Wendy and David from Oregon were inspired by a creative re-purposing project they saw using old dresser drawers to build a display shelf. Since cats love to nap in drawers, this is a perfect Catification project! They found five matching dresser drawers on Craigslist for just a few bucks and created the frame with some inexpensive [...]
Joy knew she needed to add some vertical space in her home for her seven cats to enjoy. She made it easy on herself by finding pre-made shelves at a home improvement store, which she installed to create this terrific cat superhighway. We really like how the cats can access the shelves from the sofa, and then [...]
Jane and her husband saved a lot of money building this outdoor cat enclosure at their home in Virginia by using plans available from Just4Cats.com. This kind of enclosure lets cats enjoy the outdoors without being exposed to threats. You don’t always have to spend a lot of money to create something that will really benefit [...]
Jeffrey from Aledo, Texas wanted to give his older cats access to an existing space above a set of double doors so they could get away from the new kittens. Using Ekby Jarpen shelves and Bjarnum brackets from IKEA (a popular DIY cat shelf combination), he created a staircase leading up to the new cat [...]
Elieen from Madison, Alabama submitted these fabulous cat stairs for our Catification column. Here’s a little bit about how Eileen and her husband created this wonderful walkway for their cats: “Inspired from seeing various catification DIY projects I thought it would be great to increase the vertical space available to my cats by providing them [...]
Sarah from Woodland Hills, CA installed these floating Ikea shelves for her two cats Wendy and Casper. Casper likes to be up high, while Wendy prefers the lower shelves. It’s important to observe your cats and accommodate their preferences. In this case, Sarah was able to make everyone happy! Here’s how Sarah describes the project: [...]
Jackson answers your questions via video. ”How close to the ceiling is too close for a cat walk?” Jackson talks about the practical safety considerations when installing cat shelves and cat walks. For super cool ideas and inspiration on these things, check out our Catification section. Jackson himself has installed cat shelves by Urban Pet [...]
You can create a catio, or outdoor cat enclosure, by modifying an existing part of your home, like Sophia did with this landing on her house in the Cayman Islands. What a time Sophia’s cats must have watching the exotic wildlife from this luxurious look out! Here’s what Sophia says about her Caribbean catio: “I [...]
Outdoor enclosures are a great way to keep your cats safe, while giving them a little fresh air. Dave from New Jersey custom built this fabulous enclosure for his cat, Aslan, who seems to be enjoying it! Here’s what Dave has to say about how he created this custom catio: “This is a catio I [...]
Jennifer and her husband from Plainfield, Illinois installed these shelves to help their cat Layla reach the top of her favorite cat tree. Here’s how Jennifer describes the project: “Initially the idea of a having a few shelves was sparked thanks to My Cat From Hell and our cat Layla who just turned 11 and [...]
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Where Should Jackson Go Next?
CAT DADDY Paperback Book Tour
My Cat From Hell is back April 6, 8pm (E/P)
Catification: Jackson’s Own Home
