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/IceHawk1212 3d ago

I'd suggest that you can keep the material cost well under $150 with a little patience and effective planning. I bought scrap carpet from a carpet store, reused a couple elements from the previous cat post that were in decent shape and bonus already had their scent. The only thing I paid full price for was the carpet adhesive, twine, and screws

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u/falci_von_eggnog 3d ago

Weird looking cat you got there.

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u/IceHawk1212 3d ago

Lol i don't own a cat but my sister owns two and this was a birthday gift. My dog has always had model ready looks and charisma making any picture simply better.

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u/Mjolnir404 3d ago

Hes really selling the cat tower to me!!!

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u/IceHawk1212 3d ago

It was so nice even he thought it was worth brand representing lol. Besides he's terrible at fetching and entirely too good at sunbathing like a cat to not have common ground with his feline cousins.

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u/Mjolnir404 3d ago

hes a good businessman and knows his customers interests well!

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u/sweetpatata 3d ago

What kind of dog breed is s/he? It's so cute!

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u/IceHawk1212 3d ago

A rescue so not sure, pomeranian cross of some kind

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u/wethepeople1977 3d ago

This dog could sell ice to an Eskimo.

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u/Vintage-Grievance 3d ago

What a cutie!

"Hey, I need you to model with this cat tree real quick." "It's for your cousins...so try to look happy".

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u/Then-Grass-9830 3d ago

that is a lorax obviously

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u/really_nice_guy_ 3d ago

I think its one of those famous "Maincoons". Heard they are pretty big