catflaps

Feline entry points

A catflap is a small hinged door set into a larger door or wall, allowing a cat to enter and exit freely without human assistance.

The flap swings both ways and may include a lock or electronic sensor that responds only to a specific pet's collar or microchip.

Also called a cat door or pet door.

mechanism

hinge

Movable connecting joint

  • swingSuspended recreational seat
  • magneticAttracting iron or attention
  • microchipMiniature semiconductor processor

infrared · four-way · manual · automatic · locking · tunnel · frame · weatherproof · transparent · plastic

access

entry

Access or submission

doorway · portal · opening · passage · threshold · gateway

autonomy

independence

Freedom from external control

flexibility · agency · unrestrained · roaming · unsupervised · self-directed · unrestricted · empowerment

home

door

Hinged room barrier

  • wallVertical enclosing structure
  • garageEnclosed vehicle storage structure
  • porchCovered entryway structure

kitchen · interior · exterior · glass-door · panel · retrofit

convenience

ease

Lack of strain

time-saving · effortless · hands-free · low-maintenance · user-friendly · pet-friendly · hassle-free

security

locked

Fastened with a mechanism

Opposites
animal size accommodation

catflapsdog doors

Built-in pet entryways

barn doors

access control direction

catflapsdeadbolts

Locks requiring key turns

locks · barricades

Family

catflap

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G