"Catio"...

[Bigmack]

Great idea to allow cats to be outside without getting eaten up by the local wildlife... or eating up the local wildlife!

http://www.oregonlive.com/pets/index.ssf/2011/05/pet_talk_catios_give_indoor_ca.html


In the age-old debate about whether cats belong outdoors or indoors, it turns out there's some middle ground.

It's called a "catio": an enclosed space that allows cats to experience the outdoors without the risks. They range from do-it-yourself projects to ready-made modular pieces you can order online, and they come in as many shapes and sizes as your imagination allows.

"We're finding that that is a good compromise for people who want their kitty to have a little fresh air," says Kathy Covey, public relations manager for the Cat Adoption Team. The cat shelter has a policy of adopting cats to indoor-only homes, but they do take catios into consideration.

[Johnyawl]

1. We have a screened in porch..

...that extends into the garden. It's the only "outs" our 3 cats get. There's a ground cover fuscia, lavender, and roses, all filled with hummingbirds and finches just inches from thier little noses. It keeps the cats entertained for hours, and the birds are safe from them.

[pansypoo53219]

2. my 2 are happy hostages.

window sills perfect for cats. no want outside anymore. full stockholms.