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Woven by hand from cotton and linen rope.
Cotton and linen rope, woven by hand
Raised walls on three sides, open view on the fourth
Built-in yarn ball stitched to the rim
Takes claws and kneading without fraying
Two sizes, three colours
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Orders are packed within 24 hours. Delivery normally takes 7–15 working days, depending on your location and customs. Shipping is free on every order, wherever you are.
If the basket is not for her, tell us within 30 days and we will sort it out — swap, replace or refund.
Cotton and linen rope, coiled and stitched by hand in a herringbone pattern. No plastic fibre, no coating, no dye smell.
Shake it out or vacuum it on low. For marks, dab with a damp cloth and let it dry flat. Do not machine wash — the coil holds its shape better dry.
0–15 lbs (0–7 kg) — 16.5" / 42 cm wide. Suits kittens and most adult cats.
15–31 lbs (7–14 kg) — 19" / 48 cm wide. Suits large breeds, long bodies, or two cats who share.
Between sizes? Go up. Cats spread out more than you expect.
LOVED BY THOUSANDS OF CAT OWNERS
Rope reads as bark. Her paw pads know the texture without being taught.
It takes on her scent and keeps it — plastic weave never does.
The more she uses it, the more it smells like hers.
One spot to claw at, doze in, keep watch from and bat the ball around.
Built to last years. There is no replacement cycle to plan for.
Cats work out what is theirs by smell. Natural cotton and linen hold onto scent; synthetic weave sheds it within hours, which is why a brand-new bed can sit untouched for weeks.
This basket does the opposite. It picks up her scent and keeps it, so within a few days the spot reads as hers rather than as furniture.
Scratching is not only about claws. Cats scratch to leave scent, which is why the sofa arm keeps getting picked over the bed you bought.
Give her a surface that takes the scent and the sofa stops being the best option in the room. Scratch the rim, curl up in the middle — same piece of furniture, and it is hers.
| Instinct Basket | Padded cat bed | Cardboard scratcher | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holds her scent over time | |||
| Built to scratch on | |||
| Keeps its shape after months of use | |||
| Air moves through it | |||
| Somewhere to sleep as well | |||
| Something to play with built in | |||
| Looks like furniture you chose |
Cotton and linen rope, coiled and stitched by hand. No plastic fibre, no coating, and no chemical smell out of the box.
Yes. The walls are low enough to step over and the rope gives slightly underfoot, so getting in and out is easy at either end of life.
No. Air passes through the coils, so it stays cool in summer. Drop a blanket in when it turns cold.
Most beds are synthetic and never take on her scent, so they stay 'yours' to her. Rope holds scent, and it is also a surface she can scratch — so she has a reason to keep coming back.
That is what the weave is for. The coils take claws and kneading without fraying or flattening, and the surface improves with use rather than falling apart.
It is neutral cotton rope in brown, grey or green — closer to a basket than to pet gear, so it sits fine in modern, boho or Scandi rooms.
Orders are packed within 24 hours. Delivery normally takes 7–15 working days, depending on your location and customs. Shipping is free on every order.
I almost sent back the new beds but upon your suggestions I just gave it some time. I introduced Loki to his bed in the room he likes best and Thor, his in another room that he favors as well. It took three days and now they love them. See attached picture. Thanks so much.
I bought for one of my babies and at the end was Kitsune who decided that it was made for him.
Our Maine Coon loves her basket!!! I am so glad we discovered your business. She loves to sit in the basket every day.
Bobby loves his new bed! He said thank you 🐈⬛🩷
I told you more in an earlier review today.
She is using her basket aka "nail salon" more and more. I showed her what to do, and when I see her using something else, I go back and show her what to do. 10 mins later I will hear her scratching the basket! She is def marking it with her kitty kat pheromones 🐈⬛!
It’s the first bed my cat slept in immediately. She even chose it over the cardboard box she usually prefers. An extra plus, she has stopped scratching the furniture!
My cat, Dude, absolutely loves it!! It took 3 days of checking it out, but he is all in now!
My cat love it! She spent a lot of time playing with this basket! I think I will need bigger one later.
She was sceptical at first but now she’s very territorial of her bed when l touch it she gives me the what the look!
Two cats. Two baskets. Each one took to their particular basket immediately. I’m so pleased that they love their “homes”.
My black panther Charlie has claimed this basket for his own. It took about a week and now he sleeps in it every night! It’s next to my pillow. I hear his purring and scratching at it. I’m so happy that he loves it! One of my other cats, Mufasa claims it when Charlie’s not in it! I have another basket I’m trying to get Mufasa to use! I am delighted with this purchase!!!
I needed a solution for how to ‘share’ my work desk with my cats. An Instinct basket seemed to be a good idea. 2 cats so 2 baskets - not that I wanted both cats on the desk at the same time. One cat took to the basket immediately and ‘sharing’ is no longer a problem. He even curls up in the basket on the desk when I’m not working. The other cat was slower to take to this ‘new and suspicious’ object but she really liked the flat scratch mat. After 2 weeks they both loved the baskets so much that I ordered a 3rd basket and second scratch mat. Less than 30 mins after unwrapping the scratch mat, Miss fussy was lying on it. Claiming it as hers and playing with the ‘tail’ We love these baskets and the scratch mats!
My cat loves this basket and uses it to file down her nails. Her nails feel filed down too! It’s a big plus to have a stimuli basket.
I bought one for each of my cats but after the first day, they both take turns using the one so for now the second is in the spare room. Maybe I need another cat?!
They share the three I bought. All seem to treat as a comfort hug. They get in sleep . Then up running around.
My cat loves it. He lies in it every night.
Thank you
Ours cats love it! Only problem is it’s stealing all their snuggle time because they love to nap in it.
My cat loves his new toy, plays in it, on it, sleeps in it and scratches quite often.
My cats love to sleep together in their basket.
Figaro loves it! It sleeps in it plays on it and scratches it!
Cleo LOVES her basket. Ordered a second one in the larger size. But she like’s curling up in the smaller one.
She loves it. I bought one for her sister too, and they sleep in each others.
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