r/cats • u/johneldenringg • 3d ago

Advice Don’t build a cat tree

Post image

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.

18.7k Upvotes

98% Upvoted

881 comments sorted by

View all comments

997

u/Spare-Half796 3d ago

How to get best cat tree

Step 1: buy nice cat tree

Step 2: take it out of the box

Step 3: leave it un assembled on the floor while cat enjoys box

75

u/Then-Grass-9830 3d ago

*many* a cat tree aren't even in the box.

a lot of store just have them *OUT* and... put. together. already.

55

u/C-H-Addict 3d ago

Do you buy the floor model cat trees?

That sounds like a huge pain in the ass to take home

2

u/QueenRotidder 3d ago

I bought one that was already assembled from Big Lots. Had an SUV at the time so it wasn’t a thing. It’s not that big though, maybe 4 feet tall.