Outdoor Cat Enclosure Testimonials May 2006 | Cat's Den Outside Cat Enclosures

Testimonials

Hi, Kris:
My husband ordered the cat cages from you a few weeks ago and we wanted to thank you for such an excellent product. The cats were a little hesitant the first day because they wanted to scope it out while we weren't looking, but now they can't wait to fly out the window into their new cage. They absolutely love it! They enjoy the long tunnel and just sit in it and stare out. We looked at a lot of cages before we decided on the Cat's Den which was the most interesting and exciting for two inquisitive Siamese cats. We will send better pictures, but wanted you to see these for now.

Thanks again and take care,
Portland, OR

Hi Kris,

You installed "My Own Den" for my 2 ragdolls a month ago. I just wanted to let you know "the experience". The 1st day out they hated it, these cats don't meow, but they found their voices and let me know. I brought them in after 15 min.

2nd day, out they went and I sat out with them. Well, didn't they love that! We stayed out about 1 hr.

Now, they are at the back door in the morning and will stay out all day. Sassy has fallen twice off the top because she watches the birds flying around, gets exited and loses her balance, she lands on her feet though and is right back up at the top. They absolutely love it, that enclosure was money well spent. They also sleep together in the hammock! I put their litter box out, bowl of food & water and they're good to go.

Thanks!
Barbara
Mississauga, ON

Hi Kris

It all began when Rio my baby blue and gold macaw turned 6 month and outgrow the biggest standard macaw cage I could find in the pet industry:-I was looking at option to buy or custom make a suitable cage for him, but could not find any.

Then when getting to the point of almost combining two big cages together like my partner and I did for some of our other birds I remembered a brochure I brought home from work and checked out the cat’s den site. Kris was fast to contact me back and had some valuable knowledge about what should be done for birds.

Today most of my birds are in cat’s den cages which were custom made to fit both my place and the unique needs of my birds cages that enable me to give the most space for the birds while still having (some…) space for myself. The cages are durable, easy to clean and pleasant to look at. Both the birds and us enjoy them very much- other “bird nerd” friends of mine are joules and impressed.

Today my birds enjoy the space they deserve, in bigger cages then before and for the first time after spending a lot of money on useless cages in the past I got for a fragment of the price to design cages that would fit my needs. If only I had known about Kris’s amazing work a number of years ago…..

Shahaff
Toronto Ontario

Hi Kris
I wanted to let you know how happy my three cat's are with their new cat's den. Being "reformed" indoor cats, they play like kittens in their den. Batting at leaves and insects, leaping from one perch to another while in hot pursuit of each other and lounging restfully in the sun. All three learned to use the cat door very quickly. My rabbit also enjoys visiting the great outdoors in safety. Thank you so much for giving my darling pets another option for exploration and another avenue to expand their lives.

Sincerely
Pat
Newmarket, ON

Hi Kris:
Here, with an update. Have had a lot of people stopping by either my family or friends to see the enclosure, or people walking by on the path who think it is interesting. They ask how much does it cost etc. One women said her mother's cat came home with a death threat note attached to it's collar, so now the cat goes on a leash only, but isn't happy. She thought her mother would be interested in an enclosure. My neighbours say that they don't have to go to Jungle Cat world now. I love the enclosure, thanks for a great job.

Deb
Lindsay, ON

Hi Kris:
I just wanted to drop you a quick line to thank you for the enclosure that we bought for our cats. I installed the "Room With a View" on Saturday by myself because my husband was working and I couldn't wait to see the kittens enjoying themselves. It was so easy to assemble and erect that I had
it completely finished in about 2 hours. Silky and Satin were playing outside in their new playpen by Sat. afternoon. You have managed to make the kit so user friendly that even a single person living on their own can assemble it. All the necessary hardware was included as promised and even the special pliers were included in the kit.

Thanks so much for an excellent product. I'm sure we'll be adding on in the
future and I'll be contacting you again.

Warmest regards,
Lynn Henry.
Elora, ON

Kris-
I just can’t thank you enough for being in business!! I wanted an outdoor enclosure and searched EVERYWHERE for something that would work. When I found your website it was exactly what I wanted. It was PERFECT. Well built, metal, safe, sturdy, secure. I thought when I saw it “There’s no way I can afford this.” But your prices are so reasonable, it would have cost me just as much to build something and the quality would not have been as good. I also wanted to thank you for going out of your way to find a shipper with discounted pricing to the USA. I just can’t recommend you enough to my friends. My neighbors and friends always come over to watch the cats playing. The cats are SO HAPPY now. They go out and play in the rain, snow, night, day, they just love it out there! Also, Nix FINALLY lost those extra pounds! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

Cheers,
Kara & Dean (and Mazi, Nix, Wicca & Tello)
Rockypoint, N.Y.

Hi Kris,
I called you this AM and left you a message, as I told you , your truck was still in front of my house and the 3 cats were out in the run exploring. THEY LOVE IT!! I have accomplished nothing today as I have spent the whole day watching my cats enjoying the outside. It really warms your heart.

Feel free to use my name if a reference is needed-- I am thrilled! I will send you some photos of the cats out in their run. Thanks again, it was worth every penny.

Kaye
Toronto, ON

Hi Kris
Thank you so much for a great job!! We love it - so do our neighbours!! The cats are intrigued - one cat has taken to it immediately and will spend as long as we allow him each day just lying out on the shelves. The other one is a bit nervous, so he likes to have the basement window open so he can jump in and out (constantly!).

Anyway, thank you again. We will take some at the weekend with the cats in it and e-mail you for your book!

Best wishes
Kate
Port Credit, ON

We just wanted to let you know that we are so pleased with the "Den". The kids (Taz, Jack-Hoover & Willie), after a little apprehension, absolutely love going outside and we will be contacting you next year for an addition. I love the freedom it gives them and the secure feeling that it gives me. Guests are amazed at how it looks and your choice for the colour was excellent. Thanks again and if you ever need a reference please feel free to use us.

Regards,
JP & Barbara
Scarbough, ON

Hi
Just to let you know the den arrived safely and the truck driver very kindly unloaded it and transported it to the nearest point for our building. Very easy to erect and the cats love it. Thanks so much for your prompt help. Here are a couple of photos

Pat
Deep River, ON

I just wanted to send you a really big THANK YOU!!
The hammocks are working out great!!

The cats and the staff think they are very stylish too!
Hopefully we will see you soon,

Jen
Newmarket, ON

Hi Kris
We would like to thank you for the excellent job you did enclosing our deck.
It has given us great piece of mind.
If our cats are happy, we are happy.

Jon and Jo-Ann
Toronto,ON

Kris,

I thought I'd update you on our wonderful cat enclosure. Our Siberian cats,
Pumpkin and Salem, love the enclosure. It took Pumpkin 15 minutes to get
used to it, and Salem wasn't far behind. They are in and out all day and
night, even in the rain! They are definitely much happier cats now that
they get to go (safely) outside. Pumpkin goes up through the tower in one
quick jump, while Salem climbs more daintily from perch to perch.

Our red foot tortoise Basil is also enjoying the enclosure (and the heat and
humidity this summer, given that her breed comes from South America). We've
started a garden of edible, non-toxic perennials and annuals, and she and
the cats enjoy romping through (and occasionally chomping on) the growing
plants. We are able to leave Basil outdoors day and night (providing it
doesn't fall below 16 degrees Celsius, which it hasn't for most of the
summer).

We've had other creatures visit (mostly raccoons, birds and squirrels, but
Steve saw an opossum out there one morning), and the cats just relax on
their perches and watch with curiosity and amusement, safe in the knowledge
that no one can get at them.

Our neighbors really enjoy the enclosure, too, stopping on their way to and
from their houses to see where everybody is (Pumpkin usually in the tube
sleeping, Salem out exploring, and Basil nibbling on the clover).

Thanks again for the wonderful product. It is worth every penny.

Yours,
Susan and Steve
Toronto, ON

Hi Kris

Rocky was a slow-moving 4 year old who spent most of her time sleeping. Now, I call her Spidercat. She is so proud of her skill at running up and down in the entrance part of our enclosure and calls me to come and watch her. She and her buddy, Cairo, spent huge amounts of time outdoors, especially at night. They love to sit outback and watch...I guess the stars, which are really amazing here.

These cats have taken to their new home in Florida so well because of the enclosure and we are now on the 'tour' as so many people stop by to see the new contraption. "Is it for birds?" I get asked a lot. They are amused to watch the 3 kitties play and sleep under the palm trees.

Cairo lets me know he wants to get his harness and leash on to go for a stroll by climbing out into the big enclosure while Sierra lets me know she doesn't want her harness and leash on by running into the first section where she knows I can't get her.

This invention has created a wonderful world for my cats and relieved me of great stress as they moved from outdoor cats to indoor cats. They are happy with this arrangement and I thank you for coming up with this amazing set of runs.

Mary
London, On. and Naples Florida