On The Prowl:
A Feline Purr…spective
Let
Meow't
By Stacy Mantle
This
is a different type of product for cats. It allows them
outdoor access in a safe way, and when used with the proper
corresponding materials, can be an absolutely fabulous way for our
favorite felines to enjoy the great outdoors!
I
have to qualify this product with one statement: Use it with
another product such as Purr...fect
Fence or Cat Fence In
or even this wonderful product which we'll be reviewing soon, KittyWalk.
Do this, and you'll have a fantastic product that you can feel safe
about and your cats will thank you for!
Now
- about the product itself.
Let
Meow't is a unique system that fits right into your window. No
holes to drill into your wall or doors, no screens to cut open, no
special windows to purchase. It does, however, require a
window that opens vertically, not horizontally. If you
have such a window, you will find this to be a product that is
nearly indestructible, is something that your cats will find endless
pleasure from, and is worth the money (averaging $100.00).
The
product is incredibly sturdy and once your cat figures out that the
entire backyard is at his or her disposal, he or she will be anxious
to wind their way through the short maze inside the box. It
took mine a little coaxing, but as we all know, cats are curious
creatures and it is only a matter of time before they explore this
new wondrous venture.
The
assembly of this product took little time. Each piece is
individually marked with a letter, and then wrapped in a protective
covering which is also marked with the same letter. It's a bit like
putting together a puzzle! And believe it or not I, who abhor
any type of rules, any type of directions, had a good time putting
it together.
The
assembled piece fits nicely inside of the window, although the
actual adjustments can be a bit tricky (at least for this
writer). I had to solicit my husbands help on that one.
And again, we need to warn you to be certain that your beloved cats
stay healthy, safe and happy by being released into a compound of
some type, not into the unrestricted outdoors.
This
product took home Second place in the 2004 APPMA Best New Product
Award, and they came in Third place as Best In Show for the
same. It's little wonder why. You need to experience
this yourself. The product is sturdy, well-built, and designed
for a lifetime of use. Your finicky feline is sure to thank
you for it!
From the Cats:
Hisses &
Spits: It's a little too small for
Socks and some of the bigger cats - he takes up the entire inside
when he tries to go through, but the rest of us love it!
Purrs: Purring contentedly... We
love to be outside! ROAR!
From the Humans:
Two opposable thumbs up!!
This is a great way to have a cat flap or door without
permanently scarring your home. A window unit is a great way
to go! Especially valuable for renters!
Drawback? Be sure that the outside door
enters into an environment as safe as the indoors. You should
install safety fencing to cat-proof your backyard. Also - this
is a unit for smaller pets, so be sure that your cats are not
Norwegian Forest Cats or they won't make it through here!
Read
about these other great products: 12
Days of Cat-mas,
Holiday
Gift List for Cats,
DuckyWorld,
Catfisher
Bobber,
CellTei
Backpack,
KittyWalk,
Let
Meow't,
SmartCat
Toys,
The Cat Fisher,
The
Scratch Lounge,
The
Litter Robot, Feline
Furniture,
CitiKitty,
PawSense
Software,
CatXmasList Carriers,
DuckyWorld
Catnip,
Ssscat,
SmartCat
Litter System,
Urine
Off,
Animal
Pathways, Drinkwell
Pet Fountain,
AquaGarden,
Life's
Abundance,
PetTemp,
and Purrfect
Fence
About the
Author
Stacy Mantle
is a freelance writer who currently resides in the southwestern
deserts of Arizona with a number of cats, a coyote/wolf hybrid, and
a very understanding husband. Her writing has appeared in
publications such as The Arabian Horse Times, Today’s AZ
Woman, and Pets Illustrated. Many of her stories and
articles have been translated into several languages, and now reach
an international audience. Quickly becoming known as "…the Erma
Bombeck of animals", her writing has skyrocketed to new heights
as she records the stories of those she loves, inspiring the reader
to learn why we have all come to love the animals we share our lives
with. She is the author of Conquering the Food Chain: Living
Amongst Animals (Without Becoming One), which is
available in Barnes & Noble bookstores nationwide, as well as
online at www.bn.com
or www.amazon.com.
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