Purroducts Central

11/26/2024

I haven't built one of THESE in a while! She seems to approve of this mysterious new object...

11/20/2024

*DISCLAIMER* I did not build this.

I recently had a request for a build. This was the example. It's handy for sure.

Now, I'm not a proper furniture builder so the base of this would be outside of my wheelhouse.

HOWEVER, ReStore (and garage sales) exists. If you find a side table like that, I can enhance it with cat tree features!

Something for you to think about in your quest for home catification.

Let's get creative.

10/03/2024

Hi cat friends,

So you bought an Amazon cat tree. Something from a trusted vendor, because you’re pretty sure it’ll be amazing. The box arrives, and…. Oh no. Some assembly required. Well no, ALL assembly required. You hate assembling simple IKEA bookshelfs. What are you going to do about this?

You’re going to call Rob. I can assemble it for you for a small fee. Better yet, I can use one of my tricks to make it remain sturdy for a bit longer (but not forever, until you bring it to me to be refurbished).

Oh, and hey… Please don’t pay over $400 for a cat tree like the one in the image below. My version would be infinitely more sturdy and cost about half the price. And you’ll get your choice of carpet colour.

😸

09/17/2024

Hi cat friends!

As per usual, summer brings on a lot of added responsibility with feline care which pulls me away from doing much in the Purroducts Central studio. But now that summer is basically over (at least for kennels), I can now shift much more attention (and shorter completion times) to cat furniture!

FACT: Cats love high places. Your cats probably try to get onto kitchen counters, the top of the fridge, on top of dressers, book shelves, you name it. If they can get up there, they’re going to at least try.

Did you know Purroducts Central can build you a custom made cat room? You’re probably thinking, “Well, that sounds amazing, but also expensive and I don’t think I could budget for such an elaborate build.” Fear not! Unlike a cat tree, which is built all in one go, cat rooms can start as simple as a wall ladder and a perch at the top! As time passes, you can add to it at your own pace. And if you find something store-bought that might fit the build, you have the freedom to add that to the room.

And when I say custom, I don’t mean “you have three options for this, and that’s it.” I mean, if you have a specific place a ramp needs to go, I will build it to fit that exact spot.

This year I had the pleasure of setting up this pretty detailed wall setup for three cats of varying personalities, ages and physical abilities. It’s my understanding that they spend a lot of time up there! They provided the paint to ensure it blended in with the trim in the room. See attached pics:

09/05/2024

Another custom build for a local client. They had something extremely similar (arguably identical) but it had a narrower carpeted base with square posts. Their dog was soiling the base, so they requested a non-carpet base. Done!

07/14/2024

It is my understanding that building cat wall features may reverse the signs of aging.

Gus-Gus is 13 and decided to climb that pole all the way to the top!

06/30/2024

The latest catification of a living space is complete.

The catwalk above the patio door ties in nicely with the bridge across the entrance to the kitchen. The bridge across the cupboards allows cats to freely travel all across the top of them. And the pole beside the stairs allows a cat to aggressively climb their way to the catwalk over a door.

I also added a tier to their existing cat tree to allow easier access for all of the cats.

You don't have to do a whole room all at once. Catifying a room can happen in stages, allowing you to budget for it!

06/20/2024

Do you need a cat tree designed for the needs of your cat, but can't find it in the pet stores?

That's fine. Purroducts Central has your back. Together we can come up with the right solution, or even modify your existing cat tree!

06/15/2024

The latest custom installation from Purroducts Central.

How would you catify your living space?

05/05/2024

Normally I build to the specs provided by the client. But today I decided to just build something and make it available for purchase.

This insanely sturdy and recoverable 24" tall scratcher/perch combo can be yours for $79.99

OR if this isn't the colour you want, I can build you something that suits the look you want. With or without sisal rope (though I'm currently almost out of rope).

05/04/2024

Hi Cat friends,

Central Alberta Cattery has been serving the Red Deer area since 2016.

Are you planning to go away this Spring or Summer? Who will be taking care of your cats? The Cattery has very limited space after downsizing in 2022! Please don't wait too long to book their stay.

Meanwhile, we need your help to make sure all your cat friends know about MeowCheck! MeowCheck will allow your cats to stay home while you're away. We will visit them and ensure they are secure and your home is too.

Book today!

(booking links are in the comments section)

03/25/2024

You've heard of the Cattery in Red Deer, but have you heard about MeowCheck?

Click link for more information..

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/GQZ1UYmN3vDhgrjp/?mibextid=Nif5oz

Hi cat friends!

I’ve met hundreds and hundreds of cats over the past 8 years. I refuse to say I’ve seen it all though. But I can say there are some special circumstances that come into play. I know. I have had to turn people away over the years because their cat didn’t meet kennel insurance standards.

Maybe your cat’s shots aren’t up to date. Maybe it’s due to a medical or age-related reason, or possibly something else. Maybe they’re not fixed. Maybe they react poorly to car rides or the mere presence of other cats, and they get stressed. I cannot judge. The fact that you have a cat is always a good start.

Don’t worry, there’s MeowCheck. Insured. Experienced. Always.

For more information, call 403-877-2325

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03/25/2024

Did you know:

You can see everything I've made (well, anything I felt should be seen!) on Instagram? It's the easiest way to see what's possible, because in the end it's up to YOU how you want the tree to look!

www.instagram.com/purroducts

03/14/2024

Tedward: sir, may I begin purroduct testing this?

The Corner Scratcher can be done in several different paint/carpet colours, and I may even offer a finished wood option.

Fully adjustable to prevent pulling away from the couch, and custom made sizes for your needs.

03/07/2024

...... Thoughts?

03/03/2024

Before and after of yet another upgraded 3rd party store bought tree!

03/02/2024

Hey cat friends,

Let’s talk about catios.

I was recently contacted by someone who wishes to have a catio added to their home this Spring. So I decided to get inspired by doing a bit more image searching for various catios.

Recently, I had a brief stay in a Facebook catio group. I left after one day because I got reprimanded by the admin for commenting on a really decent catio, saying, “Nice to see deer fence instead of chicken wire..”

I was told I was putting down people who use chicken wire. I was doing no such thing. According to the admin, chicken wire is a perfectly good material to use for a catio. They cited things like “snakes” being a concern. Snakes? Holy hell. I’m telling you right now, if you live somewhere that chicken wire can STOP a snake from getting into your catio, DON’T LET YOUR CATS in the back yard. Build a sun room.

So instead of me getting into an argument about why that statement was false, I left the group.

So why did I even MAKE that comment about deer fence? Because I appreciated the materials they used.

What’s my beef with chicken wire?

A few things.. First of all, it rusts. Being such a thin gauge wire mesh, that rust will quickly make chicken wire fragile and it will eventually break down unless the cats leave it alone. And they probably won’t. They’ll likely half-climb it at some point. You don’t want loose wires poking your cats in the face or paws! Second, and this relates to any state of chicken wire, the safety aspect. The holes in chicken wire are just the right size for most cats to jam their front legs through while reaching for some whimsical bit of fluff or a bug on the other side of the wire wall. Ever try to pull a ring off of your finger REALLY fast? Cats don’t understand when they get caught up in something. Be it a plastic bag where they get their head caught in the handle, or even an untrimmed claw catching on carpet, panic sets in and they can make things worse. Their skin is very loose and can bunch up when pulling their leg out of a chicken wire hole. This CAN result in injury, sometimes to the point of a vet visit. Cats also have a tendency to want to climb anything that they can get their feet into. Yes, they can do that with deer fence, but they’ll find that it’s uncomfortable and if they’re heavy enough, they’ll stop. With chicken wire, think of it as pressing a dull knife against your arm. It might not cut you, but it also MIGHT.

For aesthetic reasons, I just find chicken wire to look unprofessional. It deforms easily, resulting in wavy or loose looking wire barrier.

Deer fence is much stronger, it’s welded, it’s galvanized against rust, and just looks better.

When things start to warm up, I plan on finishing what I started last Spring, before Summer got too busy for me to continue building my own catio!

So YES, I fully intend on offering custom made catios. They will not be cheap, but they will be far superior to anything you order from Amazon.