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[Whiley]

Shelby, my housemates tabby lives out in the conseratory, and also has free roam of the area at all times as we keep the conversatory door open.

It has never been particularly warm in that conservatory, and i am concerned that perhaps she can do with a bed or similar now that she is getting on in years.

Can anyone suggest any that would be suitable for her, and that i can get ahold of cheaply as my housemate, her owner, i'm sure wouldnt part with much money for her i'm afraid to say. However, anything i can disguise as a gift. ;)

I often make orders for my own animals [i run a rattery] so a 'looky what i picked up for Shelbywoo' is easy enough!

[Fran]

What about a hooded cat bed, like an igloo? Have you had a look on ebay at all?

[Whiley]

I'll be honest, i've not looked at all. I've been out in my rat room, gave her a cuddle on my way through and decided it was time to look into giving her a little more loving!

I'll have a looky now.

Would anyone trust freecycle for cat items? Presumably if things are machine washable i'll spin it thoroughly first just in case.

Otherwise i'll make her a nice bed, i make my rats their own hammocks, it cant be that difficult!

[Fran]

There's one or two members on here that swear by Freecycle! if you do buy second hand make sure when you wash it, the temp of the water is 60 C or above and also tumble dry it.

[Whiley]

Off i go to freecycle then!!

I have also decided to try making her a nice little bed too.

[Mags]

I'm sure whatever you do for Shelby with regards to a bed will be appreciated by her....... conservatories can get really cold during winter unless you have heating on in there.

Let us know how you get on...:D

[Whiley]

I have a cunning plan! :D

Typical of me to get all crafty over the situation, but i'm going to try and make her a washable 'queens bed' with a cover.

[alexgirl73]

I've had a few items off of freecycle whiley, and had no problems with any of them! I swear by it as Fran says lol!

[dandysmom]

I think giving eBay a try is a good idea; I've gotten nice things there at a reasonable price. Good luck, let us know what you find or make!

[Whiley]

2 movies, 4 glasses of coke, a microwave meal and a tub of gold fabric paint later..

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n122/Whileywoo/catbed3.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n122/Whileywoo/catbed2.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n122/Whileywoo/catbed3.jpg

Sorry about the wobbley camera, not sure whats going on there. it doesnt poof out that much really, i just pushed it up to paint it and dry.

[Mags]

Wow!......that's really good!....well done!:lol:

[mable1718]

wow thats really good

[Whiley]

Will try to get a better photo later, thank you lovelies!

[Fran]

Wow!! I'm impressed!!! We'll be putting our orders in! ;) :-D

[Whiley]

Well i'm opening my online pet treat store soon, i dont see why i cant make customised ones to order, they weigh next to nothing so shouldnt be expensive to send.

[Fran]

Well i'm opening my online pet treat store soon, i dont see why i cant make customised ones to order, they weigh next to nothing so shouldnt be expensive to send.


Sounds good ;)

[Moli]

That is fantastic, well done you!:)

[dandysmom]

Lovely! She's going to love it!!

[Jac]

Well i'm opening my online pet treat store soon, i dont see why i cant make customised ones to order, they weigh next to nothing so shouldnt be expensive to send.

hehe I'd give you an order!!! P@H charge a fortune for a decent bed!

[alexgirl73]

That's fantastic!!! I'll have 3 on order please lol!

[Whiley]

What seriously? :D

I would totally do it, i'll get some fabric samples and i'll ask you lovely catty people your favourites, i'll invest in some, and see what happens!

[alexgirl73]

Oh yes! My 3 love their kitty beds, so personalised ones would be fab for Cristmas pressies!

[Fran]

Oh and I'd have a couple!!

[Whiley]

Wow! Alright then i'll look into materials! :D