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MidWest Homes for Pets Cat Playpen Cat Cage
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.5
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/10
Total Reviews
729
Old Reviews
297
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Build Quality
113together, put together, cat, zip ties, shelves
+45%
-55%
" ... It’s not hard to put together, but it doesn’t really fit together. ... The tray came broken with a crack and hole in it. ... "
" ... I had to use a vise grips to pinch mounting plates together enough to get the nuts to thread. ... The weld on one of the hooks that holds the corners together came loose. ... "
" ... The cage itself was a pain in the butt to get together. ... Some of the screws were to short so we improvised! ... It took 2 of us to assemble it because not all of the clamps lined up so we broke out the pliers to make it come together! ... "
" ... But, it was difficult to pull apart. ... The cage isn't all that secured at the top. ... There are gaps at the top and the brackets aren't holding them together as they should. ... "
" ... The cage seems to have been bent and the corners are not the same height. ... "
" ... When we removed the cage I noticed that the door latches were bent. ... I tried to bend them back but I am not a metal worker and did the best I could. ... The clip that holds the plastic tray was also bent, I had to bend it back so the tray could be removed. ... "
" ... Doesn’t hold up shelves & is very flimsy. ... "
" ... The entire structure is very flimsy. ... We put one of the shelves in and it tips down with the slightest weight on it. ... "
Storage
87cage, tray, litter box, cat, food
+56%
-44%
" ... it is quite big but that's really good as it allows them plenty of room space. ... In addition, by having Wheels this cage is a must get if you are considering this type of product. ... "
" ... shelves are sturdy and the cat likes it. ... Big enough for litter box and all toys need. ... Doors are easy to open and have plenty of space to clean litter or put out food/water. ... "
" ... I added a hammock and litter box. ... "
" ... It is easy to assemble and will hold 3 full grown cats or 7 kittens with room for food and litter box. ... "
" ... The shelves are very sturdy, would love to have 4 but this item only has 3. ... "
" ... Plenty of space, I added a cat hammock and food and water bowls. ... Plenty of room for litter box at bottom as well. ... "
" ... We foster lots of cats and this gives them the 'vertical' space to move around when we need to isolate a cat or two from the rest of the 'herd'! ... "
" ... If you're doing it alone I suggest using pipe cleaners to hold the sections in place and if you're in an enclosed space make sure it's facing the right way. ... "
Fit
55cage, sides, put together, cat, shelves
+40%
-60%
" ... It’s not hard to put together, but it doesn’t really fit together. ... Not easily done once put together properly. ... "
" ... The bolts to mount casters barely fit. ... I had to use a vise grips to pinch mounting plates together enough to get the nuts to thread. ... The weld on one of the hooks that holds the corners together came loose. ... "
" ... It took 2 of us to assemble it because not all of the clamps lined up so we broke out the pliers to make it come together! ... "
" ... When putting it together, we found out the top does not fit at all. ... I have added photos to show how the top fits and how the sides meet unevenly. ... "
" ... The clip that holds the plastic tray was also bent, I had to bend it back so the tray could be removed. ... "
" ... The construction feels so flimsy and it fell apart on me more than once while I was trying to get the sides to stay up. ... Also the shelves are nearly impossible to secure in place since the one side is still a bit wonky. ... "
" ... The plastic tray is a very tight fit and can be difficult to slide in and out ... "
" ... It was unwieldy to put together just one person as the sides didn't want to stay together. ... "
Ease of Use
51easy to assemble, wheels, difficult, easy to put, difficult to put
+71%
-29%
" ... very easy to put together. ... "
" ... It is easy to put together. ... "
" ... Very easy to put together and plenty of room for Jack to move around ... "
" ... A little difficult to install the wheels but the extra nut and bolt came in handy. ... "
" ... Well made and was fairly easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Attaching it on the shelf was SO easy! ... "
" ... Put it together, was easy enough. ... "
" ... Easy to put together. ... "
Setup
41easy to assemble, assembly, instructions, took, shelves
+66%
-34%
" ... I had no trouble with assembly. ... "
" ... A little difficult to install the wheels but the extra nut and bolt came in handy. ... "
" ... Well made and was fairly easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Set-up is really a 2 person task. ... "
" ... Put it together, was easy enough. ... "
" ... It took about 4 hours to assemble. ... "
" ... They said it is easy assembly. ... "
" ... The set up was a little hard to do but once we figured one side out, the rest was easy. ... "
Capacity
36cats, kittens, cage, maine, litter
+94%
-6%
" ... A great way to introduce your scared cat to the family. ... "
" ... She is a large Maine Coon cat Now that I know, for her and for the room this cage takes up, I would have been better off using a large dog crate instead. ... "
" ... We are his 3rd home. ... "
" ... This has been a lifesaver for our household! ... "
" ... Plenty of room for our Maine Coon. ... Room for a cat hammock as well! ... "
" ... There is a lot of room for your cat or cats inside. ... "
" ... I'm hoping with a little time she'll like it better and she can be moved into the main household areas for more socialising. ... "
" ... He's has so much room to jump around and play with. ... "
Door
25door, open, cage, cat, latches
+56%
-44%
" ... Doors are easy to open and have plenty of space to clean litter or put out food/water. ... "
" ... He gets right in it when we open the sliding doors. ... "
" ... Even goes in to relax when the door is open and we are home. ... "
" ... And the door open latch is so easy to open, I’m betting our cat will have figured it out by the end of the day. ... "
" ... I bought this since my cat loves to escape when the main doors are open so it'll suffice for our needs since she'll rarely be in it. ... "
" ... One thing though, I could not quite figure out how the platforms were to be installed and still have free use of all four doors, so I just used my Dremel to carve out one edge of one platform so it did not hold the door closed. ... "
" ... I have this out on my patio now, and it lines up nicely with my slightly elevated entrance so I can just open my door, open up the bottom doors on the cage, and the boys come and go as they please. ... "
" ... The latches for the doors are genius. ... "
Cleaning
24cleaning, easy to clean, litter box, cage, litter
+79%
-21%
" ... It is a great way to keep cats safe when no one is home, or when visitors come over and the skittish cats have a safe space for themselves. ... The item is sturdy, yet flexible to maneuver and easy to clean. ... "
" ... The bottom pulls out and is easily cleaned. ... "
" ... This is tall, well made, love that it can be wheeled and the bottom tray can be removed easily for cleaning. ... "
" ... There was room for the litter boxes I purchased (reviewed) and for the price they cleaned up well. ... "
" ... I'm rather bummed tray doesn't slide out for easy cleaning as stated, if anyone can explain to me how it works please do so. ... "
" ... It has two double doors, which help with cleaning, and adding large items like a litter box, and replacing water and food dishes (I recommend the bowls that attach to the sides of the cage). ... "
" ... I also bought the corner litter box and hanging stainless water bowl. ... "
" ... I also added two stainless steel cat dishes to eat from if in pen for any length of time. ... "
Comfort
24cat, together, cage, sides, put together
+67%
-33%
" ... It is easy to snug up tight and is secure enough I am not worried about it coming loose should one or both of my little monsters decides to hang from it or use it for traction to haul themselves up, at least not at this age. ... "
" ... I feel comfortable with the sturdiness. ... "
" ... Soft and plush. ... "
" ... It took my husband and I two hours to put it together and i have cuts on my hands from assembling. ... "
" ... I love that the wheels are actually attached to the frame so if you need to pick it up, the bottom doesn't fall off. ... "
" ... With this, we can put the less aggressive cat in, making him feel safe. ... "
" ... Very plush and kittens love sleeping on them. ... "
" ... as far as the sturdiness of the purchase is concerned, I feel moderately secure about them being sturdy. ... Design/feline happiness: As far as the design is concerned, I find this cat home to be much more comfortable than a two level, which is what I was using before. ... "
Price
18money, value, spend, worth the price, worth
+72%
-28%
" ... For the amount of money it cost. ... "
" ... The convenience alone is worth the price for me and the fact that it actually fits like it says it will and is well made are a bonus! ... "
" ... All things considered, it was great for the price. ... "
" ... Best value and high quality. ... "
" ... Decent for the price. ... "
" ... Fantastic cage for the price! ... "
" ... Great value too! ... "
" ... The playpen was fairly easy to put together and of good quality, considering the price. ... I'll spend a little more money next time and get a better product. ... "
Delivery
17broken, cage, upon, shipping, received
+47%
-53%
" ... The package was decimated! ... "
" ... It arrived with a broken base. ... "
" ... We were very disappointed in the Midwest Cat Cage that we received. ... "
" ... Bought it based on reviews but disappointed upon receipt. ... "
" ... Also, the pan, that goes in the base of the cage, arrived broken. ... "
" ... Arrived all bent up and tray broken and scratched and gauged in multiple places. ... "
" ... I received the product damaged ... "
" ... Two broke within a week of usage, one was returned because it was shipped broken and additional one had hinges on backwards so that the door would not close. ... "
Returns
14returned, sent, tray, returning, cat
+7%
-93%
" ... Requested a replacement tray from amazon, but bc they don’t “control the inventory” they just wanted me to disassemble the whole thing and return it. ... "
" ... It appears to be a returned item that was sent to us. ... The plastic tray was heavily scratched, seems to indicate that item was a return. ... "
" ... Unfortunately we missed the return window or else this thing would be out of here! ... "
" ... Had I got it out when I first bought it I would have returned it. ... "
" ... If it had not been more trouble to send it back, I would have. ... "
" ... I need them mailed to me ASAP. ... "
" ... UPDATE: Product returned ... "
" ... Returned it for that reason. ... "
Product Reliability
13month, 6 months, years ago, year, kitty
+77%
-23%
" ... We bought this product two years ago and it has served our household well. ... "
" ... This was the perfect home for our newly adopted 1 year kitty. ... Now 6 months later he still retreats to his playpen when he needs a respite from visitors. ... "
" ... (Once was being in a new house, second time was when we were cat-sitting for a few months). ... "
" ... It doesn't lock together as well as the one I bought a few years ago but worth having. ... "
" ... Have had it for over 6 months and its holding up great. ... "
" ... It did arrive with a couple of issues. ... "
" ... No more problems. ... "
" ... So far this worked. ... "
Sleep Tracking
12cat, night, cats, cage, shelves
+92%
-8%
" ... We found this cage to be roomy enough for him while containing him when sleep or if we have to leave him alone for short while. ... "
" ... He sleeps in this every night and acts like he likes it. ... "
" ... We got this for our cat and it saved our sleep he is now use to it now I love it. ... "
" ... So, I got her this cat playpen, and now she has her own space where she can eat, sleep, and go to the bathroom without being harassed. ... "
" ... I added a hammock at the top for my cat to sleep in, and she doesn't have any problems. ... "
" ... That said, fits my need, allows me to sleep at night and I can collapse it (with some effort) if we needed to evacuate. ... "
" ... Sturdy enough that my two 18 pound cats could sleep on top without causing any problems. ... "
" ... I have two restless kitten who love to play all day and all night. ... "
Marketplace
12exactly, thank, pictured, picture, today
+58%
-42%
" ... All and all a good purchase, and would order again. ... "
" ... Exactly as pictured and I totally loved it when I needed to use it. ... "
" ... works as advertized ... "
" ... The exact one that I bought last year from Amazon was great and sturdy and this one even had one of the shelves with the hooks welded on upside down!! ... "
" ... I received the Catpen and it was exactly like the picture. ... "
" ... Just received this today. ... "
Size
11take, travel, sturdy, size, folds
+82%
-18%
" ... It is a bit hard to set up with just one person, but will be nice and compact for storing when I take it down. ... "
" ... Love how it can fold down and has wheels for easy moving! ... "
" ... I got this as a travel cage for my 2 macaws. ... "
" ... I would not take this as a travel fold up because its not like my dog kennels where it folds easy to take with u. I would have to buy one that does. ... "
" ... Large ,stable great. ... "
" ... Like others, I used small zip ties to secure the sides and platform. ... "
" ... Sturdy and easy to fold away when you are not using it. ... "
Design
11put together, style, cage, worth the price, wheels
+73%
-27%
" ... The convenience alone is worth the price for me and the fact that it actually fits like it says it will and is well made are a bonus! ... "
" ... Soft and plush. ... "
" ... But, once up, looks like it will work great! ... "
" ... The design is made to easily clean and put together. ... The construction is great. ... "
" ... It looks sturdy enough and well constructed. ... "
" ... Looks great in my house, and Turtle loves it. ... "
Cables
10cable ties, together, ties, cage, wires
+60%
-40%
" ... Jack loves his new playpen and being outside with us. ... "
" ... Our cats -Mack and Jack love it, although they escape occasionally - you have to make sure you latch them in perfectly. ... "
" ... It's quite easy to put together if you have any experience with wire crates or putting anything together. ... "
" ... I will say one must is: buy BLACK WIRE TIES. ... "
" ... The gauge of the wire is sturdy. ... "
" ... I did see places where a cat could get its arm caught, but they are at the corners and disappear when you tighten the cable ties. ... "
ISP
10well, us, yes, home, foster
+80%
-20%
" ... This works well for us. ... "
" ... It works for us. ... "
" ... Works well for my Iguanas. ... "
" ... Yes, yes, YES!!! ... "
" ... Works perfectly for that. ... "
" ... just what i needed ... "
" ... I foster and it is their home when here. ... "
" ... A godsend to have. ... "
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