Here’s something to add to the list of awesome things you can build for your cat: a catio. It’s a portmanteau of cat + patio, and it’s an enclosed outdoor space that lets your cat enjoy the great outdoors, without the attendant risks. If you’ve got the DIY itch, here a few inspiring projects to get you started. Your neighbors may look askance at your new outdoor room, but your cats will be happy, and that’s what matters.

Jardín para gatos

Y despues de una larga ausencia… volvemos! Y con un tema que, de cara al buen tiempo, no viene nada mal… bueno, si es que el buen tiempo se digna a aparecer, porque vaya rachita llevamos. Y es que con la llegada del sol y la luz, nos volcamos al exterior. Abrimos las ventanas, los balcones, montamos las terracitas, los pajaritos cantan… y claro, eso a los gatos no les pasa desapercibido. Ellos también quieren ver el mundo exterior, asomarse, disfrutar de la brisilla… ¿Habeis oído el término…

For fences and walls 6ft or above

Take the 'P' from 'Patio,' substitute a 'C' and you get a suitably named Catio, an outdoor cat house. Catio is where indoor cats can hang outside of their houses or apartments in an outdoor enclosure that safely keeps them in and predators out. If you have time to build a catio, you can do-it-yourself, but there are several options.

Ever wondered, "How can I keep my cat in my yard?" or "How do I keep my cat from jumping the fence?" - see how one reader solved this problem.

Custom catios and outdoor enclosures to turn any space, big or small, into a fun playground for your cats!

Catproof Your Yard: I wanted to be able to let my cats out into our fenced back yard without worrying about them jumping over the fence or other cats getting in. My wife saw a system for sale on the Internet but I made my own for 1/4 of the price. Here's how I did it.

Build an All Season Outdoor Cat Habitat: [Early November 2012 - Mr. Max peeks into the house from the habitat] It was in the spring of 2007 when our beloved Mr. Spanky (A.K.A. Houdini) escaped once again; this time by jumping from an open upstairs window. Fortunately a week later a kind n…

I want to make this for my cat! LOOKS EASY.. JUST BUY A SMALL PET CAGE & REMOVE ONE SIDE OF IT.. ADD SOME "L" BRACKETS TO THE TOP TO HOLD AGAINST INSIDE OF WINDOW TO PREVENT IT FROM FALLING OUT..

Katzecure manufactures the brackets, axles and sleeves required to fix wooden poles onto new or existing fencing. The machine rounded poles we source from British timber yards. Making your fence cat proof The system is suitable for most types of fencing, including chainlink. It can be attached to concrete or wooden posts. Different spacing between fence posts does not matter as we recommend fitting a 6 by 1 inch (150 by 25 mm) backing board, which the system attaches to the poles are…

Joyce and Pat Mastin built the large wire enclosure behind their modern brick house on the western edge of Madison County to give their five cats a safe way to be outdoors.

Cat Fence kits are easy to install and will keep your cat safely in your yard. Our cat fence keeps other cats out too! Works great - your cat will thank you.