A 71-inch wooden tower with a transparent space capsule, a 2-story condo, and paper rope scratching posts - enrichment at every level, including one cats have never experienced before.
"The transparent space capsule is what makes this tower behaviorally interesting. Cats are simultaneously drawn to enclosed spaces and to visual surveillance of their environment. A transparent enclosure satisfies both - the cat is sheltered and hidden from below while maintaining full visual awareness of the room. It is a genuinely novel enrichment element that most cats engage with differently than standard opaque condos. At 68 lbs this tower also has real stability for a 71-inch structure."
Feline Behavior Lead The transparent space capsule sits at mid-tower and offers cats something most furniture cannot - the feeling of being enclosed while still seeing everything. Cats in the capsule appear to their housemates as hidden but experience the room as fully visible. For cats that want the security of enclosure but become anxious when they lose visual awareness of their territory, this design is a meaningful behavioral accommodation.
A traditional 2-story plywood condo with 9.5-inch wide entrance provides the standard enclosed retreat option alongside the capsule. The 20-inch wide padded top perch at the 71-inch apex offers open elevated resting for cats that prefer the highest point in the room. Paper rope scratching posts throughout provide a fine-textured scratching alternative to sisal.
At 68 lbs with a 24-inch wide base this is one of the heavier towers in its height class - the weight provides meaningful stability for active climbers. Natural and white colorway. Plywood construction. Assembly required, one box.
*Transparent space capsule provides enclosed shelter with full visual awareness. Paper rope scratching posts offer fine-textured alternative to sisal.
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The capsule is a clear enclosed sphere mounted at mid-tower. The cat inside is visually sheltered from direct contact while maintaining full visibility of the room. Many cats engage with it as a preferred resting spot because it combines enclosure security with territorial awareness.
Yes - most 71-inch towers weigh 40-50 lbs. The 68 lb weight reflects the plywood construction and more substantial platform materials. This extra mass translates directly to stability under active use.
Paper rope is a tightly twisted material with a finer texture than sisal. Some cats strongly prefer it - particularly cats that find sisal too coarse. Having paper rope posts alongside the standard sisal coverage gives cats the option to express their individual preference.
The condo entrance is 9.5 inches wide by 13 inches tall - wider than most condos at this price point. This makes it accessible for larger domestic cats and reduces the awkward squeeze that narrower entrances create.
Budget IX: Everyday Collection
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