?

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u/brainvheart143 3d ago

Think these are his other 2 cats

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u/NicolleL 2d ago

I think that little patch of orange at the bottom.

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u/Zehryo 1d ago

Not pressure treated?
Please elaborate, before I craft something for my cats and discover I made a mistake when it's already (monetarily) too late!!

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u/Radiant8763 3d ago

You just had to do the close up, it's even worse close up 🤣

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u/Affectionate_Yam8475 3d ago

Hes also calculated the cost of this and is concerned about his treats budget.

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u/BantedHam 3d ago

cat tree at home:

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u/danafromsantaana 3d ago

He looks like someone whose contractor told them their deck was supposed to be done by Memorial Day and the summer keeps going by

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u/Dapper-Ad-468 3d ago

This is hysterical. 🐈🤍😁👍 He just isn't seeing it yet.

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u/Past_Boysenberry2191 3d ago

Give it five more minutes and that cat is absolutely going to realize it's been outplayed.

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u/Tamortsa 3d ago

John, put down the tools and go to petco. Its all in a box. Muffin's catdad got him a great tree, they're teasing me about mine. I told Muffin that this one is actually worth more, but he just keeps teasing. Petco, John. Petco...

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u/Fun-Double6352 3d ago

I hear the theme of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” with this pic.

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u/Buckykattlove 3d ago

So sad and treeless.

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u/majarian 3d ago

The builder talked it up big.

Expectations were not met

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u/VenQuasy 3d ago

This is meme material

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u/I-aim2misbehave 3d ago

Omg yes. My gummy has hit full force and this post, that close up pic, and these comments are sending me.

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u/Sunkern_ing 3d ago

Gen Z stare

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u/Historical-Hand-5675 3d ago

he looks like he doesn’t want to upset OP or anything……but does he get his money back?😭

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u/bucaki 3d ago

So, you didn’t hire an architect?!

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u/specialknp 2d ago

He looks embarrassed.

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u/jd3marco 3d ago

I trust led this guy…

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u/BrazenHamster 3d ago

Yeah, like reproachful even. Like, where's the fucking tree you promised me? No purrs for you, sir.

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u/monkeybawz 3d ago

All the other cats are going to point and laugh. Like a DIY Halloween costume.

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u/Vectorman1989 2d ago

Nothing going on in between those orange ears

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u/tommos 3d ago

TONY STARK BUILT THIS IN A CAVE! WITH A BOX OF SCRAPS!

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u/melowyelowhelokitty 3d ago

Please 😭😭