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!
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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!
How to Build a Catio For Your Cat
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...
12 DIY Catio Plan Creations for Happy Cats
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.
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.
Is It Cheaper To Buy or Build a Catio?
When starting any cat enclosure project, whether you’re following a DIY Catio Plan, using a kit with pre-built panels, going custom with a catio designer/builder, or just winging it, it’s crucial to consider both the time and expenses involved to budget wisely. Here’s a handy list of costs and things to think about while you’re dreaming up your catio masterpiece.
Where Can You Build a Catio?
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.
Catios for Small Spaces
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.
Catio Spaces Helps Make a Wish Come True
Catio Spaces was honored to join the cause for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and make one young man’s wish of a custom catio come true!
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?
8 Catio-Building Mistakes to Avoid
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.
Home Safe Home: Pet Safety and Catios
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...
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!
Business and Belief Go Hand-in-Paw this New Year… and Every Year
The New Year is the purrfect time to make deeper commitments to ourselves, our dreams, our relationships and our cats!
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!
Happy Take Your Cat to the Vet Day From Catio Spaces
Tips from a cat expert and veterinarian to keep your cat safe and healthy!
Lost Cat Prevention and Rescue Tips from Catio Spaces
The best methods for preventing a lost cat and rescue tips for reuniting with a lost cat.
Cats in Quarantine Go Crazy for DIY Catios
Life during COVID-19 has certainly been challenging for humans and cats alike. We’ve all experienced being sequestered indoors without fresh air, exercise and the stimulation of the outdoors, all in the midst of uncertainty. While safe inside the haven of our homes,...