Topic: Any ideas for an outdoor shelter for Kylie? (Read 12633 times)

Mark · « **Reply #52 on:** June 04, 2008, 19:20:19 PM »

OH compromised and said a green one would be OK as it wouldn't stand out. After a few sniffs, she ignored it but when Alice came out, Kylie went straight in before she did

Excuse the rug on top - it was drying after having simple solution put on it

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Mark · « **Reply #51 on:** May 30, 2008, 22:28:42 PM »

I don't think Kylie would entertain anything witha catflap. She likes to keep watch on the gates at the back of our garden. Any cat intruders beware

JackSpratt · « **Reply #50 on:** May 30, 2008, 21:34:19 PM »

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Luxury!

And I love this one:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Cat-animal-house-outdoor-room-with-a-view-wooden_W0QQitemZ220238090934QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item220238090934&_trkparms=72%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C65%3A12&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Couple more:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LINDEE-LU-cat-cabin-pen-house-run-kennel-chalet-cattery_W0QQitemZ290233753623QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item290233753623&_trkparms=72%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C65%3A12&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Outdoor-cat-house-kennel-with-heating-cat-flap_W0QQitemZ370055589328QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item370055589328&_trkparms=72%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C65%3A12&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Mark · « **Reply #49 on:** May 30, 2008, 17:49:34 PM »

I think it would end up Farrow & Balled

Millys Mum · « **Reply #48 on:** May 30, 2008, 17:34:24 PM »

Guess it depends if it will be getting peed in or not!! General dirt can be cleaned up easily from wood.
I wouldnt use one for multiple foster cats to use as germies like ringworm can survive for years but just for one cat should be fine.

Other option is to varnish it

blackcat · « **Reply #47 on:** May 29, 2008, 20:51:39 PM »

Quote from: Mark on May 29, 2008, 19:56:36 PM

I think that is a good possibility as long as it won't rot. My main concern with wood is hygiene . I'm sure it is warmer than anything else. I can imagine putting a flectabed with a waterprrof cover in there. She would never come in the house

I have to agree Mark on the hygiene side. Anything an animal is using regularly needs to be cleanable, and wood is not. Unless you get stuck in with a scrubbing brush and sand soap, and somehow I have difficulties with that image ...

JackSpratt · « **Reply #46 on:** May 29, 2008, 20:44:05 PM »

Quote from: Millys Mum on May 29, 2008, 19:53:20 PM

I like the wooden one

Me too.

Mark, in the good weather we rarely see Big Lad in the house. He loves chilling in his "hut."

Millys Mum · « **Reply #45 on:** May 29, 2008, 20:09:40 PM »

Thats what preserver is for to make sure it doesnt rot

You could line it with lino first to make it easier to wipe up.

Mark · « **Reply #44 on:** May 29, 2008, 19:56:36 PM »

I think that is a good possibility as long as it won't rot. My main concern with wood is hygiene . I'm sure it is warmer than anything else. I can imagine putting a flectabed with a waterprrof cover in there. She would never come in the house

Millys Mum · « **Reply #43 on:** May 29, 2008, 19:53:20 PM »

I like the wooden one

Mark · « **Reply #42 on:** May 29, 2008, 19:53:04 PM »

Thanks Sam - If we end up going the Mr Snugs route, it will have to be green to be as invisible as possible.. Also a small dog one as the cat one looks a bit small. If you order direct from the maker "Ocean Mouldings", their prices are £10 less than retail + £10 postage. Eg the cat one is £17 + £10 postage so cheaper than ebay (£27 + £7.95 postage)

The wooden one is nice

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #41 on:** May 29, 2008, 19:49:36 PM »

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/cat-house-cat-flap_W0QQitemZ190225839360QQihZ009QQcategoryZ66762QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mr-Snugs-Cat-Kennel-SANDSTONE-Shelter-moulded-house_W0QQitemZ160245238692QQihZ006QQcategoryZ101431QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Mark · « **Reply #40 on:** May 29, 2008, 19:29:26 PM »

To be fair we were taken for fools by the landscaper we tried. After paying her £380 for drawings, she quoted then doubled the price after she started work so we kicked her off the job. We have been really wary as it wasn't the first time we had been taken for fools. I think we are going to pay a real professional company to do it. Now local "tradespeople" are guilty until proven innocent.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #39 on:** May 29, 2008, 19:27:41 PM »

Quote from: Tiggy's Mum - Helen on May 29, 2008, 15:11:53 PM

Quote from: JackSpratt on May 28, 2008, 15:21:51 PM
Quote from: Tiggy's Mum - Helen on May 28, 2008, 13:44:08 PM
Oooh, we NEED a kitty camp tent It's nearly Zooplus order time too so perfect timing

Hehe! Let me know if you make an order.....do you have a paypal account?

Will be later this month, definitely getting them a tent I do have paypal but it would probably cost more to post it from me to you than if you got one direct from Zooplus as their postage is only £2.90

Thanks Helen - didn't think to look at delivery costs.

blackcat · « **Reply #38 on:** May 29, 2008, 18:59:01 PM »

sounds like a good idea if you are going down the landscaped garden approach. I am jealous. But you might remind Dennis that he was talking about this almost 12 months ago, and maybe it is time to translate talk into action ...

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #37 on:** May 29, 2008, 18:49:12 PM »

Mark maybe these people could make you something special:

http://www.countrywidekennels.co.uk/products_category.asp?cat=43

or how about these: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Weatherproof-outdoor-cat-house_W0QQitemZ300228476629QQihZ020QQcategoryZ1284QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Outdoor-cat-house-kennel-with-heating-cat-flap_W0QQitemZ370055589328QQihZ024QQcategoryZ20740QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BEAUTIFUL-OUTDOOR-CAT-HOUSE-KENNEL-SUPERB-QUALITY_W0QQitemZ160195064196QQihZ006QQcategoryZ66762QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247

http://www.robharvey.com/domestic/cat-chalets.htm

maryas · « **Reply #36 on:** May 29, 2008, 18:37:49 PM »

Mark, I think you should build a garden shed and put some lovely cat beds and scratching posts in it along with a sun brolly and some nice furry rugs and lots and lots of toys etc. etc. Heeeee Heeeee

Mary

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #35 on:** May 29, 2008, 15:11:53 PM »

Quote from: JackSpratt on May 28, 2008, 15:21:51 PM

Quote from: Tiggy's Mum - Helen on May 28, 2008, 13:44:08 PM
Oooh, we NEED a kitty camp tent It's nearly Zooplus order time too so perfect timing

Hehe! Let me know if you make an order.....do you have a paypal account?

Will be later this month, definitely getting them a tent

I do have paypal but it would probably cost more to post it from me to you than if you got one direct from Zooplus as their postage is only £2.90

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #34 on:** May 29, 2008, 10:55:05 AM »

Yes we definatly want pics

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #33 on:** May 29, 2008, 10:47:10 AM »

sounds wonderful! when it's done, can we see pics pls?!

Mark · « **Reply #32 on:** May 29, 2008, 10:35:57 AM »

Well Dennis is talking about getting a real pro architect type garden designer in. He said he would rather spend a lot a get a fantastic result than almost as much getting local bodgers in

Anyway, my service is booked for 11am so got to scoot

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #31 on:** May 29, 2008, 10:02:30 AM »

Good for Kylie

Have you thought of getting one made to your specifications by a local carpenter, then it could fit under a bench as well as looking good.

Mark · « **Reply #30 on:** May 29, 2008, 09:35:54 AM »

Yes he said he wants something that won't look out of place, maybe something made from Willow or possiblt build under a bench. The idea is that there will be a pergola and a water feature. He said he has accepted the fact that it will be adding a room and will cost that kind of money. He wanta to get some input from the landscaper. I can sort of see his point. I got it in the ear when I came home with 2 plastic garden chairs "as a temporary measure" last year but as the project has been delaed, they have come in handy - well Kylie thinks so anyway

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #29 on:** May 29, 2008, 08:58:36 AM »

Have you asked Dennis for some ideas then he might feel he has some control

Mark · « **Reply #28 on:** May 29, 2008, 08:18:51 AM »

Quote from: blackcat on May 28, 2008, 18:21:42 PM

all part of the service ...

Well - thanks anyway Jo but Dennis said he doesn't want a "Wendy House" in the new garden if he is going to spend a lot of money landscaping

- It will have to be a tasteful wooden one

Sorry to seem ungrateful - I think it would have done the job perfectly.

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #27 on:** May 28, 2008, 18:22:49 PM »

We have a rabbit hutch ... I put a piece of perspex over the wire in the door so they can still see out whilst being nice and warm and snuggly on the feather pillow inside (the pillow is wrapped up in a large plastic bag) and I put an old towel on top.

blackcat · « **Reply #26 on:** May 28, 2008, 18:21:42 PM »

all part of the service ...

Mark · « **Reply #25 on:** May 28, 2008, 18:16:52 PM »

Quote from: blackcat on May 28, 2008, 14:56:47 PM

here is the kennel I have that Smidgen uses and which I would like to get rid of (he is equally happy using the one the dog lives in, although the dog is not always keen in sharing so tends to get wet if it is raining, lol). See what you think. Smidgen has grown into quite a biggish cat at this stage.

The walls and roof are insulated and there is a vent at the back for cross breezes. It folds flat and comes apart for cleaning.

Thanks Jo - I will ask Dennis what he thinks

Millys Mum · « **Reply #24 on:** May 28, 2008, 15:48:54 PM »

I went for a wooden kennel as they more natural looking, some of the plastic types are really gaudy

I got mine from Zooplus' dog section and lined it with lino and towel, simon loves it

http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/dogs/dog_houses_flaps/dog_houses

The cat versions of your first link are a princess to clean, i would suggest you take a drill to the bottom and make the drainage hole big enough for dirt to escape

unless you dont mind using your fingers

JackSpratt · « **Reply #23 on:** May 28, 2008, 15:21:51 PM »

Quote from: Tiggy's Mum - Helen on May 28, 2008, 13:44:08 PM

Oooh, we NEED a kitty camp tent It's nearly Zooplus order time too so perfect timing

Hehe! Let me know if you make an order.....do you have a paypal account?

koscha (Ruth M) · « **Reply #22 on:** May 28, 2008, 15:02:19 PM »

I've got a kitty camp tent and am thinking of getting two more!
Even RW can fit in it and hes' far from being a dainty kitty

blackcat · « **Reply #21 on:** May 28, 2008, 14:56:47 PM »

here is the kennel I have that Smidgen uses and which I would like to get rid of (he is equally happy using the one the dog lives in, although the dog is not always keen in sharing so tends to get wet if it is raining, lol). See what you think. Smidgen has grown into quite a biggish cat at this stage.

The walls and roof are insulated and there is a vent at the back for cross breezes. It folds flat and comes apart for cleaning.

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #20 on:** May 28, 2008, 13:44:08 PM »

Oooh, we NEED a kitty camp tent

It's nearly Zooplus order time too so perfect timing

Team Svartalfheims · « **Reply #19 on:** May 28, 2008, 13:37:16 PM »

Bilbo had an xl 2 room dog kennel as his outdoor house and he loved it

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #18 on:** May 28, 2008, 13:19:10 PM »

The non IKEA tent can at least be pegged into the ground. Big prob with lightweight cat tents is usually that unless weighed down with a decent sized snoring feline, they are likely to blow away.....plus feline 1 sitting in tent will get pounced on and flattened by feline 2, so you may have to do constant trips to restore tent to its former glory in the garden

for weather proof, I'd say stick with the kennel idea - not as cheap as a tent though.

Mark · « **Reply #17 on:** May 28, 2008, 12:47:46 PM »

That's great for a summer afernoon

- bit like the Ikea tent really. I would have ordered one yesterday if I had seen them. I really want something a bit more permanent so she can sit out when it is raining.

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #16 on:** May 28, 2008, 12:44:05 PM »

Thats wonderful

JackSpratt · « **Reply #15 on:** May 28, 2008, 12:33:55 PM »

http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/cats/cat_beds_baskets/cat_dens/37016

I love this!

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #14 on:** May 28, 2008, 12:26:37 PM »

For a lightweight summer shelter she could have an Ikea cat tent, I think it would keep light rain out. I'm going to get the boys another one for outside so they can go camping in the garden

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #13 on:** May 28, 2008, 12:09:04 PM »

OH made one out of an big plastic box, I must say it looks very much like catpod. OH has attached a small tunnel and lined it in fleece, there are also blankets inside. Fluffy and Parki our permanent visitors love it as they are not comfortable being in the house fro long periods of time.

The box is a sort of white transparent. We have behind a bench in the bushes so you cannot really see it.

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