Cat Hammock

Cats chase warmth and a view, and they will happily give up a soft bed on the floor for a spot in the sun a metre off the ground. A hammock puts them exactly where they want to be without taking up any floor space at all.

This range covers suction cup window hammocks with soft or fleece cushions and radiator style hammocks that hook over a warm rail, so you can set up a perch in a flat, a bedroom or a cattery run.

Fitting a Window Hammock Safely

Suction cups only work on clean, dry, smooth glass. Wipe the window and the cups with warm soapy water, dry them, then press each one down firmly and give the frame a solid tug before you let your cat near it. Check them weekly, and more often in hot weather or cold snaps, since temperature swings can loosen the seal.

Mount it low enough that a fall would not hurt, especially for kittens and older cats. Match the size to your cat's weight and length, and make sure the fabric holds them in a gentle curve rather than stretching flat. A washable or removable cover is worth having, because a sunny hammock collects a surprising amount of fur.

Sun, Warmth and Comfort

Australian sun through glass gets fierce. Make sure your cat can leave the hammock easily and always has a shaded alternative nearby, and keep an eye on flat faced breeds and white eared cats in the middle of the day. A radiator hammock suits cooler homes and older cats with stiff joints, who often settle better somewhere consistently warm.

A nursing queen may prefer a quiet enclosed spot instead, so keep a cat bed and a soft cat blanket available too, and note that newborn kittens need dedicated warmth from a kitten heating pad rather than a sunny window. Pair the hammock with a cat tree to build a full climbing route.

Ready to give them the best seat in the house? Explore the RPBA collection of cat hammocks.