[header] How to set up cat shelves [title] Select a safe location. [step] The location of your cat shelves is very important. Remember, the shelves are places where your cat will not only sleep, but also run across and jump onto.
[header] How to set up cat shelves [title] Select a safe location. [step] The location of your cat shelves is very important. Remember, the shelves are places where your cat will not only sleep, but also run across and jump onto.
This means you want to place them away from areas where they can hit something and break it. [substeps] Keep the shelves away from televisions, cabinets full of expensive items, couches, and beds. Making sure your cat is not at risk and that he or she is not at risk of falling, causing injury, is especially important when there is a risk of serious injury or simply someone sneaking onto the shelves. [substeps] The shelf should be wide enough to accommodate your cat without creating a secure space to leap off. This way, your cat won't see the shelves until you put them in their most isolated location, such as under a section of your home or fence. [substeps] Place shelves where your cat will not see them. Make sure you have enough shelf space for a cat to still walk down it. [substeps] A room that has not been exposed to air since the end of the summer months, like an attic, may not be ideal.