New cat tree we made

[jazzcat]

I want to show you all the cat tree my Dad built (with my help) and my husband covered with carpet (without my help;) ). We ran out of carpet before he got the legs covered.

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Scout and Rocky are good models.
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Here's Rocky and Ripley on top, Rumor on the bottom and Scout waiting her turn.
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Here's Rumor showing she's Queen of the Hill
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[joanofark]

Wow:eek: Thats neat! We need to try making one for Hobo!:)

[ramanth]

Nice! Andy and I plan to make the cats a tree once we get a place together. :)

[catmandu]

Can,the Found Cat,aqnd Strays,come,over,and play,on the New Cat Tree.We promise,to wait,our turn!

[jazzcat]

Originally posted by catmandu
Can,the Found Cat,aqnd Strays,come,over,and play,on the New Cat Tree.We promise,to wait,our turn!
You bet!!:D

[kimlovescats]

SUPER JOB! I'm impressed! It certainly looks sturdy and much appreciated by your sweet bunch of fluff!!!!:D

[smokey the elder]

W:D W! That's one impressive cat tree!

You might want to wrap the legs in sisal rope for a change of pace for the kitties.

[Cataholic]

Nice tree! Look how much the cats love it already!!!!

[kuhio98]

Originally posted by smokey the elder
W:D W! That's one impressive cat tree!

You might want to wrap the legs in sisal rope for a change of pace for the kitties.

What a great cat tree! I was going to suggest the same thing as smokey. We recently wrapped the legs of my husband's work bench with sisal rope and the kitties absolutely love it.

[catnapper]

Great cat tree! Care to come visit me and make one for my gang? ;)

[iloverat]

What a great looking playtoy for you crew. Looks like they are already loving it. Now on to another subject...

When I saw the first picture with Rocky, I thought to myself that here was another person with a Rocky cat and what a big, pretty cat he was. Then I realized that, no, this was THE Rocky of Rocky and Rumor fame but they were now grown-ups. :eek: They are absolutely gorgeous cats, just BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! Was great seeing them again and of course, Scout and Mr. Ripley, too. You do have a wonderfully fluffy crew. :)

[Vio&Juni]

I've always liked your father's work. He has golden hands.

[catcrazylady]

What a FANTASTIC tree! It looks just like the ones you pay big bucks for. Your dad really does an excellant job building them. Richard did a wonderful job covering it too!
The kitties sure do look awful happy. I can't get over how big Rocky and Rumor have gotten! They are growing and getting more beautiful and handsome every day!

I love the look on Rocky's face. Does he know he's all that, or what?
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[kt_luvs_kitties]

Very nice cat tree. I paid 50 dollars for mine, and its crappy:rolleyes: That one looks very sturdy, and the kitties sure do love it! Great job! :D

[christa]

WOW!!! I'm very impressed!

Probably good that you didn't help your hubby put on the carpet. My dad made our tree & my mom helped him put on the carpet . . . I think they almost got divorced over it! LOL

[jazzcat]

Originally posted by christa
Probably good that you didn't help your hubby put on the carpet. My dad made our tree & my mom helped him put on the carpet . . . I think they almost got divorced over it! LOL
Exactly! We went to Lowes and bought him a new electric staple gun and he had so much fun using his new toy he didn't even consider it work.:D I just sat back and watched and we didn't argue a bit.

CCL - Rocky knows how to strut his stuff around here, LOL!

iloverat - thanks. Rocky and Rumor are 6 1/2 months old now. They are growing like weeds and so much fun.

I may give the sisal rope a try, thanks for the suggestion.

Thanks everyone. I will tell Dad you guys were impressed with his handy work, he'll really appreciate it. He's coming up on 83 years old and this project was a big one for him but he did good. I had to keep him on course a little and help him the big stuff but he did it.

[Laura's Babies]

That is a GREAT design... did they come up with that themselves?

I agree with those who suggested the sisal rope and I promise, you won't regret it and your kitties will love you for it. You could carpet part and do the sisal rope on some.. Mine LOVE that sisal on theirs and they never go near it without scratching on it... Been a lot less shredding of the furniture since we made mine..

[jazzcat]

Originally posted by Laura's Babies
That is a GREAT design... did they come up with that themselves?
Laura, I searched all over the internet until I found a design I like (found someone selling this on eBay) and then I printed the pictures and info about it and took it to my Dad. He and I then decided what changes we wanted to make to suit my cats. The original one on ebay was only 30" tall but we made this one 42" tall. I didn't want one very tall since they already have a tall tree Dad made for me a few years ago.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Wow! This sure is a very beautiful and sturdy looking cat tree.:) I remember you showing us the first one that your Dad made for you and it's wonderful too. Please let your Dad know that I think he's a very talented man. I'm so glad that your furkids are already enjoying it.:)

[shais_mom]

great job!
I have been wondering where you were!