New Age Pet ECOFLEX Albany Outdoor Cat House, Weather‑Resistant, Dual Door Flaps, 21" W x 20" H

Made it just in time for the feral cat that showed up after my beloved dog passed away. I checked this morning and he is using it. I did what someone else had said to do. I put catnip toy in house. It worked! This house was extremely easy to put together in about 30 minutes. House is made very well and will last for many years. I added a self heating pad. Nice and warm for new friend. I wouldn't hesitate to buy this again. My only complaint is instructions. I am a diyer so I didn't have a problem wiping it together. However, for a person not accustomed to building anything they may have an issue as instructions are not clear as parts are not marked or separated.

I have been caring for a feral cat for over a year. I purchased the outdoor shelter to help her thrive during our cold winters. The house arrived on time, no damage, all parts inside, and really looks attractive. The house was easy to assemble. It's sturdy. No odors. Everything you need is supplied. Functions well: the cat can easily enter in an out of the house with no problem. I placed a soft pad the cat had already been using on the floor of the house to make it feel comfy and familiar. There is no porch or overhang. I placed the house next to a taller/wider covered, substantial piece of patio furniture to protect the house from the wind. I read some reviews which noted that their cat never entered the shelter. I'm happy to say that as soon as I set up the house [late afternoon] she entered the house and went to sleep. This house is the right size for a single cat. I recommend that you up-size if you want to shelter more than one cat.

UPDATE (12/31/2025): I’ve had this cat house over 2 years now and it’s held up very well. I have kept it in my carport though, so it’s been somewhat protected from the elements. I have it sitting on a counter-height patio table that we don’t use and I’ve found the cat prefers being up high, off the ground. Sometimes he even naps on top of it. I also purchased an outdoor electric heating pad that automatically warms up when the cat lays on it and he’s managed to stay warm, cozy and safe even in freezing temperatures and Florida’s random weather events. The cat is semi-feral so I can’t pick him up and bring him inside (still working on it though, Lol!) but he trusts me enough to know he’s safe near me and in his cat house. If your feral is hesitant to go in the shelter, just put a toy with catnip in it and they’ll go right in it. As for the shelter’s size, it’s big enough for one cat to comfortably curl up. There’s room for one more cat, but they’d definitely have to get along and snuggle against each other. I recommend two changes to the manufacturer that would make this cat shelter even better. The first would be if you could choose which side the 2nd door was on when assembling it. The second would be to add a hole somewhere on the side or bottom that a heating pad cord/plug could fit through and provide a snap-on cover for the hole for those who may not use a heating pad. Overall…I’m very satisfied with this cat shelter. It’s sturdy and easy to clean. You can remove the bottom to hose it out, just be sure to let it dry thoroughly before putting the bottom back on (although I don’t think it would warp because I think it’s made of a composite material). I anticipate getting many more years of use from this shelter and highly recommend it to anyone looking to help a stray or feral outdoor cat live a safer, happier life. I feel it was worth the cost. Original review: This is a sturdy little outdoor cat shelter. It arrived sooner than expected and was easy to assemble despite the vague instructions. Just so you know…the 4 shorter screws go at the bottom of the walls to hold them together and the 4 longer screws are used at the top to attach the roof to the walls. The small clear screws are used to attach the window vinyl. Interior dimensions are approximately 16.5” x 17”. Overall, I think it’ll provide safe, dry shelter for my feral. I just hope he will go in it. Suggestion to manufacturer: make the inside look the same as the outside (like siding). That way the side with the opening can be used on either side of the shelter without a noticeable difference in the look of the exterior. Also it would be nice if there was a hole in the back or bottom for a power cord to fit through if you need to use a heating pad. This shelter will definitely fit a large cat and maybe 2 cats that like to snuggle together. Price-wise, this shelter was a little pricey, but it is very sturdy, easy to clean and if it keeps my outdoor cat warm and out of the elements, it’ll be worth it.

The quality is really good and easy to assemble. I love its appearance, it looks like it could be a part of a house. The Cat house is a good size. The Cat house doesn't have any weird smells. The Cat sadly still wont approve of the Cat house. It's weatherproof. Cat house is overall good, even though cat does not like it.

I was looking for a warm spot to help two community cats we cared for. Assembly was simple, the house is sturdy and looks great. Ours were on a covered porch and got wet every now and then with heavy rain so they held up very well. I love the second exit feature to ensure cats could escape when the racoons came to visit. My only issue is the roof has to be removed and put back in place for cleaning. I would love to see the roof just lift up. The four top screws have to be removed and then reassembled again. Not a huge problem but I cleaned them frequently. Good for one adult cat, would be tight with more! I also like that it sits up off the ground, keeps it out of any water in the rain. All in all I recommend this kitty house.

Good quality house. I had purchased another brand that was heated and insulated and when I opened the box the smell of chemicals was horrendous. But this one has zero smell. Extremely easy to put together. I bought 1 inch foam board, some double reflective insulation (like silver bubble wrap) to cover the foam board with and some reflective foil tape and insulated this house myself. Bought a heated pet mat from K&H and it is so snuggly warm in there. I'm not the least bit worried about the kitties enduring the cold Michigan winters. If you go larger than 1 inch foam insulation board it won't work, plus 1 inch is all you need and it fits perfectly, mine was rated r-5. Make sure you wrap the board in the reflective insulation wrap though. Also, side note, the dimensions in the picture are exterior dimensions that include the overhang of the roof. The interior dimensions are 21.6 in x 17.3 in x 17 in. I purchased this house thinking it was 28 inches. But it should still be ok for two mid size cats that like to snuggle. In my insulation journey I failed to check to see how the roof attached and I did not leave room for the inner rails to fit fown inside, however it actually worked out better, they have more room inside than if I'd done it right and I just set the roof on upside down for the winter, and put a blanket and brick on top. The insulation is so tightly fitted together though that no wind is getting in anyway. In the summer I'll slide the insulation boards out and put the lid on the correct way until next winter. All in all this worked great!

UPDATE: Since I've had the houses for a while now, I've noticed the ones that are covered and are on my porch work great. The ones that are out in the weather have a problem with rain pouring in. It would be nice if the openings had some type of awning or something to prevent this. For a long time, after being rained on, my cats would not go back in the ones that were out in the weather. PREVIOUS REVIEW: I've couldn't wait to leave this review and cannot say enough about this cat house! I was so impressed with the quality of the material and the classy look it has. It took about 15 minutes to put this sturdy house together. Thanks to the "Ferguson" customer review, I was able to pay attention to which size bolts to use (long or short) and avoid problems with assembling. My feral cat hasn't tried it out yet as it has not been that cold here. I did put the flaps over the openings; but after reading the reviews. I may have to remove at least one so the cat will not be afraid to go into the house. The video was very helpful. I did have a problem with 2 gray pieces and didn't know where they went, since I could find nothing in the instructions. I finally figured out that these are the tightening tools and not part of the house itself. I intend to buy another house, after seeing the quality of the house and the ease of putting it together. I know I don't have to worry about it arriving in good condition, as the first house was packed extremely well. At first, I thought the house was a little pricey; but after seeing the quality and how easy it was to put together, I feel the price was well worth it. I highly recommend this house for quality; durability and looks!

Bought Extra Large. Easily fits 2 cats, no matter what anybody says. I put lots of staw in and so far it's warm inside. Frigid winter, I'll replace straw with heated pad if necessary. No leaks, built without gaps, no drafts. I test it regularly with the rain we have everyday and it's always dry. I put it on a pallet. Snow will NOT collapse it, which was a concern with fabric. EZ to assemble!