Build a simple window box or the ultimatecatenclosure with these free catio plans.
There are enough choices of plans that you’re sure to find what you’re looking for.
What Is a Catio?
Chirpy Cats
A catio is an outdoor enclosure that’s meant for house cats to enjoy the outdoors safely.
It’s apatiofor cats.
Easy DIY Cat Enclosure
Cuckoo4Design
You’ve got to see this catio to believe it.
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It all started out with a simple window box so her cats could enjoy some fresh air.
What started as a small catio turned into a huge playground for the cats.
Your cats will love it!
Our Repurposed Home
The whole cat enclosure only cost $300 to build.
This huge outdoor cat enclosure is built onto the side of a house.
Wood and mesh make up this enclosure, which will keep your cats safe.
TeeDiddlyDee
Wooden walkways and perches have been added to give the cats some extra fun.
This enclosure is made out of individual panels, making it mobile if you ever want to relocate it.
The cats seem to really like this enclosure and they enjoy it year-round.
Our Tiny Homestead
A stone floor is put in and then a wooden frame is used for the enclosure.
Fine mesh makes sure that nothing gets in or out.
A window has been repurposed into a cat door and that’s how the cats dive into the catio.
Fundamentally Feline
There are lots of ideas for finishing touches here including adding natural logs and planting cat-friendly grasses andherbs.
The cats use a small cat door built into the house to enter the enclosure.
There are lots of tips here on what to consider before you get going designing and building your catio.
DIY in PDX
You’ll also want to check out thiscatio bridge extensionthey built in later years.
This is a great place to start if you want to just dip your toes into building a catio.
As a bonus, this cat box was build from palettes and shingles.
Chirpy Cats
It’s a must-read if you’re in the designing stage of your cat enclosure.
There are quite a few suggestions that you may not have considered, such as an outdoor litter box.
Everything You Need for a CatiofromI Am the Maven
Kori at Home
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