Catio or cat fence experience?

[Fonzirelli]

Hi, before my cat was diagnosed with diabetes, I was looking into a cat fence for a portion of my yard. Since then, I haven’t let her go out… Until today when I finally took her on a short jaunt with the leash. Does anyone have any experience with cat fences, or Catios and whether or not would recommend it.

 

[Scdal]

Hi, before my cat was diagnosed with diabetes, I was looking into a cat fence for a portion of my yard. Since then, I haven’t let her go out… Until today when I finally took her on a short jaunt with the leash. Does anyone have any experience with cat fences, or Catios and whether or not would recommend it.

I built a cat fence myself over 25 years ago and still have it. It is chain link and attached to my house. I built a 9ft. fence so that there would be enough head room for me. I made it so my cat could go out the back door and be in his yard. I put rolled wire fencing over the top so he couldn't get out. Mine is over 1000 square feet but you don't need to go that large.

I basically just fenced in a large portion of my yard up against my house and put fencing over the top. I have lawn furniture in there as well as my underground tornado shelter. My cat can go in and out as he pleases.

 

[Bron and Sheba (GA)]

I have an outdoor catio and the cats love it.

 

[Fonzirelli]

Did you make that yourself?

 

[Bron and Sheba (GA)]

Did you make that yourself?

No I bought it. I live in Australia and I bought it online. It cost about $300. Well worth it.
The same firm sells the necessary equipment to DIY. Some people put up the wire around the side of the house against the house and the fence. It’s a soft wire.