Adventure seeking Max, a high energy Bengal cat, enjoys the stimulation of nature in a custom catio and catwalk with the wind in his whiskers.
About Catios & Cat Enclosures
Serena’s Garden Getaway Catios
Follow tabby Serena’s happy tail through four catios with views of a delightful garden that she shares with Catio Spaces’ founder, Cynthia Chomos.
The Colorful Catio Menagerie!
Tour this colorful, multi-catio menagerie featuring 4 catios and 70 feet of catwalk tunnels for some lucky cats. Delightful garden art!
Cooling-Off Kitty: 3 Things to Add to Your Catio During a Heatwave
The warm summer sunlight is a welcome change for many of us, especially in the cooler climates. And while many kitties love to hang out (and catnap!) in the sun, summer heatwaves may prove a little extreme for both our cats and us. Heat stroke or exhaustion can be...
Catio Hacks: Our Top 8 Tips for DIYing Your Catio
Are you considering building a catio or cat enclosure? Spring and summer are the perfect time to treat your cats (and yourself) to the fresh outdoors. Whether you’ve purchased one of our easy-to-build DIY catio plans or are make-shifting your own, here are some quick things to keep in mind while creating the catio of your dreams!
Ditch the Daffodils: Consider These Cat-Pleasing Plants for Your Catio This Spring
Spring is, well, springing all around us and it's a great time to spruce up your catio or outdoor cat enclosure. Your cat will thank you for it! We'll be bringing you lots of tips for doing just that over the coming months, but today I’m going to focus on a question...
Deck Delight Catio
Former cat Chester got into all kinds of trouble outdoors. When three new kittens were adopted, they were kept indoors until the deck was transformed into a delightful catio.
Door Dasher’s Haven Catio
Before he got his catio, “Boss of the Road” Mars, an energetic Abysssinian, frequently bolted out the door creating stress for his human companions and the birds in the neighborhood.
Carter & Bandit’s Retreat Catio
Kept indoors due to coyotes in the neighborhood, Carter and his buddy, Bandit, now enjoy the wind in their whiskers and outdoor catio time with their nature-loving mom.
Wildlife Watcher Catio
No longer confined to watching wildlife from behind patio doors, three lucky cats enjoy fresh air and the stimulation of the best cat TV ever (birds and squirrels!)…while safe in their window catio.
Maine Coon Garden Catio
Louie and Sampson, two Maine Coon rescues, enjoy fresh air while lounging in their garden catio and watching backyard activities. Their human mom enjoys the benefits of catios too.
Things to Consider When Building a Catio
You’ve decided to build a catio so your cat can enjoy the outdoors while always staying safe and protected. You’ve planned HOW you are going to build the structure with a DIY Catio Plan but perhaps you aren’t sure where to locate the catio or whether to use a window,...
Top 10 Benefits of a Catio
Cats naturally want to be outdoors where they can experience fresh air, exercise and the enrichment of the sights, sounds and movement of nature. Unfortunately, there are many outdoor dangers cats can encounter. If your indoor cat clamors to be outside, or you worry...
How Your Cat Can Safely Enjoy Time Outside
Indoor cats typically spend half the day near a window seeking the warmth of the sun or yearning for a taste of freedom. Maybe you’ve considered letting your cat outdoors but as a responsible pet parent, you know better. Or perhaps you feel guilty keeping your cat...
What is Environmental Enrichment and Why Does Your Cat Need it?
Cats are constantly interacting with their environment. Even as they perch and lounge in their favorite spots, cats are driven by instinct, perceiving and reacting to everything around them. With far superior hearing and olfactory senses than humans, they are highly...
Is Cat Conflict an Issue in Your Home?
Do you own more than one cat? Many cat-owning households do. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, there are 81.7 million owned cats in the U.S. and cat-owning households have an average of 2.1 cats each. Although multiple cats within a family can...