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A multi-level cat playhouse and associated methods of assembly, disassembly and storage thereof. The playhouse includes an open-topped lower body portion having plural walls which define an interior space and a partially open-bottomed upper body portion, also having plural walls which, while also de

A multi-level cat playhouse and associated methods of assembly, disassembly and storage thereof. The playhouse includes an open-topped lower body portion having plural walls which define an interior space and a partially open-bottomed upper body portion, also having plural walls which, while also defining an interior space, are configured to fit within the lower interior space for storage purposes when the upper body portion is inverted and placed onto the lower body portion. When in use, a first portion of the lower interior space is covered by a removable separator mounted to generally horizontal ledges included as part of the walls of the lower body portion. By placing the upper body portion onto the lower body portion, a remaining portion of the lower interior space is covered by the bottom wall of the upper body while the removable separator provides a floor for the upper interior space. In this manner, the playhouse contains both lower and upper level interior chambers, each accessible through an access aperture respectively formed in the lower and upper body portions. By forming an aperture in the removable separator, access between the lower and upper interior chambers is permitted. By longitudinally foreshortening side walls of the upper body portion relative to side walls of the lower body portion, a top side surface of the partial bottom wall is suitable for use as a first elevated perch. A top wall of the upper body portion is suitable for use as a second elevated perch.

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[ What is claimed is:] [25.] A pet house comprising:a main body portion having a front, a rear and first and second side walls, with a first access aperture formed in at least one of said walls;an intermediate wall having upper and lower side surfaces, said lower side surface horizontally disposed o

[ What is claimed is:] [25.] A pet house comprising:a main body portion having a front, a rear and first and second side walls, with a first access aperture formed in at least one of said walls;an intermediate wall having upper and lower side surfaces, said lower side surface horizontally disposed over said walls of said main body portion to partially cover a first portion of said main body portion;an upper body portion including a projecting wall having a generally frustapyramidal shape and which extends upwardly from said upper side surface of said intermediate wall, said projecting wall having a second access aperture formed therein;said upper body portion, said intermediate wall and said walls of said main body portion defining an interior chamber;an interior wall which separates said interior chamber into lower and upper chambers accessible by said first and second access apertures, respectively and having an interchamber access aperture formed therein; andsaid second access aperture providing access from said interior chamber to said upper side surface of said intermediate wall.