Do you think this could be hung on the wall so the cats could have it elevated to sleep on as well as scratch? Anyone tried that yet? Thanks.
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It does weight about 6 or 7 lbs. I've never heard of anyone hanging it. It would take some imagination on how to hang it as well as how to get the cats up on it.
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I do not know if your cat would be able to climb to the top platform (the one with the semi-circular hole). My cat is pretty agile, she uses the wall as leverage to climb to that platform. I hope this answer aides in your decision making process.
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I have never had that problem, even with a very fat cat who likes to lie on the top. I suspect that the stability of my tower is enhanced by being pushed up against a wall... I just went out and checked my tower and I am not able to "collapse" it without picking it up and pushing the ends of the cross pieces together. The way it's constructed, I can't figure out how it could collapse on it's own, as the cloth across the top and bottom prevents collapse. However, it might be pretty easy for a cat to knock it over, which is why I also have the side against a flat piece of furniture. My cats still use it to sleep on top and they use the scratcher and occasionally swat at the balls, but the novelty of the hiding place has worn off completely.
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No. I wouldn't put the scratching post outside. If you had a person handy with tools perhaps a post could be made by putting a 40" log on a large base for the cats to stretch and scratch on.
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Yep, actually that is where they spend most of their time! That is a favorite spot. They can't get to it from the other perches. I have one cat that likes the "sling" type bed. Another that likes the top of larger "hut", to sleep on. It's very tall, and holds up real good. I have 4 cats I rescued, and they all use it.
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I only have the sage/tan bed but it has washed well (cool to warm water only). The cats lay with their chins on the wall of the bed so I believe they are happy with the wall height. They are not very tall cats so maybe a larger or taller cat would prefer added height.
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Cats like to curl up when they sleep. The various levels are like little boxes with short sides, so your cat should enjoy laying on any of the levels.
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It does seem like it would hold up for a while, as the wood is finished and maybe lacquered even, but if the scratching material is soaked through it might not hold up as well and possibly parts of the wood internally would eventually get water damaged as well as they are probably not finished. Maybe try a cheaper option like a door handle hanging version, put cat nip on it or instead of hanging it (my cats didn't like when it moved) tape it or somehow secure it lower by where they claw. Also maybe cheap corrugated cardboard might work to block damage, although if it's an uncovered area that won't hold up much in rain either... It does seem like it would hold up for a while, as the wood is finished and maybe lacquered even, but if the scratching material is soaked through it might not hold up as well and possibly parts of the wood internally would eventually get water damaged as well as they are probably not finished. Maybe try a cheaper option like a door handle hanging version, put cat nip on it or instead of hanging it (my cats didn't like when it moved) tape it or somehow secure it lower by where they claw. Also maybe cheap corrugated cardboard might work to block damage, although if it's an uncovered area... » Read More It does seem like it would hold up for a while, as the wood is finished and maybe lacquered even, but if the scratching material is soaked through it might not hold up as well and possibly parts of the wood internally would eventually get water damaged as well as they are probably not finished. Maybe try a cheaper option like a door handle hanging version, put cat nip on it or instead of hanging it (my cats didn't like when it moved) tape it or somehow secure it lower by where they claw. Also maybe cheap corrugated cardboard might work to block damage, although if it's an uncovered area that won't hold up much in rain either... « Show Less
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without looking or scaling it further , that seems right to me. My cats have now homesteaded it and put up no-trespassing signs. When they're out catching mice or birds to share, I sneak a nap occasionally to ease my back, hip, and edema or lie face down for eye and brain therapy. What was your original question? But then I'm 75...
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Yes, if your cat is small to average sized. I have a small adult cat who loves it, and a very large adult cat who uses the scratch posts, but isn't a fan of climbing. He might fit, but he's never tried to lay down up there.
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Only if the cats don't knock them off getting up and down. Plus the entire thing sways a bit when they jump up. You'd have to watch first where they usually launch themselves on the shelves to get up and then reversing that getting down. Might be better to put a small shelf on the wall by it for food with a slight lip so they don't knock the stuff off.
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In order for it to be freestanding you would have to make some kind of bracket to mount it to the floor - you can mount it to a wall which would be great for most cats. I have this one and the larger, freestanding one. This one lays on the floor at the foot of the stairs and my cats cannot walk past it without stopping to scratch. They're also using the freestanding one and so far they haven't touched my brand-new sofa and chair.
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No, not at all. We have 6 very active cats, two of them over 15 lbs. They all scratch and jump up on it and it's never toppled once, even when they are all running around playing together. It's a very sturdy item.
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Needs to hang so birds can fly up to it, maybe on a shepherds hook hanger or a plant hanger. Cats might be able to climb a pole and attack the birds.
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Lisa, while I would never underestimate cats, the bed lift inflatable is very tough vinyl. And since it is placed under your mattress it should be pretty safe. I would be more concerned about the clear plastic air hose leading from the electric air compressor unit to the lift. That just might look like a toy to a cat You can probably figure a way to cover it up if necessary.
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Hi, I actually just put this one on the floor before we mounted it to one of our oak beams. I was worried my two rescues would not scratch it as they already were totally in love with their old one which was " scratched out". They loved it the minute I put it down. I would worry about mounting it to your couch because I think they would decide your entire couch was a scratching post! Maybe on the wall or in a corner. I find it best to mount it to something because my cats put their entire weight into it and all other "posts" fall over and then they don't want to bother with it. This is a really good product in my history of many kitty angels. Best of luck Kathy, Halo and Jasmine
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I had to put my cat in the top basket, to try to get her used to it. But eventually she kept jumping down, which is a foot drop down to the floor. Plus since my cat's full grown, the middle flat tier kept tipping over; so its not that reliable if propped up properly. Eventually I took my top tier basket down since she never slept in it; & my cat tore the heck out of the top scratching post. But my cat still likes to jump up on the rest of the cat pole.