How animal-proof is the cover? There are a lot of stray cats, opossums, and raccoons in my area. Would they be able to or want to claw their way in?
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Pretty tough tent If window flaps open, critters could probably rip through
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Very flimsy material, and no way to anchor it down. Animals could easily get underneath unless you use bricks to keep it in place like we did. However, I do believe they could claw through this material. I was not at all pleased with this product. It lasted two winters, but barely made it through the second.
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If you line the outside with cinder blocks like I did nothing has been able to get in yet. and it stands up in the wind
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I do not believe animals are interested in going inside the green house. We do have all those animals around and we haven't had any enter ours.
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The sides and back of the greenhouse have a flaps at the ground level that is about a foot in length.... they can be covered in dirt or rock/cinder blocks to keep animals out. The front they might be able to dig under. I like this greenhouse and great priced. I would put up a cheap field fence and you would be golden!
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Had mine in my covered breezeway earlier this year when it was warm & had no problems with critters getting into it. Put a large brick on the top to be sure. Of course, where I live is fairly urban with mostly just squirrels & opossums running around. If you want to have it outside & are worried about critters getting into it, I would suggest using straps or bungee cords to secure the lid down. That should keep them out unless they take a mind to gnaw through them.
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I don't think the sun will harm the cover.The only problem I've had is with chipmonks and squirrels gnawing holes in it. No rodents= no problem.
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I have a huge raccoon problem and they have not gone in the box. I do not however keep anything in there that they want (pool toys, floats etc.) The top is most likely too heavy for them to lift and the plastic is thick enough that they won't chew through (they eat through our garbage cans). There is also a spot for a lock and I am sure this would keep them out for sure. I do have the Suncast decorative garbage holder and they have not gotten into there.
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We live next to a wildlife refuge and are inundated with fox, raccoons, etc. and have never had a problem. The latch system that closes it is similar to what might be on a toolbox - you hook a metal loop over at protrusion and them push down the lever to secure - don't think even the clevest raccoon could manage that and the plastic is thick and off the ground so they'd have a hard time chewing through. We've had ours for about 2 years (even order a second one) and have never had a problem.
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It seems to be raccoon proof. Living on an acreage surrounded by woods, we used to have raccoons get into our garage frequently, when we just had a regular cat door. We have been using the Cat Mate door for nearly a year, and are thrilled that we have not had a raccoon (or possum, or stray Tomcat) able to get into the garage. We are even able to constantly leave dry catfood in a self-feeder for our 6 cats, and they are the only animals able to reach it!! We are so happy with this product.
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Good question! I wondered the same thing. I have stray cats in my area, but I've never trapped one. Only raccoons.
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We have cats and their claws will scratch the leather I know. We cover them with blankets when not using them.
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I have rolled mine onto a screened-in porch with outside access and removed the doors for the original two kittens, and now four new kittens to use. They like playing in and out of it and find it a safe place to go to. Since there is no covering, it would not, in my opinion, be an option for outdoor or yard use with doors closed. It is not made to be weather proof.
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Hi Michael,The SureFlap DualScan Microchip Cat Door does have increased security against raccoons as the external catch will prevent an intruder pulling the door open towards them.I hope that helps.Best wishes,The SureFlap Team
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While it is the most impressive cover I have come across, I am not certain it will prevent from cat scratches. (I currently have 4 cars with various covers.) The reason I say so is that I have placed this cover underneath a cheaper cover to help prevent such issues from animals.
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Definately keeps the dogs out. My older cat just couldn't adapt to it tho. I donated mine to my vet. I hear the lady who got it for her 1.5 y/o cat is very pleased with it.
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Haven't used this box for that....but I definitely wouldn't. Raccoons are actually quite smart about getting things opened and getting into things you don't want them to. You need something with a lock on it, for outside !
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My experience with Ferals is they do not like to be closed in so a door may not work.If it is in an area they feel safe it might be different. I put a bed and blanket in the house and placed straw just up to entrance and covered the house with straw. It is in a public area where someone might remove it. It was best to hide it. It seems to stay dry.
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Cats could probably easily enter. There is another one a friend told me about that has a magnetic bottom panel. If you're worried about cats I would suggest finding on like that
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It is a pretty good cover - it wraps all the way around. Both of my kitties fell over sideways when I put it on the first time. Lol. They figured out they could still walk pretty quick tho. I think it might work for excessive grooming, although when I remove it, he tries to lick his back and shoulders, so yours might groom more when it's off. Good luck!
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I personally think that this is great for kittens because they are always on the move and this is something they can run and jump on. About claw covers< I dont know anything about that. What I do know is that if your cat likes to scratch, you need more than one scratching post. I have several all around my space.