These People Spent a Fortune Creating Magical Over-The-Top Worlds For Their Pets

Designed by: Kosuke Sato
Est. Cost: $200*

The wonderful world of pet palaces isn’t just limited to larger animals like dogs. In fact, anyone with a fluffy tail can take a seat at the bar of a Japanese hamster called Ginji. Not only does Ginji have his very own microphone for karaoke time thanks to his owner Kosuke Sato, but he also has miniature sushi and a fully-stocked bar. 

Hampster Bartender @kawanabesatou / Twitter.com

Quite frankly, this hamster is living his best life. Interestingly, Sato is actually a tombstone salesman by day, so perhaps after a long shift at the office a trip to Gingji’s bar is just the thing to cheer him up. We bet this little guy always has a bottle of Bud close to paw. 

Designed by: Shuichi Tsunoda
Est. Cost: $30 – $100*

There are some things in life that are sent from heaven to grace our eyeballs, turning a bad day into a day you’ll never forget. This is one of those things. Shuichi Tsunoda is a professional photographer, but above all else, a hedgehog owner. This strange combination resulted in some of the sweetest photos you’re ever likely to see: Azuki’s camping trip. 

Azuki Goes Camping @hedgehog_azuki / Instagram.com

These shots are beyond whimsical and charming. Tsunoda set Azuki up with a cooler, a camping chair, and even a folding table. If prints of this were available on Etsy we would snap them up in a heartbeat. Amazingly, this entire shoot was sponsored by camping company Coleman, who made miniature versions of its lifesize equipment, especially for this spikey fellow. 

Designed by: Alejandro and Sara Pijuan
Est. Cost: $3,500*

Dogs love spending time outdoors, but it can get a little annoying when you constantly have to bounce up and down to let them in and out. Why not spend a couple of thousand on this incredible structure designed by Alejandro and Sara Pijuan? You never know, your pooch might want to spend a little more time in the yard once they see it. 

1118 Woof Ranch @bustamante0165 / Pinterest.com

Known as 1118 Woof Ranch, this wonderful doggy home is both stylish and self-sufficient, as the rain gutter works to water the plant pot. You know what they say, happy dog, happy life, so you might want to hop on GOOGLE and see about making a purchase.

Designed by: Alex Brooks
Est. Cost: $40,000*

Sometimes, DIY projects start off small before getting bigger and bigger. In this case, what was a little enclosed hut quickly expanded into a huge tower and cat run. Thankfully, Alex Brooks managed to do all the work himself so he would have saved some money on labor, at least. 

Kitty Treehouse @DarnellAshpole / Pinterest.com

Now, his cats can run around in the fresh air without getting perilously close to a road or upsetting the birds in the trees. It’s the best of both worlds for kitties and their owner, who can now rest assured they won’t get hurt while taking in the sights and sounds of the neighborhood.

Designed by: Reddit user mariannabe
Est. Cost: $50* (and a lot of time)

If hamsters can go to bars, then gerbils can visit museums. Reddit user mariannabe shared a sweet video last year of their pint-sized pets taking a stroll through a lovely handmade gallery. The owners painstakingly crafted a pretty realistic set using paper and cardboard. It just goes to show, gerbils can be cultured, too. 

The Private Gerbil Museum @u/thestashattacked / Reddit.com

This project wouldn’t have been all that expensive to make with bits and bobs from sites like eBay, but it would have taken a lot of time. That’s precious hours they won’t ever get back, but it was more than worth it for the wholesome content. 

Designed by: Bob Walker and Frances Mooney
Est. Cost: $20,000*

It’s always heartwarming when people put their pets first, isn’t it? That’s exactly what Bob Walker and Frances Mooney did when they took on their first home in San Diego back in 1986. Instead of letting their 10 cats use the floor like everyone else, they decided to put specially designed cat runs all over the place.

Cat Playground @cbs8 / Pinterest.com

That way, the felines can roam from room to room and hang out whenever they want. Of course, these continuous additions aren’t always cheap and can add up over time. The Walkers eventually sold their home, but it’s unlikely the new owners kept their fixings. 

Designed by: Hecate Verona
Est. Cost: $170,000*

Can you imagine ever having enough money in the bank to seriously consider buying a $170,000 dog house? It’s not something that most of us would ever even think existed, but Hecate Verona is here to prove us wrong. These ultra-exclusive dog kennels cost an arm, a leg, and a tail. 

Hecate Verona Dog Mansions @HecateVerona / Twitter.com

With names like “Colonial Villa Grand” and “Roman Imperial Mansion,” these houses are for the elitist dogs ever to roam God’s Green Earth. According to the website, over 3,000 single handcrafted pieces go into creating these doggy palaces, which might explain why they’re so expensive.  

Designed by: Unknown
Est. Cost: $12,000*

As much as you love your dogs, would you spend $12,000 on having a bedroom custom-built for them? The very idea might be enough to send your bank manager into meltdown, but for two lucky pups named Bella and Noel, this fantasy became reality. 

Pretty in Pink Doggy Boudoir @1010nabulation / Pinterest.com

Each pup was treated to its very own bed complete with a pillow, but perhaps the most striking feature of all is the overwhelmingly pink boudoir aesthetic. This kind of setup wouldn’t look out of place at the home of Hilton heiress Paris.  

Designed by: Kuala Lumpur Cat Playground
Est. Cost: $300,000+*

It’s not very often that you see an indoor playground dedicated solely to cats, but that’s exactly what sprang up in Kuala Lumpur, Indonesia, in 2018. The stunning set-up includes all sorts of things for both cats and children to enjoy together, from swings to slides. That way, kids can benefit from the comfort of animals while also having fun. 

KL CAT Playground @klcatplayground/Facebook

It’s a win-win situation as cats are notorious attention seekers. Cat cafes are one thing, but a fully immersive world like this with so much vibrancy and straight-up fun? If this is what it’s like to be a kid, we don’t want to be adults. 

Designed by: Aaron Franks
Est. Cost: $20,000*

Kids love playgrounds and dogs are essentially innocent, playful children, so it makes sense that some owners would go the extra mile and give their pets their very own area. In this case, Aaron Franks splashed the cash on creating an entire doggy-themed patio playground for his pets. It’s bigger than some apartments, with three floors and even a perfect pooch-sized dipping pool. 

Dog Patio/Playground @stonemaryjane21036 / Pinterest.com

According to the owner to beat all owners, the dogs love it. It’s not exactly hard to see why Franks’ creation is plastered all over inspiration sites like Pinterest. It’s less of a doggy corner and more of a top-notch example of incredible design.

Designed by: Victoria Palmer
Est. Cost: $2,000-3,000*

What do you get when you happen to have an old shed doing nothing in the backyard and three very spoiled pooches in need of new digs? Barkingham Palace. Victoria Palmer decided to transform the beaten-up old structure in her California garden by making it into a mansion fit for royalty – or, in this case, Fuzz, Bruiser, and Marvin. 

Barkingham Palace @wutthefuzz/Facebook

Even Amazon’s Jeff Bezos would have to marvel at the ingenuity here. Not only did Palmer create a balcony, she even created a gallery wall and dainty floral window boxes. Quite frankly, anyone on two legs would be lucky to live here, let alone four. 

Designed by: James Vreeland
Est. Cost: $100*

You don’t need to shell out a small fortune on creating a wonderful dining experience for our animal friends. Just ask Detroit-based brainbox James Vreeland. Most of us might throw out the odd box of birdseed to our friendly neighborhood squirrels, but Vreeland took it one step further. 

Tiny Animal Restaurant @jamesvreeland / Instagram.com

He set up an entire restaurant on his front lawn, complete with specially-made picnic tables, a menu, and even a little picket fence. Clearly, there was a demand for such an eatery in the area as the bushy-tailed folk came flocking. Take note Yum! Brands. The future is furry.  

Designed by: Pijuan Designs
Est. Cost: $2,000.00 *

Some dogs are city dogs, but other dogs don’t like the hustle and bustle of the concrete jungle. They long to escape to the shore, to feel the sand on their paws, and the sun in their fur. This sweet little poodle got the vacation home of its dreams when it landed this sweet little shack. 

Dog Baywatch @upcyclethis / Pinterest.com

Shaped like a lifeguard stand and complete with a float, this dog is set to enjoy the high life for the rest of its days. Honestly, the expression on the pup’s face says it all. A rad set up like this would even have the cast of Comcast’s Baywatch green with envy. 

Designed by: Betty McCall
Est. Cost: $4,000*

When Betty McCall was trying to figure out a way to keep her dog Poncho calm around visitors, the first thing that sprung to mind was creating a safe space. After all, that’s what the experts say, right? Lucky Poncho got more than just a crate in a corner. He got a whole room under the stairs. 

Poncho's Room @The Dodo / Youtube.com

McCall tasked her carpenters with creating an accessible door with a flap so Poncho could hop in and out as he likes. The best part? This little pup has his very own brass bed, chest of drawers, and even a little piano – purely for decoration, of course. Frankly, Betty deserves her own Netflix design show.