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Bamboo Cat Bed, Cool and Affordable, But Hard to Find!

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I saw this once on the shelf at Walmart, and I’ve been kicking myself ever since for not getting it because I can’t find it again. Very affordably priced and quite attractive, this cool curved bed is made of bamboo and fabric. It comes packaged in a flat box, making it economical to ship.

Thanks to Moderncat reader Susie for sending this photo of Little Girl enjoying her bed.

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March Moderncat Giveaway: Eco-friendly Cat Tree from TrendyCat

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March Giveaway

This month, we are thrilled to be giving away the newly designed cat tree from the folks at TrendyCat. This beautiful and practical cat tree is like nothing you’ve seen before. It has two levels with large 16″ by 18″ cushioned perching shelves. The shelf supports are sisal covered scratching posts, with the tallest one measuring 30″ for maximum kitty stretching. It has a solid base for stability and is constructed with high quality bolts–no staples!

Like all the other TrendyCat products, the new cat tree is made of sustainable bamboo and birch hardwoods, and is finished with a durable, non-toxic satin finish. TrendyCat products never contain particle board or MDF and each one is handcrafted in the USA.

The winner will get to choose either the natural or the caramel finish. Sign-up now for your chance to win this terrific giveaway! (This giveaway can only be shipped to the US or Canada.)

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Eco-friendly Bamboo Climbing Towers

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Cat Climbing Tower by TrendyCat Design

If you’re looking for eco-friendly options in cat towers as well as clean, contemporary design, then these models from TrendyCat may be just the thing for you. Handmade in the USA from solid bamboo with absolutely no particle board or MDF, the TrendyCat towers are some of the greenest cat furniture I’ve come across. The towers are available in three sizes ranging from 3 feet to 5 feet tall, and come in two finishes, the lighter natural color and a darker caramel color, which is actually produced by caramelizing the bamboo during the manufacturing process, not simply by staining it. The bamboo is finished with non-toxic satin polyurethane.

The medium and tall towers shown above both include two cantilevered sisal-covered shelves, perfect for perching or scratching. Replacement shelves can be purchased separately if the sisal becomes worn over time. All three models, including the small tower, have padded cushions, which are also replaceable.

These towers are a bit of an investment, but they offer the kind of quality that is sure to last for many years.

Available directly from TrendyCat.

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A Cat Bed to Match Your Eames Lounge

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Wowo Pet Bed by Vurv Design

Canadian firm Vurv Design has taken a characteristically modern material– molded plywood–and used it to design this sleek bed. The Wowo pet bed comes in a variety of veneers including walnut, jatoba, and bamboo. This beautiful lounger would look great in any modern home. Perhaps kitty will stay off your vintage Eames lounge if she has one of these for herself.

Wowo Pet Bed by Vurv Design

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Square Cat Habitat: Modern Style & Earth-friendly Materials

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Bastet by Square Cat Habitat

One of the newest companies making modern furniture specifically for cats is Portland, Oregon-based Square Cat Habitat. Not only do they seem passionate about creating beautifully designed pieces, but they are committed to reducing their impact on the environment by using earth-friendly materials whenever possible. So far they have incorporated sustainable bamboo plywood, water-based finishes, and recycled packaging materials into their products.

The product line includes Bastet (pictured above) a multi-use piece combining perch, bed, scratching surface, and play station. Additional pieces are the Buddha wall-mounted shelf perch and Itch, an attractive scratching surface that can be mounted on the wall or used on the floor. All three items make use of removable carpet inserts that are easy to clean and replace, plus they offer an alternative to cardboard scratchers, which can make such a mess.

Buddha by Square Cat Habitat

Itch by Square Cat Habitat

All products are made in the USA and can be purchased at the Square Cat Habitat web site. This company seems to be off to a good start. I look forward to seeing what they come out with next.

Itch and Buddha are both currently available at Amazon.

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