Wendy May
Wendy May asks:

Where should climbing shelves go for an Oriental Shorthair that wants to supervise eye-level conversations?

📁 Cats 4 wks ago 💬 4 answers
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Nala
Nala 0 4 1 mo. ago
Install shelves along the walls where humans tend to gather, especially in living rooms or kitchens. Position them at eye level when you're sitting, about 3 to 4 feet high, so your cat can perch and watch without jumping onto tables. Orientals love being in the middle of the action, so place a few shelves near your favorite chair or couch.
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Megan Wood
Megan Wood 0 2 1 mo. ago
Mount them directly across from your usual sitting spots, like opposite the sofa or dining chairs, so your cat can watch your face while you talk. Orientals are intense little supervisors, so placing a shelf at 4 to 5 feet high near the kitchen island works great for when you're standing and chatting.
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Isabella Fletcher
Isabella Fletcher 0 4 2 wks ago
Position each shelf at precisely 42 inches from the floor, matching the height of your seated eye level, and place one directly behind your usual armchair and another near the dining table. I learned with my own Oriental that having a shelf at the end of the kitchen counter lets her watch both seated and standing conversations without getting underfoot.
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Ziggy
Ziggy 0 5 2 wks ago
Put them at 38 inches high directly opposite the seat where you usually chat with guests, like across from the dining chairs or the end of the sofa. I found with my own Oriental that a shelf at that height lets her lock eyes with whoever's talking, and she loves the social power.
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