4.7(9,600)Amazon rating$22.99200+ bought last month
Our verdict
This ASPCA cottage-style cardboard house gives a cat a private hideaway and a built-in scratch pad in one compact piece, and its 4.7 rating from thousands of buyers backs up the low price.
Owners who want an affordable hideaway that doubles as a scratcher for one cat.
Skip if
You want a house that survives years of daily use or holds up outdoors, since cardboard wears down over time.
Breed size Medium
Weight 2 Pounds
Priced 30% below the category median ($32.99 across 48 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.7/5overall
Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 9,600 owner ratings
Popularity4.8/5
9,600 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog and cat food, health, gear and grooming we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The ASPCA cardboard cat house takes a cottage shape and measures 19 inches deep, 13 inches wide and 17 inches tall. It weighs about 2 pounds, ships flat, and requires assembly before your cat can move in. Along with the hideaway itself, it includes a built-in cat scratch pad, so it covers hiding and scratching in a single item.
At $22.99 it sits at the budget end of the category, and the numbers back up the price. It carries a 4.7 average rating across roughly 9,600 reviews, with about 200 units bought in the last month showing steady, ongoing demand rather than a one-time spike.
The listing does not state a weight capacity, and cardboard is not built for heavy outdoor exposure or years of daily use. Treat it as an affordable single-cat option rather than a long-term investment piece.
Pros
Built-in scratch pad gives cats a place to hide and scratch in one item
Lightweight at 2 pounds, easy to move room to room
Compact 19 x 13 x 17 inch cottage design fits small apartments
4.7 average rating from nearly 9,700 reviewers signals strong satisfaction
Budget price under $25 makes it low-risk to try
Cons
Cardboard construction will not hold up to heavy outdoor exposure or aggressive scratching over the long term
Requires assembly out of the box
No stated weight capacity, so it may not suit larger cats
Best treated as a single-cat house rather than a multi-cat option
Specifications
Breed size
Medium
Weight
2 Pounds
Performance notes
Specs list the house at 19 inches deep, 13 inches wide and 17 inches tall in a cottage color and style, built from cardboard and weighing 2 pounds. Assembly is required. Included components are the cat house itself plus the scratch pad, sold under the ASPCA brand through American Cat Club.
What buyers say
With a 4.7 out of 5 rating from roughly 9,600 reviews, this is one of the more consistently well-reviewed items in the cat houses and condos category, and about 200 units bought in the last month points to steady demand.
Yes, assembly is required. It ships flat and folds into its cottage shape, which keeps shipping costs down but means you will spend a few minutes setting it up before your cat can use it.
How much weight can the ASPCA cardboard cat house hold?
The listing does not state a weight capacity. Given the cardboard construction and 2 pound build, it is best suited to an average-size adult cat or kitten rather than a large breed.
Will the scratch pad wear out?
Cardboard scratch pads naturally wear down with regular use. Expect the pad to show wear before the house structure itself does, especially with a cat that scratches often.
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