Cats Protection

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading cat welfare charity. They use their decades of experience to help all cats and support owners to keep their pets happy and healthy. They offer advice and support at every stage: from finding the right cat, to tackling behaviour and health issues, to dealing with loss and grief. Whatever it takes, they are there for cats and the people who care for them. Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats.

The Need

Cats in care often suffer from stress-related behavioural problems as they adjust to an unfamiliar environment. Those looked after by Cats Protection are housed in pens designed specifically to help them feel secure, reduce stress and encourage play.

Historically, the pens were equipped with cardboard boxes, cat baskets, plastic stools and igloo beds which were difficult to keep clean and didn’t last very long. To avoid cross contamination once a pen’s inhabitants were re-homed, much of their contents had to be disposed of – a waste of resources the charity could ill afford.

Cats Protection needed pen equipment that would reduce costs and waste without compromising on the comfort of the cats in its care.

What our client says

“The Feline Fort met all our criteria. It promotes the health and happiness of the cats in our care; it’s hygienic, robust and long-lasting so it works out extremely cost effective in the long term. It’s also enabled us to help other charities by providing the unit at cost plus a small administration charge to cover our expenses.“

Louise Ellis,, Purchasing Officer at Cats Protection

The Product

Working closely with specialist behaviourists at Cats Protection – including research provided by Dr Rachel Casey – a recognised specialist in Veterinary Behavioural Medicine at Bristol University – the first Feline Fort® was created by Excelsior Roto Moulding Ltd in 2012. It was designed with the primary objective of reducing stress levels in cats and allows them to choose how much – or little – they interact with people.

Made from high quality roto-moulded plastic with three components; the cat step, the Hide & Sleep® and the cat table, it can be used as a three-piece unit (in a variety of configurations) or with the Hide & Sleep® as a stand-alone piece within a dedicated pen or cat room.

Furthermore, each component is extremely durable, long lasting and very easy to clean, helping to prevent cross contamination.

The Benefits

Enables them to express natural behaviours like hiding
Increases their territory
Allows them to view their surroundings from higher up – making them feel safer
Keeps them safe from cross contamination from previous inhabitants

“The new tool has already reduced lead in times and means we can take advantage of the momentum this product has to improve the lives of the cats and kittens we care for.“

Cat Step

Designed for cats up to 8kg

Optional hiding place

Place to perch

Great for assisting senior cats and providing access to the Cat Table

Hide & Sleep® (Best Seller)

A cosy space to sleep in upper and lower areas

Small hole for heat pad cable

Two entry/exit holes for added feline security

Suitable for standard sleeping pods

Cat Table

Sleep area – 600mm height

Privacy underneath for litter tray or kittening box

Removable legs for easier storage

All elements of the Feline Fort® are used by Cats Protection and the Hide & Sleep® is now mandatory at all its centres.

Cats Protection receives a number of orders for the Hide & Sleep® from private individuals and other organisations who look after cats temporarily including charities, catteries and private veterinary practices who appreciate its obvious welfare, behavioural and financial benefits.

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