If your cat is in penthouse how do you get him out? Are there side doors?
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There is a zipper that opens wide enough to get a medium sized cat out fairly easily. There are also side doors at the end caps. Overall, it's been a great setup for my cat who loves to be outdoors but can't be an outdoor cat because of the traffic, etc. in our neighborhood. Hope this helps!
780276
There is a horizontal zipper near the top on one side...I use it often when I cannot coax my cats to come down from the 3rd floor.
780277
There is a zipper at the top, under the striped awning. That's what I use for putting my cats in. When it's time to take them out, I either reach in and pick one up off the top hammock (the zipper only lets you reach in that far), or I remove some of the closures for the door and swing it open and pick up a cat that way.
780278
I agree with the previous answers, plus I have another alternative. I am a small person and I can actually fit inside the tunnel to go after the cats. I have used the Kittywalk Town & Country for several sets of foster kittens and have split up the two pieces and used them separately when I need to sequester a cat (e.g. mother from her kittens). I also purchased a curves unit that I use a lot because it gives a great place to set up litter box and feeding stations apart from their living/play quarters. I've never had a cat I couldn't get out. I have also lured a cat into the tunnel section, carefully inserted a door to create a partition and reached the cat in that way. I agree with the previous answers, plus I have another alternative. I am a small person and I can actually fit inside the tunnel to go after the cats. I have used the Kittywalk Town & Country for several sets of foster kittens and have split up the two pieces and used them separately when I need to sequester a cat (e.g. mother from her kittens). I also purchased a curves unit that I use a lot because it gives a great place to set up litter box and feeding stations apart from their living/play quarters. I've never had a cat I couldn't get out. I have also lured a cat into the tunnel section,... » Read More I agree with the previous answers, plus I have another alternative. I am a small person and I can actually fit inside the tunnel to go after the cats. I have used the Kittywalk Town & Country for several sets of foster kittens and have split up the two pieces and used them separately when I need to sequester a cat (e.g. mother from her kittens). I also purchased a curves unit that I use a lot because it gives a great place to set up litter box and feeding stations apart from their living/play quarters. I've never had a cat I couldn't get out. I have also lured a cat into the tunnel section, carefully inserted a door to create a partition and reached the cat in that way. « Show Less
780279
Shake a bag of kitty treats, works every time! My two cats have enjoyed the Kittywalk, but it has not held up well in the Hawaii, (hot and wet where we are) weather, after only nine months it is tearing apart. The clasps are rusting and breaking, the grommets on the hammocks are pulling apart from the fabric. The welded metal parts on the frame are coming apart and today the front part collapsed and we used scissors to cut it off to hopefully tie us over while we search for a new alternative. They have enjoyed it so much, I just wish it were made of more durable materials.
201580
No, the door swings open by pushing on it, but you need the magnet to get the door to open back up to come in. So if your cat goes out he will not be able to come back in without magnet. My cat never goes by it cause of the noise, but I have a shy cat. Sounds like you need the expensive door that slides open with the collar on, those are sweet but expensive. Good Luck
158856
I have the same problem but cats vs dogs, I will order this and try it on the top of door but move it closer to the hinge side to open up the door more, I'll let you know the resultsFrankOk, I installed on the top edge of the door about midway, it works fine to allow cats to their box. You have to be tall enough to unlatch when you enter though and overall it seems easy to break if you forget to unlatch, I wish it was stronger.
1969178
You can remove the front flap AND the top insert (latter takes a bit of muscle). My cats don't like being confined.
325399
Yes. The door pops right off. My cats refused to use it with the door on it. One of them actually peed in my shoe until I took it off lol.
684615
I flips down, its not hard to open but it would take your cat to be able to crawl up in a wierd way, it will be inside the cabinet, so unless your cat stays in there youll be fine ;)
222336
Going out of the house the door is free flowing. Coming into the house, the cat needs to place his head in the door opening for the microchip to be read. Initially, the cats are a bit hesitant to use the door but, in short order, they adapt and the door works as advertised. For us, it solved a major problem we were having with raccoons coming into the house.
2172996
Yes. My cats get out on the balcony through it. It's not really designed to keep animals in or out. It's designed to automatically shut after someone ( or a pet) walks through it.
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have large door. cat can go in and out of it with no problem. average size cat. A lot depends on the personality of the cat rather than its strength.
625109
I have use the carrier for my two kittens and they have not tried to get out. That's because I open the front flap and they can see everything going on. I would agree that it really depends on the cat. The air flow is sufficient with either both ends opened or the front flap open.
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I'm sorry. I meant to respond to you sooner. Yes you can leave the door open but you may have to squeeze by unless the door opens all the way back. My cat loved this thing and it's very neat and strong. It doesn't take up as much room as the towers that set up in corners. I got the bigger one, put towels on the floor of each level, and sprinkled a little catnip on each floor to get my cat to explore it. I think it's a great invention. I hope this helps.
1822645
I flipped the outer flap down on one side. I also turned the level just below so my cat could jump inside. She loves it!
589806
Keep it in a remote area and slowly move it into the common area of the home. Once the cat feels safe start leaving a door open for it to come abd go. If it gets scated it will run back to the crate for protection. Mine live in their crates, they feel safe in them. Doors are always open to allow them to cone and go.
2026800
The only way I can see to keep the cat door open permanently would be to tie it - like with little zip ties. It's welded on, so removing it isn't an option. At least not on my gate.
80576
Like others have said, you would first need to cut a piece of plywood to the dimensions of the window opening. Then you would simply install the cat door into the plywood. Obviously the window would be unlocked which may or may not be a concern for you.
299782
I put my cats in there and they hated it. So I'm reasonably certain if there was a way out, they would have found it. As far as I can tell there are not holes, gaps or any slits for escape. It was so easy to push around also.
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Depends on your definition of easy... you need to take off all 9 bolts/wing nuts and lift the top off to remove the door. Your cat might accept it as a bed with the door on but open.