Need lightest weight, able to be drilled, 4x8' sheet of something inexpensive.?

Question

I just got a new kitten. She has had all her shots etc. But, to socialize her to my other cats, I need to keep her separate from them for a short time. I need something I can drill various size holes in at the bottom and the top. The bottom so the cats can get to know each others smells etc. The top with lots of holes for air. She will be blocked in the bathroom, it has a window but, I need to block the door almost entirely. She has jumped over what I do have twice. We had to shut the door. Any suggestions welcome. Thanks all.

Answer 1

If you go to Home Depot or any store of that kind ask to see the pegboard. They come in 4x8 sheets and have holes already predrilled so you don't have to. Not to expensive , light in weight but durable enough for your needs. Hope this helps.

Answer 2

That's not how to socialise cats. You are making it difficult.

They must get used to your routine etc and not locked away etc. After 24 hrs it should be with the other cats. When you say other cats what do you mean? More than two is illegal where we are.

Answer 3

Buy the lowest grad of 1/4" plywood your local hardware store has.  You can carry it on the roof of your car if you put something like a throw rug or carpet scrap on first.  Tie it down and drive slow.

Answer 4

Probably the least expensive thing you could use would be 1/4" Luan underlayment.  It comes in 4x8 sheets, but can be cut quite easily with hand tools, even a Stanley knife, if that's all you have.  Usually costs less than $10/sheet.

Answer 5

Try cardboard.  Local appliance stores have pieces that are huge from refrigerators, etc, free for the taking, and you can make it fit in you car, even cut it up for the curb when you're done.

Good luck!