Source: The New York Times
Costco Cat Tree Bookshelf: Costco has a new piece of furniture that may make both cat owners and their pets happy. The Clifford Cat Tree Bookshelf is not made like the usual tall cat trees covered in carpet. Instead, it looks more like a normal bookshelf while giving cats different places to climb, sit, sleep and hide.
The idea is to use the same piece of furniture for two jobs. People can use the shelves for books, small decorations or other home items. Cats can use the different levels as their own little climbing and resting area. Costco says the product is made from furniture-grade engineered wood and is designed for small and medium-sized cats. It can also be used in homes with more than one cat.
The main difference is its tall bookshelf-style design. Instead of taking up space with a separate cat tree and then needing another shelf for books, the Clifford combines both into one unit.
The structure has several levels where cats can move up and down. There is also a small enclosed hideaway where a cat can go when it wants a quiet place to rest. The shelves can still be used by the owner for books and home decorations.
PetHelpful praised the design and called it “stylish, functional” and “one of the coolest pieces of furniture” it had seen. The publication also liked the enclosed lower area, the different levels and the useful storage space.
The tall shape can also help save floor space. Instead of spreading furniture across a room, the unit makes more use of the vertical area. This can be useful for people living in smaller homes or apartments.
The Clifford Cat Tree Bookshelf is 36 inches long, 15 inches wide and 68.75 inches high. It weighs 93.5 pounds, so it is a fairly large and heavy piece of furniture. Costco also includes wall-mount hardware with the unit to help keep it stable.
The wall hardware is an important part because the bookshelf is quite tall. It gives cats several high places to climb while also carrying books or decorations. Securing it properly can help reduce the risk of the unit moving or tipping.
The furniture is made from engineered wood and comes with the hardware and instructions needed for assembly. Costco lists it as an online-only product. That means shoppers cannot normally pick it up from a regular Costco warehouse and need to order it through Costco.com.
The product is mainly meant for small and medium-sized cats. Bigger cats may not find every perch or enclosed space as comfortable, so the size of the cat is something owners should consider before buying.
The Clifford Cat Tree Bookshelf is listed at $249.99. PetHelpful also reported the same price when it featured the product.
The price is higher than many basic cat trees. But this product is designed to do more than one job. Along with giving cats places to climb and relax, it also works as a bookshelf and display unit. Costco says standard UPS Ground shipping is included in the quoted price. But the delivery is not available to Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico.
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