I assured my doubtful husband the idea of a cat-safe Christmas tree would definitely be a hit with cat people, and I told him I would build a prototype over the following year. I saw my cats safely scaling something that would be fun, festive, and - most importantly - safe and sturdy. In my mind colorful, cat-nip filled baubles hung from several branch-like platforms with built-in LED lighting. I envisioned a carpeted cat tree shaped like a full-sized Christmas tree, complete with a sisal-wrapped trunk and a base of presents that would double as little cat beds. I told my husband about my plans for the “cat tree Christmas tree,” a product I planned to launch on Kickstarter. The day after Ghost Cat’s near-death experience (okay, maybe I’m exaggerating, the tree missed her, but it was still loud and scary) I started planning for a cat-safe Christmas 2016, and boy, did I have some big ideas. Our safer tree alternative for Christmas 2016. I always thought Christmas trees are just too tempting to expect a cat to ignore, but after ours fell and almost crushed Ghost Cat last year I knew we needed a tree that was meant to be climbed - and my journey to find a DIY Catmas tree began. For years my husband and I never prevented our kitties - Ghost Cat and Specter - from scaling our false tree and swatting at the plastic, unbreakable baubles we selected specifically with them in mind. To me, nothing says Christmas quite like my cat’s furry little face peeking out from between tree branches and twinkling lights.
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