Can this cage be used as outdoors and safe from cats and raccoons?
1056432
It is sturdy but I wouldn't risk it. I don't think it's intended for the outdoors. A raccoon would figure it out.
915983
Could be used outside in sheltered position but recommend treatment to protect hinges/ areas susceptible to corrosion. We mounted ours inside in shared hallways, which avoids any "unwanted" attention. Good luck.
753723
I don't really know if it can be used outside or not. I use it as intended for my plants. My cats love it when there is enough space for them to lay on and look out the window. ( I have a few these heat mats). The directions say to wipe up moisture when spilled water lands on it.
796347
Yes it is, though I did put mine up against a bush. If you have 60 mile an hour winds, no guarantee's.:)If you are using this for a outdoor feral, or semi-feral cat, I would find someone who could drill a hole in the back. Does not need to be as large as the entrance. Feral cats need an entry and an exit to feel safe. I also suggest, SnuggleSafe. They are round disks with a fleeze pad. The disk can be micro-waved, put back in the pad, and under a blanket in the igloo. They stay warm for quite some time! Meow:)
903908
Hi, Well I put mine under a patio with only one side open.. Its a beautiful cage.. so I really dont know how it would hold up if it is out in the open.. maybe if it is under a patio it will be ok.. but I live in Cal. and the weather is alot different here then in NJ.. So I dont think I am much help..
1291451
Absolutely, this is not an outdoor bed. It is for indoor use only. The bed has a heating pad that is activated when the cat lays in it, and warms enough to make them cozy. My cat is hard to get out of this bed, but I would never put it outside for him. They do have other beds that can be used outside and they are waterproof. I don't think this one is, in any case I wouldn't trust it to be.
1730239
I would think it's too tall and there'd be little room for the cat to maneuver with it in there. I have it sitting right outside.
224813
Your question is probable best posed to the manufacturer or someone who has used this out doors. I did not have much experience with the bed as none of my cats would stay in it and avoided it. I would think that as long as it did not get wet, it would be worth giving it a shot for outside kitties, though I'd keep my eye on it closely for a few weeks to make sure it is holding up ok and that it is being used.
1793785
Unless the manufacturer says it is ok, I would say no to outside unless it is in a enclosure that sheds moisture.....
1416944
I suppose so unless they are extremely aggressive. It is made of what seems to be a strong fabric. I expect if you locked a cat in it the cat would eventually rip a hole in it.
65747
It might be, but a better one would be perhaps a rabbit hutch (new if you can afford it, used if you can't, or homemade, and with a solid rather than mesh floor) so that they would be above ground. There's plenty of room inside this, but not a good way to allow access and too much wasted space unless you put tiers inside it. Better for cats than rabbits, anyway -- rabbits should *not* be kept outside!!!
2090704
I wouldn't call it flimsy. Adequate, not industrial strength like you might see for cages in an animal shelter. This is a lighter weight cage built for transporting, so it's not heavy gauge steel. If the dog in the cage isn't actively, desperately seeking escape, I'd think this would be fine. My shelter rescue basset reacted so much when I pulled this out of the box that I have never actually closed the cage door. Subsequent visit to the vet revealed bad teeth suspected to have been the result of chewing on the crate she was kept in while being used as a puppy mill. While my Basset was happy to have her own den, then my predatory pussy cat decided to take it over as her den! Makes a great cat crate - as long as I don't shut the door. Makes a wonderful dog crate, as long as the door is open, the Pupperonis are inside, and the cat is up on her cat-tree!
2176102
We use this cage for our store kennel and the size is adequate for either 1 or 2 cats. No real problems other than the trays will crack when cats that are heavy jump down. No toes, paws etc. caught.
1029737
I think it will be tough enough for a semi feral cat. It's pretty heavy synthetic material. My cat has scratched at it and it hasn't been damaged - I've had the tent for about 9 months.
2176011
No. It has a 6"x8'" opening in the middle of the top with a odor carbon filter. I would not use it outside even with a little rain. I had to improvise and I ended up thinking of something like a plastic upside down rubbermaid tote tunred into something like this: http://petprojectblog.com/archives/cats/make-your-own-cat-litter-box/ Using these Amazon products, cheaper other local places including Ikea: Outside box: http://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Commercial-FG9S3100GRAY-Gallon-Capacity/dp/B001B1C4G0 Inside Box: http://www.amazon.com/Roughneck-Storage-Box-10-Gal/dp/B000K7YRIO/ref=pd_bxgy_hg_text_y
1614148
Yes, but in all honesty, I only use it as a feeding station for neighborhood cats. I have no idea if it could be a shelter. In driving rain it gets damp at the door.
1033105
Probably but I think I would just get one made specifically for a cat or a dog. I'm regretting buying this for my rabbit as the rabbit is now too big for it and the tray is too thin and needs to be cleaned every other day or there's a giant mess. I recommend a litter box of you do buy this cage.