When Kate Benjamin of Moderncat asked me whether I would like a Cat’s Trapeze for Allegra as well as Ruby, I was excited. I had visions of my two kitties flying with the air in an act rivaling anything Cirque du Soleil might put together.
Okay, no. It’s not that type of trapeze. The Cat’s Trapeze is a special product designed to supply active cats with an alternate to climbing the curtains as well as furniture. The strong cotton material withstands heavy utilize as well as the soft pillows supply a best location to nap.
The Cat’s Trapeze is offered in two styles, the 2-pillow for $99.99 as well as the 3-pillow for $124.99. It is made of strong cotton. You will requirement to provide the stuffing for the pillows yourself. The trapeze pillows can be stuffed with throw pillows, or you can utilize newspapers, old towels or recycled clothes for an environment-friendly twist.
I wasn’t sure exactly how my two would react to this. My assumption was that Ruby would like it as well as utilize it as her personal jungle gym, however that Allegra would be skeptical.
The Cat’s Trapeze comes with detailed directions on exactly how to hang it. The directions are remove as well as simple to follow. I selected to hang it from the back of a door, at least initially, to lessen movement. It can likewise be suspended from the ceiling. I utilized square pillows I had on hand to stuff the platforms. It didn’t take a lot more than a couple of minutes to put whatever together, as well as voila – we had a Cat’s Trapeze, prepared for the women to explore.
At first, they were both cautious. Not surprisingly, Ruby was the first to investigate. She clearly wished to inspect things out, however didn’t depend on herself to jump up on the trapeze, so I put her on the lowest platform. She believed that was quite cool, as well as proceeded to sniff whatever out thoroughly. Allegra enjoyed from across the room.
It didn’t take long for Ruby to jump up on the trapeze on her own (the very first time, I enticed her by throwing a toy onto one of the platforms). She hasn’t climbed from one platform to the other yet, however I believe it will only be a matter of time for her to be take on sufficient to do so.
Allegra, on the other hand, stays skeptical.
I truly like the Cat’s Trapeze, as well as I believe the women (well, absolutely Ruby!) will come to like it in time, too. It’s a excellent option for people who may not have the area for multiple feline trees. It’s versatile, considering that it combines activity as well as soft areas for napping. as well as it’s just ordinary fun, since it’s so different from anything else that’s available to entertain cats.
For a lot more info about the Cat’s Trapeze, as well as to order, please see The Cat’s Trapeze website.
Do you believe your cats would take pleasure in the Cat’s Trapeze?
Ingrid King
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13 comments on The Cat’s Trapeze
EvaB says:
March 14, 2015 at 9:56 pm
It would most likely work for one of my cats who likes to climb, however my older one would most likely not go near it keeping that in mind, as well as the price, which I believe is a bit steep, it’s not for me.
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Tammy says:
October 6, 2011 at 7:17 pm
That is a truly great idea! I like it. At this point in our guys’ lives, I question they’d choose it. They’re all old kids now (2 are 10, as well as 1 is 14) however I’m absolutely going to keep this in mind for future kitties! I like the concept a lot!
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Julie says:
October 4, 2011 at 7:10 pm
It sure looks fun! My kitties like to climb, I bet they would like it!
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Weetzie’s says:
October 4, 2011 at 2:23 pm
So cool! It looks comfy, extravagant as well as fun – all at the exact same time! I believe both of my women would like it, though one of them would absolutely take the careful Allegra technique at first.
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Ingrid says:
October 4, 2011 at 5:58 pm
If you choose to try it, let us understand exactly how your women like it, Weetzie.
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Layla of feline Wisdom101 says:
October 4, 2011 at 11:42 am
We understand Odin would like this however he’s fearless. It would not be an choice for Merlin with his restricted vision or any type of feline who doesn’t like jumping on persuading objects. In his younger days, he would jump onto a hammock as well as take pleasure in swinging. This style has space for enhancement like one more color, however advantages like portability as well as it’s machine-washable?
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Ingrid says:
October 4, 2011 at 12:17 pm
I bet Odin would have a blast, Layla! See my action to Terri above re: extra colors as well as maker washability.
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Teri as well as the cats of Curlz as well as Swirlz says:
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