YouTuber Builds a Custom Home Elevator for His Beloved Geriatric Cat
Most of us would go to great lengths for our cats, especially if they are in distress. Liam Thompson went so far as to construct a home elevator for his feline companion.
Frodo, his 20-year-old orange cat, was having difficulty climbing and descending the steep outdoor stairs that led to his favorite sunbathing location. Thompson decided to make things easy for his elderly cat by constructing this ingenious device that would safely transport the kitty up and down the flight of stairs, and he documented the entire process on YouTube.
A little box-shaped cart travels up and down a set of tracks in the handmade cat elevator. An electric hoist controls the entire equipment, which raises and lowers the platform.
The home elevator, aside from being the funniest and cutest thing imaginable, is certainly huge assistance for Frodo because he no longer has to hobble up and down those steps every day. However, this isn't the first bespoke device Thompson has created for Frodo.
He's also created a Roomba Chariot (which is exactly what it sounds like) and a unique cat train for the walking-averse cat.
Take a look at this interesting DIY solution. You might find it inspirational.
Liam Thompson, a YouTuber, constructed a house elevator for his cat Frodo
Liam ThompsonFrodo is 20 years old
Liam ThompsonAnd he has difficulty walking and climbing stairs.
Liam ThompsonSo Liam decided to construct an elevator for him
Liam ThompsonWhile outdoor cats have a life expectancy of just 2 to 5 years, indoor cats live on average 10-15 years. While dependent on many things, including luck, some domestic cats can live to up to 20 years old.
Frodo is one of those lucky cats. It is amazing how active he is. It is obvious that Liam is taking great care of him.
Factors such as diet, healthcare, and the environment can have an impact on life span. In general, neutered cats tend to live longer.
It is a simple solution, but it required a lot of research and labor
Liam ThompsonFrodo took it for a spin
Liam Thompson
Cats go through six key life stages:
- Kitten (up to six months)
- Junior (six months – two years)
- Prime (three-six years)
- Mature (seven – 10 years)
- Senior (11 – 14 years)
- Geriatric (15 years and older)
Frodo is well in this geriatric age. But his charm and attitude help him hide his real age.
And he is happy he doesn't have to climb those stairs
Liam Thompson
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And Thompson has the ideal retort for anyone who thinks all of this is a little much for a cat. "I LIKE SPOILING MY CAT SUE ME," the YouTuber sarcastically captioned the video.
But who can blame him for treating his cat as if he were a prince? Frodo certainly deserves it.
When someone is by your side for 20 years, you have to respect and honor it. That kind of devotion is rare in humans.
We are so fortunate we have our pets. And we should help and support them every chance we get.
