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Editorial Standards

How PurrPad Reviews Products

Mei Sato, Founder & Editor-in-Chief
Here is how PurrPad researches, evaluates, and writes about cat furniture — with the transparency design-conscious owners deserve.

What this site does

PurrPad is an editorial operation born from a decade of tracking pet-product launches and reading what owners actually say after months of use. I started this site to close the gap between polished listings and real-world performance — to help people find pieces that earn their spot in your home and survive daily life with a cat. Every guide is built on aggregated owner feedback, long-term durability reports, and a clear-eyed look at what the design-forward market actually delivers.

How we evaluate

  • Owner satisfaction over 90 days — not unboxing hype
  • Material durability and ease of cleaning
  • Design integration into real homes
  • Value relative to material quality and construction
  • Cat adoption rate across different temperaments

Affiliate disclosure

Some links on PurrPad are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a small commission if you purchase through them. This never affects our recommendations — we only recommend products we believe in after thorough research.

How to reach Mei

Real feedback, corrections, or shop-floor stories that contradict something on this site: use the contact page. A real person reads what comes through.