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Monday, November 28, 2011

Cats Kitty Wants a Sky Scratcher

Posted by Alison Hallett on Mon, Nov 28, 2011 at 9:59 AM

We have a "only post the most interesting and relevant Kickstarter projects on Blogtown" rule. And this Kickstarter project about a cleverly designed, eco-friendly cat-scratching post, created by a local manufacturer and based on the Chicago skyline, is very relevant to my interests:


(The manufacturer, Mike Estes, has previously flexed his building-stuff muscles as set/props guy for Trek in the Park.)

More info here.

 

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Thanks Alison!!
If you're having trouble seeing the video, check out the link to the site, www.theskyscratcher.com, should take your right to the Kickstarter page & the video!
Thanks for your help Portland!!!
Mike
Posted by mikeestes on November 28, 2011 at 12:10 PM · Report
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Thanks Alison!!
If you're having trouble seeing the video, check out the link to the site, www.theskyscratcher.com, should take your right to the Kickstarter page & the video!
Thanks for your help Portland!!!
Mike
Posted by mikeestes on November 28, 2011 at 12:10 PM · Report
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Oh man. I and my cat would love one of these. I do not have $150. :(
Posted by ScrumYummy on November 28, 2011 at 1:03 PM · Report
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My cats would never love something this classy. They only like the tackiest toys. It is mortifying.
Posted by Joneser on November 28, 2011 at 1:16 PM · Report
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Everyone should buy me one.
Posted by alisonsroommate on November 28, 2011 at 5:37 PM · Report
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Great idea, but... no stability. It would be great if you screwed it to the floor or had a base wide enough that the cat would be standing on it while scratching. The reasons why cats like furniture over most scratching posts? It doesn't move.
Posted by Andy from Beaverton on November 28, 2011 at 6:09 PM · Report
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The problem with something this pricey is that cats reserve the right to ignore it. Then it ends up in your garage sale for five bucks, or next to a dumpster.

Also: "self-generating" bamboo? You mean, like...it grows?
Posted by Todd Mecklem on November 28, 2011 at 7:04 PM · Report

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