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Deck Catio for Sammy and Sophie

Deck Catio for Sammy and Sophie

An ordinary deck was transformed into a catio for Sammy and Sophie to safely enjoy fresh air and outdoor enrichment. Designed by Catio Spaces, this custom catio features a lookout for birdwatching and inviting spaces for feline and human enjoyment. Life is good in a catio!

A Deck Catio: Love is Blind

A Deck Catio: Love is Blind

Cats have an insatiable curiosity fed by a true love for adventure, so we shouldn’t be surprised to learn that sight-impaired cats don’t usually let their physical challenge slow them down. If you meet a blind cat, or should your cat become sight-impaired in their...

Catio Spaces Celebrates 10 Years: Our Story

Catio Spaces Celebrates 10 Years: Our Story

The journey began with a small dream and one determined orange tabby named Serena. After losing my first cat, Shahzae, I wasn’t sure I’d open my heart to another. But Serena changed everything, inspiring me to build her a catio where she could safely explore the outdoors. That project became the spark that launched Catio Spaces.

Martha Stewart Features Catio Spaces

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

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 got the scoop.

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...

How to Build a Catio For Your Cat

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...

Is It Cheaper To Buy or Build a Catio?

Is It Cheaper To Buy or Build a Catio?

When starting any cat enclosure project, whether you’re following a DIY Catio Plan, using a kit with pre-built panels, going custom with a catio designer/builder, or just winging it, it’s crucial to consider both the time and expenses involved to budget wisely. Here’s a handy list of costs and things to think about while you’re dreaming up your catio masterpiece.

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