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Re: Kooking for the impossible cat tree!
« Reply #32 on: May 09, 2015, 00:11:33 AM »
Most seller request payment by paypal though, in my (albeit limited) experience.

I bought a cat tree last week that I've been after from zooplus for a while.  Did it on impulse spurred on by the imminent arrival of little Kito.  Probably should have saved my money for Mosi's dental but it's done now.  Still in it's box awaiting assembly.  It's this one

http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/cats/scratching_posts/large/large_cat_trees_height_180_cm_over_/284676

I wanted a narrow one and I like the fact that the base has sisal on one side for scratching.   Not big enough for you though Gill.

Love the title of this thread btw  :rofl:
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Re: Kooking for the impossible cat tree!
« Reply #31 on: May 08, 2015, 23:33:10 PM »
Just popped on ebay and here it is

http://pages.ebay.co.uk/ebaypaypalupdates/

I havent read it yet!
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Re: Kooking for the impossible cat tree!
« Reply #30 on: May 08, 2015, 13:54:16 PM »
Thats interesting Judecat.

Liz the only cat that will be using this is Mr Featherweight Lupin who now does the birman thing of sorta floating on the air when he jumps up on something.

Just so cute  ;D ;D

I semt pm but dont expext a reply cos they dont come on Purrs unless the auction is for them
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Re: Kooking for the impossible cat tree!
« Reply #29 on: May 07, 2015, 22:30:22 PM »
Gill, I am sure I got an email saying that Paypal and ebay were separating I think that it was starting to get so big in was contravening one of the laws regarding how big and interconnected they were and I cannot for the life of me think of the name of it. It'll come to me when I have switched off the lappy. Oh well. :tired:
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Re: Kooking for the impossible cat tree!
« Reply #28 on: May 07, 2015, 20:35:27 PM »
Drop Sarah an IM am sure she will get back to you

There are an awful lot of on line sellers and you do get what you pay for - the kitty city to be honest hasn't stood up to the abuse or size of some of my boys the ones over 5kgs have bent bits - the Zooplus ones however are still standing and some are several years old and ours get a lot of use and abuse
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Re: Kooking for the impossible cat tree!
« Reply #27 on: May 07, 2015, 20:05:20 PM »
Quote from: Gill (sneakiefeline) on May 07, 2015, 19:46:45 PM
Did you buy all the sections individually?


I bought 6 on one order.
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Re: Kooking for the impossible cat tree!
« Reply #26 on: May 07, 2015, 19:46:45 PM »
Did you buy all the sections individually?
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Re: Kooking for the impossible cat tree!
« Reply #25 on: May 07, 2015, 19:38:10 PM »
Quote from: Liz on May 07, 2015, 18:53:58 PM
Try Sunny Harbours web site Paul makes them to measure an they are a Purrs rescue so money going to a good cause - we have one from them

Problem with kitty city is it can be unstable an it is a sod to build unless you have 4 hands to get the plastic bits in place - we have a half built one waiting for OH to come home and finish!!!

They are a bit of a sod to put together, but I did manage mine in about 4hours.  ;D
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Re: Kooking for the impossible cat tree!
« Reply #24 on: May 07, 2015, 19:33:08 PM »
Quote from: Gill (sneakiefeline) on May 07, 2015, 18:29:05 PM
Not a bit more expensive they need a morgage lol

Andrew why are you steering me away from Kitty City?

I'm not I'm just giving you my thoughts  ;D
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Re: Kooking for the impossible cat tree!
« Reply #23 on: May 07, 2015, 19:09:40 PM »
Ahhhhhh right, only one and half hands here  :scared:

Do you have a link for Sunny harbour site, sounds a possible option, thanks
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Re: Kooking for the impossible cat tree!
« Reply #22 on: May 07, 2015, 18:53:58 PM »
Try Sunny Harbours web site Paul makes them to measure an they are a Purrs rescue so money going to a good cause - we have one from them

Problem with kitty city is it can be unstable an it is a sod to build unless you have 4 hands to get the plastic bits in place - we have a half built one waiting for OH to come home and finish!!!
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Re: Kooking for the impossible cat tree!
« Reply #21 on: May 07, 2015, 18:29:05 PM »
Not a bit more expensive they need a morgage lol

Andrew why are you steering me away from Kitty City?
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Re: Kooking for the impossible cat tree!
« Reply #20 on: May 07, 2015, 16:13:13 PM »
Gill these can be built to what ever size you want a bit more expensive but that way you can at least get what you want

http://tiggatowers.com/pages/build-your-own-tower
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Re: Kooking for the impossible cat tree!
« Reply #19 on: May 07, 2015, 14:40:01 PM »


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Are you saying that Kiity City is no good, apart from a couple of reviews its pretty much a rave and so far not seen anything siutable except from the States.

No. It's good I would give it 4 out of 5  ;D

Personally I would go for this one


Then just put a bigger platform on top and cover it with whatever you like
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Re: Kooking for the impossible cat tree!
« Reply #18 on: May 07, 2015, 13:53:30 PM »
I wasnt going for one tower and each unit, it says is 45x45cm............is that not right? I have the space for something similiar to the picture but configured different Lupin is a born climber so was hoping he would like it.

The carpet tiles are 48x48 so not much diffrence.

You said I would be able to fix a hard top to it and would then covwe with a carpet tile ............upside down lol.

Are you saying that Kiity City is no good, apart from a couple of reviews its pretty much a rave and so far not seen anything siutable except from the States.
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Re: Kooking for the impossible cat tree!
« Reply #17 on: May 07, 2015, 13:44:18 PM »


You will not get one with the size of top platform you want Gill. I have looked everywhere. No matter which one you get you will have to put a larger platform on yourself and probably a couple of supports.
My home made one has a large platform on top supported with 3 shelf brackets. Mind you the larger 180cm one I posted the link too would be very easy to alter, just screw a larger platform on top of the existing one

The kitty city is a bit wobbly to have that high in a single tower, you would have to buy more and build it up like steps like mine, so I don't think it would be suitable. I had problems with it when I bought it, it kept coming apart but they sent me replacements and now is good. The poles weren't tight enough

Good hunting  ;D

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Re: Kooking for the impossible cat tree!
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Re: Kooking for the impossible cat tree!
« Reply #15 on: May 07, 2015, 13:32:48 PM »
Thanks Andrew the first as you suspected not tall enough and the second does not have a big enough top platform, at present its still looking like kitty city but read some reviews which give ne doubts..................not very steady and not as flexible as expected when moving the different sections to other places.

Gonna have to make up mind soon.
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Re: Kooking for the impossible cat tree!
« Reply #14 on: May 07, 2015, 12:48:11 PM »
This thread is very useful as the cat tree I bought last year has lost all 3 sleeping platforms

It looked like this one but I got it from EBay and I think it was not as sturdy as it could have been. We still have it, without the sleeping platforms, but it is not as popular as it used to be.

http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/cats/scratching_posts/large/large_cat_trees_height_180_cm_over_/186537
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Re: Kooking for the impossible cat tree!
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Re: Kooking for the impossible cat tree!
« Reply #12 on: May 07, 2015, 12:37:40 PM »

Found this one Gill. Don't know if it's tall enough though and may require some adjustment to fit, but looks great, very modern

http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/cats/scratching_posts/small/small_cat_trees_height_100_cm/460725
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Re: Kooking for the impossible cat tree!
« Reply #11 on: May 07, 2015, 12:28:05 PM »
Thought Paypal was only way to pay, they are the same company. I ignore everything from paypal that arrives cos cant tell what is spam
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Re: Kooking for the impossible cat tree!
« Reply #10 on: May 07, 2015, 07:46:12 AM »
I don't think you have to have a Paypal account to use Ebay? Saying that I  haven't used ebay in months and they sent some emails that I ignored saying there were changes. I spend too much money when I look at it. :innocent:, I don't like putting my card details into anything though as I don't trust the 'security' of secure sites. There have been too many hacked.
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Re: Kooking for the impossible cat tree!
« Reply #9 on: May 06, 2015, 19:11:07 PM »
No I havent but no longer have paypal account cos they have messed me about once too often and dont think I can buy from ebay any more?
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Re: Kooking for the impossible cat tree!
« Reply #8 on: May 06, 2015, 19:01:58 PM »
Have you had a look on Ebay Gill?
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Re: Kooking for the impossible cat tree!
« Reply #7 on: May 06, 2015, 18:41:32 PM »
Gill Star NFC is nearly 3.5 foot from head to tail and weighs in at 8.72kgs so he is big and long and fits and both stand him jumping on to them with out falling
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Re: Kooking for the impossible cat tree!
« Reply #6 on: May 06, 2015, 16:58:15 PM »
Thanks Liz will have to go and measue but suspect the top perch with edge no good cos Lupin sleeps all stretched out with tail and legs hanging off lol.

He isnt a big cat just long.

My current one came from Zooplus and has neen very good so will keep my eyes on these as if only option wouldnt want to miss the offer
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Re: Kooking for the impossible cat tree!
« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2015, 16:43:30 PM »
We have most versions of these and they stand a lot of use and abuse and all have an area suitable for feeding - Gigi uses this type in the kitchen I just removed the soft cushion

http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/cats/scratching_posts/medium/medium_cat_tree_height_160_cm/476424

We also have this and even Star NFC can eat whilst standing on the pawprint area

http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/cats/scratching_posts/large/large_cat_trees_height_180_cm/84900

Both are good value for under £60.00 and on offer at Zooplus
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Re: Kooking for the impossible cat tree!
« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2015, 15:58:57 PM »
Thanks Andrew and the one I liked was a Kitty Citty one but cant see a suitable top platform..........you have a Kitty Citty dont you?
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Re: Kooking for the impossible cat tree!
« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2015, 15:58:55 PM »
http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/cats/scratching_posts/medium/medium_cat_tree_height_160_cm/432289

is the one I've got, they sleep on all levels sometimes with bits dangling off!
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Re: Kooking for the impossible cat tree!
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2015, 15:54:29 PM »



I will have a look for you Gill and let you know  ;D
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Kooking for the impossible cat tree!
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2015, 15:35:46 PM »
I need a cat tree for Lupin to replace the old fridge with a large pile of carpet tiles on top!!

It needs to be 4-5ft high and with a top base that is about 18innes square so he can lie on it and have his food dish up there.

Cant be any shorter but could be taller.

Only in the States do they seem to cater for cats bigger than kittens !!

have seen one lovely one for climbing but no good for the purpose of him having his food and sleeping

Any links or ideas will be gratefully received cos I am just noy up to making one
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