The Kitty Tube Pillow - Outdoor Insulated Cat House -Gen 4 Design

Upon moving last October, two strays have since adopted me. One, Henry, appeared here almost immediately, and he was looking a bit rough around the edges, but after months of consuming high quality cat food and some much need antibiotics from the vet, he looks a hundred percent better! Anyway, we just happened to have a mild winter last year, so he did well nesting in my garage with his own special chair and bed. Then in early spring, Josiah (AKA baby Jo Jo) appeared. After getting a clean bill of health from the vet, I was happy, but concerned about having shelter for him this coming winter. Of course, Henry and Jo Jo don't get along so well, so having a separate space just for Jo Jo became necessary. Unfortunately, I have several indoor cats, so bringing him in isn't really an option. But, of course, I want him to be warm and safe outside, so upon seeing the Kitty Tube and reading all the wonderful reviews, I ordered it and waited excitedly for the delivery. Well, Jo Jo took to it almost immediately. I placed it near the deck, under the large maple tree, near where he normally sleeps. Upon removing the lid and placing him inside on the pillow, he shot out rather quickly, but later that day, I saw him closely inspecting it. Before I knew it, he was curled up inside, grooming himself and rolling around on his back in sheer delight! He just loves this thing, and I'm highly impressed with the quality of this house. It is large and roomy, so if you have more than one cat, they could both fit comfortably as long as they're friends. Even three could fit, depending on the size of the cats. This house is sturdy and has nice, thick insulation throughout. Although I've only had it for a couple of weeks, the exterior looks very durable. I'm glad the entrance way is fairly small, so as to keep larger animals out and help kitty feel more secure. The bed is quite nice, too. I was telling my mom via phone about how much Jo Jo and I like the Kitty Tube, and initially, she yelled at me for spending the money on it (This is her normal reaction.) However, after a minute or two, she said she wanted a couple of them! She also has two strays, Gabrielle and Tippy and got by last year with some make-shift shelters that didn't last. She also has two indoor cats, so she can't let the strays inside. Anyway, I'm planning on ordering two for her ASAP! Finally, I think the price for the item is very fair. The fact that it's made of recycled material and made in the USA is definately a bonus!Update on 01/03/13: the Kitty Tube is performing very well! We've had a couple of nasty storms with blowing and drifting snow and the Kitty Tube has stayed dry inside. I recently added a small, flexible outdoor heating pad (also ordered through Amazon) and Baby Jo Jo has stayed nice and toasty on some frigid nights. In addition, I also stuffed a medium sized microfleece blankey into the tube since it's gotten super cold to help trap the heat inside. It is positioned to obstruct the entrance somewhat to help keep the cold air out, but, of course, kitty can still enter and exit without difficulty. He seems to really like the addition of the blanket. It makes me feel so much better knowing he is warm, safe and secure, even on very cold and stormy nights. I'm so grateful for the Kitty Tube and my heated bed! Well worth the cost for some real peace of mind.

My Mom has been feeding a stray cat ("Ms. Kitty") in her neighborhood for the past 6 months. The local animal shelter hasn't been keen on picking the cat up, and my Mom does not "want" a pet... but as winter approached my Mom became increasingly stressed about how to keep Ms. Kitty warm & protected from the elements. She fashioned various boxes with various types of padding and insulation - including a cardboard box wrapped in a duct-taped shower curtain for waterproofing!As Mom's November birthday approached, I decided that Ms. Kitty had been around long enough to merit a fiscal investment, despite her 'stray' status. I started looking into the insulated(?) Igloo dog & cat houses, but happened across the Kitty Tube during my search. Ultimately I liked the Kitty Tube better because: it seemed better insulated, I thought it looked more aesthetically appealing, the entrance was smaller (the better to keep out the elements and larger animals), the lid can be removed for cleaning and easy interior access, plus it came with a bed. Add the facts that it is MADE IN THE USA!, has a lifetime guarantee, and it is made of recyclable materials - win, win, win!My only problem - I had dilly-dallied until the last minute, so chances were that the Kitty Tube would not arrive in time for Mom's birthday, which was only a day away! Amazon only gave me one shipment option, so I went ahead and placed the order and expected a late arrival. But I noticed on the Kitty Tube business page that faster shipping was available to customers in certain states - including Illinois, where my Mom lives. I sent Kitty Tube an email asking about this delivery option (even though my order had already been placed). I went to bed in the wee hours of Thursday morning. By the time I woke up - Jim from Kitty Tube had already responded to my email, changed the shipper for Mom's Kitty Tube, and refunded me $18 to reflect the difference between the shipping fees. To top it off, he wished my mom a Happy Birthday. How's that for customer service?!The next day, Friday, was Mom's birthday - and what should appear but her new Kitty Tube! She had no idea what it was initially. A visiting uncle helped her open the box and figure out what was inside. When she realized it was a weatherproof cat house for Ms. Kitty, she burst into tears from sheer relief. She hadn't even realized how stressed she had been about keeping the cat warm and safe outside through the winter. My uncle dispatched Ms.Kitty's shower-curtained cardboard box to the garage and set the Kitty Tube up in it's place on my mother's covered back patio. Mom initially put Ms. Kitty in while the lid was off, and Ms. Kitty shot straight back outside through the doorway. Then Mom put Ms. Kitty's favorite fleece blanket on top of the Kitty Tube's cat bed and put her in again. Ms. Kitty still didn't hang around, but she was starting to get the idea. By that evening, she was entering the Kitty Tube on her own, kneading her fleece blankie, and settling in to nap. Mom went out again after dark to check and see if Ms. Kitty was inside the Kitty Tube. She said "Are you in there, Ms. Kitty?" Ms. Kitty responded with an affirmative MEOW from inside her new house, and stayed put in her bed! My Mom is THRILLED. Therefore, so am I!Just an FYI - the only thing that was not anticipated (by me) is that my Mom's Kitty Tube is black. In the Amazon photos it looks more silvery-gray. But Mom & Ms. Kitty certainly aren't complaining!I live 2,000 miles from Mom, and I called her later that night to see how her birthday had gone. I think we were on the phone for about 2 hours, and all she could talk about was the Kitty Tube. She said she kept going outside to admire it like it was a new car, and she proclaimed more than once that it was the "Cadillac of cat houses"! So there you have it - Mom & Ms. Kitty have spoken!Thanks again, Kitty Tube LLC for making Mom's birthday, and creating a quality shelter for outdoor cats!

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