The short answer
Suction-cup perches stick to clean, smooth glass and suit average-size cats. Sill-mounted perches rest on or screw to the window ledge and suit heavier cats. Either way, check the maker's weight rating against your cat with room to spare.
Options
- Suction cup: PEFUNY window hammock.
- Sill-mounted: K&H EZ Mount double stack.
- Wooden sill perch: Zoratoo.
Installing suction cups
- Clean the glass with alcohol and let it dry.
- Avoid textured, tinted-film or very cold glass.
- Recheck the cups every week or two.
Wall shelves
If windows are small, wall shelves such as PLEKER 5-in-1 add lookout spots up the wall.
SafetyTest any perch with your hand before letting your cat on it.
Products mentioned
Questions readers ask
Do suction-cup cat perches fall?
They can if glass isn't clean or the cat is over the rating; recheck cups regularly.
Which perch is best for a big cat?
A sill-mounted or screw-supported perch with a high weight rating.