Black Friday is still more than two months away.
So if you find a cat tree you like during an October sale, should you buy it?
Or should you wait?
That question matters more in 2026 because holiday shopping no longer begins only during Thanksgiving week.
Black Friday 2026 falls on Friday, November 27. Amazon has announced that Prime Big Deal Days will take place on October 6–7, describing it as the beginning of its fall and holiday shopping season. NRF also notes that roughly two out of five holiday shoppers have started browsing or buying before November in recent years, with retailers responding by launching holiday promotions as early as October.
That means cat owners may see attractive prices long before Black Friday.
But seeing an early sale does not automatically mean you should buy.
The better question is:
Have you already found the right cat tree at a price you are comfortable paying?
Quick Answer
Buy during an October sale if:
you already know which cat tree fits your cat
you have measured your room
the platforms fit your cat’s body
the current price is within your planned budget
your existing cat tree needs replacing
the return and support terms make sense
Waiting until Black Friday may make more sense if:
you are still comparing different cat trees
you do not know what size you need
your current tree is still safe
several products would work equally well
the October price is not particularly attractive
you are not in a hurry
The mistake is not buying early.
The mistake is buying the wrong cat tree because an early discount creates urgency.
Why October Matters More in 2026
Black Friday is still one of the major shopping periods of the year.
But it is no longer the only point when holiday promotions begin.
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days takes place October 6–7 this year, with early deals already appearing before the event. Amazon describes the event as kicking off the fall and holiday shopping season.
NRF also reports that approximately two out of every five holiday shoppers have started shopping before November in recent years. Retailers have responded by putting holiday inventory in place earlier and launching sale events as early as October.
For cat owners, that changes the buying strategy.
You no longer need to think only in terms of:
October = too early
and
Black Friday = time to buy.
Instead, think of September and October as the beginning of a longer comparison period.
Buy in October If You Already Know Which Cat Tree You Want
The strongest reason to buy early is simple:
The product decision is already finished.
Imagine you have already determined that your cat needs:
a tall cat tree
a stable base
a wide top perch
multiple resting zones
sisal scratching posts
a hammock
enough room for a large adult cat
You have measured your room.
You have checked the dimensions.
You know the model fits.
At that point, you are no longer deciding what cat tree to buy.
You are deciding when to buy that particular cat tree.
That is where an October promotion becomes more meaningful.
If the exact product reaches a price you are comfortable paying, buying early can be reasonable.
Wait If You Are Still Deciding What Your Cat Actually Needs
A sale should come after product selection.
Not before it.
Suppose you still do not know whether your cat needs:
a 50" or 70" cat tree
a top perch or enclosed condo
a hammock or flat resting platform
compact apartment furniture or a full-size tower
a cat tree for one cat or multi-cat use
In that situation, waiting is useful.
You still have work to do before comparing prices.
Watch Your Cat
Does your cat prefer height?
Does your cat hide?
Does your cat sleep stretched out?
Does your cat jump hard?
Does your cat scratch the sofa vertically?
These behaviors tell you more about the right cat tree than the discount percentage.
Measure Your Cat
For large cats, pay attention to:
body length
resting position
platform width
turning space
top perch size
A cat tree that says “large cats” in the title may still have a perch your cat cannot comfortably use.
Measure Your Room
Check:
available floor area
base footprint
ceiling clearance
window placement
walkway clearance
floor type
Especially in an apartment, the tallest cat tree is not automatically the best one.
Do Not Assume Black Friday Will Always Be Cheaper
One of the easiest shopping assumptions to make is:
“I’ll just wait because Black Friday will definitely be cheaper.”
That is not something you can know in advance for a specific cat tree.
Promotions can vary by:
retailer
product
SKU
inventory
promotion period
available stock
A product may receive an attractive October promotion.
Another product may get a better Black Friday discount.
Some may not change much at all.
So rather than trying to predict the absolute lowest future price, establish a price you are comfortable paying.
Set a Target Price Before the Sale Starts
This is one of the simplest ways to avoid impulse buying.
Do not begin with:
How much is the discount?
Begin with:
How much am I willing to pay for this particular cat tree?
For example:
You find a solid wood cat tree that fits your large cat and your living room.
You decide that you are comfortable paying up to $250.
Now you have a rule.
If the product reaches your target in October, you can consider buying it.
If it stays above the target, keep watching.
If Black Friday brings a lower price, good.
The important part is that your buying decision was defined before the sale banner appeared.
Compare the Same Cat Tree Over Time
This becomes especially important during Black Friday.
Imagine:
Cat Tree A: 20% off
Cat Tree B: 40% off
Cat Tree B looks like the better deal.
But Cat Tree B may have:
a smaller base
a narrower top perch
less usable platform space
no hammock
fewer resting areas
weaker suitability for large cats
Now the larger discount has changed your product choice.
That is exactly what you want to avoid.
Instead, compare:
Cat Tree A in September
→ Cat Tree A during October sales
→ Cat Tree A during Black Friday
That tells you something useful.
Comparing two unrelated discount percentages does not.
Large Cat Owners Have More Reason to Buy the Right Model Early
Large cats reduce your number of good options.
A 17 lb cat may need:
more platform room
a wider top perch
stronger post support
a stable landing area
enough room to turn
a structure that does not feel wobbly
That means you may have only two or three models that truly fit.
If one of those exact models reaches your acceptable price during an October promotion, waiting only because “Black Friday is later” may not improve the product decision.
For large cats, fit should come before timing.
A cheaper Black Friday cat tree is not a better deal if the platforms are too small.
Multi-Cat Homes Should Prioritize Layout Before Discount
The same logic applies to multi-cat homes.
Two cats need more than a tall tower.
They may need:
separate resting zones
multiple platforms
more than one desirable location
scratching access
enough space for one cat to move around another
an exit route that is not easily blocked
A cat tree with one excellent top perch may work well for one cat but create competition between two cats.
So before waiting for Black Friday, determine which layouts actually work for your household.
Then monitor those models.
Do not let a larger discount move you to a product that solves the wrong problem.
Replace an Unsafe Cat Tree Before Black Friday
There is one situation where waiting for a sale should become less important:
your existing cat tree is no longer safe to use.
Watch for:
a top perch that has become loose
a post that cannot be tightened
a base that rocks on a flat floor
damaged hardware
cracked structural components
a platform that tilts noticeably
repeated wobbling under normal use
If the current tree has a serious stability problem, continuing to use it for another month or two just to reach Black Friday may not make sense.
The purchase becomes less about getting the lowest possible price and more about replacing furniture that no longer works safely for your cat.
Product Fit Example: Natural Dainty 70" Solid Wood Cat Tree
The Natural Dainty 70" Solid Wood Cat Tree is a useful example of why shoppers should compare the same SKU across the holiday shopping period.
The current product page lists a 70.9" height, 23.6" × 23.6" base, 23.6" wide top platform, 15.3" hanging hammock, and 39.2 lb product weight. It also lists an overall static load capacity of 80–100 lb, while noting that static load is measured under still-weight conditions and should not be interpreted as recommended cat body weight.
Suppose those dimensions fit your cat and your room.
The useful question becomes:
What happens to the price of Natural Dainty between now, October promotions, and Black Friday?
Not:
Which random cat tree has the biggest discount?
That difference helps keep the buying decision focused on the cat.
Do Not Forget the Return Window When Buying Early
Buying early can have one practical downside.
The return period begins after delivery.
Mewzoom currently states that customers may request a return or exchange within 7 days after delivery for unused items in original condition. Damaged or defective products are eligible for a full refund within 30 days after delivery, and Mewzoom lists a 3-year manufacturer warranty for defects in materials and workmanship.
That means if you buy early:
Do not leave the box unopened until November.
Inspect it when it arrives.
What to Check After Delivery
Check:
parts
hardware
dimensions
finish
posts
platforms
assembly
stability
An early purchase makes sense when you are prepared to receive and inspect the product.
Best For Buying in October
Buying during an October promotion makes more sense if:
you already selected the exact cat tree
your cat has specific size requirements
you have a large cat
you have multiple cats
your current cat tree needs replacing
you already measured your room
the current price reaches your target
the product fits your long-term needs
For these shoppers, waiting for a hypothetical lower price can matter less than securing the right product at a price that already works.
Better to Wait for Black Friday If…
Waiting makes more sense if:
your current cat tree is still fine
you are comparing several models
you have not measured your room
you do not know what platform size your cat needs
multiple products would work equally well
you are not satisfied with current prices
you are mainly feeling pressure from an early-sale countdown
In those cases, use October as research time.
Waiting is useful when it improves the decision.
Black Friday Timing Checklist
Before deciding whether to buy now or wait, ask:
Product Fit
Have I chosen the exact model?
Does it fit my cat’s body?
Are the platforms large enough?
Is the top perch usable?
Does the layout match my cat’s behavior?
Home Fit
Have I measured the room?
Does the base fit?
Is there enough ceiling clearance?
Can it sit near a window, wall, or sofa?
Will it block a walkway?
Price
What price am I comfortable paying?
Is the current promotion actually below that number?
Am I comparing the same SKU?
Am I being influenced mainly by the discount percentage?
Urgency
Is my current cat tree still safe?
Does my cat need a larger tree now?
Have I recently added another cat?
Can I reasonably wait until late November?
Support
Do I understand the return period?
Have I checked warranty terms?
Can I inspect the product immediately after delivery?
Is after-sales support clearly available?
If most of these questions already have clear answers, you are probably ready to evaluate an October offer.
If they do not, keep researching.
Final Thought
You do not need to choose between “buy everything in October” and “wait for Black Friday no matter what.”
There is a better approach.
Choose the cat tree first.
Measure your cat.
Measure your room.
Confirm the platform size.
Check the structure.
Set a price you are willing to pay.
Then watch the October sales.
If the right cat tree reaches the right price, buying early can make sense.
If it does not, keep watching until Black Friday.
The goal is not to prove that you found the absolute lowest price.
The goal is to buy the right cat tree at a price you are comfortable with.
Your cat will use the furniture long after the sale banner disappears.
