Did you read both sides of the instructions before you started the assembly?

I think we own the same model (I don't see cats with this colouring often!), the instruction manual is very obtuse. Definitely needs an experienced hand to assemble 😆

Try Taskrabbit (it may be a rabbit for all we can tell)

But, that’s so much money! Kitty looks okay. Will probably snap into position after napping and ready for dinner.