So funny you ask this — last summer I had a similar issue when my kitten decided my charging cables were chew toys. I was constantly dealing with intermittent connections until I switched to a heavy-duty magnetic mount. Building on the earlier suggestion, the stability of your stand is the most important factor if you have pets. I ended up picking up the ESR 2-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charger with CryoBoost. The reason this works better than standard magnetic chargers is the active cooling fan built into the stand. Since you mentioned being worried about heat, this unit actively pulls heat away from the battery while charging. Here is why this works for your setup:

• The base has a non-slip pad that grips the desk firmly.
• The CryoBoost technology prevents thermal throttling, which helps preserve your battery health over time.
• It uses a strong magnetic array that aligns perfectly with the iPhone design, so you do not need to worry about the 17e shifting. The weight is substantial enough that even when my cat brushes against it, the stand does not tip over. It sits right at your $80 price point. If you want a setup that charges fast without turning your phone into a hand warmer, get this one.

To add to the point above: honestly, you should look at the Belkin BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1. It’s super sturdy—my cat can’t knock it over—and it’s lowkey the fastest reliable stand.

Oh man, this is exactly my thing. If you want something that wont budge with a cat around, you gotta get the Twelve South Forte for MagSafe. It has this weighted base that is absolute perfection. I tested it against the Anker MagGo Magnetic Charging Station 3-in-1 and honestly, the Twelve South feels so much more premium. No heat issues either. Anyway, bottom line is just skip the plastic stuff and go for the solid build...