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Color White
Material Glass
Target Audience Cats, Dogs

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  • SELECTIVE ENTRY PET DOOR: Scans on ENTRY ONLY. Uses RFID to read your pet’s implanted ID microchip, allowing your pet access without letting in stray animals—learns up to 32 identities; programmable collar tags are sold separately for pets without microchips. SIMPLE ONE BUTTON Programming. Helps prevent intruder animals from entering your home. SET CURFEW TIME!: Program the door to lock and unlock at specified times. RESTRICTED ENTRY ONLY - any animal can exit.
  • MICROCHIP COMPATIBILITY: Works with 9 (Avid Secure), 10 (FDXA) and 15 (FDXB) digit microchip numbers; if unsure of your pet’s microchip number, you can check with your veterinarian, pet shelter or animal rescue.
  • DOOR OPENING: The Microchip Pet Door Flap opening is 6 11/16” (H) by 7” (W) and can be installed in doors, windows or walls – accessories are available from SureFlap.
  • BATTERY POWERED: Uses 4 C non-rechargeable alkaline batteries (not included); estimated battery life up to 12 months depending on use. LOW BATTERY INDICATOR: Light flashes red when batteries are low and indicates batteries will need to be replaced soon.
  • PERFECT GIFT: The SureFlap Microchip Pet Door is a great gift for small dog breeds and cat lover’s – making safe spaces and homes for their pets. Three Year Warranty.

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Relaxing inside not worrying about unwanted guests.

SureFlap and SureFeed products have been recognised as being ‘Cat friendly’.

Cat Friendly Awards, by International Cat Care, 2014, 2015, 2018.

SureFlap Microchip Pet Door

Keep unwanted animals out of your home.

Larger in size than a standard cat flap, the pet door is designed for large cats and small dogs. The built in curfew timer enables you to set the door to lock and unlock at specified times. It can be set to lock at the same time each day.

  • Compatible with all microchips worldwide.
  • 12 month battery life (4x C batteries - not included).
  • Suitable for small dogs and large cats.
  • Can be installed into doors, glass and walls.

installs into doors, glass & walls

Programme your pet’s microchip at the touch of a button

Your pet’s microchip is then permanently stored in memory.

Install the pet door in a door, glass or wall

A range of accessories are available for glass and wall installations.

Intruder animals can’t get in

The pet door remains locked for unwelcome cats and wildlife until your pet approaches and opens just for them.

Use the curfew timer to keep your pet indoors

Set the door to lock and unlock at any time of the day or night.

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16,731
4.1 out of 5 stars
2,112
4.0 out of 5 stars
4,943
3.8 out of 5 stars
428
3.9 out of 5 stars
1,061
App-controlled No No No
Scans animal on entry - keeps out intruder animals
Scans animal on exit - control which pets are allowed out No No No
Timer control No No
Flap opening dimensions W(mm) x H(mm) 142 x 120 142 x 120 178 x 170 178 x 170 142 x 120
Required install hole size W(mm) x H(mm) 165 x 171 165 x 171 207 x 234 207 x 234 165 x 171
Batteries required (not included) 4 X AA 4 X AA 4 X C 4 X C 4 X AA
Works with all common identification microchips and SureFlap RFID Collar Tag
RFID Collar Tag included No No 1 tag included 1 tag included No
No. of pets that can be programmed 32 32 32 32 32

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.31 x 4.92 x 11.02 inches; 3.28 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ SUR101
  • Department ‏ : ‎ mens
  • Batteries ‏ : ‎ C batteries required.
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 19, 2012
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Sure petcare
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B009NH6NR0
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 4,943 ratings

Product Description

Product Description

The SureFlap Microchip Pet Door only opens for your pet’s veterinary implanted microchip or RFID collar tag to keep intruder animals out so that your pet can feel safe and secure in their own home. If an intruder animal enters your home, it can cause a lot of stress to your pet and lead to fights or indoor spray marking. The SureFlap Microchip Pet Door is compatible with all common microchip types. It can store up to 32 pets and it is selective entry, preventing intruders while any cat can leave. The pet door can be installed in doors, windows or walls and it is battery-powered, meaning it can be installed virtually anywhere. A pet door mounting adaptor is required for glass installations and a mounting adaptor and one or more tunnel extenders may be required for wall installations. Unique RFID collar tags are available for non-microchipped pets and one collar tag is included with the product. The product includes a three-year warranty.

Set Contains:

1 x SureFlap Microchip Pet Door

1 x user manual

3 x sets of screws of varying lengths

1 x RFID collar tag

WARNING:

CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

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4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5
4,943 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the protection provided by the pet door. They say it keeps out intruder cats, strange animals, and other pets. They also appreciate the ease of installation, saying it's quick and simple. Customers are also satisfied with the sturdiness, and quality of the product. However, some customers have reported issues with the ease and speed of opening the door. Customers also disagree on ability to read, locking, and size.

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200 customers mention159 positive41 negative

Customers like the quality of the pet door. They say it works well, is easy to install, and the electronic chip reader works flawlessly. Some say that the door functions flawlessly in practice and that it works perfect for their cats. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.

"...This is definitely the best pet door technology on the market, and despite the steep cost of the product and the installation, I think it is well..." Read more

"...a background in engineering, this is one of the best working and design electromechanical devices I've ever seen...." Read more

"...This door was worth every penny!—————5 year update: Quick update after 5 years. The door finally started acting a little funky...." Read more

"...They are expensive but work and are constructed really well and are worth it! The other one brand was unsafe and junked immediately!..." Read more

91 customers mention77 positive14 negative

Customers find the installation process of the pet door to be easy. They mention that it is low profile, quiet, and easy to set up. They also say that it's easy to program their chips into the device. Some say that the flap is easy to install and program to allow their kitty to enter the house. They say that they are easy for the basic functions, but trying to set the special modes is tricky. Overall, most are happy with the ease of installation and operation of the product.

"...Electronics and electrical user interface works well, and intuitive...." Read more

"...PROS:- Door operation is fairly simple and the company provides lots of information in the manual and..." Read more

"...Decided to mount in the wall instead.Pros: Love the simple to setup to read my cats existing rfid chip...." Read more

"...Programming is easy, just press the button, get the cat to go in to the tunnel and it licks and displays that he's registered. That's it...." Read more

53 customers mention39 positive14 negative

Customers like the protection provided by the pet door. They say it keeps out any intruder cats, as well as opossums and skunks that cruise. They also say it does a good job keeping unauthorized critters out, including predators. Customers also mention that the door works well and does the job to keep the unwanted animals out.

"...Custom 05 - Further raccoon protection. Senses intruder trying to pull door back... locks door both ways...." Read more

"...This pet door does a good job keeping unauthorized critters out. But our dogs are Papillons, so they have a long snout for their small size...." Read more

"...I told Amazon that the product is defective since it DID NOT “prevent intruder animals from entering your home” with “RESTRICTED ENTRY ONLY,”..." Read more

"...We loved this feature because then you do not accidentally lock a pet outside...." Read more

45 customers mention38 positive7 negative

Customers like the sturdiness of the pet door. They mention that it's well built, holds together quite well, and is reliable. The new dual actuator-tab mechanism seems stoutier, and the flap hasn't broken off. It cleans up nicely and takes a beating, and keeps on working.

"...Well made. I haven't seen such a well made product for such a long time!..." Read more

"...It is a very good product, the chip sensor works perfectly, it appears to be well made, except for the seam that raccoons can get a grip on...." Read more

"...With that said, this IS a well built pet door that looks good in my door. I just wish this door came with the "dual lock" function..." Read more

"...It looks to be really sturdy too. I've been using it for 3 months and it has been working flawlessly...." Read more

47 customers mention28 positive19 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the pet door. Some mention that it's the perfect size for cats and small dogs, while others say that it is very small and may not fit if you have a big cat.

"...Uses some good sized batteries, for providing the amps for longtime operation.CONS..." Read more

"...Basically, the Cat Door was too small. My female cat is a tiny, very timid, 7 pound Himalayan and she was almost getting stuck in it...." Read more

"...- The door is aesthetically pleasing, small, and clean-looking enough so that it isn't an eyesore on the back door.-..." Read more

"...First, it's large enough to not scare a cat who is a bit wary of going through small spaces...." Read more

37 customers mention22 positive15 negative

Customers are mixed about the ability to read. Some mention that the supplied RFID tag is a very welcome addition, it recognizes our cats microchips and allows ONLY them entry into the house. However, others say that the door did not seem to read the chip and would not unlock at all.

"...Mode 1 - Allows YOUR RFID pets to go in and out. All other animals can go out but not come in...." Read more

"...After a few days, the sensor suddenly wasn't picking up my dogs' microchips...." Read more

"...with it but a factory reset took care of that.it is programed to my cats microchip so I didn't need the tag...." Read more

"...But each time one goes out the door, the sensor detecting unauthorized critters is activated and blocks the second one from leaving until it times..." Read more

30 customers mention10 positive20 negative

Customers are mixed about the locking of the pet door. Some mention that the microchips allow them to set lock in and lock out times, while others say that the motor went out and the door wouldn't lock. The general settings allow for single-side locking, double-side locked, and timed lock. However, some customers report that the door stopped staying locked after about 8 months, and the locking mechanism quit working.

"...Out function is locked.Mode 3 - ANY PET can go out but IN function is locked. NO ANIMAL can come in.Mode 4 - Locked IN and OUT...." Read more

"...General settings allow for single-side locking, double-side locking, and timed lock/unlock functions...." Read more

"...Now it's in a state of constant locking and unlocking and drains the batteries immediately because it spends all day locking and unlocking...." Read more

"...or so after I first purchased it the motor went out so the door wouldn't lock. At least it did not lock the cat out...." Read more

29 customers mention5 positive24 negative

Customers have negative opinions about the ease of opening of the pet door. They mention that it doesn't automatically open, they had trouble pushing it open sometimes, and that their cats never adapted to the door. Some say that the flap door does not close well after their cats pass through it and that the door has been sticking open for 3 years.

"...It is harder to open compared to normal pet doors since it locks...." Read more

"...Unfortunately, my smaller kitty never adapted and could not push the flap open...." Read more

"...The not-great:Sometimes it's a bit slow to open, so my cat will really need to be almost in the door with her nose against the flap, and after..." Read more

"...were really strong to the point where I actually had trouble pushing it open sometimes...." Read more

I love it, my cat despises it! WARNING: CAT CAN BYPASS LOCK TO GET OUT!
5 Stars
I love it, my cat despises it! WARNING: CAT CAN BYPASS LOCK TO GET OUT!
I love it, my cat despises it! (If you do not believe me, see the attached photo.) On the flip, the SureFlap door does make an excellent cat window. (ie. See attached photo.) I think the reason why he doesn't like using the SureFlap door, cats tend to get spoiled easily, such as eating treats and refusing to eat regular food. He enjoys when I open the regular door for him when he's going outside, as this also scares any predators away. He then enjoys when I open the regular door and greet him to come inside after roaming around for awhile.Day 1 after installation of the SureFlap Pet DoorCat lays limp nearby the SureFlap Pet Door, in obvious protest of the dehumanizing SureFlap Pet Door. (He performs similar when being dawned with his cat leash harness.)Day 2While he's crying to be let outside using the regular door, I was retrieving and readying to turn on the vacuum sweeper when he gladly hopped out the SureFlap Pet Door all by himself!Day 3He's still hesitant to use the door when coming in, but not so much going. I'm now putting dry food stacked with snacks and treats after he's been out for awhile near the edge of the SureFlap Pet Door, in hopes to entice him to enter the house with a little more vigor. This is working, and he's somewhat used to the locking noise now, but still finds the door dehumanizing and would rather sit outside for four to six hours until I let him inside using the regular house doors.Day 5-7He's now getting more used to going out the SureFlap Pet Door, but entering the door is still dehumanizing for him. No problems with the unlocking mechanism of the door, just psychologically dehumanizing! He knows to use his paw to push the bottom of the door, but just doesn't readily enter the SureFlap Pet Door.Two Week IntervalAbsolutely no problems with the cat using the door to exit the house now. Only problem, I'll tend to still see him waiting on the front porch to be let inside at night, instead of him using his cat door on the side of the house. During the day, he does use his door. He's learned well for the past weeks that he can use his front paw for opening the cat door, or at least play with the magnetic door sealing door. I think the action of the magnet tends to scare him a little, as he does not understand how magnets work. He's also still on the ten second delay. Might also be getting skittish while exiting the door this morning, likely smelling the possible presence of a raccoon within the exterior of the entry way. In another week, I'll try disabling/reducing the 10 second delay, and hoping this doesn't also teach the raccoon how to use the door. No more leaving any food on the inside of the door, nor do I think the cat needs anymore encouragement at this point.Three Week IntervalMy cat is becoming more used to the locking mechanism and the mystical magnetic door closing action. I think placing some catnip at the bottom of the door has made him extremely more comfortable with using the door more often. Still using the ten second mode, although he his making the transition much faster from outside to inside the house, and vice versa.PROS1) Well made. I haven't seen such a well made product for such a long time!2) Pretty easy to install, within a 2x6 exterior wall. (I used two white 2-2.75 inch SureFlap Microchip Pet Door Tunnel Extenders. The brown extenders tend to interfere with the unit's operation.)3) Electronics and electrical user interface works well, and intuitive.4) Uses some good sized batteries, for providing the amps for longtime operation.CONS1) No significant cons so far, besides the unit doesn't include a vinyl siding curved U channel.2) I was a little hesitant to purchase this product due to all the negative reviews, but latter realized those writing negative reviews were likely writing for different earlier product models.3) When the cat goes through the door and the door closes, the door tends to catch the end of his tail. Although the door is really light, I still wonder if it is bugging the cat. I doubt it though.4) I'm wondering if such a door used within colder climates should have some method of preventing heat loss, such as an arctic entry way. (I have not had the time to engineer an arctic entry for this little door for prevent heat loss, as this seems less of a concern for the tropical climates of northeastern Ohio.) I measured the temperature loss using an HVAC laser thermometer during a cold night during Winter, likely around just below or at zero Fahrenheit as we had a warm Winter; and noticed likely due to the small opening, heat loss appeared minimal and the only heat loss registering on the thermometer was primarily extending approximately 1-2 feet around or in front of the pet door by a few degrees loss in comparison to the average interior temperature. Since the pet door is in a small rear room containing the litter boxes, and the room's heat plan is engineered a few degrees cooler than the rest of the house, doesn't seem much of a concern.5) WARNING: Keep the buttons covered using the button cover plate, else your cat may accidentally unlock the door by repetitively pawing at the pet door, inadvertently hitting the unlock button! Due to my cat's injuries sustained while fighting with other stray cat(s), I had to lock him inside for a month. One night, while he likely had to pee really badly and not wanting to use his litter box, I found he was partially through the supposedly locked pet door after frantically pawing away at the pet door, but was luckily partially temporarily caught in the pet door by his pet large cone, or "Cone of Shame." Nowadays at most times, I still have the buttons uncovered for easily temporarily locking him inside while cutting the grass, or other times. I just try to remember to use the button cover plate, for when I'm trying to keep him inside longer than a few hours.TIPS1) I used an average rise or height from floor, four to five inches. The hinged part of the door adds about an inch to the rise, so the bottom of my door has about a four inch rise, while the hinges rise to about five inches.2) Use the included collar RFID key for testing the door. Do not use the key on a outdoor cats, as outdoor cats loose their collars on a weekly basis.3) Once you have the pet door installed, I suggest using catnip to further entice your pet to become comfortable with using the pet door. Using food after the door installed may entice raccoons, however, I myself did use a dish of food loaded with his treats within the first one or two weeks. (Figured once he got his nose through the door, the smell of his treats would further entice him to enter the house instead of being scared-off by the locking mechanism.)2019.03.10 WARNING! If the pet door is locked, your persistent cat can still bypass the lock to get outside. My cat only takes about ~2-3 minutes to bypass the locking mechanism with his claws & paws. Seems to be like riding a bike to him. Once he learned, he now seems to bypass the mechanism quite routinely now. Be careful and permanently seal the door using a board and some long drywall/wood screws. Using a movable bucket, your pet will still get out but likely will not be able to re-enter due to the temporary obstacle nudged aside, preventing the pet door flap to open full for re-entry. Do not be fooled your pet cannot escape through the door while wearing an "Elizabethan collar" (AKA cone-of-shame), as this would only be a temporary hurdle.2019.05.30 Added photo of door stopping a bunny, dead in his tracks, from breaking into my house and robbing me of all my belongings. Yea, at first I thought he was having a hard time entering the door for some reason again, then to my surprise, he wanted his "catch of the day" brought inside where it's likely cooler and also likely wanted me to prep the fresh kill. I should have, because he later devoured the entire rabbit. If I were a dentist, probably be pulling lucky rabbits paws from between his teeth! Regardless of the size, he still ate two more full cans of food that night and in the morning... Small cat, many stomachs.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I love it, my cat despises it! WARNING: CAT CAN BYPASS LOCK TO GET OUT!
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I love it, my cat despises it! (If you do not believe me, see the attached photo.) On the flip, the SureFlap door does make an excellent cat window. (ie. See attached photo.) I think the reason why he doesn't like using the SureFlap door, cats tend to get spoiled easily, such as eating treats and refusing to eat regular food. He enjoys when I open the regular door for him when he's going outside, as this also scares any predators away. He then enjoys when I open the regular door and greet him to come inside after roaming around for awhile.

Day 1 after installation of the SureFlap Pet Door
Cat lays limp nearby the SureFlap Pet Door, in obvious protest of the dehumanizing SureFlap Pet Door. (He performs similar when being dawned with his cat leash harness.)

Day 2
While he's crying to be let outside using the regular door, I was retrieving and readying to turn on the vacuum sweeper when he gladly hopped out the SureFlap Pet Door all by himself!

Day 3
He's still hesitant to use the door when coming in, but not so much going. I'm now putting dry food stacked with snacks and treats after he's been out for awhile near the edge of the SureFlap Pet Door, in hopes to entice him to enter the house with a little more vigor. This is working, and he's somewhat used to the locking noise now, but still finds the door dehumanizing and would rather sit outside for four to six hours until I let him inside using the regular house doors.

Day 5-7
He's now getting more used to going out the SureFlap Pet Door, but entering the door is still dehumanizing for him. No problems with the unlocking mechanism of the door, just psychologically dehumanizing! He knows to use his paw to push the bottom of the door, but just doesn't readily enter the SureFlap Pet Door.

Two Week Interval
Absolutely no problems with the cat using the door to exit the house now. Only problem, I'll tend to still see him waiting on the front porch to be let inside at night, instead of him using his cat door on the side of the house. During the day, he does use his door. He's learned well for the past weeks that he can use his front paw for opening the cat door, or at least play with the magnetic door sealing door. I think the action of the magnet tends to scare him a little, as he does not understand how magnets work. He's also still on the ten second delay. Might also be getting skittish while exiting the door this morning, likely smelling the possible presence of a raccoon within the exterior of the entry way. In another week, I'll try disabling/reducing the 10 second delay, and hoping this doesn't also teach the raccoon how to use the door. No more leaving any food on the inside of the door, nor do I think the cat needs anymore encouragement at this point.

Three Week Interval
My cat is becoming more used to the locking mechanism and the mystical magnetic door closing action. I think placing some catnip at the bottom of the door has made him extremely more comfortable with using the door more often. Still using the ten second mode, although he his making the transition much faster from outside to inside the house, and vice versa.

PROS
1) Well made. I haven't seen such a well made product for such a long time!

2) Pretty easy to install, within a 2x6 exterior wall. (I used two white 2-2.75 inch SureFlap Microchip Pet Door Tunnel Extenders. The brown extenders tend to interfere with the unit's operation.)

3) Electronics and electrical user interface works well, and intuitive.

4) Uses some good sized batteries, for providing the amps for longtime operation.

CONS
1) No significant cons so far, besides the unit doesn't include a vinyl siding curved U channel.

2) I was a little hesitant to purchase this product due to all the negative reviews, but latter realized those writing negative reviews were likely writing for different earlier product models.

3) When the cat goes through the door and the door closes, the door tends to catch the end of his tail. Although the door is really light, I still wonder if it is bugging the cat. I doubt it though.

4) I'm wondering if such a door used within colder climates should have some method of preventing heat loss, such as an arctic entry way. (I have not had the time to engineer an arctic entry for this little door for prevent heat loss, as this seems less of a concern for the tropical climates of northeastern Ohio.) I measured the temperature loss using an HVAC laser thermometer during a cold night during Winter, likely around just below or at zero Fahrenheit as we had a warm Winter; and noticed likely due to the small opening, heat loss appeared minimal and the only heat loss registering on the thermometer was primarily extending approximately 1-2 feet around or in front of the pet door by a few degrees loss in comparison to the average interior temperature. Since the pet door is in a small rear room containing the litter boxes, and the room's heat plan is engineered a few degrees cooler than the rest of the house, doesn't seem much of a concern.

5) WARNING: Keep the buttons covered using the button cover plate, else your cat may accidentally unlock the door by repetitively pawing at the pet door, inadvertently hitting the unlock button! Due to my cat's injuries sustained while fighting with other stray cat(s), I had to lock him inside for a month. One night, while he likely had to pee really badly and not wanting to use his litter box, I found he was partially through the supposedly locked pet door after frantically pawing away at the pet door, but was luckily partially temporarily caught in the pet door by his pet large cone, or "Cone of Shame." Nowadays at most times, I still have the buttons uncovered for easily temporarily locking him inside while cutting the grass, or other times. I just try to remember to use the button cover plate, for when I'm trying to keep him inside longer than a few hours.

TIPS
1) I used an average rise or height from floor, four to five inches. The hinged part of the door adds about an inch to the rise, so the bottom of my door has about a four inch rise, while the hinges rise to about five inches.

2) Use the included collar RFID key for testing the door. Do not use the key on a outdoor cats, as outdoor cats loose their collars on a weekly basis.

3) Once you have the pet door installed, I suggest using catnip to further entice your pet to become comfortable with using the pet door. Using food after the door installed may entice raccoons, however, I myself did use a dish of food loaded with his treats within the first one or two weeks. (Figured once he got his nose through the door, the smell of his treats would further entice him to enter the house instead of being scared-off by the locking mechanism.)

2019.03.10 WARNING! If the pet door is locked, your persistent cat can still bypass the lock to get outside. My cat only takes about ~2-3 minutes to bypass the locking mechanism with his claws & paws. Seems to be like riding a bike to him. Once he learned, he now seems to bypass the mechanism quite routinely now. Be careful and permanently seal the door using a board and some long drywall/wood screws. Using a movable bucket, your pet will still get out but likely will not be able to re-enter due to the temporary obstacle nudged aside, preventing the pet door flap to open full for re-entry. Do not be fooled your pet cannot escape through the door while wearing an "Elizabethan collar" (AKA cone-of-shame), as this would only be a temporary hurdle.

2019.05.30 Added photo of door stopping a bunny, dead in his tracks, from breaking into my house and robbing me of all my belongings. Yea, at first I thought he was having a hard time entering the door for some reason again, then to my surprise, he wanted his "catch of the day" brought inside where it's likely cooler and also likely wanted me to prep the fresh kill. I should have, because he later devoured the entire rabbit. If I were a dentist, probably be pulling lucky rabbits paws from between his teeth! Regardless of the size, he still ate two more full cans of food that night and in the morning... Small cat, many stomachs.
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Patrícia
1.0 out of 5 stars Descrição Enganosa
Reviewed in Brazil on November 11, 2023
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Audrey
5.0 out of 5 stars Très fonctionnelle
Reviewed in France on November 21, 2023
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Mariano
5.0 out of 5 stars Un producto fantastico
Reviewed in Spain on October 12, 2023
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Simone B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Ottima e ben fatta!
Reviewed in Italy on October 3, 2023
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AlleycatUK
5.0 out of 5 stars Best door. 5 years on and helped integrate several new arrivals allowing existing cats free rein
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 17, 2022
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