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Door Buddy Door Prop for Cats - Easiest Cat Door Latch Holder to Keep Interior Door Open for Pets - Dog Proof Cat Feeding Station & Litter Box - Strong & Portable Door Stopper & Pet Gate Alternative

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  • Lets Cats In and Keeps Dogs Out - The Door Buddy Cat Door Prop is the easy, convenient, and secure way to keep door cracked open for cat to go in while also keeping it narrow enough to keep dog out of room (if slightly larger than cat).
  • Effortless to Use - Simply turn the knob or handle from either side to open the door and enter the room. It can't get any easier than that. Nothing to manually latch and unlatch every time you enter the room. Relatching in the propped position is even easier... just push or pull the door closed until the Door Buddy Door Latch Holder automatically latches onto the door plunger. That is it!
  • Simple Installation, Non-Permanent & Portable - Remove the existing strike plate from the door jam and replace it with the Door Buddy strike plate using existing screws. The Door Buddy Door Holder for Cats does not require any adhesives, cutting, or making new holes in your door, making it removable, reusable, and the perfect solution for renters and travelers alike. The result - a dog proof cat litter box in seconds.
  • Adjustable Width - Our patented strike plate and door latch holder allow you to adjust the width of the door opening to keep the door ajar between 3 - 5.5 inches so you can customize it to the exact sizes of your pets. Simply loosen the little screws, slide the two pieces to the desired width, and fully tighten the screws until it locks and no longer slides. T8 Torx tool is provided in the product package.
  • Strong, Durable & Pinch Free - Made from thick, high-quality materials making it strong and durable so it will stand up even to big and determined dogs. Finally, a pet, dog, cat door stopper where there is no "movement" when in the propped position which means no pinched fingers, tails, and no getting locked in or out of rooms.
  • No Cut Cat Door - Door Buddy's adjustable door latch lock is the best cat door interior door alternative that gives cats back their space! No need for complicated child door locks or to cut out a kitty door. Stop fighting a bulky baby gate or a pet gate with cat door. You can't get an easier door holder to keep door open / ajar than this!
  • Patented and Made in the USA - Door Buddy Pet Door Prop is patented (#11591836), small business owned, parent-invented, and made in the USA. And; unlike cheaper, less durable, imported, and copycat pet door holder options, Door Buddy is the original, is affordable, and made with high-quality materials. Give Door Buddy a try today and see for yourself why thousands of pet owners have loved and trusted Door Buddy Door Latch products since 2015.
  • Compatibility: 1. Works with standard left and right swinging interior doors 1-3/8 inches thick. NOT compatible with thick exterior, pocket, barn, or accordion doors. 2. Works with standard strike plate with screw holes 1-5/8 inches apart. 3. Not suitable for wide/extended door frames. Measure screw hole to front of door frame. Must be less than 1-3/8 inches (images in listing below). 4. If there is a wall/cabinet/appliance right up against the door opening, it may not leave enough gap for chonky kitties.



Product Description

Door Buddy Cat Door Prop - Easiest No Cut Cat Door
Door Buddy Cat Door Holder Latch
Door Buddy Door Prop for Cats to Keep Dogs Out of Litter Box
Door Buddy No Cut Cat Door Prop
Door Buddy Dog Proof Door Latch Holder for Cats

Linda Tranter
July 24, 2025
So easy! I installed three Door Buddies within 20 minutes on a Saturday morning on one cup of coffee while still in my pajamas and slippers. My older dogs getting into the litter boxes was annoying, but when I caught our 3-month-old puppy in a box, I knew it had to stop. On top of that, I recently realized that the litter pellets I use do not decompose in our doggie septic tank, so over time, that would be a problem. The only glitch we have is a temporary one. I set the Door Buddies on the narrowest setting. Both of my cats can pass through, even my 15 pounder, but so can the puppy. Sadly, this is a temporary problem that should resolve in a few weeks.Prior to finding Door Buddy, I was looking at closing/locking cat doors for our interior doors. While they were cute, I didn't like the idea of bending all the way down to floor level to set the doors. Also, reviews were sketchy in regard to installing on hollow doors and withstanding a determined dog. I also wasn't sure which size to get due to the larger cat, and the idea if having to remove a small door and replace with a larger didn't seem appealing.Glad Door Buddy came up in my search!
Blair Everett
July 18, 2025
Fantastic! I was on the fence about cutting a hole for our new cats or propping the door open, but with kids here, it’s iffy if someone will close it or not. Then I found this! It took me about 2 minutes to install and set and I haven’t looked back. So easy for anyone to use, the quality is great too! It fit my existing holes perfectly. The door closes easily and opens even better. And when or if we decide to change to a cat door, all I have to remove is two screws from existing holes
NW
July 1, 2025
This has been perfect for our household with two dogs and a cat. Behavior changes with our 12 yr old dog had her going to the basement nightly to root through the covered litter box. Suddenly she had issues with elevated liver enzymes, which was very concerning, and we supposed she may have gotten into something else while out of our sight (we haven't found). This gadget keeps the door ajar but keeps her upstairs. It also has a quick and easy release for her humans to access the basement as needed.
Jess
June 21, 2025
I would not recommend this for keeping dogs out that are hyper. We have an older dog and try to keep him away from the cat litter and it works for us.
Family of 5
June 2, 2025
We are so happy with the Door Buddy! Our dogs were constantly trying to get into the room with the litter box, and this has completely solved the problem. Now our cat can come and go freely, and the dogs are kept out.What we love most is how easy it was to install. No drilling, no damage—we just removed the plate in the door, and that was it. It’s strong, secure, and such a simple solution. Definitely recommend to any multi-pet household!
Wayland
May 30, 2025
Doesn’t line up as well as I’d like so the door closes without the need to gently press the door prop, but it works and most importantly it allows our cats easy access to the room while keeping our dog out. I can recommend this product for its ease of installation and use.
Richard
May 4, 2025
This achieved its purpose for a while, but it breaks pretty easy for the price. I tried super gluing it to no avail. We bought the other version with fabric that hooks from door to frame and so far that has been working better for us. At least if that one "breaks" we just have to replace the sticky pad.
Donna
April 30, 2025
I was amazed how well this worked keeping our dogs away from the area that the cats food and litter box was. We are able to leave the door open for the cat to have access to her food and litter box but the dogs can't fit thru the door opening. I would definitely buy this again if needed and would recommend to anyone that needs to keep their pets from entering an area with an open door. It is adjustable for opening size. I love it!
Evan
April 18, 2025
Bought this as it was cheaper than the other metal door proppers online. Figured it wouldn't need to be made of metal and that's totally right! This one is plenty sturdy and is adjustable so that you can make the gap a bit bigger as your kitten grows. Comes with a bunch of little foam bits you can use to make it fit your door just perfect too which is nice.
Customer
February 26, 2025
Easy to install but dog learned how to push through and open the door in less than a day
Rachel
January 14, 2025
What a wonderful little invention! Great to keep my dog out but still leave the door open for the cat! Awesome to get the AC in the rooms also since my doors aren't all the way closed !
Customer
November 4, 2024
Perfect for us
Andrew Clappison
November 1, 2024
It works as advertised. Just note you may need to install longer screws in to the striker plate.
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