The Original Mr Snugs Katden® Plastic Outdoor Cat Kennel House & Ancol Self-Heating Pet Pad - Dark Green

I have recently been adopted by a stray cat, definitely an outdoors type who has been sleeping rough for a long time now, but I couldn't bear to watch him emerging from the bushes soaked and cold in the mornings to be fed, so I bit the bullet and ordered this kennel after reading positive reviews about it. I am so pleased I did! Its very sturdy and cleverly designed and it didn't take him long to get the idea that its a snug and warm place to sleep in, and he's been inside practically ever since. The self heating pad is great but I have put a small padded cushion inside first with the pad on top to make it a bit cosier. Definitely five stars all round.*update* October 2020The box is on a slight slope and I have had to drill two extra vent holes at the front bottom of the box to drain condensation etc. The cat still loves it and is reluctant to come out, unless it's for food.

A worthwhile purchase. Some years ago I bought a similar but slightly smaller cat kennel, and though it does the job adequately I have always felt that the entrance could have done with being more recessed.I believe this model is the answer. It's longer front to back than the old kennel - one of the images helpfully shows the dimensions - and the entrance is set back further, giving a better overhang from the roof and protection from driving rain.One of my semi-ferals took to it immediately after I'd put in the Ancol self-heating pad, plus some generous handfuls of straw bedding (NOT hay). From the way she tucked herself in at the back of the kennel, it's pretty clear it will take another cat, possibly two, if they all agree to get on well together. My cats are outdoor 24/7 (their choice not mine!) and two of them would happily forget their differences and bundle up together in the older kennel during cold weather, so three seems just about possible in this new one.There are drainage holes in the bottom, which makes washing and drying the kennel easy, and if sited carefully bearing in mind prevailing wind directions, like using walls or evergreen shrubs for additional protection from the elements, the cat kennel stays dry. Even so, it might be a worthwhile precaution to raise it up a bit on bricks (one to each corner will do) to help prevent any damp from the ground seeping in through those holes.I don't lament the lack of a cat flap. I can stuff in straw and pads and leave the cats to re-arrange it all without worrying that their nests might obstruct the flap.

When this arrived I was so happy for my cat who always insists on staying out in all weather and would rather sleep beneath the canopy of the trees than in the comfort of indoors. For three days I kept trying to coax him into the kennel, but he wanted nothing to do with it.Then on the third day when I decided to return it, I went outside and he was sleeping in it! Finally! He loves it in there, unfortunately, he doesn’t understand that it’s water proof and when it rains the rain drops falling on the kennel probably make a right racket on the plastic exterior as he runs out the kennel to hide under the trees! (Bless him)I bought this as a bundle with a “self heating mat” which essentially is a double sided fleece-like material which is zipped and inside is a piece of soft aluminium pad which looks a bit like one of those “space blankets” In 100% happy so is the cat one star short of five because I thought it was a little over priced for what is essentially a plastic box.

Very well designed double skin moulded plastic with two small drain holes at the bottom for draining excess liquid after washing. The shaped overhang provides a good amount of protection and the actual entrance is quite generous. We have an elderly somewhat tatty rescue cat who recently appears to be suffering from dementia as she seems to forget how to open the catflap to get back in the house. After several weeks of getting up each night to let her in as we can hear her tapping the flap we decided to buy this shelter so that we know that if too dim to come inside she will now have proper shelter just outside the kitchen door. We placed it in the scullery next to her basket so that she could explore it and put her scent on it. After some hesitation she went inside and the tried to tap an imaginary flap to come back out - no doubt she will eventually get the idea. We bought the pad and have placed a layer of extra insulation underneath. If she did not have the problem with flaps we would have bought the version with a built in flap. The kennel is now outside and has been visited by several squirrels today but not the cat. Incidentally we tried tipping the kennel to ensure that the cat could not get trapped inside but the design is such that air can always get in.

Product arrived next day, exactly as described. Most importantly, the Cat has taken to it and now sleeps there overnight.I have peace of mind knowing he is safe, dry and warm.

I bought this for a local cat who loves to sit in my front garden but was looking sad and cold during recent weather.It’s not the cheapest however it is good and solid and hasn’t blown away either in strong winds.I put a blanket inside for the cat to lay on and it’s still dry due to the design.I’d definitely recommend this if you are unsure if whether you should order it or not!

Great Cat Den that is ideal for both indoors and outdoors.Your Cat will love one of these 😻

Purchased for my cat whom has just started venturing outside, she's still a little unsure but with time I'm sure she'll find it very cozy. The product is very sturdy and well built, the design of the shelter is fab, the over hanging roof ensures that rain water can not get inside the shelter, would highly recommend.