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...
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 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.
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!
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...
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!
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Is your cat trying to tell you they want a catio? Cat parents keep sharing how a catio added joy and outdoor enrichment for both their cats and themselves. Why not open up a whole new world for your cat, too?
When you build a catio, you’ll want it to last and provide freedom from stress and worry. That means starting with a a tried-and-true DIY Catio Plan and making some sensible upfront decisions that will ensure your new catio is a secure, attractive haven that you and your cat will enjoy.
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.
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...
We know how curious pets can be, especially now that the weather is cooler and we are in and out of the house, completing our countless pre-winter projects. Whether you have cats or dogs, an exploring pet can quickly swallow unattended objects, munch on toxic...
September is Happy Healthy Cat Month! As cat parents and children head back to work and school, separation anxiety can become an issue for cats in many households. However, with a commitment to quality time with your favorite feline, some enrichment tips, and catio stimulation, you can keep your cat happy and your home harmonious with life changes.
Cats deserve to have a life free of stress and full of love, safety, and enrichment. By adding a litter box to your catio, you help meet your cat’s physical needs as well as their emotional wellbeing.
All across the United States, pet parents are designing and building their outdoor enclosures with more than just felines in mind. Other species, like turtles, snakes and dogs can also safely enjoy the the enrichment and protection of a catio.