Making a Temporary Cat Crate

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Temporary Crate for My New Cat Conner - kitty in the crate

This temporary cat crate is made from two milk crates. Until you can order or build a more substantial one, this quick fix allows you to take your kitty outside with you in the yard to enjoy the sun and do some bird watching.

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Temporary Crate for My New Cat Conner

By Sandi/Poor But Proud [889 Posts, 2,950 Comments]

July 16, 2019

I ordered my new cat a stroller. But it's low cost which also means a long wait. So I made something to allow him to get outside while we wait. He took to it in about 20 seconds, as soon as he saw he could watch the squirrels!

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 1

Supplies:

2 identical milk crates
crochet hook size H
Dollar Tree twine
scissors

Steps:

Clean the crates and make sure they are identical, or at least that the holes line up.

Temporary Crate for My New Cat Conner - clean crates and confirm compatibility

I chained 40 then slip stitched back on it for extra strength. I made 4 of these.

Temporary Crate for My New Cat Conner - crochet ties

When you have enough done, basically make a "hinge" using them to tie the crates together.

Temporary Crate for My New Cat Conner - crochet chain hinge

Temporary Crate for My New Cat Conner - three hinges holding crates together

Temporary Crate for My New Cat Conner - open crate

Once your little one is in, use the fourth chain to "lock them in". I put some of his familiar blanket in so he would not only smell that things are right, but to pad the bumpy insides. I take him out every day now to have coffee with me! N-JOY!!