Raised Cat Hammock Bed with Sisal Scratcher

She claws the sofa arm, then naps on the back of it, because both are in the sunny spot by the window. Give her one stand that covers the clawing and the napping, and the sofa gets a break.

This raised cat hammock bed does three jobs at once: a rope-hung sisal hammock up top, a flat sisal scratching board at floor level, and a natural wood A-frame that holds both steady under two cats.

What she is climbing onto:

• Rope-hung hammock: the upper bed hangs from the crossbar and gives a little as she settles, so it feels like a perch rather than a shelf
• Sisal on both levels: the hammock and the lower board are woven sisal, so claws go here instead of into the sofa
• Triangular A-frame: weight spreads across four legs, so the stand stays steady when a cat jumps on
• Screw-joined wood: joints are screwed rather than clipped, so the frame doesn't loosen with daily use
• Rounded edges: corners on the hammock frame are rounded, so an energetic landing meets no sharp wood

It holds two medium to large cats. The combined capacity is up to 50 lb, so one cat on the hammock and a second on the board below is the normal state of things.

The frame is natural solid wood with a plain finish and rounded corners on the hammock frame, so it stands in a living room without looking like pet equipment, and an energetic landing meets smooth wood rather than a sharp edge.

The frame arrives flat with its assembly kit and screws together with a screwdriver. Once it is up she has a perch at window height on top and a scratching board she can reach from the floor, so one stand covers both habits.

Getting the size right

One size, 21.7 x 19.7 x 30.7 in (55 x 50 x 78 cm), holding up to 50 lb across both levels. The footprint is about the same as a small side table, so measure the spot before you order.

Remember the hammock sits at the top of the frame rather than at floor level.

Specifications

• Size: 21.7 x 19.7 x 30.7 in (55 x 50 x 78 cm)
• Capacity: Up to 50 lb combined
• Frame: Natural solid wood, triangular A-frame, screw joints
• Surfaces: Sisal hammock above, flat sisal board below
• Suitable for: Cats and kittens, two at a time
• Assembly: Required, kit included

Safety note: Assemble it fully and check every screw is tight before a cat uses it, then check them again every few months. Set it on a level floor against a wall, not free-standing mid-room, and check the hammock ropes for wear.

Measure the spot by the window, set the frame against the wall there, and the scratching moves to sisal while the napping moves up a level.