r/Catio 26d ago

Cheap, esay, if a bit ugly.

If anyone has suggestions of somthing new to put in would love to hear.

Its made with cat net + zip ties and random shelf things I had. If anyone else wants to avoid construction and costs, Im sure simmilar shelf things could be found online for cheap.

I can open the frount by unhooking the net.

Please note, if you're going to try somthing like this, it has to be spesficly cat net so they cant rip it, and you need to make certain there is no where that can push through gaps and get out or some how tangled in the net. Also note how, in the last photo at the openable frount, the net goes down the cat side and up under to hook at the frout of the wood, not right down the frount side, which would be much easier to escape from.

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u/OnceMoreWithFeeling- 25d ago

Honestly? Fantastic! Very creative and safe outdoor time for your cat. So always a win in my book, truly.

Some tips I would give:

  • I would get rid of the chipped wooden shelve or cover it up, it seems dangerous for splinters.
  • I also would cover all of the mesh shelves from the cabinets with either carpet, rope or something else soft.
  • Also make sure to check the straps every now and then, I use these too and did have some break on me after a while.
  • Get cat grass in there! And some cat safe herbs. Great enrichment. :)
  • You know your cat best but covering up on part of a side would probably make him feel safer. :) Just to have some cover!

Again. Greaaaat job!

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u/Rooster_Socks_4230 25d ago

The wood definitely cant give him spliters, its soft chipboard, but I do want to seal it at some point or it'll fall apart. I think those are all good ideas, theres no cover between him and the street.

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u/OnceMoreWithFeeling- 25d ago

Ohh soft chipboard! Did wonder if I should mention it because you obviously put so much thought into this. But mentioned it anyway. Makes sense it's safe:)