Cat Basket Bed with Scratcher and Rope Ball

She wants to scratch, then nap, then swat at something, and none of those ever happen in the same corner of the room. So you end up buying three things and running out of floor.

A cat basket bed with a scratcher built into it does all three at once. This one is handwoven from cotton rope, with a removable plush cushion inside and, on the Brown, Gray and Green baskets, a rope ball hanging from the rim that swings every time she takes a swipe.

Three jobs, one basket:

• Rope she is allowed to claw: the rough, fibrous texture cats look for, on the base and the sides
• Ball on the rim: a woven rope ball on Brown, Gray and Green, a pom-pom ball on Mint Green; Khaki has a cartoon face instead
• Removable plush cushion: in for winter, out for summer, when the open weave does the work
• Reinforced multi-layer stitching: the walls hold their shape through daily scratching
• Cat-ear handles: something to grab when the basket moves room to room

Cats seek out rough, fibrous surfaces, and the tight cotton weave gives them that without being hard on the paws. Natural rope, no chemicals, and the scratching lands on the basket instead of the sofa arm.

Three details worth looking at: the rope ball on its cord, the multi-layer stitching that holds the walls together, and the ear-shaped handles on the rim.

The open weave lets air move through on a warm afternoon. Drop the plush cushion in when it turns cold and the same basket becomes a warm nest.

Three diameters, so a kitten gets a snug nest and a full-grown ragdoll still has room to spread out inside the rim.

Getting the size right

Check the size chart before ordering for the best fit. If she sits between two sizes, take the larger one.

Specifications

• Material: 100% natural cotton rope, reinforced stitching
• Sizes: S 13.8 in (35 cm), M 16.5 in (42 cm), L 18.9 in (48 cm) diameter on Brown, Gray and Green; Khaki and Mint Green run slightly smaller, see their size charts
• Height: 5.1 in (13 cm), 5.5 in (14 cm) and 5.9 in (15 cm)
• Colors: Brown, Gray, Green, Khaki, Mint Green
• Included: Removable plush cushion; hanging rope ball on Brown, Gray and Green, pom-pom ball on Mint Green, no ball on Khaki
• Care: Basket and cushion machine washable
• Suitable for: Cats up to 22 lb (10 kg)

Safety note: Check the ball cord from time to time and remove it if it frays.

Set it down where she already scratches, drop the cushion in, and three things become one you're happy to leave in the room.