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The best cat trees under $100 you can get with your stimulus money

Gabrielle LaFrank
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Now that the checks are coming in, it’s the perfect time to spoil your pet. Spending a little extra on your kitty this month can go a long way in helping her enjoy her time at home with you even more than she did before, especially if you splurge on one of the best cat trees money can buy.

Thankfully, a lot of the best cat trees and condos are both budget- and feline-friendly, so no one will object to this new purchase. Kitty will love her new resting spot, and you’ll go crazy for the price. Total win-win!

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Frisco 72-in Faux Fur Cat Tree & Condo

For homes with multiple felines or those who need a lot of space, Frisco’s 72-inch Faux Fur Cat Tree & Condo will be paradise. It features two separate enclosed spaces for sleeping, three “treetop” platforms for your cats to survey their domain, and 10 sisal scratching posts to keep destruction at a minimum.

This cat tower will look right at home in any living room with its ultraplush faux fur and six color options. One recent review  (of over 11,000) by cat dad Tyler praises this tree’s easy assembly and high-quality frame — perfect for cats and owners!

Go Pet Club 51-in Faux Fur Cat Tree & Condo

This simple and sturdy cat tree is perfect for a home with cats who love to sleep as much as they love to play. Your cat can channel her feline instincts with scratching spaces and a vertical climb: This structure has posts covered in sisal to help even the sharpest claws stay active (plus a hanging mouse-shaped toy). However, it’s not just for play! Three perches of various heights and two enclosed hiding apartments give your pet even more places to rest, so you know she’ll be comfy day in and day out.

Feandrea Cat Tree Tower Condo

For smaller spaces, kittens, or older cats, this 19-inch-tall tower will be just enough of an adventure. The base of this structure includes a kitty condo for prime-time naps, two completely wrapped sisal posts for scratching purposes, and some of the softest material your cat has ever felt. A perch sits at the top of this cat tree, allowing for maximum visibility of the house, while a dangling furry toy waits ready for playtime all the time.

ZENY 53-in Cat Tree with Sisal-Covered Scratching Posts and 2 Plush Rooms

This luxurious cat-tree-and-condo combo is Amazon’s choice for “cat tree,” but it just might be your kitty’s choice, too! With two houses for hiding or sleeping, your cat, or cats, will never be in need of “me time.” She’ll have plenty of space to call her own, from three tall perches to two dangly toys and a padded ramp. This structure is both sturdy and roomy, ensuring your pet’s safety. Plus, with sisal-rope wrapping and several posts for scratching, your furniture can stay safe, too.

Frisco 20-in Faux Fur Cat Tree

This modest cat tree is perfect for smaller spaces or lazy felines, as its main feature is a hammock at the top of two posts. The hammock is made of cozy faux fur for the comfiest napping, while two pom-poms of the same material dangle beneath the hammock — ideal for playtime. Both posts are covered in faux fur and sisal, so sharp nails won’t be a concern. You’ll know that this cat tree looks good in your home since you can choose from three solid colors or a cheetah pattern.

These five cat trees and condos are all budget-friendly, safe for scratching, and oh-so-fuzzy. Any kitty is bound to love the vertical space and versatility that these structures provide, though you know what your cat likes best! Whether places to play or condos for napping are your priority, there are tons of cat trees that will both satisfy your cat’s instincts and look amazing in your home. Ready to get shopping?

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Gabrielle LaFrank
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Gabrielle LaFrank has written for sites such as Psych2Go, Elite Daily, and, currently, PawTracks. When she's not writing, you…
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