Windowsill Cat Bed

Cats Love Windows

Given the opportunity, most cats will spend time gazing through windows at the great outdoors. Why do they do it? Why do we watch television? The answer to both questions is because it's entertaining.

To indoor cats, a window is their passport to the world. They can bask in the warm rays of the sun, and they can watch people coming and going. They can also watch the birds, squirrels and other would-be prey animals scurrying about the yard. All of this activity adds up to a lot of mental stimulation for our feline friends- something every cat needs to remain on an even keel.

Left to their own devices, cats will use just about any perch they can find as a window seat. If you've ever noticed definite patches of loose fur on the backs of couches and chairs placed near windows, you've seen signs of Kitty's presence. This can lead to extra wear and tear on your furniture unless you provide your pet with some furniture of her own.

Cat trees and condos make great exercise areas for your cat, and they can be placed near a window so Kitty can view the world from one of the platforms. However, these large units take up quite a bit of space, and not everyone has room to house one. In such situations, a smaller solution is in order.

A windowsill cat bed is a great alternative to a condo unit, and it hardly takes up any space at all. Each bed can be assembled and attached to your pet's favorite sill in a matter of minutes, but the payoff will come in hours of enjoyment for your cat.

Shop for a Windowsill Cat Bed

You may be surprised to find just how many models are available. Here are a few of the nicest ones for your perusal.

Cat Window Seat

The Cat Window Seat looks like a piece of fine furniture and will compliment most decors. An oak veneer frame holds a polyester cushion with washable cover.

There is no assembly needed on this model, and the bed is easily transferred to different locations.

Catnappers®

The Catnappers® Cat Windowsill Seat provides a snug hammock for Kitty to curl up in. This model is built to fit any window that has a sill. Choose to use the hook and loop fasteners so you can move the bed and change your feline's view, or attach the bed permanently to your sill.

This window bed will hold cats up to 35 pounds.

Thermo-Kitty Sill

The Thermo-Kitty Sill is a very comfortable cat bed. This product features a UL-Listed heating element, so you'll never have to worry about your cat becoming stiff and chilled while she snuggles in front of the window on those frigid winter days. In the summertime, simply unplug the unit and remove it from the bed.

This windowsill cat bed attaches with decorative brackets that adjust to fit any sill. The cover is made from durable, washable fleece, so your cat will delight in the fluffy texture between her toes.

The Lectro™ Thermo Kitty Sill Perch

The Lectro™ Kitty Perch offers your feline a luxurious window view. This sill cat bed will support up to 40 pounds, and features a thick orthopedic foam cushion covered in faux lambskin.

The optional heating unit will warm Kitty's bed to a toasty 102 degrees Fahrenheit.

Super Kitty Sill

The Super Kitty Sill is the one you want when you need a super sturdy window bed for multiple cats. This bed is built to hold over 50 pounds.

Although this unit is unheated, the four inch high foam wall around the perimeter of the bed holds your cat's body heat and blocks drafts. You can also easily move the bed from one sill to the next, so your cat will never be bored with the view.

External Link

You can find even more feline windowsill beds at Nextag.com.