Our Story

Three little paws changed everything

We're Jorn and Hannah — two hopelessly cat-obsessed humans who turned heartbreak into something beautiful. What started with one very special three-legged cat named Iva became a mission to give every cat the home — and the adventure — they truly deserve.

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Nils and Loki on our first cat wall

A home for every cat.

This isn't just a slogan. It's the reason we get out of bed every morning.
How it started

Meet our little tripod

It started with Iva — our fierce, fearless, three-legged cat who we lovingly called our little tripod. Iva was already living with family when she was hit by a car — a reminder of the very real danger that outdoor cats face every single day. Our family looked after her with incredible care through her operation and recovery. But once she came out the other side, something unexpected happened: the other animals in the home started bullying her. The one who needed the most gentleness was getting the least of it. So she needed a new home. A safe one. And she found it with us.

Iva was our whole world. But she was a true homebody — a little anxious after everything she'd been through, not one for the outdoors. So when we noticed how quiet she seemed during the days, we did what any devoted cat parents would do: we went back to the shelter.

Iva — our little tripod
Nils and Iva together
Enter: the escape artist

Nils tried to escape the shelter. Three times.

We should have seen it coming. When we went to pick up Nils, he tried to bolt three times before we even got him into the carrier. We laughed it off. He was just enthusiastic, we told ourselves.

He and Iva were adorable together — genuinely sweet. But Nils was a full-blown adventurer while Iva preferred the sofa. Eventually we built a little cat flap so Nils could roam outside while Iva could retreat inside whenever she felt like it. For a while, it worked perfectly.

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Then we lost her.

One day, we found Iva by the water's edge. Our little three-legged angel was gone. It turned out that outdoor cats in our village had been deliberately targeted. We won't share the details — but it broke us completely. In that moment, we made a decision: Nils would stay inside. Always. And we would find a way to make inside feel like the whole world to him.

The rescue that healed us

Loki walked into our broken hearts

To ease the grief — and because we couldn't stand the thought of Nils being alone — we rescued Loki from the shelter. He's a perfect split between Iva and Nils: a total daredevil when no one's watching, and a complete scaredy-cat the moment anyone walks in.

With two adventurers suddenly stuck indoors at night, we quickly realised we couldn't just take away their world. Cats are hunters. Climbers. Explorers. They don't stop needing adventure just because the front door is closed.

And that's when the search began — for something far better than a sad, flimsy scratching post that collapses after three weeks.

Nils and Loki on our first cat wall
The faces behind the brand

Our three Sweetypaws

Every element we make, every decision we take — it's all for cats like these three.
Iva
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Iva

Our fearless three-legged cat. The reason this brand exists. The three paws in our logo are a permanent tribute to her — and to all three of them.

Nils
The escape artist

Nils

Tried to escape the shelter three times before we even got him home. Still the most adventurous, unstoppable explorer we've ever met.

Loki
The daredevil

Loki

Fearless when alone, a total scaredy-cat with people around. Equal parts Iva and Nils — and we love every contradictory inch of him.

The meaning behind the logo

Three paws.
One promise.

Our logo isn't just a design choice. The three paw prints carry a double meaning: they're a tribute to Iva's three legs — our little tripod who started it all — and they represent the three paws of Iva, Nils and Loki combined. Three cats, three personalities, one family.

Every time you see the Sweetypaws logo, you're seeing them. And you're seeing our promise: that every cat deserves a safe, stimulating, beautiful home — no matter their story.

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A home for every cat
Our mission & vision

We're not just selling cat furniture. We're building a movement.

We believe every cat deserves more than a scratching post in the corner. We believe indoor cats deserve real adventure, real stimulation, and a home that's built around them — not just tolerated by their owners.

Our mission

To give every cat — from rescue shelters to family homes — a beautiful, stimulating indoor environment that honours their nature as climbers, hunters and explorers. We do this through thoughtfully designed, sustainable cat climbing walls that are as beautiful as they are functional.

Our vision

A world where no cat is stuck on the floor. Where every indoor cat has a vertical paradise of their own — and where choosing cat furniture is an act of both love and environmental responsibility. We're building that future, one wall at a time.

How we give back

Every purchase does more than you think

When you buy from Sweetypaws, you're not just getting a cat wall. You're helping a cat in need find their forever home — and taking a step toward a cleaner planet.
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5% of every set goes to cats in need

With every complete set sold, we donate 5% of the revenue directly to cat shelters and rescue organisations. Because 'a home for every cat' isn't just a slogan — it's a commitment we put real money behind, every single order.

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Carbon offset at checkout

At checkout, you can choose to offset the CO₂ footprint of your order. We've partnered with certified climate projects to make this as easy as a single click — because a beautiful home for your cat shouldn't cost the earth.

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Two cats adopted — by us

We don't just talk about giving cats a home. Nils and Loki both came from shelters. We live this mission every single day — and wouldn't have it any other way. Every product we make is tested, loved and climbed on by them first.

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Materials that matter

Why we use reclaimed pinewood

We use reclaimed pinewood wherever possible. Not because we have to — but because we think it's the right thing to do. And because it's genuinely a better material. Every Sweetypaws element is crafted from reclaimed pinewood — beautiful, characterful timber that's already lived a full life before becoming part of yours.

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No new trees felled

Reclaimed wood gives existing timber a second life — reducing demand for fresh logging and keeping carbon locked in the wood, not released into the atmosphere.

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Stronger with age

Reclaimed wood has already dried and settled over decades. The result is a more stable, denser material — less prone to warping, and perfect for cat walls that need to hold real weight reliably.

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Character you can't fake

Every plank carries its own history — subtle grain, natural texture, warm tone. No two Sweetypaws elements are identical. Your cat wall is genuinely one of a kind.

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Safe for cats, always

All our wood is carefully selected, sanded smooth and finished only with cat-safe treatments. What's good for the planet is good for your cat.
Our shared journey

Where we've been.
Where we're going — together.

This is our roadmap. Not just ours — yours too. Every purchase brings us one step closer to these goals. We think you deserve to know exactly where we stand.
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Two cats adopted
We walked the walk first. Nils and Loki both came from shelters, and they're the heartbeat of everything we do here.
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Switched to reclaimed pinewood
Every element we make is crafted from reclaimed wood wherever possible — giving timber a second life instead of felling new trees.
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CO₂ offset option at checkout
You can now offset the carbon footprint of your entire order directly at checkout — one click, certified impact.
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5% of every set goes to cats in need
With every complete set sold, 5% goes directly to cat rescue organisations. Every purchase helps a cat find their home.
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Replace plastic packaging with biodegradable materials
Our packaging still contains plastic. We're actively working to replace every piece with fully biodegradable alternatives.
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Local storage hubs to reduce transport
Shorter routes mean less CO₂. We're building toward local storage so your order travels as little as possible to reach you.
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Partner with eco-friendly transport companies
Switching our logistics to verified green fleets and carbon-neutral delivery partners — because the last mile matters.
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Production in social workplaces
We want our products to create meaningful employment for people who need it most — partnering with social enterprises for production.
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100% European timber sourcing
Moving to exclusively European wood means tighter supply chain visibility, lower transport impact, and supporting local sustainable forestry.
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Direct partnerships with cat shelters
Formal collaborations with shelters — donating walls, raising adoption awareness, and building a real community around rescue cats.
The big dream
Sweetypaws pop-up stores
Our biggest dream: physical spaces where you can see the walls in person, meet shelter cats up for adoption, and feel part of the community we're building together.
The humans behind it all

Meet Jorn & Hannah

Two cat-obsessed humans who turned heartbreak into something beautiful — and accidentally built a brand along the way.
Jorn

Jorn

I'd already thrown away more scratching posts than I care to admit. Every one of them ugly, every one of them broken within weeks. Building our first cat wall was different — it brought back that same feeling as when we cobbled together our first little cat flap together. Creating something with your hands, for the ones you love. And this time, it actually looked like we meant it to be on our wall.
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Hannah

When we were figuring out how to give Nils and Loki a real indoor world, it suddenly hit me — we were ignoring the biggest canvas we had: the walls. Cats love height. Iva would have absolutely adored curling up in one of our little cat houses, high up and safe, watching the world from above. That thought still drives everything we design.

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