Free Cat Tree Plans

Build a Cat Tree
Cat tree instructions adapted from June/July 1994 issue of PETA's ANIMAL TIMES. Build the pictured four-perch cat tree measuring 2' wide, 2' deep, and 4'-6" high.

How To Build A Scratching Post
This scratching post has been cat tested and approved by various felines. If you would rather buy this scratching post already made, SmartCat makes a sisal post called the Ultimate Scratching Post that you can purchase.

The Cat Ladder
Here's the cat ladder that I made for Brian's cats. It's made from a four foot tall step ladder and used 500 feet of 1/4" sisal rope. The carpeted pieces are parts of a 12" diameter cardboard concrete mold that I bought at a building supply store.

Natural Bark Cat Tree
Tips on making a rustic cat tree from salvaged wood.

Cat Tree Forest
Cat trees are great for indoor cats to climb on for exercise or just laze away the day sitting atop one of the perches. They also make good scratching posts and can be covered with a variety of materials.

CatHouse
Building a cat house is a project that can be fun and practical. This simple doghouse for cats can be customized to house a larger feline. You can build this house from one, 3/4" x 2' x 4' and one, 1/2" x 4 x 4 plywood panel plus a few other necessities.

Cat Perch
Cats love to look out windows. Follow these instructions to give your feline friend a carpeted seat.

Build Your Own Cat Tree
Cost of materials is about $75, not including tools. Ask around, you may be able to borrow tools from friends or coworkers.

Cat Tree
Build a cat tree as a class project and auction or raffle it with the proceeds going to your local animal shelter.

Cat Perch
This exclusive DIY kit shows you how to build a cat perch from a piece of scrap plywood, shelf brackets, carpet, and basic tools.

Build a Scratching Post
I built this scratching post about 8 years ago, which gets used so much I've had to replace the carpet 4 or 5 times since. The trick is to make the post evenly balanced on top and bottom so that it does not tip when used, because felines hate unstable platforms...

Build Your Own Cat Tree
Multi-tiered, carpeted cat trees are often priced at between $100 and $200 dollars... but you can make your own five foot tall cat tree for a fraction of the price if you are even the tiniest bit handy with tools. I designed and built this three-legged, 4 level, 5 foot high cat tree in less than a day.

Build An Inexpensive Feral Cat Shelter
These building plans are recommended for any area of the country. For extremely harsh, cold and wet climates, insulation (as described) is advised.

Cat Tree
Build a four-perch cat tree measuring 2' wide, 2' deep, and 4'-6" high.

Cat Tree
If you have a cat, you probably already know that they can be quite finicky. Ron thought it would be a fun challenge to design a cat tree that cats would love. He planned on having a few furry friends stop by from the humane society later...