Tree question

[cmantis]

http://www.amazon.com/Armarkat-B680...20&ascsubtag=31810af27f5d4ee4a510b12bf5862355

 

[Pam Flachs]

I found Zeddie's for $50, but it was from someone who was getting rid of it because their cat didn't need it. You could keep an eye on local listings like Craigslist or Kijiji

I have found some great cat trees on Craigslist. Two I got last summer were $800+ custom trees that I bought for $60 and $125. Both looked like new; the owners ordered them and to their dismay, their (ragdoll and persian) cats were afraid of the trees and never used them. Their misfortune=my good luck and great deals

These are pics of the CL trees I found. The tallest, in the background, was $125, original price $950. The flower tree was $60, original price $800. That one is the favorite by far. Pictured in front is a real tree stump with a green toilet seat cover and a cheapy $20 two-hole kitty condo, also with toilet seat cover

 

[Patti]

Those are great trees Pam - I never thought to look on Craigslist!

 

[admin]

I have found some great cat trees on Craigslist. Two I got last summer were $800+ custom trees that I bought for $60 and $125. Both looked like new; the owners ordered them and to their dismay, their (ragdoll and persian) cats were afraid of the trees and never used them. Their misfortune=my good luck and great deals

These are pics of the CL trees I found. The tallest, in the background, was $125, original price $950. The flower tree was $60, original price $800. That one is the favorite by far. Pictured in front is a real tree stump with a green toilet seat cover and a cheapy $20 two-hole kitty condo, also with toilet seat cover



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Those trees are expensive, so great find!

 

[Rafiki]

I just checked out our Craig's List. You are correct - lots of deals to be had and many looked new.

I am rather wondering why this "NEW! Bondage gear for the Fetish/BDSM lifestyle" was one of the entries found under a search of "Cat tree". Does this person trim cat claws?

 

[Pam Flachs]

There are a few tricks to searching Craigslist for cat trees. My taller tree was posted as a "cat tower" and the smaller one as a "cat post" and neither showed up under searches for "cat trees".

Try also: cat post, cat tower, cat condo, cat house, cat climber, cat gym, cat scratcher....you'll be amazed how many more pop up in searches!

I did have to borrow a trailer to bring the taller one home; it is 7' tall and 200 lbs and does not come apart. The smaller one's base was removable so I was able to fit it in my SUV.

 

[Pam Flachs]

I just checked out our Craig's List. You are correct - lots of deals to be had and many looked new.

I am rather wondering why this "NEW! Bondage gear for the Fetish/BDSM lifestyle" was one of the entries found under a search of "Cat tree". Does this person trim cat claws?

Maybe the gear is helpful for trimming some cats' claws....

 

[Alex]

Great idea on searching craig's list for different terms - I'd only been searching "cat tree". The issue for me with getting one there is I only have a car, so, it'd be hard to get anything home.

What about this one? I like the color better on it, and that the house has a bigger door: http://www.amazon.com/Armarkat-Mode.../ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

 

[Pam Flachs]

I like the Armarkat trees, and have one that is 6 years old (and also a CL find). My tree is showing its age and the carpet needs to be replaced, but it has held up very well, is sturdy and well-built and still in use. I think you can't go wrong with this tree from Armarkat, though the soft fleecy fabric may tear more easily than regular carpet. Good price, too!

 

[Alex]

I was looking for something with fleecy fabric so Cyro wouldn't learn to go after carpet ... though you do make a good point about it possibly not lasting as well.