Look what I made for the girls!

[Kirsten]

Yesterday I decided to build a kitty bed for them. I made a wooden frame (wanted it to look much nicer, but obviously I'm not very talented in making furniture! :o). For the bottom, I bought a plate of styrofoam that I wrapped into an old cotton blanket. On the top of it, I placed a folded fleece blanket, because I know the girls love to sleep on those.

As soon as the bed was ready, Lily tested it. Funny enough, she immediately crawled under the duvet: ;)

http://www.catmom.de/pix/bed1.jpg

http://www.catmom.de/pix/bed2.jpg


After a while, she had to find out what's at the bottom:

http://www.catmom.de/pix/bed3.jpg



It took Luna much longer to give it a try. First, she was very reluctant and careful:

http://www.catmom.de/pix/bed4.jpg


But after a while, she seemed to be more comfortable:

http://www.catmom.de/pix/bed5.jpg


Besides, the bed is very large, I wanted it big enough for two cats, because usually my girls cuddle a lot. Unfortunately, since Luna feels so ill lately, they don't spend any time togther, another sad side effect of her illness. :( I hope they will use it together one day!

Kirsten

[Sonia59]

What a great idea, it's very cute! And at least the girls did not ignore it, it's a good start. I am sure they will cuddle together in a few days ;)

[Kirsten]

Thank you! :)

Oh yes, they use it a lot (but still not together), right now Lily is sleeping there and she's looking kind of lost because she's a tiny cat in a big bed!

Kirsten

[Sonia59]

he-he, your girls look like little extra-spoiled princesses in their new bed ;) and they deserve it, of course. Kisses to them both, and head-bumpies from Peppito and Jasmine :)

[catmandu]

Now of corse the Found Cats all want a home made bed too.
I will have to see what I can do with the left over lumber from the Hotel Renovations.
You did a Fantastic Job,Kirsten and Lily and Luna say
Wunderbar,Momma!!

[orangemm]

OH, what a nice, comfy, cozy bed you made for your babies. I'm sure they will cuddle more once Luna is feeling better. And, it's so pretty with the blue!

[Laura's Babies]

Only a "cat Mom" would think of doing that and it looks fine to me! They will enjoy that for a long, long time....

(I suggest making a cover to put on the foam matress before they swollow some of that styrofoam and you have another problem on your hands.. A cover where they can't get to it.)

[Kirsten]

I suggest making a cover to put on the foam matress before they swollow some of that styrofoam

You're absolutely right, I will do this!


BTW, they are sleeping next to each other on my bed right now! :) It's the first time since Luna is feeling so ill that they are so close! :)

Kirsten

[kb2yjx]

Great job Kirsten!!! When will you start taking orders???

[kimlovescats]

What a nice bed .... kitty tested, kitty APPROVED! :D

[Cataholic]

It looks quite nice to me! :)

[Felix]

Great idea,kitty comfort. :D

[momcat]

You did a great job building the bed your your girls! Very impressive, we can now add "kitty karpentry" to the list of all your wonderful talents. A job well done, Kirsten!!!!!

[krazyaboutkatz]

What a great idea. :) I'm glad that they approve. :)

[catnapper]

Thats wonderful! The best cat things are the homemade ones. I know how creative you are, so I can see you painting the wood with some great decorative design, and everybody would swear you paid hundreds of dollars for it in some designer pet store! :D

[sirrahbed]

Kirsten you are such a loving and thoughtful Catmom :D The bed looks terrific - a platform bed for your girls!! I am happy that they like it already.