Richell Steel Cat Extra Tall Safety Gate, 70-in, Black

At a Glance

  • Steel
  • Assembly Required
  • All Lifestages
$309.69 (-38%) Chewy Price
$499.99 List Price
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About This Item

Details

  • Extra tall, 70 inch cat safety gate expands to fit openings between 28.5 and 37.5 inches wide.
  • Made with all-steel construction.
  • Rounded poles with narrow gaps purr-vent your feisty feline from climbing on the gate.
  • Features a PAW shaped, turning lock with a back plate that protects it from curious paws.
  • Door opens one way—to keep your escape artist from pushing it open from the inside when it’s unlocked.
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Questions & Answers

13 Customer Questions


Will this fit in a door frame that has 2 inches width of available space for the mounting hardware?

Answer by ChewyJun 27, 2023
This gate requires a minimum space of 3 inches to properly install the mounting hardware.

When the gate is open, how wide is the opening? Will a person in a wheelchair’s be able to get through?p If not, is the gate easy to take down and put back up again for someone to go through?

Answer by ChewyOct 28, 2023
The width of door opening for this gate is 20 inches wide when opened. A person in a wheelchair cannot get through the gate because there is bottom frame that is attached to the floor. The gate itself weighs about 37 pounds. It is possible to take it down without any tools, but because of the weight of the gate, it is not easy to take down and put back up again.

Can this be installed in an actual doorway without removing the door?

Answer by ChewyOct 01, 2024
The installation of the gate depends on the thickness of the wall. The wall needs to be at least 3.9 inches wide for proper installation. Additionally, if there is a door knob in the way, it may prevent the gate from closing or being installed correctly. Please refer to the attached instruction manual for further details. Please note that the ability to install the gate can vary based on the door knob's location and design. Sometimes, it may interfere with installation or prevent the gate from closing properly.

Can you latch and unlatch the door from both sides?

Answer by ChewyFeb 11, 2025
The door can be latched and unlatched from both sides.

4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
214 Ratings

Customers Mention

Chewy identifies key considerations with the help of artificial intelligence and our veterinarians.

Durability

83% Positive

Ease of Installation

91% Positive

Safety Features

92% Positive

Size and Adjustability

82% Positive

160 Customer Reviews



Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Tavis on Nov 11, 2025

Great gate

I have the beige one which blends in nicely w my off white walls. I have 2 new kittens and use this in my foyer to keep them from darting out the entry door. They

I have the beige one which blends in nicely w my off white walls. I have 2 new kittens and use this in my foyer to keep them from darting out the entry door. They cant get through the bars at 4 months and I doubt they will get over the top as adults unless they can jump that high, nothing to get a toehold on to scale. I put it together by myself in about 1 hour, good directions. 2 people would definitely be easier. A tip for sliding top and bottom bars together is to elevate the bars at the bottom to line up with the holes more easily. I used a piece of styrofoam from the packing. See photos.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Susan on Nov 23, 2025

Ease of install

Being a 70 year old woman needing to separate my senior cat from the younger 2 in my 1880's house this was the perfect fit. Didn't take a brain surgeon to assemble

Being a 70 year old woman needing to separate my senior cat from the younger 2 in my 1880's house this was the perfect fit. Didn't take a brain surgeon to assemble was able to do by myself and the door to the gate works just as it should. Now the cats can look and see and smell each other but can't attack and possibly hurt themselves. Would recommend to anyone in need of it


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Tamara on Dec 2, 2025

Great protection

We had an incident with a cat attacking a new kitten. $15,000 vet bill we looked for a solution to keep everyone separated. Fence was straightforward on installation

We had an incident with a cat attacking a new kitten. $15,000 vet bill we looked for a solution to keep everyone separated. Fence was straightforward on installation & easy with two people. Cats can’t squeeze thru bars or jump over top. Everyone has freedom without being trapped in a single room, great investment!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Paula on Jan 4, 2026

The cat safety gate that works

This one is expensive but well built solved all my issues. Heavy and my cats unable to squeeze thru or climb over. Took me 3 hours to put all pieces together but

This one is expensive but well built solved all my issues. Heavy and my cats unable to squeeze thru or climb over. Took me 3 hours to put all pieces together but so worth it.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Brandi on Oct 18, 2025

Only gate that works for cats

This gate is great for separating my foster cats and allows them to get used to my resident cats while having their own space. It's on the pricier side but worth

This gate is great for separating my foster cats and allows them to get used to my resident cats while having their own space. It's on the pricier side but worth it.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Hadley on Dec 8, 2025

Really nice pet gate

Allows us to have the door open for foster cats to sniff the resident cats and make friends.

Allows us to have the door open for foster cats to sniff the resident cats and make friends.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Mary on Aug 17, 2025

Pretty Good

The gate is of good quality, though the vertical bars have far too much wiggle and the cat can fit an arm through. Would be better if it was another 6 to 12 inches

The gate is of good quality, though the vertical bars have far too much wiggle and the cat can fit an arm through. Would be better if it was another 6 to 12 inches tall. I've used chicken wire to block the top and stop cat from reaching through. Overall good quality.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Mary on Oct 29, 2025

High Quality Gate

This is a very sturdy gate and my cat hasn’t figured out how to get over it yet. I would highly recommend it.

This is a very sturdy gate and my cat hasn’t figured out how to get over it yet. I would highly recommend it.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Carol on Jun 14, 2025

Great door for introducing cats

This is a good door to close off a room while introducing a new cat. One of our existing cats isn’t very friendly, so when we brought in a new youngster we needed

This is a good door to close off a room while introducing a new cat. One of our existing cats isn’t very friendly, so when we brought in a new youngster we needed a way to separate them, while allowing them to see & smell each other. Be careful when assembling, if the rods don’t line up just right, they can separate and a cat can get its head thru the bars. Our youngster (18 months) got his head caught in them twice before we took the door apart and fixed them. Once they were aligned, the door worked great.


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By P. on Nov 16, 2025

Most cats can get through the bars easily.

Easy enough to put together but two of my three cats can fit through the bars easily.

Easy enough to put together but two of my three cats can fit through the bars easily.