🚪 Cat Doors = Freedom! How These Affordable PetSafe Doors Keep Our Maine Coons Happy & Independent
Want to give your cats the freedom to roam—without leaving your doors wide open or becoming a 24/7 doorman? Let us introduce one of our favorite cat hacks here at Safe Harbour: the PetSafe Interior Cat Door.
These little flaps of genius let our Maine Coons come and go as they please between bedrooms, the office, and even the cattery prep space. And while most of our crew figured them out right away… Ember is still working on it. (We love her for it.)
💡 How We Use Them at Safe Harbour
At night: The doors let our cats pop in and out of bedrooms without waking us up. No more midnight yowling or paws under the door!
During the day: Raeya, Blaze, and the gang cruise freely between the home office and lounge areas, keeping Maine Mama company while she works—and then slipping off to nap in a sunny spot.
No more cracked doors: We used to wedge doors open for airflow and access. Now? Every space stays fully shut (and climate controlled!) while the cats still have free reign.
🛠️ Easy to Install, Even in Older Doors
The doors are surprisingly simple to put in—we installed them in our interior doors with just a drill, jigsaw, and a bit of patience. Reviewers on Amazon agree that even DIY novices can handle it.
One reviewer even installed it in a window frame to give their cats porch access. Now that’s cat parent dedication.
“Easy to install. Large enough door for my big fat cat. Even my smallest cat can open the flap.” – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
😹 Who’s Using It?
Let’s just say… everyone except Ember.
While most of the crew mastered it in minutes, Ember insists on sitting just outside the door until someone opens it for her. It’s giving diva, and we’re not even mad.
🧠 Pro Tips:
Go with the XL size for Maine Coons or larger breeds.
Install at chest height for your cat—not human height.
Use painter’s tape to let your cat investigate the door before cutting.
Want one for your home? Here’s the exact model we use.
At under $20, it’s one of the most functional upgrades we’ve made—and it’s made both cats and humans much happier.
❗Not Sponsored (Yet 😉)
We are not affiliated with Orijen or Amazon… for now! This blog contains regular product links, not affiliate ones—just a Maine Mama sharing what works in her home.
Disclosure: These are not affiliate links (yet!). We’re sharing because we love this food and it works wonders for our cats. If we join an affiliate program later, we’ll update this post with full transparency.
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