The 'Hood House' is an upcycled shelter for stray cats that enables consumers to pitch in and help offer a place for animals to seek refuge when the temperature drops.
The pet bed features an upcycled design that's achieved using winter clothing, which is fashioned into a dome-like dwelling that offers a place to rest during the winter months. 2,000 of the cat beds were created and given away through Molly's Pet Shop in South Korea to shoppers who purchased food for stray cats. The beds were set up throughout Seoul to provide support for pets in the form of shelter, food and fresh water.
The 'Hood House' is the design work of Seontaeck Kim, Jungbin Lee, Joohee Lee, Molly’s Pet Shop and Cheil Worldwide.
Upcycled Stray Cat Beds
The 'Hood House' Offers Shelter for Felines in Chilly Weather
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