Get ready to celebrate the fabulous felines in your life because September is Happy Cat Month! This annual event, created by the CATalyst Council, assists in spreading the word about the health, welfare, and value of companion cats. Keeping our cats healthy and...
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SEATTLE CATIO TOUR HIGHLIGHTS – 2024
Cat lovers were treated to a feline feast of inspiring outdoor enclosures at the 2024 Catio Open House, an event organized by Catio Tour Seattle in partnership with Catio Spaces and The Humane Society of the United States. Catio Tours are a growing trend for...
Martha Stewart Features Catio Spaces
For decades, I've been a fan of Martha Stewart for her creative and inspiring approach to home decorating, gardening, and her love of animals. When I first became a homeowner, I scoured through her books and magazines and implemented many DIY projects, from home...
CATIO FAQS: Everything You Need to Know
If you're a cat parent considering a catio to keep your cat safe while enjoying the enrichment of the great outdoors, check out these frequently asked questions below. From why have a catio to types of locations, costs, building materials, and how to get one, we've...
Catios: The Cure for Spring Fever
Spring is here, and cat parents don’t need a calendar to know it. Is your curious cat constantly twitching their nose once you open that first window? Are you getting an early morning wake-up pounce when the birds start singing before sunrise? Some cats like to lurk...
Build a Catio Oasis: A DIY Success Story
Have you ever considered creating a backyard oasis for you and your cats? There’s nothing better than sharing space and seeing your cats enjoy fresh air and the sights, sounds and stimulation of nature, while safe from the many dangers of the outdoors. At Catio Spaces...
Winterize Your Catio for Cold Weather
When a hint of a winter chill arrives in the evening air, cat parents ponder how to keep their cats enjoying their catio all year round. Feline fascination with the wonders of winter will draw almost every cat outside to watch the season unfold. Whether winter rolls...
Catios Protect Birds and Wildlife
There’s nothing like the great outdoors. For cats and humans alike, it provides the enrichment of fresh air and the sights, sounds, and stimulation of the natural world. However, for cats, there are many outdoor dangers. Amy, a devoted cat mom living in the Pacific...
How to Build a Catio For Your Cat
Whether you have an indoor or outdoor cat, you can provide many benefits for your feline friend, including safety, enrichment, fresh air and the stimulation of nature, by building a catio. Catios are cat enclosures or "cat patios" that provide peace of mind knowing...
12 DIY Catio Plan Creations for Happy Cats
What do Finn, Danica, Twinkle, Yoda, Obi-Wan, and 30 other cats have in common? Their humans decided that a catio was the purrfect way to keep them safe and happy outdoors, and they built a DIY Catio Plan by Catio Spaces to bring their dream to life! While every day...