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As if the original cat enclosure was not enough for these lucky British Shorthair cats, Murray has built an extension to it. Jeanette says "We have extended it to the length of our house so that we can share the pond with the cats & they can share our entertainment area. Not always a good idea when BBQ steak is being dished up"
The Extension to the Cat Enclosure
Of course not everyone can build such an elaborate cat enclosure but there are many other ideas on how to keep your cat safely contained. You could build a more simple cat run or have one built for you. That could mean anything from enclosing your patio to keeping your cats confined in their own yard by means of a cat proof fence. Maybe a series of cat tunnels starting at your house, and eventually leading to an outside cat house would be more suitable for you. Cat runs built outside your house, maybe enclosing the side of your house may be an option. Go to the main Cat Enclosures page to see Adrian's cat enclosure and find out how to put this cat run option into practice. This is such a good idea to use space that normally would be wasted. Marianna has a great idea with a series of cat tunnels leading to a cat play area. See it on the main Cat Enclosures page. There are several Australian companies who build cat enclosures and cat runs. Cat tunnels are also a great way to let your cat outside. Netting is another option. You can use the special cat netting to enclose a patio, the side of the house or anywhere you require. Links to the professional cat run and cat enclosure builders are on the main Cat Enclosure page. See the enclosures and cat runs that the following people have built with tips on cost and materials used.
Angela
has a series of cat modules connected by cat tunnels and aerial runs.
She describes how she built this cat enclosure, what it cost and her
plans for the future.
Marianna
describes how she built her outside cat run from chicken wire and second hand
wood. She outlines the materials used and the cost of building her cat
enclosure. She has also cat proofed her fences with wire.
Julia
has cat proofed her entire garden to keep her cats safe.
Doreen has
used wire mesh on her fences to keep her cats within the confines of her
yard. She intends to grow climbing plants over the mesh to give it an
aesthetic appeal.
Christina
has enclosed her patio with mesh and has lots of shelves and branches
for her cats to climb. A cat flap in the window allows her cats to come
in and out of the house.
Adrian has a
shade cloth fernery along the side of his house. This was easily
converted to a cool and pleasant cat enclosure. He also has enclosed the
back of his house with access for the cats to go from indoors to
outdoors via a cat flap and aerial tunnels.
If DIY is not your forte there are many
companies who specialise in building outside cat enclosures and
cat runs. Photos and links to their websites. We also have links to
sites which have design plans for outdoor cat runs and cat enclosures.
Lots more Photos and ideas on how to build
cat enclosures / cat runs on the main
Cat
Enclosures page.
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