Chesapeake Cozy Cat - Baltimore Co., Maryland |
Buying Local - in Baltimore County, Maryland
I prefer to buy things that are made and sold locally, but it is not always easy to find what you are looking for. It often becomes much easier to mail order items. It is also often less expensive to buy from the big box stores.
One item that I have put off purchasing is a large cat condo. I didn't care for the quality and the prices at the local stores. And I didn't feel like spending that much money on Mittens the Maleficent. Frankly, she is constantly in the top of closets, on top of my kayak (that I store across the top of closet doors - next to the ceiling), and in every other nook and cranny she can find. While I really wanted a large cat tree for her, it wasn't a priority.
However, her knocking things from this shelves and spaces to make room for her napping has grown old. I definitely wanted to have a "high" space dedicated to Mittens.
Years ago I had seen a variety of cat trees and condos being sold yard sale style at the park-and-ride across from Martin State airport. But I hadn't seen this set-up for quite awhile and had given up on being able to shop those items - UNTIL YESTERDAY!
Chesapeake Cozy Cat
The Chesapeake Cozy Cat tent was in front of the park-and-ride in front of Martin State Airport yesterday. I pulled a U-turn and stopped to shop. I grabbed a card so I could remember to provide the contact information to you.
The gentleman (I forgot to ask him name in my excitement) said that he doesn't do mail order business yet. He attends local shows and continues to sometimes set up at the location I found him. He builds all of the items himself.
I found that his prices were less expensive than the items at a local pet store I had been window-shopping. And in my opinion, the item I purchased is a higher quality.
Mittens and Her New Tree
Some of my readers occasionally ask about Mittens. She is the cat that I adopted from a local shelter in 2015 and we had adventures before I ever brought her home. In fact, I was a bit worried about whether or not Mittens the Maleficent Kitten would be allowed to come live with me.
Mittens continues to do well with me. Rather, I continue to do well with her. She is clearly in charge of both myself and the dogs, and the apartment is her apartment.
As soon as I brought this 42" tall tree into the door, she claimed it. She wasn't quite sure what it was, but she claimed it by laying on the base.
Later she hopped up into the 1/2 tube beds. When I was making my purchase, I initially thought I should buy the enclosed cat houses, but I am glad I bought the tree with the two 1/2 tube beds. She loves them. Some day, I'd love to buy her one of those HUGE cat trees (on the far left in the intro photograph) but for now, this tree is perfect for Her Highness and a good size for my apartment.
Maybe you do not live locally. In that case Amazon may be a really good option for you to find a cat tower or condo in the shape and size that you want. Simply click the banner below and shop the pet section for cat towers.
But if you are lucky enough to live local to Baltimore County, and are looking for a quality cat tree, you definitely should contact Chesapeake Cozy Cat. Mittens certainly has given her stamp of approval.
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My grandkitties have one of the kitty condos from the big box store and they love it! Because it has multiple "shelves" all 3 kitties can rest in it at the same time. Of course, they are not all on the same level. All cats tend to take over a home and dominate the occupants. Seems they are just born with that attitude, but we love our furbabies regardless of their arrogance. (in some cases, because of their arrogance, lol) I am so very glad you found a local business who makes kitty condos. I know how very important it is to you that you support your local businesses. The photos of Mittens in her tree are adorable!
ReplyDeleteI need to buy my sister a cat condo, she would love one to reach out and grab you as you walk by :)
ReplyDeleteDarling pictures of Mittens. It's definitely easy to see the cat tree you selected has her stamp of approval. Nice that you support local businesses too. I especially like local craftsmen as handmade items are lovingly created.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post. Good content and wonderful photos. I wonder if our cat would like a condo. We have a little stray that has adopted us.
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