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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / March 2005Tried window perchs?
Hi, I would like to get a perch for her Highness to look out the back window of our house. She has many options for the front but there is only one window that would be possible for backyard viewing and it's in the small dining area. I have seen some perches for around $20.00 in my Drs Foster and Smith catalog and Miles Kimball catalog. Has anyone used these perches? They look like they either screw into the sill and/or somehow slide under the window. My kitty is a 14 pounder. Would this support her safely? I don't mind putting holes in the sill as the windows are old. If I slide it under the window, does it leave a gap that might be drafty? I just don't want to waste money on something useless or troublesome especially as money is a little tight right now. If anyone can share their experience, it would be greatly appreciated. Our backyard borders on wetlands so it's a little more interesting than the front yard. Thanks! Jane I have a catnapper http://www.stacksandstacks.com/html/104919_catnapper-cat-hammock.htm http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/kchuplis/detail?.dir=e1a3&.dnm=8f9a.jpg&.src=ph That I have had for YEARS. Grant was 14 lbs. Sometimes he AND Sugar would sit in it together in our old place that was way up and watch traffic. It says up to 35 lbs and I believe it. YOu can order new hammocky part if it gets worn out and the company is a great company. > Hi, > I would like to get a perch for her Highness to look out the back [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > Thanks! > Jane Do you have it screwed into the windowsill, or is it held with Velcro - which I assume is the self-stick sort? Cathy > I have a catnapper > > http://www.stacksandstacks.com/html/104919_catnapper-cat-hammock.htm http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/kchuplis/detail?.dir=e1a3&.dnm=8f9a.jpg&.src=ph > That I have had for YEARS. Grant was 14 lbs. Sometimes he AND Sugar would > sit in it together in our old place that was way up and watch traffic. It [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Thanks! > > Jane Actually, I have never used the screw holes. I just used the industrial velcro that came with it (lasted THREE years before it lost it's stick) then I just bought more industrial strength velcro strips at Hobby Lobby to fix that and another set again when I moved. Man that stuff is da bomb. > Do you have it screwed into the windowsill, or is it held with Velcro - > which I assume is the self-stick sort? [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > > > http://www.stacksandstacks.com/html/104919_catnapper-cat-hammock.htm http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/kchuplis/detail?.dir=e1a3&.dnm=8f9a.jpg&.src=ph > > That I have had for YEARS. Grant was 14 lbs. Sometimes he AND Sugar would > > sit in it together in our old place that was way up and watch traffic. It [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > > Thanks! > > > Jane Thanks for the info. Cathy > Actually, I have never used the screw holes. I just used the industrial > velcro that came with it (lasted THREE years before it lost it's stick) then [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > > > > > http://www.stacksandstacks.com/html/104919_catnapper-cat-hammock.htm http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/kchuplis/detail?.dir=e1a3&.dnm=8f9a.jpg&.src=ph > > > That I have had for YEARS. Grant was 14 lbs. Sometimes he AND Sugar > would [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > > > > Thanks! > > > > Jane Oh. P.S. The catnapper has both the velcro and the screw in holes. > Do you have it screwed into the windowsill, or is it held with Velcro - > which I assume is the self-stick sort? [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > > > http://www.stacksandstacks.com/html/104919_catnapper-cat-hammock.htm http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/kchuplis/detail?.dir=e1a3&.dnm=8f9a.jpg&.src=ph > > That I have had for YEARS. Grant was 14 lbs. Sometimes he AND Sugar would > > sit in it together in our old place that was way up and watch traffic. It [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > > Thanks! > > > Jane > I have a catnapper > > http://www.stacksandstacks.com/html/104919_catnapper-cat-hammock.htm http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/kchuplis/detail?.dir=e1a3&.dnm=8f9a.jpg&.src=ph > That I have had for YEARS. Grant was 14 lbs. Sometimes he AND Sugar would > sit in it together in our old place that was way up and watch traffic. It > says up to 35 lbs and I believe it. YOu can order new hammocky part if it > gets worn out and the company is a great company. How much of a sill do you need for those? I have basically no window sills. Otto can sit on the sideways (not looking our, he has to turn his head to look out the window). The window frames are also odd. The bottom of the window doesn't sit right on the sill. There's a couple of inches of frame around the whole window. I've always wanted to get a perch but couldn't imagine how it would stay up. I'd also prefer not to start drilling & screwing things, especially since I don't own a drill. I'm also in an apartment so I can't exactly do whatever I want. -- Liz Look close at that picture. I don't have much sill either. How about I take a better pic tonight and post it so you can see. I really didn't think it would work in this window when I moved but it does. Karen > > I have a catnapper > > > > http://www.stacksandstacks.com/html/104919_catnapper-cat-hammock.htm http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/kchuplis/detail?.dir=e1a3&.dnm=8f9a.jpg&.src=ph > > That I have had for YEARS. Grant was 14 lbs. Sometimes he AND Sugar would > > sit in it together in our old place that was way up and watch traffic. It [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > -- > Liz > Look close at that picture. I don't have much sill either. How about I take > a better pic tonight and post it so you can see. I really didn't think it > would work in this window when I moved but it does. > > Karen Thanks Karen, I'd love to see another picture. So, this thing is basically just velcroed to the sill? I have about 3.5" of sill. -- Liz > > Look close at that picture. I don't have much sill either. How about I > take [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Thanks Karen, I'd love to see another picture. So, this thing is basically > just velcroed to the sill? I have about 3.5" of sill. I just measured my own windowsill(s); same depth - a hair over 3?"; mine look pretty standard, to me. Cathy >> Look close at that picture. I don't have much sill either. How about I > take [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > -- > Liz Here you go: http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/kchuplis/detail?.dir=2eda&.dnm=50d2.jpg&.src=p h Yeah, just about 3 inches. You'd have plenty of room. Yup. I just use the velcro. (if you can't get there try http://photos.yahoo.com/kchuplis and just find the album "catnapper") > Here you go: http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/kchuplis/detail?.dir=2eda&.dnm=50d2.jpg&.src=p > h > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > (if you can't get there try http://photos.yahoo.com/kchuplis and just find > the album "catnapper") Thanks. Next time I need to order cat stuff online, I'm going to get one. -- Liz > Hi, > I would like to get a perch for her Highness to look out the back [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Our backyard borders on wetlands so it's a little more interesting than > the front yard. I have the kind that does not take any screws at all and it is great. Would those work on 12" window sills? The one I had wouldn't. The twelve-inch sills are wide enough on their own for the cats to sit and look out, but they really can't splay out and sleep like they could on a perch. I"ve thought about making one, but can't figure out how to do it without drilling into the woodwork. Sherry > Would those work on 12" window sills? The one I had wouldn't. The > twelve-inch sills are wide enough on their own for the cats to sit and [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Sherry yeah, you would have to use the screws because you would have to set the legs so far to the back I don't think just velcro would cut it. With the shorter sill, most of the weight is born by the legs braced against the wall. Since Irent, I don't like to use screws. We have the sheepskin ledge, and have it screwed into the sill. Our former 14 lb cat used it all of the time. Most recently, 4 kittens used it at once. They love it! Rhonda > My kitty is a 14 pounder. Would this support her safely? > I don't mind putting holes in the sill as the windows are old. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > Thanks! > Jane > Hi, > I would like to get a perch for her Highness to look out the back [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Our backyard borders on wetlands so it's a little more interesting than > the front yard. If you don't mind making the small holes, I'd use the screws to make it more secure. If it wobbles or falls just once when she's on it or when she jumps on it, she may never use the perch again. Phil Don't know about the perches you've mentioned but I have one that uses a Velcro strip on the window sill and two legs that rest against the wall underneath. I've had BOTH of my cats on it at the same time - combined weight about 28 pounds (I know, I know!) and it hasn't given out yet. I've had it for some 5 or 6 years, so I can't give you a price. Jim > Hi, > I would like to get a perch for her Highness to look out the back [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > Thanks! > Jane I"m sure it's the catnapper. > Don't know about the perches you've mentioned but I have one that uses a > Velcro strip on the window sill and two legs that rest against the wall [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Thanks! > > Jane > Don't know about the perches you've mentioned but I have one that uses a > Velcro strip on the window sill and two legs that rest against the wall [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Jim I've just ordered a Catnapper from www.drsfostersmith.com for my guys. I plan on using the velco, as I'm not sure I can drill holes in my windows. I know I'm not allowed to drill anything into the actual window/frames. I plan on using the velco once I get the perch. I just wish the perch was solid, not cloth. I'm not sure if Otto will actually sleep on it and I mostly wanted something he could sit on while he observed the outside. Drs. Foster & Smith did have a solid, carper covered perch but it said that it installs with screws so I passed. -- Liz >> Don't know about the perches you've mentioned but I have one that uses a >> Velcro strip on the window sill and two legs that rest against the wall [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > -- > Liz I put a folded up blanket in it so that it isn't too saggy. I bet he will use it. Report back! > Hi, > I would like to get a perch for her Highness to look out the [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > Thanks! > Jane I have a couple of perches that mount on the window sill with velcro. I don't have deep sills (about 1-1/2") and the first one I bought worked without any sort of adaptations. The edge of the perch attaches to the sill with velcro, and the furthest edge has metal support arms that lean against the wall below the window and the whole thing is supported by leverage. The second perch I bought is based on the same design, but the arms that lean against the wall fell a little short so I had to bolt a strip of wood for them to lean against so that the perch was level. It could have been achieved by putting in some shims behind the legs of the arm (gosh that sounds funny) but this doesn't look half bad. It'll look better when I paint the wood strip. This one also had a problem keeping its hold with the velcro strip so I had to staple the strip of velcro that sticks to the sill, but after that it holds well. Both perches have "sheepskin" covers that are slipped on like a slip cover, with foam on the wood so that the slipcover can be taken off and washed when necessary.  SignatureCheryl I think all cats would like a window seat. We bought one for Delilah last Christmas and she immediately took to it. Both cats use it... sometimes together, sometimes separately. It serves as a comfy seat to the world outside. Most of them say on the box how much weight it will take and I think as a rule, they will support about 20 pounds. Signature.oO rach Oo. > Hi, > I would like to get a perch for her Highness to look out the back [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > Thanks! > Jane ".oO rach Oo." <reachin@anewrefutationoftimeandspace.com> wrote : Most of them say on the box how much weight it will take and I > think as a rule, they will support about 20 pounds. Which is why I have not understood this discussion from the beginning. Thanks everyone for your experiences. I think I may go for the Drs Foster and Smith perch. I was unsure about the weight limit. The box that the perch comes in may *say* up to 20 pounds but I have been burned enough times with various catalog purchases of many different items to take anything they say with a grain of salt. Personal experiences are much more reassuring. My Tegan is a hefty kitty. I don't want to risk any injury to her! Thanks again, Jane -owned by Tegan Well, like I said the "catnapper" is up to 35lbs. and held two cats totaling 24 lbs for years. > Thanks everyone for your experiences. I think I may go for the Drs > Foster and Smith perch. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Jane -owned by Tegan We bought a window perch from Foster and Smith or petedge.com, can't remember which. The velcro *seemed* sturdy enough, but it gave way suddenly one day and made us all jump. Fortunately it didn't freak the cat out. Sushi is a petite 8 lbs., so it's not like we exceeded the weight limit. So there's some first-hand experience that's a little different than most! I can't remember if the sticky part stopped sticking to the sill or to the perch. Also, upthread someone said something about wishing the perch was more solid. IMO, the hammock effect that is one of the nice things about these perches. Your cat will love it. :) Irene Sushi grooming her dog: http://good-night-irene.com/temporary/04AprStudioPets02.jpg > Thanks everyone for your experiences. I think I may go for the Drs > Foster and Smith perch. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Jane -owned by Tegan |
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