If there’s one thing we know about people, it’s the fact that they absolutely love their pets. It seems as if they are willing to do almost anything to make sure that they are happy. Of course, we each have our own idea of pets and the animals may even differ from one family to another. Regardless of whether it is a cat, a dog or even a rabbit, however, the fact that they become part of the family is universal.
If you happen to be a ‘cat person’, you want to do all that you can to make your cat happy. That is where the Catio comes in. It is a patio that is designed specifically with the feline in your family in mind. The founder and Catio designer at Catio Spaces, Cynthia Chomos said she had bought one for her cat, Serena and has been designing them ever since.
“Cats naturally want to be outside where they can breathe fresh air and experience the sights, sounds and stimulation of the natural world,” Chomos said on her website. “A catio, an outdoor cat enclosure or “cat patio,” is the purrfect solution to solve the indoor/outdoor dilemma and keep your cat safe, healthy and happy.”
Cats would love to be out in nature but they still need to be protected from the elements and from predators. In addition, you need to make sure that you are protecting the wildlife in your area from the cat. They can enjoy life outside in a very safe environment.
And they span a wide range of sizes. Some of them are just a window perch but you can also link up a number of them to create your own feline sanctuary. If you are handy, you may want to tackle this DIY project but you can also have Catio Spaces design and build one for you, but it is going to cost extra. In the end, your cat isn’t going to know who built it, they will just know who gave it to them.
“Providing cats with outdoor access in enclosures ensures we are good cat owners and good neighbors. It means being responsible for wildlife, responsible for community space and responsible for the safety of our cats.” Jennifer Hillman, Vice President, Grassroots Outreach & Engagement for The Humane Society said.
You can attach the three-sided design to your house and add all of the extra fun stuff that you want. We would recommend that you add all of the upgrades and be done with it.
When it comes to options, you will have an endless supply. Put your cat into one of these outdoor patios and they will love you for life.
H/T: Scary Mommy