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My Mom has been feeding a stray cat ("Ms. Kitty") in her neighborhood for the past 6 months. The local animal shelter hasn't been keen on picking the cat up, and my Mom does not "want" a pet... but as winter approached my Mom became increasingly stressed about how to keep Ms. Kitty warm & protected from the elements. She fashioned various boxes with various types of padding and insulation including a cardboard box wrapped in a duct-taped shower curtain for waterproofing!
As Mom's November birthday approached, I decided that Ms. Kitty had been around long enough to merit a fiscal investment, despite her 'stray' status. I started looking into the insulated(?) Igloo dog & cat houses, but happened across the Kitty Tube during my search. Ultimately I liked the Kitty Tube better because: it seemed better insulated, I thought it looked more aesthetically appealing, the entrance was smaller (the better to keep out the elements and larger animals), the lid can be removed for cleaning and easy interior access, plus it came with a bed. Add the facts that it is MADE IN THE USA!, has a lifetime guarantee, and it is made of recyclable materials win, win, win!
My only problem I had dilly-dallied until the last minute, so chances were that the Kitty Tube would not arrive in time for Mom's birthday, which was only a day away! Amazon only gave me one shipment option, so I went ahead and placed the order and expected a late arrival. But I noticed on the Kitty Tube business page that faster shipping was available to customers in certain states including Illinois, where my Mom lives. I sent Kitty Tube an email asking about this delivery option (even though my order had already been placed). I went to bed in the wee hours of Thursday morning. By the time I woke up Jim from Kitty Tube had already responded to my email, changed the shipper for Mom's Kitty Tube, and refunded me $18 to reflect the difference between the shipping fees. To top it off, he wished my mom a Happy Birthday. How's that for customer service?!
The next day, Friday, was Mom's birthday and what should appear but her new Kitty Tube! She had no idea what it was initially. A visiting uncle helped her open the box and figure out what was inside. When she realized it was a weatherproof cat house for Ms. Kitty, she burst into tears from sheer relief. She hadn't even realized how stressed she had been about keeping the cat warm and safe outside through the winter. My uncle dispatched Ms.Kitty's shower-curtained cardboard box to the garage and set the Kitty Tube up in it's place on my mother's covered back patio. Mom initially put Ms. Kitty in while the lid was off, and Ms. Kitty shot straight back outside through the doorway. Then Mom put Ms. Kitty's favorite fleece blanket on top of the Kitty Tube's cat bed and put her in again. Ms. Kitty still didn't hang around, but she was starting to get the idea. By that evening, she was entering the Kitty Tube on her own, kneading her fleece blankie, and settling in to nap. Mom went out again after dark to check and see if Ms. Kitty was inside the Kitty Tube. She said "Are you in there, Ms. Kitty?" Ms. Kitty responded with an affirmative MEOW from inside her new house, and stayed put in her bed! My Mom is THRILLED. Therefore, so am I!
Just an FYI the only thing that was not anticipated (by me) is that my Mom's Kitty Tube is black. In the Amazon photos it looks more silvery-gray. But Mom & Ms. Kitty certainly aren't complaining!
I live 2,000 miles from Mom, and I called her later that night to see how her birthday had gone. I think we were on the phone for about 2 hours, and all she could talk about was the Kitty Tube. She said she kept going outside to admire it like it was a new car, and she proclaimed more than once that it was the "Cadillac of cat houses"! So there you have it Mom & Ms. Kitty have spoken!
Thanks again, Kitty Tube LLC for making Mom's birthday, and creating a quality shelter for outdoor cats!
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Don't let the 4-star review deter you. It should be a 4.5 out of 5 star review. I am basing this review partly on the cat's ability and desire to use the shelter as well as the shelter design. First, the design looks to be top notch. The top fits securely and there is Styrofoam insulation all around the shell including a top baffle. The top lid rotates to open or close a set of holes which act as vents. The shelter comes with a really plush bed that looks and feels soft and comfortable. It's made out of lightweight plastic and is easy to carry and move around. It is non obtrusive and doesn't stand out like a sore thumb so that's a plus as well.
My only issue is that the cat I'm trying to shelter is semi-feral and doesn't really like to be confined -at least not yet anyway. I purchased two outdoor pet heating pads and have placed one inside the Kitty Tube and one is sitting on an outdoor deck chair cushion. So far the cat likes the chair best even as the temperatures have dropped into the 20s the last few nights. I have tried to entice the cat with cat nip but so far he's only gone inside the Kitty Tube for about 15 seconds at a time. We have a raccoon problem as well so i hesitate to use food as a lure at this point.
So, I'll give the Tube high marks all around for construction, shipping, design, etc. With an outdoor heating pad, it's about as cozy as you can make it. I'm still a little disappointed that the cat won't go in there yet though I'm blaming the cat more for that than the shelter. I would highly recommend this for its fit and finish and ease of use.
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I purchased the kitty tube last year for a stray that was abandoned by my house. Because of the kitty tube, this kitten (now named Mr. Boobers), survived the winter. I only had a few ways that i thought the house could be better, no hole at the bottom and insulation at the bottom....and the new/improved house has addressed both of those concerns. They also have doubled the thickness of the entire insulation. Because of the small adjustable openings at the top (two on either side), I am able to put a light in there as well as a heating pad for extra warmth during winter months. Another added suggestion....once your kitty is use to the home, i started to tape a washcloth over the entrance, slowly covering 1/4 inch of opening entrance every week (so cat can get use to it), now it is completely blocking any wind that could cool the home but cat can easily enter by just pushing through washcloth that falls back down once he's entered. Mr. Boobers loves his home...I had some questions/concerns about the home and the creator/owner, contacted me personally to talk about the home and gave his number for any future questions that i might have, i believe his name is jim, very nice man. It was the best $money spent for my outdoor cat, and you won't regret it. I shopped around and i have high expectations. I have purchased two homes the original and new and improved...you will not be disappointed. If you have an outdoor cat and care about their survival in winter...buy this house!! I never write reviews, but i just had to, because i'm so grateful. Mr. Boobers is a happy kitty!!
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I purchased this Kitty Tube after looking in pet stores and online at prices for outdoor cat homes. I found that for the insulation, design, size and most importantly price this was all around a great deal.
I really like the way the Kitty Tube looks. It can easily fit into any space indoor or outdoor. But the big test was really seeing if my cat took to it.
I had to make my mostly indoor cat an outdoor cat after he repeatedly urinated on my basement carpet after the birth of my son. I hated to do it but the only other option was to find him a home and he is over 10 years old. I didn't want to do that. But to my amazement he really loves it outdoors. My only concern was the winter months. He had a make shift home on my deck that provided cover but it wasn't ideal and it was ugly. He was in it for almost 5 months and really it was time to upgrade.
I put the Kitty Tube right in the same location as his old bed. I tried to put him in it though the front opening and he refused. I was afraid he might not fit because it was such a small hole and he is over 20 pounds. But I put him in by removing the cover and he ran out the small front door. So he fit, no problem. I actually like how small it is I feel like he is more protected.
After all that trying to force him in which I knew wouldn't work I put some cat nip on the bed and left him alone. Within 1 hour he was curled up inside. I have to say he absolutely loves it. I see him in it all the time. I can't imagine a cat that wouldn't.
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We found this cat house on Amazon and weren't sure whether or not our cats would like it. After receiving it (shipping was very fast!), we can say that our cats don't like it, they LOVE IT! In fact, the only problem is trying to get the cats out of the house. The quality is incredibly high very solid construction, which we're sure will last for years.
