![House tent for pet](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/7/577-domik-palatka-dlya-pitomca.jpg)
It's no secret that all cats have the habit of hiding in the most secluded corners of the apartment. Sometimes such games of hide and seek can cause a lot of trouble for owners, because their pet may start gnawing on wires or simply get stuck in one of these places. To avoid such a problem, it is necessary to provide the animal with its own quiet and calm corner. A tent like this is ideal for this purpose. In it the animal will feel secluded and protected. By the way, you can put not only a cat in such a house, but also a ferret or a small dog.
To make it you will need the simplest materials that can easily be found at home or in the garage:
- cardboard for the base (a shoe box will do; the size depends on the size of the pet);
- thick wire (you can take old coat hangers and bend them);
- T-shirt (size also depends on the pet);
- paper and regular tape;
- scissors;
- thread and needle;
![let's make a frame](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/7/563-izgotovim-karkas.jpg)
First of all, let's make a frame. To do this, you need to take two pieces of wire (40-50 cm each) and bend them in an arc. If the wire is thin, take twice as much and twist it in half as follows:
![let's make a frame](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/7/564-izgotovim-karkas.jpg)
Then wrap the wire with paper tape, this will help make it more durable. Wrap the ends especially carefully so that the animal does not get hurt.
![wrap the wire](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/7/565-obmotayte-provoloku.jpg)
![wrap the wire](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/7/566-obmotayte-provoloku.jpg)
Now we cross the finished arcs and secure them in the middle with any tape.
![wire cross to cross](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/7/567-provoloku-krest-na-krest.jpg)
Preparing the base of the tent. To do this, you can take a flat piece of durable cardboard or a shoe box. You don’t have to cut the latter completely, but leave the side parts, this will make the frame stronger.
![tent base](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/7/568-osnovanie-palatki.jpg)
Cut small holes in the corners using scissors.
![make a hole](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/7/569-delaem-otverstie.jpg)
We insert the upper part of the frame into them and bend the ends.
![connect with frames](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/7/570-soedinyaem-s-karkasov.jpg)
![bend it](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/7/571-zagibaem.jpg)
We carefully secure them with tape, making sure that no sharp edges peek out. You can also secure each arc near the sides of the box.
![glue it](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/7/572-prikleivaem.jpg)
We get the base of our tent. Its size depends entirely on your desire and the size of your pet.
![frame ready](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/7/573-rama-gotova.jpg)
Now let's prepare the T-shirt. Fold the sleeves together as follows and secure them:
![preparing the fabric](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/7/574-gotovim-tkan.jpg)
You can try pulling the T-shirt onto the frame to check if it is voluminous enough. Adjust the distance between the sleeves and then sew them together.
![House tent for pet](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/7/575-domik-palatka-dlya-pitomca.jpg)
Another option is to leave the sleeves on the sides so your pet can play with them or use them as a tunnel. If the T-shirt is too long, cut off the excess. You can later sew a small pillow from it and put it inside the house.
![House tent for pet](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/7/576-domik-palatka-dlya-pitomca.jpg)
Now carefully pull the T-shirt onto the frame. The collar will serve as an entrance. Place it at such a level that it is convenient for the animal to climb inside, but the feeling of privacy is maintained. Complete the craft by randomly securing the T-shirt at the back. You can simply pull it off and tie it into a knot, or carefully sew the edges together. It should not be stretched too tightly so as not to deform the frame.
![House tent for pet](https://i.washerhouse.com/images/7/578-domik-palatka-dlya-pitomca.jpg)
Place a soft base inside and the house-tent for your pet is ready!