Although we may be considered a small independent business, we have big dreams here at Pryde Pets of revolutionizing indoor enrichment for cats. Which is why we were so excited to recently connect with Hayley Williams, a cat design expert and founder of Cat Therapy, who is also affectionately nicknamed “the Cat Shelf Lady”.
One thing we adore about the cat community is our shared devotion to our feline friends; ultimately, we all want to offer our kitties the best quality of life possible, and to ensure they’re happy, healthy and comfortable in their homes.
Which is why we felt such deep kismet when connecting with Hayley, as it quickly became clear that she shared our passion for discovering new and innovative ways to enhance our cats’ wellbeing indoors.
(Without sacrificing on style, of course!)
So we were over the moon when Hayley chose to feature Pryde Pets on her website, after testing our Wall Meow-nted Cat Climbers with her own dynamic and super cute duo Luna and Leon.
Read the feature here.
About Hayley Williams, the Cat Shelf Lady
Proud to claim the moniker of “the Cat Shelf Lady”, Hayley is the founder of Cat Therapy and is a cat shelf layout designer with over 10 years of experience working with cats.
Having an extensive background in pet sitting, rescue and caring for her own two cats Luna and Leon, Hayley is the #1 go-to person for cat enrichment and lifestyle product recommendations.
With a passion for interior design, she enjoys helping cat guardians design aesthetic homes full of enrichment for cats.
Hayley also has a Bachelor of Fine Arts - Visual Communications - Design.
(So in short, Hayley definitely knows her stuff when it comes to aesthetically pleasing, beautiful and functional cat care products! If you would like to connect with Hayley to discuss a cat shelf installation or book in for a design consultation, reach out to her here.)
Hayley’s Thoughts on Pryde Pets Cat Wall Shelves
We were deeply touched by Hayley’s review of our Wall Meow-nted Cat Climbers. Honestly, her words were so complimentary and positive that we struggled to narrow down our favorite comments.
Oh, who are we kidding! We were absolutely thrilled to spend time picking out our top quotes.
Here are a few highlights from Hayley’s feature of Pryde Pets Cat Climbers:
“The founders of Pryde Pets clearly love cats ... I was thoroughly impressed from the start, and, once I had them [the Climbers] on the wall they continued to impress.”
The Importance of Indoor Enrichment For Cats
What we also hugely appreciated was that with Hayley’s extensive knowledge of cat wellbeing and behavior, she knew exactly why it’s important for cats to be offered this form of stimulation and for their natural instincts to climb be satisfied.
That is exactly the solution that wall mounted cat shelves can offer your feline friend; the opportunity to increase their physical exercise indoors, flex their mental muscles as they navigate these vertical pathways, and for them to have a private, cozy space where they can relax in total comfort away from other pets and small children.
Indeed, statistics indicate that almost 60% of domestic cats are overweight, primarily due to a combination of diet and lack of exercise. But the silver lining is that a simple way to increase your cat’s exercise is through nurturing this need to climb.
Climbing can also offer the added benefit of supporting cat joint health, in helping the strength and flexibility of their joints. This form of exercise, which in turn can help cats to maintain a healthy weight, then has the added potential to reduce the development of arthritis as they age.
It’s a win-win in our eyes!
What You Need to Know About DIY Cat Shelves
If you visited this blog today because you’re currently considering installing a cat wall perch and wondering what the best option is for your kitty, we hope that Hayley’s honest review of our Cat Climbers has offered some insight into how they could be the solution for you.
With our comprehensive installation guides, there’s no need to worry about the complexity of mounting our Cat Climbers in your home (especially if you’re confident enough with hanging picture frames.) Alternatively, it would take a professional no time at all to install them on your behalf.
Hayley herself points out how much she loved the beginner friendly installation, as well as how sturdy these cat shelves are. Likewise, she also appreciated the modular design of our Cat Climbers for easy configuration and customization - meaning you can position them to suit your personal preferences and home space.
In short: if you were previously on the fence, then hop right on over. Because Pryde Pets Wall Meow-nted Cat Climbers are the purr-fect way to increase your feline’s enrichment and exercise indoors, in a way that only works to enhance your interior design and deepen your bond with your kitty companion.
Thanks again to Hayley for her review and her glowing words. We’re so pleased another cat professional adores our cat shelves as much as we do!
