Give smaller pets the freedom to move between rooms while keeping larger pets comfortably separated with our handcrafted Pet Pass-Through Sliding Pocket Gate.

This custom wooden gate features a built-in opening designed to let cats and other appropriately sized pets pass through without requiring the entire gate to remain open. It is an attractive, space-saving solution for multi-pet households, litter box areas, feeding spaces, hallways, kitchens, and other interior openings.

Unlike traditional hinged gates that swing into the room, this gate travels horizontally along the opening, helping keep walkways and surrounding floor space clear. Each gate is made to order in our Ohio woodshop and finished specifically for your home.

• Built-in passage for cats and appropriately sized small pets
• Helps separate larger dogs while allowing smaller pets through
• Space-saving sliding pocket-style operation
• Handcrafted from real wood
• Custom widths and heights available
• Vertical slat construction
• Multiple stain, paint, and natural finish options
• Mounting and operating hardware included
• Optional locking hardware available
• Made individually in Ohio

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🐾 BUILT-IN PET PASS-THROUGH

The defining feature of this gate is its integrated small-pet passage.

When the main gate is closed, the opening allows an appropriately sized cat or small pet to move between rooms while helping keep larger dogs or other pets on the opposite side.

This design can be especially useful for:

• Allowing cats to access a litter box room
• Separating dogs during feeding time
• Creating a cat-only room
• Keeping larger pets out of kitchens or bedrooms
• Managing pets of different sizes
• Dividing pet areas without completely restricting smaller animals
• Giving a smaller pet access to food, water, or a resting area

The pet passage is an open, built-in feature and does not close separately from the main gate.

Please make sure an open passage is appropriate for your household before ordering. If passage dimensions are important for your pet, contact us before purchasing so the available specifications can be confirmed.

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📐 SIZING & HOW TO ORDER

1. Measure the width of your opening.
2. Select the appropriate gate width from the dropdown.

We recommend adding approximately 6–8 inches beyond the width of your opening so the gate provides proper coverage when closed.

3. Select your desired gate height.
4. Add the item to your cart.
5. Enter your preferred stain, paint, or natural finish in the order notes at checkout.

If you need an unusual size or are unsure which dimensions to select, please contact us before purchasing.

Please do not base your gate size solely on the dimensions of an existing pressure-mounted gate. Measure the actual opening where this gate will be installed.

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📦 WHAT’S INCLUDED

• 1 custom wood sliding gate with built-in pet passage
• Mounting hardware
• Track and operating components required for installation
• Optional locking hardware when requested

Because every gate is made to order, the overall width and height can be customized for your space.

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⚒️ HOW THE GATE WORKS

The gate mounts across an interior opening and travels horizontally rather than swinging outward into the room.

When closed, the slatted wooden gate helps restrict larger pets while the integrated passage remains accessible to smaller pets.

When opened, the gate slides out of the primary walkway, helping keep doorways, hallways, and high-traffic areas clear.

This design works especially well in:

• Hallways
• Interior doorways
• Kitchen entrances
• Living room transitions
• Laundry rooms
• Mudrooms
• Bedrooms
• Home offices
• Litter box areas
• Feeding areas
• Multi-pet households
• Other interior openings

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🌟 CUSTOM MADE FOR YOUR HOME

Every Pet Pass-Through Sliding Pocket Gate is individually built in our shop.

Choose from:

• Natural wood finishes
• Painted finishes
• Stained finishes
• Custom gate widths
• Custom gate heights
• Optional locking hardware

Because the gate is made from real wood, each finished piece will display its own grain pattern, knots, coloring, and natural character.

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🏡 DESIGNED FOR MULTI-PET HOMES

Standard pet gates often restrict every animal in the home equally. That can become inconvenient when a cat or smaller pet needs access to a room that must remain off-limits to a larger dog.

This gate offers a more practical solution by combining a full-size sliding barrier with a dedicated smaller opening.

It provides the function of a dog gate with a cat pass-through while maintaining the warm, finished appearance of handcrafted furniture. Instead of looking like a temporary plastic barrier, it is designed to complement the surrounding room and become part of the home.

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🚚 PRODUCTION & DELIVERY

Every gate is handcrafted after the order is placed.

Current estimated production time for custom gates is approximately:

4–10 weeks

Production time can vary depending on current shop volume, gate size, finish, and customization.

Many larger or fragile products are transported through individual carriers or hand-delivery routes to help reduce the risk of shipping damage. Delivery drivers are not installers and cannot mount or install the gate at the time of delivery.

Because these are custom, made-to-order wood products, our priority is building your gate correctly rather than rushing production.

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❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: What is the pet passage designed for?

The passage is intended for appropriately sized cats and other small pets. It allows a smaller animal to pass through while the main gate helps contain a larger pet.

Q: Does the small-pet passage close?

No. The passage shown in this design is a permanently open feature built into the gate. The entire sliding gate can be opened or closed, but the smaller passage does not have a separate closing door.

Q: Can this be used as a child-safety gate?

This model is designed for pet management and interior room separation. Because it contains an open pet passage, it should not be relied upon as a baby gate, stair gate, or primary child-safety barrier.

Q: Is the gate made from real wood?

Yes. Each gate is handcrafted from real wood and will naturally display variations in grain, texture, color, knots, and character.

Q: Can you build a custom size?

Yes. Custom overall gate dimensions are available. Please contact us before ordering if the size you need is not shown in the available options.

Q: Can the pet opening be customized?

Please contact us before ordering if you require a specific passage size. Any requested alteration must be reviewed and approved before purchase and may affect pricing.

Q: Can I choose the color?

Yes. Natural, stained, and painted finishes are available. Enter your requested finish in the order notes at checkout.

Q: Does the gate swing open?

No. The gate travels horizontally, making it a convenient option for spaces where a swinging gate would interfere with furniture, walkways, or adjoining rooms.

Q: Can I add a lock?

Yes. Optional locking hardware is available. Please request it in your order notes.

Q: Will this contain every dog?

No gate can guarantee containment for every animal. Suitability depends on the pet’s size, strength, behavior, jumping ability, and the selected gate dimensions. Pet owners are responsible for determining whether this design is appropriate for their animals.

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⚠️ INSTALLATION NOTICE

Our sliding gates are designed to float approximately 1.75 inches above the floor.

This clearance is necessary for proper operation. The gate should not be installed resting directly on the floor.

Improper mounting can interfere with the gate’s movement and may cause it to operate incorrectly. Please carefully follow the supplied installation instructions.

Problems resulting from incorrect measurements, mounting, or installation are not considered manufacturing defects.

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⚠️ PET SAFETY NOTICE

This product is intended to assist with pet management inside the home. It is not a substitute for responsible supervision.

Before use, verify that:

• The passage is appropriately sized for the intended pet
• Larger pets cannot force themselves through the opening
• No animal can become trapped in the passage
• The gate is securely mounted
• The selected gate height is suitable for your pets
• The opening is appropriate for every child and animal in the household

Regularly inspect the gate, hardware, track, and mounting points for signs of loosening, damage, or wear.

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🎨 ANTIQUE WHITE & LIGHT FINISH NOTICE

A reference image of our Antique White finish may be included with the listing.

Because wood is a natural material, very light stains and white-toned finishes can vary depending on the wood grain and how each board absorbs the finish.

Antique White may appear warmer, creamier, or more wood-toned than a solid bright-white painted surface. Exact color matching cannot be guaranteed.

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🪵 HANDCRAFTED WOOD PRODUCT NOTICE

All Stumps Custom Wood products are individually handcrafted and are not mass-produced.

Natural variations may include:

• Wood grain differences
• Knots
• Texture variations
• Color variations
• Differences in stain absorption
• Small characteristics associated with handcrafted woodworking

These are normal characteristics of real wood and make every gate unique.

Minor cosmetic variations associated with handmade construction may occur. Every product is expected to remain structurally sound and built for long-term use.

If a structural problem occurs, please contact us so we can evaluate the issue and determine the appropriate repair or replacement.

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📏 ORDER ACCURACY

Please carefully review all measurements, dimensions, finish selections, passage requirements, and customization details before placing your order.

Because the gate is built specifically for your order, changes may not be possible after materials have been cut or production has begun.

If you discover an error, contact us as quickly as possible and we will do our best to help.

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CUSTOM & MADE-TO-ORDER POLICY

This item is custom built for each customer.

Once production has begun, cancellations, dimension changes, finish changes, passage changes, or other modifications may not be possible.

Please verify your order details carefully before purchasing. If an issue occurs, contact us and we will work with you to determine a reasonable solution whenever possible.

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📦 DAMAGE OR STRUCTURAL ISSUES

If your order arrives with shipping damage or a structural problem, please contact us with clear photographs within 48 hours of delivery.

We will evaluate the issue and repair or replace affected components when appropriate.

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Built one at a time by Stumps Custom Wood in Ohio.

A custom sliding pet gate created for multi-pet households that need to contain larger animals while giving cats and smaller pets the freedom to move between designated spaces.