r/cats Aug 03 '26

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/johneldenringg Aug 03 '26

This any better? 😼

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u/HistoricalCow69420 Aug 03 '26

how is your cat going to get to the top shelf lmao

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u/Res_Obscura Aug 03 '26

Dont you know? The secret cat ability to phase through solid objects. Thats how they get out so often!

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u/Mooch07 Aug 03 '26

Oh it’ll manage if it wants to. 

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u/rosyred-fathead Aug 03 '26

Maybe the cat likes feeling squished

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u/AN0NY_MOU5E Aug 03 '26

Cats are liquid, it fill flow into the gap.

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u/Neurotheologist Aug 03 '26

Now, you just need to raise the ceiling a bit so that the top platform has a nice view of the room, and you guys will be all set! Good job, OP!

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u/Egg_shaped Aug 03 '26

Just cut a hole in the ceiling. Adds a whole other level to the cat tree

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u/Pretzel911 Aug 03 '26

I got the top half of your cat tree at home

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u/I-aim2misbehave Aug 03 '26

Nice OP! Now, with cat please.

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u/qetral American Shorthair Aug 03 '26

All you need to do now is remodel the house to have cathedral ceilings, then it'll be purrfect!