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What would Christmas be without the beloved and highly ornate Evergreen tree? Without it, where would Santa leave his presents? Keeping your Christmas decorations safe and sound until the gifts come is an easy task if you live in a pet-less household, but if you're an owner to an evil cat named Mr. Mittens or a funny dog named Scruffy, it might become a mission impossible.

From your point of view, the Christmas tree is almost sacred - you've spent at least a couple of hours searching for the perfect ornaments, then a couple more decorating it and a couple more admiring the final result. From your pets point of view, you've just set up a fantastic scratching post, high-jump training area or a snack bar, depending on the given critters taste. Anyways, what follows next is a destroyed tree lying on the floor with broken Christmas tree decorations all over the place with a culprit of it all being the funny cat, revenging on you naming him Mr. Mittens. The good news is that with simple hacks shown in the pictures below, it's no longer necessary for you to choose between having a pet OR having a fabulous Christmas tree.

Now go ahead and check our collection of ideas on cat-proof Christmas trees!

#1

The Best Way I Could Put Up A Christmas Tree With A Fox In The House

Upside-down Christmas trees on ceiling to protect from pets, with a fox standing on a crate below.

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    Our Dog Keeps Eating Ornaments. This Is Our Solution

    Christmas tree protected from pets using two vacuum cleaners.

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    Christmas Tree For Cat Owners

    Minimalist Christmas tree with cat, a creative way to protect decorations from pets.

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    Amanda Panda
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "So you think you are clever human? I can still get those ornaments....wait til you sleepz"

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    #5

    Every Time He Tries To Climb The Tree, We Make Him Put On A Christmas Outfit For 15 Minutes

    Cat in a Santa outfit lying under a Christmas tree, part of genius ways to protect decorations from cats and dogs.

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    #6

    Perfect Tree For House With Cats

    Cat observes hanging Christmas ornaments to protect tree from pets.

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    #7

    We Put Our Tree Up Today

    Upside-down Christmas tree on ceiling to protect from cats and dogs.

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    Cat Meow
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm fairly sure the tree isn't going to last long up on the ceiling either

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    How To Protect Christmas Tree From Your Cat? Use A Cage. For The Tree

    Cat sitting beside a Christmas tree protected in a cage to deter pets.

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    #9

    Someone Isn't To Be Trusted With A Decorated Christmas Tree

    Christmas tree safely enclosed behind a pet barrier, with a curious dog sitting nearby.

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    Pretty Sure This Tree Will Be Safe

    Christmas tree alternative made with lights and ornaments on a cactus, a pet-friendly solution against cats and dogs.

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    #12

    Christmas Are Protected

    Cats sitting by a Christmas tree with only the upper section decorated, avoiding pet damage.

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    #13

    Christmas Tree In Saran Wrap, Cat Proof Level Over 9000

    Christmas tree wrapped in plastic for protection from pets.

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    Véronique Anketier
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then you put it in the freezer and... voilà! as good as new for next Christmas... or maybe not...

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    Dog Proof

    Dog sitting near Christmas tree protected by a pet gate.

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    Khanh Phan
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Miranda, seriously, fences?" Jokes aside, I love this Christmas tree!

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    Our Christmas Tree Thanks To The Worlds Highest Jumping Kitten

    Christmas tree elevated to deter cats and dogs, decorated with colorful lights.

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    #16

    No, This Tree Isn't Half Done — It's Done

    Christmas tree protected from pets with ornaments starting halfway up.

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    Andrea Ferber
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's like you took a family Christmas photo with matching sweaters, and no pants.

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    #17

    Cat Proof Christmas Tree

    Wall-mounted Christmas tree with lights, cat resting below, showcasing a clever decoration idea to avoid pet interference.

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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this is a really good apartment tree idea. I'm going to do this. Beats a tiny tree on a table.

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    Our Cat Proof And Environmentally Conscious Christmas Tree. Turn A Tomato Cage Upside Down, Add A Blanket, And Laugh At The Situation

    Christmas tree covered with blankets to protect from cats, with a cat lying on a green mat beside it.

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    Amanda Panda
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Why are you staring at me human? Haven't you ever seen a cat, relaxing next to a gorgeous Douglas fir Christmas Tree, before?"-Cat

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    Our Dog Proof Tree

    Protected Christmas tree behind a white pet gate, decorated with lights and ornaments.

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    My Buddy Decided To Cat-Proof His Xmas Tree

    Upside-down Christmas tree hanging from ceiling, decorated with lights and ornaments, protecting from cats and dogs.

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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How do they do that upside down tree thing. That's impressive. Now put the presents under I dare you.

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    A Cat Proof Christmas Tree

    Framed Christmas tree with lights to protect from cats and dogs.

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    Amanda Panda
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At first glance, i thought that middle thing was a cat paw reaching up, and started to laugh, then immediately realized it wasn't, and felt disappointed. Such a vast array of emotions in such a short time.

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    #22

    The Problem Now Is That She Won't Stop Staring At It And Meowing Angrily Because She Can't Reach

    Christmas ornaments hanging from a chandelier, creatively protecting them from cats and dogs.

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    #23

    Baby And Dog Proof Christmas Tree

    Hanging Christmas tree decoration protects from pets in a living room with a dog and child.

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    #26

    Instead Of Putting Your Cat In The Cage Put The Tree In The Cage

    Christmas tree protected by a metal cage, with a cat peacefully sleeping nearby.

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    #27

    So My Dad Told Me He Had To Dog Proof The Christmas Tree... This Was Not What I Expected

    Christmas tree protected from pets with sofa barrier in a living room, with a dog laying nearby.

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    #28

    Use Walls Wisely

    Wall-mounted Christmas tree cleverly protected from cats.

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    #30

    The Cat Still Managed To Climb The Tree

    A Christmas tree creatively protected from pets, cut halfway with ornaments on top, and a train running around the middle.

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    Tiny House = Wall Tree, So My Dog's Bed Isn't Disturbed.

    Wall-mounted Christmas tree made of decorated sticks and lights, a genius way to protect from cats and dogs.

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    #32

    No Need To Secure The Tree, My Dog Thinks He Is The Tree!

    Dog sitting in a woven basket surrounded by blankets, designed to protect Christmas trees from pets.

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    #34

    The Only Section Of The House That The Cats Dont Bother.... This Is My Holiday Table

    Woman sitting below a Christmas tree mounted on a wall, surrounded by cat decorations for pet protection.

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    #problem Solved

    Wall-mounted Christmas tree protected from pets with holiday lights.

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    Our Cat Proof Christmas Tree! We Decided To Buy A Smaller One And Put It On Top Of The Kitchen Fridge

    Christmas tree on a fridge to protect from cats and dogs, decorated with lights and ornaments in a kitchen setting.

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    #38

    No Ornaments Til Christmas Eve, Unless You Count 5 Lil Kittens In The Tree! 😮 Lol

    Christmas tree with lights safely positioned high to protect from pets.

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    #40

    Works For Me 😂

    Christmas tree atop a cabinet, keeping decorations safe from cats and dogs.

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