When you have two cats and one really good hiding spot, the obvious assumption is that they'll fight over it. That's what one of our customers, Rachel, expected too when she brought home a Garden Tunnel Den for her two cats. Here's what she wrote in her review:
“I have two cats and honestly thought they'd fight over it. Instead the ragdoll claimed the inside and the other one just lurks in the background judging everyone.”
No fighting, no negotiating, just two cats who quietly worked out their own arrangement. One claimed the inside, the other kept watch from a distance. It is one household's experience, rather than a promise that every pair of cats will share a bed. Separate resting spots and clear routes away still matter.
Why this worked instead of turning into a standoff
The Garden Tunnel Den combines a hiding space with a surface for lounging and supervised play. Standard has one side entrance; Large has two. Flower- and clover-shaped peek holes on top give curious paws another way to explore, but they are not additional side entrances.
Some cats may enjoy using different parts of the den, as Rachel's did. If two cats use it, keep the entrances clear and offer another retreat nearby. If one cat blocks the other, separate their resting spaces rather than expecting them to work it out.
A few details to consider when choosing a size:
- Comes in Standard (60cm, fits cats up to 15 lbs) and Large (79cm, fits cats up to 25 lbs, 2.3 times the interior volume), so compare the dimensions with your cat's resting position and leave room to turn around.
- Made from 9mm structured felt. Check the panels and connections regularly for wear.
- Every order includes a 24-inch natural feather wand for supervised play. Put it away after playtime.
The takeaway
Give each cat a choice of resting places, keep routes open, and watch how they use the space. A shared den may work for some pairs; separate retreats are still essential when a cat wants time alone.
Check out the Garden Tunnel Den if you're dealing with your own multi-cat standoff.
