DIY Catio Plans
Build the Perfect Catio – Even if You’re Not a Pro!
Catios can be natural, painted, and decorated to complement your home!
Award-winning DIY Catio Plans keep your cats safe outdoors while protecting birds and wildlife.
No guesswork, no mistakes, just happy cats and peace of mind.
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Life is good in a Catio!
What’s Included
Step-by-Step Instructions
Easy to Follow Diagrams
Materials Shopping List
Tool List & Helpful Tips
Instant PDF Download
choose YOUR PERFECT CATIO PLAN
Window Box
Offers a bird’s eye view! Veranda-style catio for slider and sash windows.
- Small, Medium & Large sizes
- Compact above-ground catio
- Adjustable width
- Ideal for sash/slider windows
- No yard required
- PDF download
Haven
Compact 3-sided catio for patios, decks, and gardens with human access.
- 3x6 & 4x8 sizes
- Compact catio with vertical space
- Direct cat access into 3-sided catio
- Perfect for a patio/deck/garden
- Human door access
- PDF download
Sanctuary
Deluxe 3-sided catio with human seating to enjoy time with your cat!
- 6x8 & 8x10 sizes
- Space for human seating
- Direct cat access into 3-sided catio
- Ideal for a patio/deck/garden
- Human door access
- PDF download
Oasis & Tunnel
Ultimate 4-sided catio with cat tunnel - a complete outdoor adventure!
- 8x8 & 8x10 sizes
- 4-sided catio away from house
- Includes a connecting tunnel
- Maximum space & features
- Space for human seating
- Human door access
- PDF download
Cat Tunnel
A safe and stimulating adventure for your cat to explore the outdoors!
- 8-foot tunnel size
- Connects home to a yard/catio
- Multiple tunnel configurations
- Various mounting options
- Customizable tunnel lengths
- PDF download
Spiral Staircase
Inspire your cat to reach new heights—in a catio or inside your home.
- Elegant design for feline exercise
- Use in outdoor catio/home interior
- Includes upper triangle lounge shelf
- Customizable height for your space
- Various mounting options
- PDF download
Catio Litter Box
Weather-safe litter box attaches to the catio for easy cleaning access.
- Provides cat convenience
- Easy-to-clean design
- Reduces indoor litter odors
- Fits various catio sizes
- Weather-proof materials
- PDF download
Litter Box Bench
Attractive, multi-function litter box bench with cat and human seating.
- Ideal for a catio or home interior
- Hides view of the litter box
- Space for sitting and cat lounging
- Left or right-side cat entry options
- Doors for easy cleaning access
- PDF download
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WHAT MATERIALS WILL I NEED?
All of our DIY catios can be constructed with materials available from your local home improvement or lumber store. Basic materials include framing lumber, escape-proof galvanized wire, cedar shelves and roof options including wire mesh or polycarbonate panels so your cat can enjoy a catio all year long. Don’t worry – each DIY plan includes an easy, detailed shopping list. All catio plans are designed for the average person to make the process easy-to follow and rewarding to build.
WHATS INCLUDED:
- Step-by-step instructions including diagrams.
- Material list (materials are available from your local home improvement or lumber store)
- Tool list
- Catios are designed as panels for ease of assembly (or removal if you move in the future.)
- Roof rafters accommodate a wire mesh roof or a clear, polycarbonate weatherproof roof for year-round enjoyment.
- Door placement options for human access into the catio.
- Shelf design maximizes vertical space for cat exercise and enjoyment.
- Adjustable catio height. (Adjustable width for window box catio plans.)
- See specific plans for dimensions and design features.
PLUS BONUS information including:
- Tips for acclimating your cat to a cat door and new catio space.
- Tips for cat safe plants, enrichment, decorating and more!
All DIY Catio Plans are a pdf download so you can get started right away!
Want us to design your dream catio?
If you live in the Greater Seattle area we can design + build your catio for you.