Cats allowed to roam outside are at risk. There are many dangers for cats that allow them to roam outdoors, including traffic, poisons and disease. Urban, suburban, or rural wildlife are also at risk from outdoor cats. Many cat guardians don't realize the dangers that their feline companions can pose to other animals if they are allowed to roam free.
Our cats have the greatest gift: the promise of a happy, long-lived, and healthy life within the safety of their homes. Indoor cats can be made more comfortable by being outside. This could mean walking them on a leash, or providing them with an enclosed outdoor space.
A variety of commercially available enclosures
Tall cat enclosures range from the simple to the sublime. They can be furnished with old
tree stumps and perches for climbing and scratching opportunities; tarps to
provide shade and protection from the elements; even enclosed ladders for safe
access to and from the house. A variety of pre-made pens, runs, and
do-it-yourself kits are available. This list is provided as a resource and does
not imply endorsement by PAWS.
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C & D Pet
Products. Diagrams and commercial kits for enclosures are available at a
range of prices and sizes. You can also find kitten enclosures.
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Catio
Spaces. Located in Seattle WA. Cats On Deck. Modular indoor/outdoor
cat enclosures. Mobile and expandable.
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The Cat's
Den. Commercial kits for outdoor and indoor cat runs and enclosures.
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Kittywalk
Systems Commercial enclosures available for cats and other small
animals. Most enclosures come pre-assembled.
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Pet Enclosures
Northwest. Located in Shoreline WA.
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Purrfect
Fencing. Kits and instructions for freestanding cat fence
systems. Installation services are also available in some
areas. Also, now available the "Cat-Proofer," a method of
converting existing fencing into escape-proof.
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Safe Cat Outdoor
Enclosure. For cats and small animals, we have detailed descriptions and
drawings to help you create custom outdoor enclosures.
● SunCatcher Enclosures SunCatcher Enclosures are free-standing outdoor cat enclosures.
Window boxes and perches
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You can also
install a windowbox that allows cats to have a great view of the outdoors from
a safe perch. These are the sources that can supply window boxes:
● The Cat's Den. Kits for outdoor cat windows boxes. Cats With an Altitude. Handmade window patio enclosures. A variety of window boxes are available at many online and nearby pet supply stores.
Other Options
Here are a number of other suppliers selling outdoor pens, tunnels and tents:
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Kritter
Community. tall cat enclosures
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Many of the
above pens, tunnels and tents are available to purchase via critterfence.com
