A combined dwelling and play area for cats and the like includes a base
member that has an at least one spherical notch formed therein. The notch
extends downwardly from a top surface and terminates above a bottom
surface thereof. At least one saucer is seated within the at least one
notch. A first housing is connected to the base member and has an open
front face positioned along a longitudinal side thereof. A support shaft
is conjoined to the housing and extends laterally outward therefrom. A
plurality of novelty mobiles is tethered to the shaft and elevated above
the base member. A vertically oriented scratch pole is coupled to the
base member, and a pillow is seated within the housing. The scratch pole
is spaced from the shaft and is statically coupled to a top surface of
the base member.