YITAHOME Cat Cage Indoor Large with Storage Cube DIY Outdoor Catio Cats Enclosures Metal Cat Playpen with Hammock Platforms for 1-4 Cats 5 Tiers Cat Kennel

This large caging has done a great job of containing a mother cat and her 4 elder semi-feral and rowdy kittens. Set up was a bit of a pain solo (literally, I was sore after) but doable. Just make sure everything is truly clipped in and check your levels closely before moving onto the next. The provided clips and zip ties are helpful for support but the tiny hammer was completely useless. When I do it again I’ll put a tarp underneath - there are small spaces in between the squares of the floor so spilled water or litter or food will get between and under the base. If you’re routinely entering and exiting, the clips on the door are very annoying but do the job. I’m not a small person, but I can comfortable stand and sit inside after ducking sideways through the door. This would be more difficult if you have mobility limitations. The shelving is useful and convenient to hold food and treats but not solid enough for spray bottles or other cleaning supplies to stand upright on their own. They definitely wouldn’t be sturdy enough for litter. I really like that I can take it all apart and put it away with little storage space necessary and pull it back out when needed vs. caging that is a solid piece - super convenient for an occasional kitten foster with limited space. Would recommend (bring your patience for building) and will use again. I bought some extra hammocks and needed them, the provided hammock broke about a week in after extensive playing and snoozing. If you need to use a large litter box for multiple kitties, there’s really only one spot for it which is right in the middle of the floor due to the stabilizers around the cage floor. This means you can’t easily include a tall scratching post or tower in the space. The cats also had some trouble using the ramps to get from level to level, but figured out how to work around it.

i'm upgraded my cat cage since they quickly outgrew their kitten cage. i bought the big cage and i'm splitting it in two, one for inside and one to make a catio. this was kind of a hassle to put together but it really wasn't hard, i didn't need the instructions after i got the basic idea. i didn't need to use zip ties around the cage but i tightly zip tied all the "shelves" and i think it helped the whole thing be sturdy. this set up alone is really tall and spacious for my two cats, definitely a deal for the money, and i have so many left over panels that i can make the cation even bigger than this one. happy over all 😊

I bought this catio kit because I had to take in several of a friend's cats who were semi-feral and could not be integrated into my personal cats' environment. It took three of us about 5 hours to assemble the catio, and we found the "tool" (which we jokingly called Maxwell's silver hammer) to be totally useless. The assembly instructions are just a diagram. We found that a couple of good pairs of pliers were the most effective tools for crimping the panels into the plastic holders. BE SURE TO SECURE EVERY SINGLE JOINT WITH ZIP TIES! And that means you will probably have to invest in additional zip ties. This structure is intended for cats of normal size. The two bruisers you see in the pictures are very chubby cats - like 25 lbs each. This catio was not meant to house chonky cats. They managed to bend & break several panels before I got smart and reinforced the shelves with wood to distribute their weight. Because they are actually living in the catio (as opposed to recreating) I covered the floor with rubber matting to make it easier on their paws and much easier to clean. If these bozos ever get to go home with their Mom, I intend to dismantle the catio and re-construct it on my veranda for my indoor kitties to enjoy. It's been a challenge, but definitely worth the money in spite of the bumps in the road.

I don't recommend. This is a huge puzzle to put together. It took me and my sister 6.5 hours to put together. You can't push to hard to snap the pieces in the connectors because the metal bends and breaks. I broke a few pieces so I had to not push as hard. Also you can't hammer too hard to try to connect the pieces with the hammer they provided because the plastic connectors will break. So pieces kept popping out and you have to zip tie every connection because pieces pop out as you connect other pieces. Then after zip tie the whole puzzle together with flimsy small zip ties I discover I'm to thick to get in and out of the door on the cage. So if your on the heavier side this kennel isn't recommend because I'm knocking pieces loose from the connectors trying to get in and out of the cage, so the cage is basically being held together by zipties and duck tape because the metal frames that snaped I had to tape together to use the pieces. I weigh 248 so I'm thicker than my sister who weighs 134. My sister was able to walk in and out of the cage ok. This cage is a huge disappointment for me and I can't even use it because I can't get in and out of the cage. I wanted to use it for containment of a cat and keep the litter box and food and water inside the cage. It comes with three hundred zip ties, and you will use every single one.

The cat cage is really nice and big. I think suitable for small cats or kittens. At first it was tricky getting the cage going, to be built; but it got easier as you went. I used more zip ties than they gave us. I bought this for my ferrets and it worked after I adding reinforcements around the cage. Ferrets can fit through the holes! I had to take apart their old cage and zip tie pieces of their old cage around it. I also added some extra barriers inside the cage. So if you are thinking for a ferret, it can be done but you need to get extra things. My ferrets love it now. But it added a few extra hours to make it ferret proof.

It works well, and it’s versatile. With a little creativity and reinforcement in the right places, you can build it how ever you want. Use the zip ties everywhere, and get more, they are structural in the design. The door is a little cumbersome but it’s functional. It would be helpful if extra parts were available. Over all it”s a good kennel that could easily get all 5 stars with improved door system, and being able to purchase or replace parts. Update: The seller is great! The product uses poor quality material. Plan on covering all vinyl floor, roof, and perch sections with material that can withstand cat’s claws. If you’re prepared to make sure the vinyl can’t be ripped apart, and use several hundred zip ties, it’s actually quite awesome. 75% of the vinyl have shredded, but could have easily been prevented by using anything strong enough to withstand cats clawing them. I rebuilt this one using 1/16”x 12” x 12” plywood, intended for model building. The cats really do love it, and have plenty of room to play. I will buy another one at some point, and properly reinforce it while putting it together. You must use ample zip ties on the floor, in case you ever need to move it, otherwise it will come apart when it’s moved. Plan to use around 800-1000 zip ties if you want it to be solid. Two on each side of every panel and 4 on each side of every floor and roof panel. I’ve had this one for about 2 years, so it can be built to last, with a knowledge of its flaws, and a little extra effort. Overall it’s light weight is an advantage, it’s size is perfect at 55”x55”x69”. This product could easily get 5 stars with better material that can hold up to claws, better welding at the factory, and having replacement parts available.

Worked great while traveling in RV during move. We constructed it to fit over table seating area. 5 cats traveled safely and comfortably

Does your animal weigh more than 5lbs? Do you need to access the inside of the cage to take care of said animal? If you answered yes to one or either of these questions, then this cage will come apart on you. Are you bigger than a 4 yo, and weigh more than 5lbs? If you answered yes, then not only will the cage come apart on you, but you also won't be able to fit through the "door" without re-engineering it. To say this thing is held together by zip ties, hopes, and prayers, would be an understatement. If I look at it the wrong way, it comes back apart. The zip ties provided snap the first time any weight is put on them. If you don't use the zip ties, and look at it, it comes apart. I put my 9yo cat in this, as she has a problem with marking parts of the house. She literally jumped up onto the second level, and it collapsed in on her...with zip ties. Design wise too, unless you plan to have a litter box smaller than 1 sq ft in size, it won't fit without re-engineering this thing. All the way around, I'm disappointed for what I paid for it. But something is better than nothing...even if I had to buy heavier zip ties to keep it from falling apart constantly.