Proper right here’s a selected shelter Catification Makeover for The Barn House AZ! That’s their “West Wing,” considered one of many free roaming cat areas at their facility in Peoria, Arizona. The intention was in order so as to add Catification components to help the cats actually really feel additional cozy all through their hold and to make a satisfying and attractive space for friends and potential adopters.
This enterprise was sponsored by our associates at arm mark and their new line of premium picket merchandise that are glorious for use in shelter Catification. When designing shelter areas, sturdiness and clean-ability are excessive priorities. All surfaces have to be sanitized usually plus they need to withstand heavy-duty use. This enterprise put the model new Armarkat furnishings to the check out and it handed with flying colors!
The furnishings used on this enterprise included Armarkat’s 3-piece Catification Set (the one with a area, a shelf, and a sisal publish, we used 5 models on this design), their wall-mounted sisal scratcher/climbersthe model new Hexagon Wall Climbersand a 46″ Multi-platform Picket Cat Tree. All the picket was painted with various coats of paint after which sealed with water based polyurethane for extra security. We used a satin finish polyurethane to make it easy to clean and sanitize.
The design gives cats various ranges for climbing and perching with semi-enclosed hideaways the place they may retreat to. There’s moreover a great deal of seating for friends in a tidy, versatile space that is easy to take care of clear.
The hexagon wall climbers are terribly normal with the cats, giving them some privateness whereas nonetheless allowing friends and caregivers to maintain watch over everyone. We eradicated all inaccessible hiding areas, instead providing loads of cozy nooks the place cats can lounge.
Three huge litter bins are tucked beneath a tall bench that doubles as seating for friends and lounge space for cats. The litter bench was custom-made constructed and is a full 24″ tall, giving cats a great deal of room to face up inside.
We used the cupboards from the 3-piece models to create a nook climber ensuing within the highest of an isolation cage (used for introducing new cats to the world) with a shelf above. The Armarkat cupboards embody sherpa fleece pads that the cats love, plus I made some small fleece mats in an similar color scheme. Volunteers can merely make fleece mats like this so there are tons to have available.
We added some IKEA furnishings for storage and extra seating. I chosen these PERJOHAN benches because of they’ve a built-in cat hangout beneath! Two IVAR cabinets current ample storage for cat care and cleaning supplies with space on excessive and a shelf beneath for cats to lounge on.
The wall-mounted cube hideaways are organized to create steps for cats to climb on and the sisal posts give them a great deal of scratching surfaces.
We added loads of cozy cat beds from Armarkat. All are easy to machine wash as wished and the cats love them. I moreover made various no-sew fleece blankets for a splash of color.
A bulletin board exhibits information for all the cats throughout the room so potential adopters will know who’s who and a wall-mounted toy holder retains wand toys organized and shut at hand. We constructed this wand toy holder using a design created by Maggie Swanson and Rick Wetzel for PAWS in Norwalk, CT. It’s an unimaginable design for animal shelters!
An infinite due to Armarkat for sponsoring this enterprise! It’s truly thrilling to have pre-made furnishings on the market that will withstand a shelter environment. I really feel this makes Catification accessible for additional shelters. We’ve acquired various of the gadgets used on this design on sale by the highest of February at retailer.hauspanther.com. Good for shelter use along with residential!
You’ll be taught additional about The Barn House at thebarnnouseaz.com and for individuals who’re every throughout the Phoenix house stop by and go to the West Wing!
The West Wing design has maximized our rescue space, created additional comfort, decreased stress ranges, and allowed for vibrant {photograph} ops. It has confirmed to be appreciated by all cats, from ninja warriors to shy cozy cats, giving them a chance to dwell their best life.
– Cassidy Porter-Whistman
Founder & Govt Director of The Barn House AZ
