PetSafe Staywell Classic Manual 4-Way Locking Cat Flap
- Cat Door
- 15.43 pounds
- Glass
- Flap
- Better rated than 55%
- More reviewed than 94%
A manual four-way locking cat flap from PetSafe's Staywell Classic line, simple to operate but without pet identification to keep other animals out.
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How it ranks among the 51 cat doors we track
4.5★ across 9,200 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
9,200 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
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Overview
A manual cat flap from PetSafe's Staywell Classic line, with four locking settings and a tunnel included for wall or door installation, sold in white.
The four-way lock lets an owner choose in, out, both directions or fully locked, switched by hand rather than through a sensor or microchip reader, which keeps the flap simple but means it will let any cat, or other animal, through when unlocked. PetSafe lists a maximum weight capacity of about 7 kg for cats using the flap. The flap panel is glass in a plastic frame.
- Manual 4-way locking cat flap from PetSafe Staywell
- In, out, both ways or fully locked settings
- Tunnel included for installation
- White glass flap panel, plastic frame
Who it's for
Suits owners who want a straightforward, non-electronic cat door with manual control over access direction. Households wanting to keep out neighborhood cats or wildlife need a microchip or collar-key model instead, since this flap does not identify individual animals.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Four manual locking settings for flexible control
- Tunnel included for thicker walls or doors
- Glass flap panel in a plastic frame
- No microchip or collar-key recognition, any animal can pass when unlocked
- Weight capacity listed around 7 kg, not sized for larger cats
- Locking requires manually switching the setting
Performance notes
The four lock settings work as a simple mechanical switch: in only, out only, both ways or fully locked, so control depends on the owner remembering to change the setting rather than any automatic recognition of the cat using it.
Specifications
| Brand | PetSafe |
|---|---|
| Model | 917SGIFD |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Weight Capacity Maximum | 15.43 pounds |
| Item Weight | 1.54 pounds |
| Dog Breed Size | Medium |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Glass |
| Frame Material | Plastic |
| Color | White |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Maximum Compatible Thickness | 2 inches |
| Minimum Compatible Thickness | 2.4 inches |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Closure Type | Flap |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '9,235', 'stars': '4.5'} |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 917GIFD |
| Target Audience | Cats |
| Item Type Name | Cat - Cat Doors |
| Asin | B00B17ETPI |
| Manufacturer | PetSafe |
| Best Sellers Rank | #71,026 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #144 in Cat Doors |
| Model Number | 917SGIFD |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in cat doors.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| PetSafe Staywell Classic Manual 4-Way Locking Cat FlapThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 9,200 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Purrfect Portal Meow Manor® Cat Door Interior DoorPurrfect | 4.9 / 5 | 7,451 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Ideal Pet Products Cat Flap Door with 4 Way LockIDEAL | 4.6 / 5 | 2,900 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Dog Door for Screen Doordog | 4.5 / 5 | 3,600 | 4.1 / 5 |
| SureFlap - Sure Petcare Microchip Cat Flap, White, Scans Pet's ID on Entry, Check Your…SureFlap | 4.1 / 5 | 18,200 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the PetSafe 917SGIFD
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the PetSafe Staywell Classic cat flap use a microchip?
No, it is a manual flap with four locking settings switched by hand, not a microchip reader.
What locking options does the Staywell Classic cat flap have?
It offers four settings: in only, out only, both directions, or fully locked.
Does the Staywell Classic cat flap come with a tunnel?
Yes, a tunnel is included for installation.