Have you met Quilty? This brilliant and mischievous shelter cat at Friends for Life in Houston is proving that some kitties demand the feel of wind in their whiskers… and will find a way to get it! Quilty’s struggle to release himself and his feline friends from the...
About Catios & Cat Enclosures
Catio Spaces’ Guide to Winter Bird Feeders
Fall is a wonderful time of the year. The beautiful oranges, yellows and reds of the leaves are always an inspiring sight. Before we know it, though, the crisp fall air will turn into the chills of winter in many parts of the country. Just because it’s cold outside...
Catios & Catios Tours: A Growing Trend for Cat Enrichment and Safety
You’ve probably heard of catios (you’re here, after all), but did you know that catio tours are a super-fun cat enrichment trend that’s here to stay?
Feng Shui For Felines – Create Positive Energy For your Cat Indoors And Outdoors
While you already know I love helping cat parents solve the indoor/outdoor dilemma, did you know part of the reason why is my background in Feng Shui? Before founding Catio Spaces, I started out as a Feng Shui consultant working with clients to create harmonious homes...
Catios Without Borders: An International Catio Tour!
Join our international catio tour and see how cats are loving life across the world!
Are Catios Coyote-Safe?
It's a fact of life for most North Americans—coyotes and other animals that prey on small mammals are nearby. Just because you haven’t seen a coyote in your neighborhood doesn’t mean they aren’t there. In fact, coyote sightings in New York City itself are on the rise!...
Is It Easy To Build A Window Box Enclosure for My Cat?
Yes! Window box enclosures (aka window box catios) are easy to build. Our DIY window box enclosure is a quick and easy weekend project that your cat will love. Catios are a fantastic way to provide the stimulation your cat needs through safe enjoyment of the outdoors,...
Love Cats, Birds and Gardens? Here’s How to Create a Bird-Safe Garden
For more than two decades, the American Bird Conservancy (ABC) has offered solutions to conserve native birds and their habitats. In collaboration with cat dad Grant Sizemore from ABC, we’re pleased to offer some tips on how to create a bird-friendly garden where people, their beloved pets, and wild birds can all coexist and thrive.
What Is A Catio?
Catios are enclosed outdoor patios for cats, and sometimes their humans, designed to keep cats safe while enriching their lives in the great outdoors. Catios come in a variety of designs and sizes, from a small window box to a large back yard enclosure, that add a...
How Two Door-Dashing Cat’s Families Found Peace with a Catio
While WE know that it’s not safe for our feline friends to be given license to roam outside, some cats just don’t want to hear it.
Find out how these two wayward kitties decided to stop door-dashing and enjoy life in a catio.
When Is It Time to Get a Catio?
Every cat is unique in personality, yet their behaviors can sometimes be challenging even for the strongest kitty-human bonds. Over the years I’ve received emails from cat parents all over the world seeking solutions to their indoor/outdoor dilemma. Indoor cats can...
7 Ways to Enrich the Life of Your Cat in 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.
Cat-Friendly Holiday and Winter Decor For Your Catio
The holidays are here and so is the opportunity for some festive fun! It’s also a great time of the year to enhance your catio to make the space more inviting for kitty during the colder months. So here are some of my top tips for cat-friendly winter and holiday...
Living the High Life: Urban Catios from New York to Seattle
Catio Spaces takes on urban catios to show that limited outdoor space and high-rise cats can still combine in the purrrfect safe outdoor space. From New York to Seattle, cats are enjoying the high life!
Urban Deck Catio
Above a bustling city street, Fanta and Finnegan are living the “high life” in their deck catio with fresh air, people watching and more!
CH in Seattle: Special Kitties and Their Unique Houseboat Catio
What happens to wobbly kitties on a houseboat? They get a catio, of course! Check out this unique catio designed for safety and enrichment for two special cats with cerebellar hypoplasia.
Catio for Cerebellar Hypoplasia (CH) Cats
Meet two special needs cats with Cerebellar Hypoplasia in their houseboat catio designed for mobility, safety and enjoyment.
Halloween Catio
One of the joys of catios is you can decorate them. See tabby Monty in his Halloween themed catio. Apparently he isn’t afraid of big hairy spiders!
7 Fall Tips For Catio Fun
September is here! The kids are heading back to school and cooler weather and autumn leaves will soon follow. Of course, taking weather and environmental changes into account for your catio can help your kitty (and you!) make the most of it as often and as long as...
DIY Catio Materials: How to Pick the Right Cat Enclosure Mesh for Your Catio
Here’s the material we use to keep cats safe in our catios and why we think it’s the best choice.
Catios Gone Wild: 5 Crazy Cool Catio Designs You Have to See
These super creative catios are purrfectly customized for the cats and cat parents that use them. Check them out and start dreaming up your catio today!