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...
Cat Enrichment
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!
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!
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.
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.
Catio Kits, DIY Plans, or Custom? Pros and Cons of Catio Types
For many cat parents, there’s no hesitation when faced with the question, “Does your cat want a catio?” The answer is a resounding yes. After all, what’s to ponder? A well-built catio offers a combination of safety, comfort, and peace of mind. A catio cat has the...
Does Your Indoor Cat Want a Catio?
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?
5 Tips to Refresh Your Catio for Spring
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.
A Deck Catio: Love is Blind
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...
5 Tips from Your Cat to Ring in the New Year
If any living being has learned to make the most of living enjoyably indoors – while also enjoying safe outdoor excursions in a catio – it’s our feline soulmates. Paying attention to what makes them happiest is exactly the inspiration you need to enrich your own life in the coming year.
Two Happy Catio Tales
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.
Catios & Litter Boxes: The Purr-fect Equation
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.
Timeshare Catios for Pets
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.
CATIO FUN! A Catio Showcase Music Video
Every day is fun in a catio! See our catio showcase featuring a variety of catios and happy cats enjoying the carefree catio lifestyle. Tabby Cevin, our “Daddio” cat, was a great sport and earned his sunglasses on this project. Check out why life is good in a catio!
The Life-Saving Impact of Catios and Bird Conservation
Find out how to save your cat from becoming bird bandits and steer them away from a life of committing conservation crime!
A Catio Cure for Spring Fever: April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month
Learn how to prevent and prepare for the health and safety dangers our companion cats might face or unwittingly cause.
For the Love of Cats, Birds & Catios
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!
Catios For Senior Cats and Their Senior Parents
In celebration of National Adopt a Senior Pet Month, here are five tips for customizing your catio for an older cat!
Catios & Happy Cats
Meet some lucky cats who share how good life is in a catio. Exercise, cat naps, birdwatching and more! Cat door examples too. Enjoy!