I've been truly blessed! A wonderful maker of cat furniture actually lives in my area. Burt Elias makes ramps, towers, hidey holes, stairs and CUSTOM cat furniture for you! EXCLUSIVE to For the Love of Cats, this is truly a find!
A great benefit of Burt's designs is that he gets low-cost recycled materials to keep the costs down. You can't find this quality ANYWHERE, not even at the local pet supply store. PVC pipe is strong yet light weight, so the shipping is not terribly expensive. His construction methods ensure that the rope won't slip or come off, and that these cat trees won't come apart or wobble once they are put together. Some of the larger trees are shipped in pieces, and you will need a screwdriver to put them together. The carpet is first class, but he gets remnants, so it doesn't cost the same as you might have to pay for first-cut from the roll. Burt prefers to make up "neutral" colors for stock, and the color may vary slightly from tree to tree.
If you would like to discuss other colors, styles or you would like a custom design for your home, please feel free to contact Burt. He is really open to any ideas and designs.
Since Burt does not have a website at this time, we are doing the "front work" for him. You can pay through PayPal for the items here and shipping will be included in your final checkout. TN residents, add appropriate sales tax.
Single Scratch-N-Perch. Available with 18", 24", 27" and 30" posts and either flat (pictured) or cradle type perches.I are priced $39 and under. This single pole and perch design is very sturdy (these are Burt's cats) and will stand up to the wear and tear of your active furballs. Specify flat or curved perch.
Stairs and Ramps. These are popular with people who have Dachshunds and who wish to stop their dogs from jumping onto couches and beds. This helps to minimize the risk of back problems. They can be used by people with cats that are older or who have arthritis. I have standard size ramps ranging from 12" H x 24" L to 25" H x 48" L, or they can be ordered in virtually any height and length. I just did one that was 31" tall and 51" long for someone in suburban Minneapolis, MN. They are made of wood with a plywood ramp deck covered with carpet and are $75 and under. Call for pricing for the size you need.
Multi Level Tower. The version pictured has 48", 36", and 24" posts and a tunnel. Most of the ones he makes have 4 standard size cradle perches. It is also available in a 3 level version and ones that are taller. A customer from Talbot (TN) who rescues cats, bought 2 that are 6 feet tall. The standard 4 level is priced at $120.
Corner Perch. This is unique. As pictured, there are 3 levels - 2 extra large cradle perches and a triangular top deck measuring 24" along the edges and 31" across the front, and can accomodate 4 cats. The posts are 39" and the base is 25" square. It is also available with either 2 levels,( 1 cradle and a top level), 4 levels,( 3 cradle and a top), or another version that I did for a customer that I met at the CFA cat show here in March had 4 levels - 2 cradle, a tunnel and a top level and 52" posts. The 3 level pictured is $109.
Burt Elias is at Heritage Crafts, Asheville Hwy, Knoxville TN . (865) 673-0901.
Burt also makes decorative litter box covers, cages for breeders and shelters; and birthing cages. All items are cat tested and approved.
