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May 27th, 2011 The Scottish Mafia at Home in Their Florida Catio

Judi and her husband live in Fort Pierce, Florida, where their lives are controlled by their four ScottishFolds, AKA the Scottish Mafia. Liam, Fiona, Fibber and Oliver have a kitty paradise in their giant 6′ x 12′screened in catio that Judi and her husband added onto their already large screened porch area. Inside thistropical paradise, the kits get to enjoy cat-safe foliage including patio palms, impatiens and parsley, plustons of other feline amenities.


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Climbing ramps and perches are all made from untreated rough-sawn cedar that’s wrapped with naturalsisal. Wheatgrass and catnip patches below the ramps provide wonderful grazing areas and a cool place tonap, although they need to be replaced continuously because of a few feline junkies.

The koi pond provides endless hours of entertainment, and Judi says that the fish are perfectly safe


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because the cats haven’t yet figured out how to get in there without getting wet.

The mafia enjoys a lovely custom made litterbox hideaway made with birch veneer and cherry stain tomatch the exterior of the main house.

With so many comfy spots to nap, this is definitely kitty heaven for this adorable crew.


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The Scottish Mafia: Fiona, Oliver, Fibber and Liam.

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May 13th, 2011 Chloe’s Catio and Ember’s Afterglow Lounge


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When Carrie found this house in Portland, she knew it was a perfect fit for her and her menagerie becauseit already had the beginnings of a catio. Once she started working on the catio, however, she quicklyrealized that the original structure (shown below left) was going to have to be completely replaced, so theproject took on a slightly larger scope, but the end result is paradise for Carrie and her furry familymembers.

The cats access the catio through the sliding glass doors leading to the indoor cat lounge area. A clearpolycarbonate roof keeps everyone nice and dry, even in the rainy Pacific Northwest climate. Carriechose to build the structure from fir, but if she did it again, she says she’d probably use cedar to avoidhaving to paint or stain the wood. The entire project, including a short stretch of fence and a gate to keepthe dogs in the yard, cost $5000. Carrie says, “It’s pretty obvious that I did not think of resale when I builtthis. I plan on living in the house for the rest of my life so my heirs can figure out how best to market it.


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Or maybe I’ll leave it to a cat rescue group.”

This wonderful cat space is named after two of Carrie’s beloved cats who she recently lost, Ember, arescue from The Great Kitty Rescue, and shy tabby beauty Chloe.


April 27th, 2011 Catnip Modular Cat Enclosures Keeping CatsSafe in Australia


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If you live in Australia and you’re looking to create an amazing outdoor cat enclosure for your cats, thenyou must check out the selection from Catnip Cat Enclosures. This company makes some of the mostadaptable outdoor cat enclosures I’ve seen. For over 17 years this family owned business has designed catenclosures for every possible configuration.

Catnip cat enclosures can sit on the ground or they can be mounted to the side of a building. Standardenclosures are made of galvanized steel, but they can also be custom powder coated in any color to matchyour home. The enclosures almost disappear!


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You can order complete DIY kits or individual modules and connecting tunnels. There are also accessoriesavailable including hammocks, shelves, and covers.

The folks at Catnip highly recommend that you install a pet door to give your cats access to an outdoorenclosure. They can help you find just the right pet door for your situation, whether you have a window,door, wall, or sliding door leading to your enclosure.


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Catnip cat enclosures are the perfect way to add a safe outdoor area to your home that allows your cats toenjoy some fresh air and sunshine. At this time Catnip enclosures are only available in Australia, but theymay be available for export sometime soon. Check out all the details at catnip.com.au.


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April 21st, 2011 Kittywalk Town & Country Outdoor Playgroundfor Indoor Cats

The Kittywalk Town & Country collection includes a variety of outdoor cat enclosure components thatcan be connected to create a spacious and safe outdoor playground for your cats. This configuration


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shows the 6′ long Deck & Patio enclosure, with the Kabana shade awning and hammock, attached to the5′ tall Penthouse that has three levels for climbing and napping.

Purchase the components separately, or get this whole collection at CatsPlay.com for just $269.95,including free shipping.


April 14th, 2011 Cat Cottage Senior Sanctuary in Pasadena

The Cat Cottage Senior Sanctuary is a special little hideaway in Pasadena, CA built just for senior andspecial needs kitties. These lucky kitties have a wonderful catio so they can safely enjoy the beautifulSouthern California weather in their golden years.


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The structure itself was originally a prefab TuffShed barn, with a vaulted ceiling and a loft. They were ableto customize it with windows and a skylight to give the kitties lots of natural light inside. They had powerlines run underground for electricity, then added insulation, drywall, window trim, paint, a dimmablechandelier, handmade kitty stairway to the loft, and an air conditioner as well as a small catio. It’s a smallspace, but with so much vertical room, plus the catio, it’s fine for elderly cats who spend most of the dayfollowing the sun from one nap spot to another!


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The Cat Cottage is not accepting any new residents at this time, but you can follow them on Facebook tosee the beautiful senior cats in their care, as well as listings for senior cats that are available for adoption.Next time you’re thinking of adding another furry family member, please consider adopting a senior cat!


March 13th, 2011 Squeezy and Tiger’s Outdoor Getaway


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Catio Showcase reader Maggie sent in photos of this nifty little cat enclosure that her fiance’s dad built forhis two cats Squeezy and Tiger. It’s a freestanding enclosure made with simple materials from the localhome improvement store. It’s filled with cat amenities like a rope-covered scratching post and shelves forperching and climbing. There’s room for a litter box and some food and water, plus an enclosed sleepingarea for a little privacy.


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The sunflowers planted around the enclosure will look beautiful and provide some camouflage when theycome up. It looks like Squeezy and Tiger really love their little outdoor getaway!

For more details, please visit the Alley Cat Rescue blog.


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January 24th, 2011 All About Animals’ Amazing Catio KeepsKitties Happy in Arizona


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This big beautiful catio provides kitties from All About Animals Rescue in Phoenix, Arizona with atemporary home while they wait to be adopted. All About Animals Rescue was founded in 2010 by DawnKavanaugh, who really knows cats. She and her husband added this catio onto their home for their owncats, plus it allows them to rescue countless cats off the euthanasia list from local animal control agencies.Dawn and her team of volunteers run adoption events every week at local pet supply stores and eachweek dozens of happy cats go home with loving new owners.


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The spacious catio is filled with cat-friendly accommodations from top to bottom. Outdoor furniture,climbing shelves, and scratching towers give all the kitties plenty of room to hang out and enjoy thebeautiful Arizona weather. The little gray kitten above is enjoying a new Sleek Lounge from Brawny Cat.

Some volunteers helped Dawn epoxy the floors, which gives them a terrific looking finish and makes themreally easy to clean. This is a great option for catio flooring.

Learn more about All About Animals at www.allaboutanimalsaz.com and check out some of the fabulouscats they currently have available for adoption.


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January 10th, 2011 PetSafe Cat Veranda Gives Kitty a Breath ofFresh Air


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The PetSafe Cat Veranda is an easy way to give your cat a little bit of safe outdoor space where she cancatch a breath of fresh air and watch the world go by. This pre-made cat enclosure attaches securely to awindowsill, extending outside and creating a small perching ledge inside. Kitty can access the outerportion of the enclosure through a lockable, weather-proof entry flap. The veranda is made of metal with arust-resistant coating. It measures approximately 17″ x 28″ x 20″ and holds cats up to 20 lbs.

The PetSafe Cat Veranda regularly sells for $149.95, but there is one left at Amazon for just $49.99


January 2nd, 2011 Create Your Own Kitty Playground withKittywalk Curves


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The Kittywalk Curves outdoor cat enclosure system allows you to create a safe and secure outdoorpassageway where kitty can stretch her legs. Pieces snap together to make a 180-degree curved enclosurewith two doors for easy access. Made with weather-proof rip-stop netting and a sturdy metal frame, eachcurve section measures 18 inches wide. Designed for use with other enclosures from Kittywalk Systems.


December 31st, 2010 Brad’s Custom Cat Enclosure

Brad Stone built this spacious cat enclosure for his well-loved felines at his home in Texas. The spaciousenclosure measures 15 feet by 24 feet by 6 feet tall, so there’s plenty of room for Brad to hang out withthe cats. It’s a basic structure made with wood posts and galvanized metal fencing with plenty of ramps,shelves, and posts inside to keep the cats entertained. Read more about Brad’s cat enclosure on hiswebsite.


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November 20th, 2010 Bob and Glenda’s Spacious Outdoor Catrun

Bob and Glenda built this spacious outdoor catrun at their Utah home. The structure spans three-quartersof the length of the house and is built of redwood and wire mesh. The cats access the catrun through adoor in the window of the laundry room. Bob and Glenda added a tree branch for scratching and climbing,a shelving system, and two cat houses inside the catrun. There is a full-size door so people can access theincredible backyard gardens and pond, which the cats spend their days watching and enjoying.


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More information on Bob and Glenda’s blog.


October 30th, 2010 30 Square Feet of Outdoor Fun for Kitty

Give kitty a breath of fresh air with the ABO Gear Happy Habitat for Indoor Cats. This portable petenclosure measures 74 x 63 x 36 inches and has a zippered door for easy access. The enclosure folds intoa convenient carrying case and weighs only 2.5 pounds.

I wouldn’t recommend leaving kitty outside in this enclosure unsupervised, but it would give her a chanceto be outside with you while still keeping her safe.

Available from Amazon for just $39.99. Thanks to Michelle for the find.


October 23rd, 2010 A Safe Kitty Haven with Southwest Flair


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When Stokely and her dad moved from Long Island to Las Vegas, she was used to living outside, but thereare all sorts of desert predators in Vegas that might prove dangerous to an outdoor kitty, so dad built her aspecial enclosure for their new Southwest home. Stokely now has a beautiful outdoor patio where she canlounge during the day and at night she goes into her own private house that’s locked safely inside apredator-proof fence where she can sleep without any worries. With food and water and lots of places tonap — plus I’m sure she sees the occassional lizard run by for entertainment — Stokely seems to beenjoying her desert paradise.


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October 13th, 2010 The Perfect Addition to Your Catio: CatioFurniture!


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Introducing a new furniture design made just for a catio! This sturdy structure from Feline Furniture isdesigned to withstand the elements, made with pine lodgepoles and Sunbrella outdoor fabric. Great for useon outdoor patios that are exposed to sun, rain, sleet and snow.

Catio Furniture provides kitty with multiple levels for climbing and perching. Three cat hammocks aremade with heavy duty Sunbrella fabric that is water and fade resistant. The eco-friendly lodgepoles areuntreated and come from a lodgepole pine forest in Montana.


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The overall structure measures 64″ long by 48″ tall by 24″ deep and easily assembles with just an electricscrew gun. Order one today from Feline Furniture for just $149.99 including free oversize freight.


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Now that’s a happy kitty!

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October 5th, 2010 Introducing the Complete DIY Catio DesignGuide to Help You Build Your Own Outdoor Cat Enclosure!


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If you’ve been wanting to build your own catio, but you don’t know where to start, then this is for you!Introducing the brand new complete DIY Catio Design Guide. This guide includes a full set of plans tohelp you build your own outdoor cat enclosure, no matter how much, or how little, space you have.

The DIY Catio Design Guide includes complete plans for building four different catio models in a varietyof sizes. The guide includes a tools and materials list for each model plus color 3-D architectural drawingsto help guide you through the process. The four models are:

Model 1: The Luxor Catio


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The Luxor Catio is the most spacious design, perfect for cat owners with a big yard or large outdoor spacewho want to build a safe and spacious sanctuary for their cats. The Luxor is built away from the houseand is connected by a cat run or tunnel “catwalk” which allows your cats to get from the house to thecatio safely. The Luxor plans include Extra Large (16×16), Large (8×24), Medium (8×16), and Small(8×8).

Model 2: The Ritz Catio

The Ritz Catio attaches to one side of your house with access through a cat flap on the side of the house.This model allows you to use an existing door to access the catio yourself when you want to spend timewith your kitty. The Ritz plans include Large (8×24), Medium (8×16), and Small (8×8).

Model 3: The Windows on the World Catio

The Windows on the World Catio is ideal for cat lovers with limited outdoor space. It attaches to the sideof your house and uses the existing window to allow your cat access from inside your house. TheWindows on the World Catio plans include Large (2×10) and Medium (2×5).

Model 4: The Petite Window Catio

The Petite Window Catio is supported on your window frame much like an AC unit. No more worryingabout unsafe windows once you have your simple and secure Petite Window Catio built. Perfect for theurban cat lover!

The Catio Design Guide is exactly what you need to build your own catio, or use it to hire a handyman.The guide was created with the following considerations:

Easy to construct with common tools even if you have little prior carpentry experienceDetailed step-by-step instructions anyone can followSimple design and construction process, complex building techniques are not neededBuilt from inexpensive common materials available at all local hardware storesProtected by buried wire screens to keep your cats safe from dangerous predators like coyotesAttractive designs which complement your homePlans can be scaled to suit your individual catio needsEasily customizable models, the simple addition of shelves and plants and a touch of your owncreativity will make your catio complete

The complete DIY Catio Design Guide includes all 10 catio plans (Luxor – extra large, large, medium &small; Ritz – large, medium & small; Windows on the World – large & medium; and Petite Window) in adownloadable pdf for $49.99. The guide comes with a 60-day no questions asked money back guarantee,so if you don’t find it useful, your money will be refunded.

And just for visiting the site and submitting your email, you can receive five free bonus items:


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Tips for Growing Catnip & How to Make a Great Catnip ToyDeadly Plants for CatsTips on Growing OatgrassTips on Growing WheatgrassDIY Ideas for Your New Catio

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September 5th, 2010 Linda and Randy’s Amazing Oregon Catitat

When Linda and Randy moved from Seattle to Bend, Oregon, they wanted to create a space for their catsto go outside, but they were concerned about the coyotes and barn owls in the area since they live near alarge land preserve. So they decided to build this incredible “catitat” to let their kitties have a safe place toroam.

Linda and Randy hired a fencing company to build the structure and then stained the wood themselves.


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The main structure is 24 feet by 40 feet and it is filled with climbing shelves, ramps, grass, and naturalelements like a large dead tree, perfect for natural scratching! The main supports are sunken into theground about 6 inches and secured with concrete. Also the wire fencing extends about 6 inches blowground to keep other critters from burrowing in. There is a full-size door into the catitat so Linda andRandy can join the cats in their outdoor paradise, which they do frequently when the weather is nice.

The cats access the catitat through a long walkway leading from a cat door inside a cabinet in the house tothe main enclosure. The roof of the walkway comes off in segments, just in case there is an emergencyand a cat needs to be removed from the walkway.

As you can see, the cats sure do seem to enjoy this incredible structure. I wonder if they know just howlucky they are!


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August 29th, 2010 Outdoor Feline Funhouse Portable CatEnclosure

The Outdoor Feline Funhouse offers a convenient way to let your cats enjoy some fresh air and sunshine.This lightweight, portable cat enclosure can be used on a deck or lawn and comes with stakes and weightbags that you can fill with sand to keep the enclosure securely in place. The structure folds easily andstores in its own carrying case.

Available from Amazon for $64.29 with free Super Saver shipping.


August 16th, 2010 Lyn’s Little Lanai


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When Lyn took her two cats from their home in Florida to New England for the summer, they weremissing their outdoor enclosure, so Lyn’s son built this little portable enclosure to tide them over. Thescreened in cubicle sits on a picnic table outside a window, allowing the kitties to get some fresh air. Asimple solution for a vacation home.

Lyn’s son would be happy to build you one at a reasonable price if you are interested. Please contact meat kate (at) moderncat (dot) net and I will put you in touch with him.


August 16th, 2010 Calling All NYC-Area Catio Owners!

I’ve been contacted by a television producer who is looking for catio owners in the New York City area tofeature in an upcoming national news story. If you have a catio and live in the NYC area, please email meat kate (at) moderncat (dot) net and I will put you in touch with them. Thanks!

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July 31st, 2010 Colorful Catios in Fresno, California


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Harvie and her husband decided to build not one, but two custom catios at their home in Fresno,California. These gorgeous spaces, full of light and color, look like a perfect cat paradise and a wonderfulplace to hang out with feline family members.

To start the project, they first enclosed a large covered patio area that faces toward their lovely pool and


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backyard. They hired Tom Whitling of The Avian Home, a custom builder who specializes in bird aviaries.This is the first cat enclosure that he has worked on. Tom pre-constructed the custom panels and thensecured them in place with concrete bolts and screws into the stucco walls. All the panels were paintedbefore installation, as you can see below.

After the panels were in place, Harvie and her husband went back and caulked around the bottom to keepwater and bugs out, plus they added clear Plexiglas panels along the bottom portion on the outside of thepanels to keep out rain spatters, water from the pool sweep, and dust from the gardener’s leaf blower.

They added two shelves, one at waist height and another way up high, for kitty climbing, plus lots of cattrees, scratchers, a litter box, and food and water. Comfy human furniture, colorful decor, and a ceiling


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fan add just the right touches to make everyone feel right at home.

The cats access the catio through the sliding glass doors, which have cat flaps installed in the screens.There is an alternative entrance into this catio from the kitchen window.

Since the first catio was such a success, Harvie and her husband decided to add a smaller catio off themaster bedroom. This catio also has a climbing shelf, cat trees, and a loveseat.


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As if living in California isn’t nice enough, these lucky kitties sure do have a wonderful home!


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