This is my 3rd Barn house for the bevy of feral cats. It's sturdy. Well made. Easy to put together. And best of all keeps the ferals dry and protected from the freezing winter weather.And cooler in the very hot Summers. Will be taping Reflexit inside to insulate it. Will close off one of the openings for more warmth and cold Winter protection but may remove it in the Summer. Adding in lots of straw. The cats seem to love it. It will likely be kept under cover on the patio for further wind and weather protection. I highly recommend the Petmate Barn Home 111, even for cats!
This certainly looks sturdy enough and well made BUT there were screw holes on the top and bottom but NO FASTENING HARDWARE was included in the packaging!!! I would love to use this for my colony of feral cats. I'd appreciate some fasteners to join the top and bottom together. Any help from the manufacturer or amazon would be helpful. Then I could update this to 4 or 5 stars....5 stars if the service is speedy since our weather is very windy, rainy and close to freezing temperatures. Thank you.
UPDATE -
When I received this Barnhome 3 and set this up...and reading the many excellent and very helpful comments - that this just snapped together. No fasteners needed but it really could have used some. It did not snap together that well. I may just add some of my own fasteners in the future. So when I set this all up for the feral cats to be able to use for the heavy rain and wind due to come that night, I covered the bottom inside with 2 layers of cardboard, then a layer of straw, next covered it with cut up blankets and the warming pad. Sprinkled some tasty treats for encouragement.
I tried to snap it shut as best as possible then set the Barnhome on top of a bale of straw to get it up off the ground. The large opening just seemed too close to the ground with the soon coming wind and heavy rain.
I did reverse the top as was suggested by another reviewer so there was an opening at each end. I wedged this set up between two large barrels and covered it all with a tarp, and then a large board held down with some large rocks. So there was some bit of protection from the elements. It all covered the top of the Barnhome and projected out over the front, rear and sides to cover the rear vent and the front opening. In other words the Barnhome was hemmed in so it couldn't fly off the straw bale or lose its top! Or let the rain in at either end!
The rain and wind that lasted all during the night was very heavy at times. In the morning I checked to see how it held up. And the kitties too! It did very well and was simply a little damp from the dampness in the air and kitties feet... not soaking wet from the nights rain. The kitties seemed none the worse for wear after they spent the day inspecting the new set-up. Tasty cat treats placed inside the Barnhome, and the warming pad and blankets with their own smell from their previous home placed inside helped. Time will tell how it all eventually works out. Spring will be here soon and hoping to get rid of most of the set-up of board and barrels.
All-in-all I am very glad I picked this shelter for them. The price was right for my tight budget, the construction is excellent, and one can get very creative with weather protection.
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Doskocil Petmate Barnhome III, 15-25LBS
The Petmate Barnhome III dog house is a unique barn-shaped dog house that protects your dog from the outdoor elements.
Featuring rear air ventilation to promote air circulation, and an extended roof guard rim to divert rain and raised interior flooring to help keep your pet dry. Plastic dog homes never need painting and are rot and mold resistant.
Two-piece snap together assembly takes just seconds. Sprays clean with a garden hose. Keep your pet warmer during colder months and cooler during hotter months. Available in a variety of sizes and colors.
- Rear ventilation to promote air flow
- Strong durable plastic
- Easy to assemble with no tools
- Easy to clean - just rinse with water
Product information
| Item Weight | 10.2 pounds |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Phillips Feed & Pet Supply |
| ASIN | B0002HZESY |
| Item model number | 290710 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
| Date First Available | July 1, 2004 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 26 x 22 x 12.5 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 1 x 1 x 1 inches |
| Item Weight | 10.2 Pounds |
| Brand Name | Petmate |
| Target Audience Keyword | dogs |
| Color | White |
| Size | Small |
| Material | Plastic |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Phillips Feed & Pet Supply |
| Style | Box |
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nice dog house
Very sturdy. Initially purchased for a cat, but it is too big for her. So I'm giving it to my dog Pierre instead. He is 20 pounds and it is plenty big for him. Would be big enough for a slightly larger dog as well. I will post a picture later so you can see the size for your self.
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