Proper right here’s a selected shelter Catification Makeover for The Barn Residence AZ! That’s their “West Wing,” considered one of many free roaming cat areas at their facility in Peoria, Arizona. The purpose was in order so as to add Catification elements to help the cats actually really feel further comfortable all through their maintain and to make a pleasant and attractive space for visitors and potential adopters.
This mission was sponsored by our buddies at arm mark and their new line of premium picket merchandise which is perhaps glorious for use in shelter Catification. When designing shelter areas, sturdiness and clean-ability are excessive priorities. All surfaces ought to be sanitized recurrently plus they need to stand as much as heavy-duty use. This mission put the model new Armarkat furnishings to the test and it handed with flying colors!
The furnishings used on this mission included Armarkat’s 3-piece Catification Set (the one with a discipline, 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 Wood Cat Tree. All the picket was painted with numerous coats of paint after which sealed with water based polyurethane for added security. We used a satin finish polyurethane to make it easy to clean and sanitize.
The design gives cats numerous ranges for climbing and perching with semi-enclosed hideaways the place they’re going to retreat to. There could also be moreover a great deal of seating for visitors 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 visitors and caregivers to manage all people. We eradicated all inaccessible hiding areas, instead providing numerous snug nooks the place cats can lounge.
Three big litter bins are tucked beneath a tall bench that doubles as seating for visitors 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 an identical coloration scheme. Volunteers can merely make fleece mats like this so there are loads to have available.
We added some IKEA furnishings for storage and extra seating. I chosen these PERJOHAN benches on account 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 numerous cozy cat beds from Armarkat. All are easy to machine wash as wished and the cats love them. I moreover made numerous no-sew fleece blankets for a splash of coloration.
A bulletin board reveals knowledge for all the cats inside 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 a superb design for animal shelters!
An unlimited because of Armarkat for sponsoring this mission! It’s truly thrilling to have pre-made furnishings obtainable that will stand as much as a shelter environment. I imagine this makes Catification accessible for further shelters. We’ve purchased numerous of the objects 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 further about The Barn Residence at thebarnnouseaz.com and within the occasion you’re every inside 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 image ops. It has confirmed to be appreciated by all cats, from ninja warriors to shy cozy cats, giving them a chance to reside their best life.
– Cassidy Porter-Whistman
Founder & Authorities Director of The Barn Residence AZ
