The original Fort Box was a hit with the cats but, if I remember right, Chris broke it by lying on top of it. It just wasn’t designed for his weight. I decided to make a new Fort Box that was bigger and better than the last one.
I started with two boxes and I taped the top of one and the bottom of the other very well. I then put one on top of the other and secured them together.
I opened the top and cut an opening between the two boxes. I then cut an opening in the bottom box and another in the top box, along with several peep holes. While I was cutting the holes, Frankie and Chris were already inside the boxes investigating. I had to be very careful so I wouldn’t cut one of them.
They both took to it right away.
At first they didn’t realize there was a second floor so they waited for a chance to switch places.
Sometimes the wait was not so patient.
Finally, Frankie found the top floor.
Puck was not interested at first but the next day, while I was sweeping up cat litter, I moved the box, thinking it was empty, and Puck came out. It has been a few days now and I find they are all still interested in the box from time to time. They must see it as a private getaway.
If I were to make another, I think I would attach them side by side because they don’t seem to use the inside entrance to the second floor. I also think I made the peep holes too high. Next time I will put them a few inches lower. I wonder if Donald Trump started this way?
Bad Cat Chris 
Great DIY project, and best of all the gang likes it. We love all the photos but especially the one of the paw through the peep hole. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
Thank you. That was Chris’s paw, of course.
That does look like fun, maybe add a curtain to the window 🙂
Good idea. Maybe a nice rug too. 🙂
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or http://www.amazon.com/Minnetonka-Classic-Fringe-Moccasin-Boot/dp/B00BXM00FE/ref=pd_sim_309_15?ie=UTF8&dpID=41MTEUGcmtL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0PTF5C6862N4N0FCPQSN
Luv ya’
Dezi and Lexi
Those are nice but I wanted one with no inserts, just a layer of leather between your feet and the ground. Those are difficult to find which is why they are expensive.
Mommy just pulls da little insert out. Minnetonka makes da bestest ones and it’s not sticky when da insert is removed. Mommy takes it out cuz ifin she dusn’t it gets all yucky from feet sweat. MOL Course, it’ll come out then it’s just not in one piece. MOL
Luv ya’
Dezi and Lexi
That is a good idea.
Oooh looks great! I’m going to make one for my kittens! X
Can’t wait to see it.
Construction has begun!
I think it is an awesome construction!
Thanks Summer. You are welcome to come over and play.
I think it’s a great fort! Well done Mr. Trump…………..HAHA
Pam and Sam
Thank you. Does that mean I have your vote? 😀
That looks like great kitty fun. We never throw boxes away now, until the cats have had a good play in them 🙂
I was kids were that cheap.
I meant “wish.”
What a fun fort! And it looks like it would easy to make…even our mom couldn’t screw it up…well, maybe she could. 😉
It was easy to make and cheap.
Nice DIY project ! That fort looks like a lot of fun ! Purrs
They sure do like it.
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What a clever way to create a fun space for the kitties in which to play! Love it!
It’s cheap too. 🙂
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Here is a post from December of 2015 for Throwback Thursday. I think it might be time to resurrect Fort Box.