Semi-Enclosed Cat Bed with Built-In Hammock

A hammock slung inside a low walled frame lets a cat sleep hidden or watch the room without moving. That is the compromise most covered beds refuse to make, and it is why a semi closed shape gets used by cats that reject a full cave.

Half Shelter, Half Lookout

A fully enclosed bed asks a cat to give up its sightlines. An open pad asks it to give up cover. This one gives walls on the sides and an open view forward, which is the position most cats choose on a bookshelf or the arm of a sofa when left to decide for themselves.

The Hammock Sits Off The Floor

The sleeping surface is suspended rather than resting on the ground. Off the floor means out of the draught that runs along it, and it means the fabric flexes under the cat instead of pressing back, which is the part that feels like being held.

Hammock Bed Measurements

Four Colors, One Frame

Pink, beige, blue and purple use the same frame and hammock. The color changes the fabric only.

A Low Entry Is A Deliberate Choice

The way in sits at about 7.9 inches, low enough for a kitten or an older cat with stiff joints to step over rather than jump. A high sided bed quietly excludes both, and neither owner finds out until the bed goes unused.

Where A Semi Closed Bed Falls Short

Open at the front means less warmth than a cave in a cold room, and a suspended surface holds one cat rather than two. A cat that likes to burrow completely out of sight will pick a closed shape over this every time.

Hammock Bed Questions

Can two cats share it? The hammock is sized and tensioned for one. Two will tip the balance of it.

Is the hammock adjustable? It hangs at a set tension within the frame rather than being raised or lowered.

What can be washed? The mat lifts out and washes. The frame and cover are wiped down.