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Cats Love the Katris Cat Tower. Katris Block Giveaway

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Annie peeking over Katris box

Annie planning the Katris configuration.

When Jeff from Papercut Lab asked if I thought Annie, Eddie and Mercy might be interested in trying out their product Katris.  I answered back almost immediately with an enthusiastic yes!  Papercut Lab sent us five Katris blocks for us to review.  Our cats love to climb and to scratch and I love that the Katris looks good and can be assembled in a variety of configurations to keep the novelty factor for the cats.

When the Katris pieces were being assembled in the sun room, Annie was ready to help.  She is by far the most curious of our three cats and the first to try anything new.  While Paul and I were making room for the Katris in the sun room, Annie was reviewing the design your own cat tree images on the pretty blue paper sleeve that protects the Katris pieces during shipping.

Katris waiting to be assembled

Katris shapes waiting to be assembled.

The Katris is Modular

Every shape is well designed for easy assembling. When you want to change the shape of the Katris, it is super easy to do.  SImply remove the Katris clips and reconfigure.  The clips are provided to secure your shapes into place.The instructions on the Katris sleeve suggest placing the Shapes in an area your cat is familiar with.  That for us, is definitely the sun room.

Pull to Open

Once we had all the pieces in the sun room we were ready to remove the  plastic wrap and blue paper sleeve.  Papercut Labs made this easy to do with  “Pull to open” tabs with a paw print image.  Pulling these tabs loosens up the sleeve enough to allow the Katris shape to be easily released.  The packaging has all the information you will need and it presented in an eye-pleasing way.  You might be thinking, what does that mean so I will show you.

Katris see details

See what I mean?  Pleasant to look at and the graphics made me smile.  Next step was to make sure we place the shapes so that there would be a steady foundation. Then we secured the Katris blocks with the provided clips.  The instructions say that your cat might need some time to get used to Katris and suggest you apply some of the  catnip provided with each shape.

Annie first Eddie on Katris

Annie is first to climb and scratch while Eddie observes.

Katris is Non-toxic

No surprise that Annie was the first to climb the Katris and give it a good scratch. Eddie carefully observes Annie just to make sure it is safe for him to climb aboard.  Eddie doesn’t need to worry because  Katris is safe for the cats.  Papercut Lab uses SGS certified non-toxic glue on all assembling processes, and the shapes are original and organic in color. No inks are used. Even the provided  catnip is 100% organic.

Eddie tells Annie a secret

Eddie tells Annie that he likes the Katris

Katris is Eco-Friendly

It didn’t take Eddie long to join Annie on top the Katris cat complex.  I like that the blocks are so durable. Each piece is handcrafted to ensure precision and the use of top grade B flute material makes the pieces stronger.  Every block is assembled from 204 sheets of paper.  You might be thinking that is a lot of paper but Katris is eco-friendly, made from 100% recyclable materials with 90% post consumers recycled content for the paper used.  And the paper is FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified from responsible sources.

Eddie in square Katris

Eddie takes the center Square

Eddie is giving the square shaped block a good scratch while Annie gives the far right block a workout.

Mercy Annie Katris

Mercy comes by to see what all the fuss is about.

Mercy decides he better see what is so exciting in the sun room that has the other two scratching.

Annie inside Katris block

Annie claims the lower left as her hideout.

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  1. Worship Dancer says

    I want them all. I have 7 kitties who would love all the various shapes.

  5. Jesselyn A/Jesstinger says

    They are all very nice and from a cat’s (our cats’!) point of view (age and weight factors in too!) so I think I’d have to flip a coin to decide between the Z and the L shapes. Thank you.

    Jesselyn A/Jesstinger

  21. Sammantha D. says

    I asked and got a reaction to the i shape so… I guess the I is what we want. lol I know at least one of mine would go crazy for this because she adores those cardboard scratchers!

  29. Carissa Joslyn says

    We would like ANY! I have been wanting one of these for my cats ever since I first saw them. I think they are awesome! I love how you can make it to any form you want! LOVE IT!

  30. Angela Cash says

    I love the modern design of Katris. These would look perfect with my decor. I would choose the Z-shape.

  33. Noriko Kogge says

    I love Katris! I wish they are widely available. Seems like we can purchase only from Amazon. Love to have ‘T’ shape.

  39. Connie KittyBlog says

    I was just thinking these would make a nice addition to my hall to provide a super highway through one very long no out room in my house..

  40. Sheree Harrell says

    I think the “T” shape is the best for stand-alone. I have 4 cats all of which would love to scratch and play with it.

  43. Cindy Loohoo says

    Wow, so many choices! I think they are all great! I guess if I had to choose, I would pick the T. Thanks!

    • Joanne McGonagle says

      Congratulations Nikki! You are the winner of the O Katris shape for Ollie! Your Katris shape will be shipping directly from Papercut Labs so please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery. Thank you for being a member of The Tiniest Tiger community.

      • Nikki says

        Woo-hoo! Hadn’t seen that I’d won, so I was surprised with the delivery today! Thank you so very much!

  45. Rusty says

    I have 8 cats and there are never enough scratchers and loungers to go around. My furkids would love the L shape as some love to lay on their scratchers.

  46. Raine Dawson says

    I think the T block would provide the most scratching fun for my guys. I have 5 and the T seems to be the most multiple cat friendly because I know they’ll all have to check it out and the same time.

  53. nancy m says

    Gotta LOVE that Z-shape – my little Austin and Lily would be ALL OVER THAT! OR really any of those!

  54. Trey Wallis says

    I think my cat would like these anywhere in my home. He likes to sit in boxes, hang on the back of the futon in the window, and scratch on the wall so he would probably really enjoy them.

  55. Ashley Sabol says

    I was looking into getting some of these for my cat, Shelby, for Christmas. I would love the “I” shape for her to try out and see if she will like them!

  57. Susan Beamon says

    Niles would love to have either the T or the O shape. The other shapes are nice, and would be good to add to the first shape.

  59. stellacadente says

    IT’S LIKE TETRIS FOR CATS!! How cool! Possum and Pocky would love the L shape, I think.

  63. Drew Brauer says

    My three babies want the “T” to go with the “O” they have. It’ll give them a bit more room to sprawl and jump!

  65. Eileen Briesch says

    Juliette loves scratching cardboard, it’s her favorite surface. I’m sure she’d love this tower.

  66. Elaine H says

    My cats would adore this,and it’s the purrfect size for a small apartment! I think they would like the Z shape as it would fit under my living room window.

  68. Lynda H. Donati says

    The Z shape would be great because it would make me buy the T shape. Then they’d go in my husband’s home studio so our cats can become more involved in his work!

  69. Mary Jo Krause says

    My cats would love this, a great relief for stuck in the house winter boredom, we want to win!!!!

  71. Holly E. says

    I think as a starter piece, the “O” would be the best option. And if we win, that just gives me a reason to buy more pieces!

  72. Susan Grossman Michalczak says

    I think Katris components look like they’d be so much fun. After looking at the pictures, Chloe decided she’s like the Z shape. We tried to get Zoe to come and look at the pictures too, but she’s on the patio taking a sunbath!

  74. Hokiebrat says

    I think, due to the size of my kitty Ike, that I’d like the square shaped Katris. Beamer & Cosmo will love it too!

  75. Pleshette McGrady says

    I would LOVE to give this to my Many kitties. They would be in their glory with something so put together. I would think the square would be prefect.

  77. Trisha Kilpatrick says

    I think I would like the z shaped Katris! That just looks like something my cats would really enjoy.

  78. Linda Szymoniak says

    Hmmmm…. Choices, choices. I guess I’ll pick the “O” shape, since I’m not sure my chubby Koneko would be able to fit into the other shapes. Our other two cats wouldn’t have any problems with the other shapes, so if they like the first one (if we win) I’ll have to start saving up for more.

  81. Linda B says

    The t look like a lot of fun. I have 4 cats. I know they would love these. Linda Bradshaw , teachinmomma123abc at yahoo dot com

  85. Allison Colony says

    I think my cat would like the L shaped block, though I may have to get others so I can put them all together for more fun!

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