MY husband had no problem assembling this cage. It has been all that was promised. Our cats really do like it. My female cat practically lives in it. When I need to confine them, due to remodeling, they are usually already in the cage. When I do pick them up to put them in, there is no resistance. It is sturdy enough that they feel safe. We have a covered litter box that does fit in the bottom, but we can not put it through the bottom door with the lid on. We put each piece in and then reach in and put the lid on the bottom and latch it. Buy the holders for the food and for the water. They work well. I was not able to find anything else online that worked with this particular product. The cat hammock was a bust. The shelf cover did not fit. The casters on the bottom are a plus. They work well, but don’t try to roll it around with water in a bowl inside.

We have a multiple cat household and a white cat around nine years old named Isis. Over the past year she has pretty much isolated herself from the other cats, staying in our downstairs bedroom for awhile under the bed and then on a nearby window porch only getting down to use the litter box and eat. Then things got really bad for her as the other cats starting picking on her and she was too afraid to come down off the perch. We purchased this cage for her so she will have a safe space to eat, sleep and poo in peace and almost immediately we saw a difference in her, she was calmer and more relaxed. The cage itself is a great size and we have hers in the guest bedroom close to the window. The perches are roomy and she doesn’t have any difficulty getting to and from the levels. She has no desire to come out and it’s driving the other cats crazy…she has all the cool stuff with her own litter box, scratch post, food including fresh grown catnip and a sleeping level with a soft and cuddly pad. Isis is in a great place and she has plenty of space, she is about a 9 pounds, and loves her new house.

Very sturdy crate/cage. Great design, easy to put together. Plenty of space for a regular sized litter box at the bottom tier. My cats sleep and play in it even when not shut in. The top loft is their go to sleeping spot. They don’t seem bothered by being placed in or locked in as there is plenty of space to move around and for toys. Shelves are a touch too far apart for a smaller kitten. I wouldn’t recommend it as a permanent cat home, but wonderful when you need to keep them safe and out of the way temporarily.