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I’m very excited to give you the first look at this beautifully designed new outdoor cat house! Blink is both attractive and outrageously functional. It was created out of a need to give shelter to a beloved outdoor cat, Tabby. Blink’s founder, Ann, had tried to find an appropriate shelter for Tabby but couldn’t find anything that had all the features she wanted for him, and that also looked modern and pleasing.

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Ann set about to create the perfect outdoor cat shelter and I think she just may have succeeded. Blink is constructed of a double-wall molded plastic structure that creates the perfect amount of insulation. The elevated design helps cats stay warmer in cold weather and creates a cocoon-like sense of security.

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The front entrance is recessed under a generous awning to keep rain out and keep the inside warm and dry. You have to be very careful to avoid creating a space where outdoor cats can get trapped — by other cats, dogs or other predators. Blink has a one-way back boor that allows cats to escape if they have to, but others can’t enter through the back door.

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Blink will come with an optional removable, washable inner cushion that can be used in conjunction with a special heating pad. The whole top comes off for easy cleaning and there’s even a drain hole in the floor. Every detail is very well thought out, even the seams between the top and bottom pieces are carefully designed to be leak-proof. The durable, non-toxic recycled plastic body is made in the USA.

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Blink is about to launch a Kickstarter campaign to bring this fabulous shelter to market. You can sign up for updates from Blink at Blinkpet.com. I’ll be sure to tell you as soon as the campaign launches, and in the meantime, please leave a comment telling us what you think of the design.