Every cat has a unique personality, but they all share a natural hunting instinct that drives their desire to explore the sights, sounds, and stimulation of the outdoors. Life can be challenging for indoor cats, even those with strong bonds to their human companions....
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Catios For the Love of Cats & Birds
Two happy cats are eager to show of their custom-built catio, their favorite bird-watching spots, and how much joy it’s brought their parents!
National Catio Day: Expert Tips for the Perfect Catio
Celebrate National Catio Day on March 15 with Catio Spaces! Learn how outdoor cat enclosures protect your cat, promote wildlife conservation, and create a fun, enriching space for your feline. Don’t miss our Spring Catio Plan Giveaway—15 lucky winners will create the purrfect catio!
8 Cat Enrichment Tips for The New Year
With the New Year here, we naturally ask ourselves, “what’s next?” and “what could be better in my life?” As you’re reflecting and exploring possibilities for your New Year’s resolutions, here are a few simple things to consider.
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.
Celebrate Happy Cat Month: Catios & Cat Enrichment Tips
Maintaining health and being kept safe from hazards are crucial for a happy cat. Here are five ways your cat can benefit from their own catio!
SEATTLE CATIO TOUR HIGHLIGHTS – 2024
2024’s educational Catio Tour Open House featured two host locations with various outdoor cat enclosures, from small and compact catios to larger catios with space for humans, too.
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 got the scoop.
Catios: The Cure for Spring Fever
Catios are the cure for any cat’s spring fever, and we’re teaching you everything you need to know about finding the best catio type for you.
Build a Catio Oasis: A DIY Success Story
At Catio Spaces, we love seeing the creations of cat parents who use our DIY Catio Plans to build a catio of their dreams. Meet one cat mom and two rescued feral cats living their dream in their own Oasis DIY Catio plan and tunnel!
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
Daisy, Charlie, and Bug live surrounded by a lush wildlife environment, and native predators like bobcats and coyotes. To protect their beloved cats while still allowing them to enjoy the outdoors, their human guardians built not just one but two catios!
12 DIY Catio Plan Creations for Happy Cats
From our small and compact Window Box, Tunnel, or Haven catio plans to the larger Sanctuary and Oasis, check out these 12 inspiring DIY catios featuring happy catio cats.
Summer Catio Do’s and Dont’s
Sunshine and warmth bring lots of summer fun for catio cats, but the warmer weather also brings a few extra safety concerns. Here are a few summer catio do’s and don’ts to keep your cats catio-safe all summer long.
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.
Where Can You Build a Catio?
The primary purpose of a catio is to provide safe, enriching outdoor access for your cat, but it’s so much more than just a big wire box. A catio can add beauty to the outside of your home or be a focal point for your garden.
Catios for Small Spaces
Keep your cats safe, healthy, and happy in an outdoor cat enclosure. Catio Spaces offers a vartiey of DIY Catio Plans that take the guess work out of building a catio to save time and money. Build one yourself or hire a carpenter to build a catio plan for you.
Catio Spaces Helps Make a Wish Come True
Catio Spaces was honored to join the cause for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and make one young man’s wish of a custom catio come true!
Swerve or Brake? Be an Animal-Aware Driver
October, November and December are the most dangerous months for animal collisions. We’re keeping cats safe in outdoor cat enclosures and these tips for being an animal-aware driver.
Trampoline Kitty Gets a Catio
If your cat is a door-dasher, window-launcher, or a trampoline escape artist, a spacious, secure, and attractive catio is exactly what your home and cat need! See how Catio Spaces helped one adventure-seeking cat with her very own custom catio design.



















