Tucker’s New Favorite Spot: Our Experience With the Pawswing Neo Self-Grooming Cat House
When Carson moved to Chicago earlier this year, Tucker settled into his new routine quickly—but there was one thing he missed almost immediately: a dedicated space that felt like his. Back in Texas, Oliver had claimed the original Pawswing self-grooming cat house as his throne. It was the one product every cat in our home gravitated toward, and Oliver used it constantly. So when Pawswing released the new Pawswing Neo, Carson and I knew exactly what to do—we needed a second one.
This new version has become just as essential in Carson’s apartment as the original was in ours. Tucker wasn’t entirely sure what to make of it at first. True to his personality, he circled it, inspected every corner, and gave Carson that signature “I’ll let you know what I think later” stare. But once he stepped inside and triggered the collection chamber for the first time, something clicked. The slow whir, the privacy, the cozy shape—it all worked together to create a space he immediately relaxed into.
What really surprised us was how quickly the grooming function won him over. Tucker has always loved cheek scratches and rubs along the side of his face, so the built-in grooming panel became an instant favorite. Within a day he was using it regularly—sometimes slipping inside right after a nap, other times wandering in after Carson’s long workday like it was part of their quiet evening routine.
Carson told me the Pawswing Neo has turned into Tucker’s “Chicago sanctuary.” In a high-rise city environment filled with noise and movement, the Neo gives Tucker a sense of predictability and comfort. And because we already had such a positive experience with the original model at home—where Oliver practically lived in it—we knew the product would hold up. It’s rare to find a cat product that earns consistent approval from two very different cats in two completely different living environments.
Now that we’ve gone through two versions of this product—first with Oliver, now with Tucker—we can confidently say it’s become part of our household routine. Whether you’re in a busy city apartment or a quiet Texas home, the Pawswing Neo offers cats something special: a space that’s entirely theirs.