Honestly, I would contact your local police department. These people can big time scam individuals, so Im sure they would be able to point you in the right direction. Maybe print off the email and drop it off at the detatchment. Just an idea though.
I think the cage looks good other than the chains, which you said you would maneuvoere around anyways and change, since a leg could get broken easily on one of those.
Anyways, I would leave the shelves as is, and then see when your chin arrives, you will know then if the shelves are reachable.
In regards to having something in the middle....this could be like a larger shelf that comes out further...or some people have huge hammocks in the middle to protect from falls. :)
LOVE your fleece choice!
Some people put the dusting container in the bathtub, and that way, when the chinis done dustin, they can just rinse out the tub and the mess is gone.
The mess throughout the house...I would say contain them in a smaller play area, such as the bathroom. Then you can just sweep or vacuum the...
I think you should try getting a pyrex rectangular shaped glass dish, putting shavings in the corner she likes to pee, and hope she pees in there. shavings are much more absorbant, and i dont think shell want to sit her butt down on them...so it might be the best solution.