MEDIUM Outdoor Cat House

MEDIUM CAT HOUSE
.....RIGHT FRONT, SQUARE ENTER.....
- for Cats, small Dogs, and other small pets -

IMPORTANT MEASUREMENTS
House weighs approx. 26 lbs.

OVERALL: @24.5"L x 16"W x 15"tall
(measurement taken from widest parts of the house)
(roof=@24.5"x16") (ground to roof top = 15" then slopes down toward back)
(House base measures 23" x 15" and fits perfectly on MED PLATFORM)

INNER VOLUME: @21"L x 12"W x 11.5"tall
( floor measurement= @21"x12")

INNER VOLUME w/ insulation: @19.5"L x 10"W x 11.5"tall
( floor measurement = @19.5x10")

Pets are a lot of fun and are like a member of the family. There's alot of pride when you provide a special shelter for them. This pet house is made entirely of CEDAR. Cedar is a great insulator. The house comes 99% ASSEMBLED (see NOTE below) and is secured together with nails, screws, and adhesive .. making it very DURABLE. The interior is warm and the corners have been sealed to keep out drafts. The floor is elevated off the ground which will keep the occupants warm & dry. The entrance is @ 7" x 7" which allows easy enter & exit. The opening is also set off to the side so that pets can enter from one end and then they'll create their bedding area in the opposite corner.  We include a "windblock" to attach inside the doorway.  This helps channel air away from the bedding area.  The entrance is slightly elevated above the floor to keep bedding materials from getting pushed out.  The roof is FIBERGLASS SHINGLED for added protection and warmth. The roof is slightly angled backward, allowing for water run off. Roof pivots back, allowing for quick inspection & cleaning the interior.

NOTE: For shipping-safety reasons, the roof is shipped unattached.  Customer will need to insert and tighten the bolts provided to secure roof to house/feeder so that the pivot action will work. 

OPTIONAL FEATURES:  At the bottom of this page will be a way to choose options for your house.  When selecting an option below, simply check-mark the option and then type "yes" or "y" or "1" in the drop down box.  The option & amount will be added.  You can add/remove options as you wish.  If needing additional add-ons, go to the accessories section here:  ACCESSORIES

CEDAR SLATTED ROOF:  For $29, we'll make a cedar slatted roof versus our traditional fiberglass shingled roof.  In the past, some customers have had us create this roof type because they felt it offered a more decorative look to their cat house. This option can be important if living in a neighborhood that has specific residential guidelines.  The cedar slats are secured to the roof, one-by-one, while using a special exterior poly glue that bonds everything together.  The ends and seams have been caulked/sealed for weather protection.  It is all ready for outdoor use when it arrives.

CORRUGATED-POLY ROOF: For $39, we'll make a corrugated poly roof versus our traditional fiberglass shingled roof.  The roof on any house receives the most wear and tear.  Today, many customers want roofing, on their own homes, that is durable and maintenance free.  Traditional fiberglass shingled roofs are being replaced with tin roofing.  We’re offering something similar in a durable poly material that forgoes sharp edges.  All ends are sealed and caulked so that water runs off the back.  It is ready for outdoor use when it arrives.

OPTIONS FOR THE INTERIOR OF HOUSE/FEEDER

INSULATION: For $25, we'll insulate the interior of the house. The insulation consists of additional white, R-factor styrofoam with a heat reflecting lining.  Styrofoam is covered with panels on all sides and floor. Please note: By adding insulate to this size, the interior decreases a little.  Please review inner measurements. Some customers choose STRAW and a NON-HEATING MAT so interior space is unaffected.

NON-ELECTRIC Heating Mat: For $29 per item, include this amazing non-electric heating pad.  The way it works is that it stores in your pet's own body heat and then reflects it back to them .... keeping them warm.   Some materials (like blankets and carpet) will simply take in heat and then that warmth eventually dissipates.  With this heating mat, the mylar insulate padding inside stores that heat .... keeping your pet warm and cozy.  We tested the heating pad ourselves by placing one on an office chair.  In a matter of minutes, we noticed the warmth underneath.  The mats are also designed to repel moisture.  A BIG plus is that these mats are safe to use with bedding materials such as STRAW, pine shavings, and cedar shavings.   The non-electric mat is made of a soft fleece cover, plush inner reflective padding, it is double-sided and reversible for optimum use, & machine washable.  Mat size measures approx 21"L x 17"W x 1.25"thick.  The mat is pliable and conforms nicely to ALL shelters.  One fits nicely into the MEDIUM SHELTER and 2 mats conform nicely in all LARGER shelters.   Click here for extra mats.

Aromatic CEDAR SHAVINGS Bedding: $15 for approx @10lbs of cedar shavings. .......a sufficient amount for this size house with some extra. This bedding is great for extra odor control, it naturally helps keep fleas and insects away, and cedar oil helps promote shiny coats. Shavings provide a bed that will help keep pets warm.

PINE SHAVINGS Bedding: $12 for approx @10lbs of pine shavings. ......a sufficient amount for this size house with some extra. This bedding is great for extra odor control.  Some feel pine shavings offer a softer, fluffier shaving.  Pine wood shavings have a fragrant, natural aroma, which helps mask unpleasant odors.

STRAW Bedding: $9 for approx 1 leaf of straw (1-2 refillings). ......a sufficient amount for this size house. This bedding is great for all small animals.  It is low cost and covers a wide area.  It is clean and dust fee.  Straw is a very warm bedding because it traps air.

 OPTIONS FOR ENTRANCES & EXITS

DOOR FLAP: for $9 we will install a thick door flap made of rubberized matting on the exterior side and soft carpet texture on inside.  We secure it in the doorway so that it acts as a doorway flap to block wind, rain, etc. The flap works great and creates a nice barrier between house and outside.   The door flap is also removable, if needed.

POLY-DOOR ENTRANCE with removable flap:  for $29 we will install a poly-plastic door entrance.  It acts as a doorway flap to block wind, rain, etc. The flap can be temporarily removed, if needed, in order to help your pet become accustomed to entering/exiting.  After a period of time, just snap flap back in place.

ENTRY OVERHANG: for $29 we will include an entry overhang that will help protect the entrance area from rain, snow drifts, and wind gusts.  For shipping safety reasons, it comes unattached.  Info is included on attaching.  Screws provided.

ESCAPE DOOR w/ flap: for $19 we will install a 5x5 escape door (w/ door flap) located on the side opposite the entrance and toward the back. Some customers want an escape route for their cats. If the main entrance is blocked by a predator, an escape door is a quick exit to safety..  The escape is a one-way exit from the inside but no animal can use it from the outside.

WINDOW:for $19 we will install a small 3"x5" window which will be located on the front of the house next to the entrance. Sometimes customers want their pet to be able to see outside while in the house. The plexiglass window is secured caulked and sealed to keep out moisture and drafts.

CHIN SCRATCHER: $15 for an entertaining-to-watch item.  Cats love scratching their chins to get to that itch they just can't reach.  

Electric Cord PORT/COVER:  for $19, we'll create a hole for you to feed an electrical cord into or out of your shelter.  The 1.5" hole is for a standard size, 3-prong, exterior cord.  A plastic insert, with cover cap, is installed.

HOUSE NAME PLATE: $19 for an @ 3" x 12" name plate that can be secured to the house. The name plate can be the pet's name, etc or some cute saying that will give visitors a chuckle.

CEDAR SEAL: for $25 we will seal the entire outside and underside of the house (the interior is not sealed and is kept natural). Cedar is one of the best woods to use for outdoor items. It is a wood that can expand and contract with warm and cold weather. It is a great insulator. After a period of time, cedar will begin to lighten to a silvery gray. However, if you want to keep cedar looking its TAN color longer, then a sealant is recommended. We use a product called CLEAR WOOD FINISH. It is low odor, water soluble, and penetrates deep into the pores of the cedar.......providing a clear coat of protection and preserving the tan color.  If you do order the cedar seal option, any small accessories ordered will also be sealed.  However, this does not include PLATFORMS ..... those have a separate charge ..... click here to order PLATFORMS with sealer option. 

OPTIONS TO ELEVATE YOUR HOUSE or FEEDER

3"RISER FEET: $12 for 4, three-inch tall feet that will elevate your house off the ground 3".  Elevating your house or feeder is highly recommended.  As rain hits the ground by your cat shelter, it will cause water to "splatter" up against the structure.  Having risers will help keep the bottom part (and underside) of your shelter dryer.  The wooden blocks are solid 4x4 chunks.

6"RISER FEET: $19 for 4, six-inch tall feet that will elevate your house off the ground 6".  The blocks are 4x4 chunks with decorative trim on the bottom edge. The feet come unattached and need to be attached from the inside ......very easy to do, screws provided, holes pre-drilled.

RISER PLATFORM BASE (free shipping): $69 for a platform that will raise the shelter up approx 3" off the ground.  The platform is just a little wider & longer than the base of the shelter and only serves to elevate the shelter.  It is a more decorative version of RISERS but in platform form. It also may provide a more stable underbase than risers.  There is no extra room for cat lounging,  For that, you would need to consider the platforms below.

MEDIUM Platform Deck SHORT LEGS...... for Emergency Shelters, Medium Houses, and Medium Feeding Shelters (free shipping): $119.95 for a 1 ft tall cedar platform deck that measures approx 23”long x 23”wide. The legs are made from 4x4 pine posts and are very sturdy.  This platform elevates the house 1 foot off the ground and provides a level of safety for your cats.  It also prevents rain from splattering off the ground and onto the shelter in addition to keeping it out of accumulating snow.   Attaching leg posts is all that is required. Very easy to do.  Instructions and hardware included. Shelter can be secured to platform, if desired.  HOUSE IN PICTURE NOT INCLUDED.  If needing platform to be CEDAR SEALED, click here to order PLATFORMS with sealer option.

MEDIUM Platform Deck LONG LEGS ...... for Emergency Shelters, Medium Houses, and Medium Feeding Shelters (free shipping): $139.95 for a 2 ft tall cedar platform deck that measures approx 23”long x 23”wide. The legs are made from 4x4 pine posts and are very sturdy.  This platform elevates the house 2 feet off the ground and can provide a level of safety for your cats.  Cats will feel safe because they have the “higher ground” when lounging in the sun on this decorative platform deck.  Attaching leg posts is all that is required.  Very easy to do.  Instructions and hardware included. Shelter can be secured to platform, if desired. HOUSE IN PICTURE NOT INCLUDED.  If needing platform to be CEDAR SEALED, click here to order PLATFORMS with sealer option.

LARGE-XL-JUMBO SHORT Platform Deck ...... for all size shelters (free shipping): $179.95 for a 1 ft tall cedar platform deck that measures approx 35”long x 35”wide. The legs are made from 4x4 pine posts and are very sturdy.  This platform elevates the house 1 foot off the ground and can provide a level of safety for your cats.  It also prevents rain from splattering off the ground and onto the shelter in addition to keeping it out of accumulating snow.   Attaching leg posts is all that is required. Very easy to do.  Instructions and hardware included. Shelter can be secured to platform, if desired.  HOUSE IN PICTURE NOT INCLUDED.  If needing platform to be CEDAR SEALED, click here to order PLATFORMS with sealer.

LARGE-XL-JUMBO Platform Deck ...... for all size shelters (free shipping): $199.95 for a 2 ft tall cedar platform deck that measures approx 35”long x 35”wide. The legs are made from 4x4 pine posts and are very sturdy.  This platform elevates the house 2 feet off the ground and can provide a level of safety for your cats.  Cats will feel safe because they have the “higher ground” when lounging in the sun on this decorative platform deck.  Attaching leg posts is all that is required. Very easy to do. Instructions and hardware included. HOUSE IN PICTURE NOT INCLUDED.  If needing platform to be CEDAR SEALED, click here to order PLATFORMS with sealer option.

 $20 CUSTOMIZATION:  Sometimes customers need some extra customizations on their house. All Inquiries email us at the.arkworkshop@gmail.com.  Simply check mark the $20 customization option below and describe what you're needing.  There is also a section at the end of the order process, called SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS, whereby you can share your request there as well.

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SELECTING OPTIONS TIP:  When selecting an option below, simply check-mark the option and then type "yes" or "y" or "1" in the drop down box.  This will add the option to your order.