my cats broke the last lid by sitting on top of it and ripping the mesh. Would this withstand my curious cats?
1253378
Unless you have a 40lb cat it should hold up. This is not made from any thin mesh, it's pretty rugged!
1895971
Unfortunately yes. I purchased this for my rescue group. If this was just a scratching post I would recommend it, but as we all know cats love to jump. The first time one of my rescues jumped up onto it, it fell right over, and he wasn't one of my biggest ones, only 11 pounds. As a scratching post only it's okay and is high, but if you cat like most enjoys being up high not only will this tip over the surface is slick. I actually bought at the same time the seat cushion that went on top of it. All 4 of the tiny Velcro tabs that held the cushion to the wood piece fell off within a week. Even more dangerous the only thing that keeps the cushion with the plastic piece seat on the top are two tiny, very flexible, plastic tabs that look like what you would use to hold a picture in place. I would suggest something else I tried to save it by using stronger glue, adding weight to the bottom, and nothing worked. And frankly for the outrageous amount of money they want for this and the seat I shouldn't have had to fix it. How this passed safety testing is beyond me, frankly I'm sending in a complaint for the safety trial records to be checked- it's that dangerous. Hope that helps, ~Beth, 'Running A'Muck to the Recue!' founder.
887485
My cat never chewed on it, or showed any inclination to. The mesh might not withstand constant chewing. I had my 12 lb cat in it while she was recovering from surgery with her litterbox, bed, and dishes. I don't think 2 cats would be comfortable in there with litterbox and such, but it depends on the size and activity level (mine was just sleeping anyways).
1685804
The lid is extremely secure, it actually has bungie latches on either end that secure it to the base unit. Unless your cats have thumbs, I don't see how they could get in :)
299783
Not that I can see. But the could tear the mesh with their nails. My cat tried to bite the mesh but has had no luck in tearing it.So I believe it is safe.
2032884
I have two cats and I think it's pretty sturdy. They actually don't lay on the top but have caught them and it held up. On the lid there are a couple of hooks that go into the cage if you want. So if your cats do sit on it the lid won't fall in.
1878872
The cat will have a sensor hanging from their collar in order for the lid to open. I think you'll be fine with this purchase. We had a similar situation with our pets and this fixed our problem.
157227
The lid just sits on the base it does lock on the base to a certain degree. (There is a channel on the lid which kind of interlocks on the rim of the base.) I know the dog has tried to lift it, and she has not been able to get it off. When I go to change or clean it out it take two hands to lift it off. Its pretty big I don't think your cats will have a problem...
756091
Only if you have a bad cat that likes to tear things apart, This Outdoor Feline Funhouse is made out of soft flexible mesh screen, My cats when they are in the funhouse, sometimes they get scared from whatever, and they try to run and they run into the screen walls, it does NOT rip, I would highly recommend this for any cat, it gives your babies the chance to be outside and you don't have to worry about them getting lose. (Unless you have a cat like I do, one of my cats knows how to open a zipper, so I have to use a bread twist tie to hold the zipper pulls together and he can NOT open the zipper) Only if you have a bad cat that likes to tear things apart, This Outdoor Feline Funhouse is made out of soft flexible mesh screen, My cats when they are in the funhouse, sometimes they get scared from whatever, and they try to run and they run into the screen walls, it does NOT rip, I would highly recommend this for any cat, it gives your babies the chance to be outside and you don't have to worry about them getting lose. (Unless you have a cat like I do, one of my cats knows how to open a zipper, so I have to use a bread twist tie to hold the zipper pulls together and he can NOT open the... » Read More Only if you have a bad cat that likes to tear things apart, This Outdoor Feline Funhouse is made out of soft flexible mesh screen, My cats when they are in the funhouse, sometimes they get scared from whatever, and they try to run and they run into the screen walls, it does NOT rip, I would highly recommend this for any cat, it gives your babies the chance to be outside and you don't have to worry about them getting lose. (Unless you have a cat like I do, one of my cats knows how to open a zipper, so I have to use a bread twist tie to hold the zipper pulls together and he can NOT open the zipper) « Show Less
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It won't rip. I've got 14 and a 16 pound tom cats with razor sharp claws (I need to clip them more often!) No problem for years! After about 3 years in the sun and rain the color starts to fade and then you can rip it with your hands and it needs replacing. But until then it just won't rip unless you use good scissors.
475817
Yes, my 7mo kitten broke into it within 3 hours. Solution: i drilled holes into the lid and outer base, put wire through holes to keep closed. Make sure the wire doesn't touch inner bowl movement.
1555767
I had to remove my mesh lids completely. I have 2 turtle toppers on two different 55 gallon tanks. My cat tried to get up once fell halfway in and hasn't done it since. If you have a mesh lid that bends in the middle of the tank that would work too
932300
A cat should be able to open it, but be aware that the flap is not one of the flexible rubber ones, it is hard, jointed plastic.
2272733
Well not 100% but I would say yes. There is only a small opening over the light for cats to possibly reach in, however unlikely that may be. Unless your cats lift the lid up and over or reach in at a weird angle it should be fine.
750228
definitely yes. My cats have punctured my air mattresses before & this feels no stronger. I wouldn't use it with cats.
704055
Ditto. My cats use the lids as toys, and then they disappear into whatever dimension cats keep their fav toys in. Personally, I never see the lids again. But I would dearly like a few replacements.
1416946
I suppose so unless they are extremely aggressive. It is made of whatseems to be a strong fabric. I expect if you locked a cat in it the cat would eventually rip a hole in it.