Last Updated on July 20, 2023 by teamobn
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Most of us would agree that it would be a lesser world without pets. It is said that pets make you healthier! If you’re a pet person, do you share your home with your pets or do they live outside?
Maybe you’ve got one of those pets that thinks you’re sharing its home! Either way, here’s some inspiration to make their little lives even more blissful!
There are plenty of ideas to give your pet its very own home.
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Of course, pets should have a shelter outside when they enjoy the good air in your garden. Building the shelter yourself ensures that all your pet’s needs are met.
You can add a slide, a terrace, or a green roof – anything to make them comfortable!
![Dog Mansion](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/DogMansion06.jpg)
Pampered pets also require a place of their own indoors! But if you live in a small home, we also have space-efficient ideas which you can try. Don’t have that extra space under the stairs? Why not integrate your pet’s bed into one of your furniture pieces?
Check out our collection of chicken coops, doghouses, cat beds, and other pet accommodations.
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Different pet accommodations for different animals
Cats
Though there may be numerous theories as to why cats prefer the higher ground, the most common is that it provides them a natural vantage point from which to survey their surroundings.
They can often be seen hunting and watching for prey on high ledges, perches, and trees. So if you think of ideas on how you can build a great pet accommodation for your cats, you need to consider building higher grounds for them.
And since cats are intelligent pets, they would enjoy a loft that has lots of challenges. A simple pet accommodation for cats will be a boring one for them so you need to think of a twist and how you can add an element of challenge to your cat’s accommodation.
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Dogs
Unlike many other animals, which do little more than eat, sleep, and mate, dogs have a rich and varied social life. They can be house pets, lapdogs, hunting partners, expedition companions, police trackers, and even search-and-rescue dogs.
Dogs are the most popular pet in the world because they can be trained to do nearly anything, from simple tricks to extraordinary feats of agility and coordination.
Dogs have a sense of humor and find human companionship rewarding. They are better able than humans to understand our emotional states and provide us with mutual comfort, support, and affection.
Dogs are not just companions, but also keepers of our homes and guardians. Because of these reasons, you tend to create a better, no, the best pet accommodation for them.
You can experiment with whatever materials you want to use to make sure that your dog or dogs will be at their most comfortable place to relax.
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Chickens
Chickens are fun, healthy, and relatively cheap pets. Many people keep them as pets, and some people keep them for their eggs. This can be great fun, and it’s always good to try something different.
If you’re in a small space, chickens are great pets, as they don’t take up a lot of space and they use their wings to scratch themselves. There are lots of different kinds, from the small bantam to the large Cornish Cross and the bantam rooster, which is half the size of a normal chicken.
They’re friendly, gentle, and quiet and make great pets (and excellent egg layers), especially if you have a garden. Plus they are a very good source of meat.
So if you design a pet accommodation for your chickens, make sure to consider their basic needs like sand baths and nests for them to lay their eggs on.
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![Cat Castle](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Cat-Castle.jpg)
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![Dog Mansion](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/DogMansion06.jpg)
![Dog Mansion](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/DogMansion02.jpg)
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![Hey look! I've got a green roof too! FAIL or WIN? Let us know in the comments section.](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/9a17c12c1633d7f52cd85701a8195c30.jpg)
![The Egg Plant... surely the 'Waldorf Astoria' of chicken coops :)](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/theeggplant.jpg)
![Is this something your pet would love to have? Why not ask them what they think of the idea?](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/aaaaaa-7.jpg)
![Cats do like to climb trees, but if yours is an indoor cat, this might be the perfect compromise. Thoughts?](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/petree2.jpg)
![How cute is this? A mobile home for your chooks!](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/mobilecoop.jpg)
![One of our dogs favourite places to sleep is on our outdoor furniture. I'm wondering whether this dog kennel with viewing platform might be more to their liking. My biggest concern is that the kids and the dogs would fight over it :-) Would your pampered pooch (or child) like one?](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Coops-Hutches-and-Other-Pet-Accommodation8.jpg)
![Is this something your pampered feline would love to have? Why not ask them what they think of it.](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/1176189_549247205130278_1644067023_n.jpg)
![If you live in a rural or semi-rural area it is often difficult to contain your dog to a small area unless it is chained up (not very nice for mans' best friend). This, on the other, is like Doggy Hilton! And remember, this is just a design concept. Recycled timber, corrugated iron and some dog fencing might not look as spectacular, but I'm sure your dog will still be happy. :-)](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Coops-Hutches-and-Other-Pet-Accommodation10.jpg)
![Now THIS is a cat run! Given the feral cat challenge here in Australia - and undoubtedly, many other countries, I have enormous respect for the owner. As the saying goes, 'if you can't look after your pet, don't get one!'](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/aaaaaass-3.jpg)
![Isn’t this the cutest chicken coop? I bet the kids would love to have this as their playhouse.](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/945225_566169426771389_1937181263_n.jpg)
![Is this something your pet would love to have? My biggest concern is that the kids and the dogs would fight over it...](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/aaaaaaeeeee-8.jpg)
![Hobbit hole meets chicken coop! Thumbs up or thumbs down?](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/14512_551815041540161_797915597_n.jpg)
![Many cat owners now choose to keep their felines indoors 100% of the time, but that doesn't mean they can't have a taste of the outdoors. Why not consider creating a](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Coops-Hutches-and-Other-Pet-Accommodation7.jpg)
![Cute? Will this work with your pampered pooch or will it still demand your side of the bed?](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/aaaa-2.jpg)
![It may not be the most beautiful creation, but this is a really good chicken coop for an acreage. Why? Because, the ability to move/tow/drag the coop means that the chickens can do their job (i.e. eating bugs and fertilizing) in a much bigger area than a fixed building allows.](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/chicken-coop.jpg)
![Even the kennels are going green! You liked the one we posted last week so here are some more :) The living roof improves the aesthetics and provides insulation against hot or cold weather!](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_4400.jpg)
![Here is another example of how to make the most out of your chicken coop or rabbit hutch. Not only does it have a living roof, but as it is also placed in a vegetable garden , you can reuse old straw, bedding and droppings as instant compost. What do you think?](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Coops-Hutches-and-Other-Pet-Accommodation17.jpg)
![Is this something your pet would love to have? Why not ask them what they think of the idea :-)](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/935081_426239174138103_1927206054_n.jpg)
![I always appreciate things that have more than one function. This guinea pig/rabbit hutch is a good example. An instant raised garden bed, that can be moved around the yard as required and underneath a safe space for your small animals to dwell. Pretty clever, don't you think?](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Coops-Hutches-and-Other-Pet-Accommodation22.jpg)
![Yep - It's a trampoline again, wrapped with chicken wire.](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Coops-Hutches-and-Other-Pet-Accommodation11.jpg)
![This kennel complete with veranda (porch) is a great idea, particularly with summer practically upon us here in the southern hemisphere. Remember that shade and plenty of clean water are just as important to your furry friends as they are to us.](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Coops-Hutches-and-Other-Pet-Accommodation14.jpg)
![Looks like this one has pram wheels attached for relocation.](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Coops-Hutches-and-Other-Pet-Accommodation4.jpg)
![Just what any pampered pooch deserves - their very own den under the stairs. Better still, make it big enough for your partner to sleep in when](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Coops-Hutches-and-Other-Pet-Accommodation12.jpg)
![Fan @Jeremy Stearns sent these images of his recent project. Don't be fooled by the expression on Cali's face. She always looks a little lost :) Thanks for sharing Jeremy (and Cali).](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Coops-Hutches-and-Other-Pet-Accommodation18.jpg)
![People's inventiveness never ceases to amaze me. How's this for a mini-coop. I guess you remove a drawer to get to the eggs?](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Coops-Hutches-and-Other-Pet-Accommodation6.jpg)
![A great conversion of a trampoline to a chicken coop - note the wheels on the wooden structure so it can be moved.](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Coops-Hutches-and-Other-Pet-Accommodation9.jpg)
![This one is suitable if you have a safe space for your chickens to be out during the day, and locked up each night. Remember that foxes do get out and about during the day and a stray dog will happily grab a chicken on the way through.](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Coops-Hutches-and-Other-Pet-Accommodation19.jpg)
![Earthship meets chicken coup!](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/e5fc099e60d23d49cb8c9b5b9286c47d.jpg)
![What do you think of these hand carved bird feeders?](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/686008535_c250d36474_z.jpg)
![Fan Jennifer Melton shared this with us earlier today but it does not seem to have hit our news-feed. We thought it was great and we hope you do too!](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Coops-Hutches-and-Other-Pet-Accommodation1.jpg)
![If you are anything like me, I trip over the cat and dog beds on a regular basis. When I saw this, I thought it was such a great solution. A permanent, cosy space for the animals, without the trip risk. The question is, are you willing to remove the doors from the sideboard or television unit to create a pet bed?](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Coops-Hutches-and-Other-Pet-Accommodation16.jpg)
![This one falls into the so simple category, yet like me, you probably haven't considered it? Cheap brackets, recycled timber and some old carpet, will give your feline some great places to sit and admire the view, at the height cats just love. Pretty clever (and easy) isn't it?](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Coops-Hutches-and-Other-Pet-Accommodation2.jpg)
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![One of our fans – Jess Manderson – sent us a message requesting a simple idea on how to build a pet step/ramp for her dog Mini who’s in his golden years. It took a while, but we found one :-)](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dogramp.jpg)
![Having spent a day cleaning out the kids wardrobes and drawers with the cat](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Coops-Hutches-and-Other-Pet-Accommodation20.jpg)
![Click LIKE if your pets would enjoy having one of these! Thumbs up?](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Coops-Hutches-and-Other-Pet-Accommodation21.jpg)
![Here's another great idea to keep our indoor cats busy. This](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Coops-Hutches-and-Other-Pet-Accommodation5.jpg)
![You’ve seen houses made from recycled shipping containers, but what do you think of this shipping container chicken coop?](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/insert-3.jpg)
![If you have a pet cat, then this project could be for you. With a T-shirt and two hangers you can build your pet a DIY cat tent.](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/insert-12.jpg)
![Turn an old table upside down, paint it, add some cushion, and you have yourself a pet bed for your pampered feline or pooch.](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/fbpetbedtable.jpg)
![Would this hammock be enough to keep your cat off your lap or would it just make it more convenient?](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/599384_559750394079959_1010283231_n.jpg)
![Is this something your pet would love to have? Why not ask them what they think of the idea...](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/aaaaaarrr-10.jpg)
![If your cats love to spend their time outdoors, then this cottage could be for them.](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/catcottage.jpg)