Best Cat Perches

Cat furniture ranges from the simple perch to the high-rise cat condo. You and your cat are the best judges of the styles that work in your home.

If you have multiple cats or a dog in your home, perches can allow your cat a way to get away from other pets, at least temporarily, and enjoy some peace and quiet. Cat trees give cats a way to jump, climb, and scratch, something that they enjoy doing by nature.

Kitty condos usually combine perches and trees, along with a snuggling/hiding place for sleeping. Some people like to purchase more than one of these pieces so their cat has multiple places in the home to stay above ground.

There are a lot of choices out there, so we have chosen some of our favorite cat perches here to help narrow your search for the best option for your feline friend.

If you are looking for a simple cat perch, many of them attach to a window sill. K & H Pet Products has this nice Kitty Sill, for example. It has a sturdy design to support the largest of cats. You can attach with velcro fasteners or with screws. It has a washable cover and an orthopedic sleeping surface for your cat’s comfort. Measures: 14 x 24 inches. $27.99 at Chewy.com. If you prefer an attractive perch stand that you can move where you like, take a look at Mr. Herzher’s Seat Perch for Cats. This perch is available as a single-seat or a double-seat. It has a wide base for extra stability. The lounging area is 20” x 13”. The elegant style fits most home decors. It has solid wood construction with felt pads to protect your floors. It is furniture grade so it’s made to last. It’s easy to assemble. It has raised edges and plush cushioning to cradle to your cat. And it’s upholstered in a neutral micro-fiber suede fabric that is soft and durable. The single-seat is $85.99 at Chewy.com.

Many online sources don’t make much distinction between cat trees and cat condos. We think there is a slight distinction. Cat trees are really more about the climbing, with some perches naturally provided. They may also include scratching posts if the trees are covered in material that encourages your cat to scratch. They may or may not have kitty condos. Here’s a cat tree with no condo from DrsFosterSmith.com. This Deluxe Cat Tree comes in several colors. It has sisal and carpeted tree posts which are both excellent materials for cats to scratch their nails. It has a crow’s nest at the top for cat’s to rest up high and watch everything – which we know cats love to do. But it doesn’t have a condo. This is a quality, sturdy cat tree that reaches 8 feet high. It should last for years. It’s $139.99 at DrsFosterSmith.com.

Cat condos provide cats with a place to snooze, along with the other features of a cat tree. Cat condos today tend to be very modular in appearance, with posts for climbing and scratching; and boxes for sleeping. The entire piece is usually covered in a sisal or carpet material. GoPetClub 72-inch Cat Tree, Beige is typical of many cat condos today. It’s 6 feet tall with multiple perches, multiple levels, and two condos. Easy to assemble with instructions and tools included. This condo is $78.99 at Chewy.com. You can find cat condos with more or less perches, levels, and condos, depending on your cat’s needs.

Since cat trees and cat condos are such large pieces of furniture that will take up a lot of space in your home, we do suggest that you try to see them in person before buying them. You may be able to see one that is already assembled (or one that is similar) at a pet store. They are often more expensive at pet stores so after looking at them, you could still order online to save money.