Many people have asked if hawks and other birds of prey can get inside, and also about coyotes and other possible land predators. It is open on top, so birds of prey can get in. So, I have researched it a little. Most hawks are 3 lbs. or smaller and will not tangle with a full-size cat, three times or more bigger than it is. But small cats and kittens could be in danger from hawks. Large eagles, on the other hand, can take any sized cat. It might be possible for coyotes to jump into the enclosure because they can jump up to 8 feet. But in my opinion, most cats will detect its presence and run inside if a predator is prowling around. However, if you live in an area that has a lot of coyotes or birds of prey, a fully enclosed catio might be the better option for you.

I moved ALOT growing up. My Mom would put butter on their feet (paws) and then let them outside. This quirky thing allowed the cats to smell their way back home by the scent of the butter trail they left, allowing them to know where home was. Thought I'd share.

Thank you! I put this system up 9 years ago….it is a GODSEND! My cats are leaner and HAPPIER now that they can freely go in and out out the backyard during the day. I close the cat door at night so they aren’t in the backyard after dark. The only “maintenance” is that I replace the zip ties that secure the mesh to the poles twice a year….here in Florida the UV breaks them down and they become brittle - but the metal poles have held up very well. My cats LOVE IT!

I have a cat who walked into my apartment a few times before I realized he actually wants to live with

What a kind person you are, so willing to go the extra mile to give your cats the best lives possible. All good things to you sir.

The Cats must love an outside space, and as long as they can't get out or other critters in, I think this is a great idea!

Wow- I made the exact same fence design from the same netting and pvc pipes spray painted black! It cost me next to nothing and has lasted going on seven years!

I would add that some places have large predatory birds that will hunt cats and small dogs and coyotes can jump an 8-foot fence easily. A mesh cover for the entire corral would be needed if you live in one of those areas.

A cat that's free to roam will travel up to a few miles every night, to see their friends. Indoor cats is a strange concept to a British person who doesn't live in a block of flats. Everyone with a garden has a catflap

One of my cats would have no problem in climbing that sh*tty bending fence. He's like a very confident mean wild fierce animal. People can never believe what he is capable of until seeing him. He probably was an Olympic gymnast in his previous life. He can climb walls without any support and look like the freaking spidercat. Child locks are just an easy play to him. He even finds ways to open things with certain types of normal locks on them. If he wants something he is going to find a way. Sometimes he is really scary... He would rule the world if he had opposable thumbs! The only way that could possibly work would be covering the top part as well with close and extremely regular inspections to the fence. I would still be very concerned nevertheless. Being so mean, he’s the type of cat that if he was plotting to kill his humans he would have achieved that a long time ago.That's why I know he loves us and I'm so glad that we're worth of deserving his love. (And yes, visits to the vet are the definition of Hell on Earth! We were asked many times if we didn't want to declaw, defang or euthanize him which is disgusting! He's still my forever lovely baby.😻)

"Fluffy give me the bird!" 😂😂😂😂😂 That was hilarious.

This is absolutely kick ass, actually!! 🤣🥳

The Purr-fect fence is awesome. My set-up took 2 sets, and they have never lost a kitty in the past 14 years we have had it up.

you did an incredible job INCREDIBLE job covering this video wow you covered EVERY ANGLE

This just popped up in my feed. I love this idea and like how he cautioned about plants that could be toxic. There are many plants the will kill cats and dogs. These cats are living a happy life.

I kept my mom's house cats after she passed away and bought one of these for a small section of my yard and set it up with cat trees and hideaways for them. I hate litter boxes in the house so I also set up litter boxes and they use them and very rarely have to do cleanup outside of the box. I put collars on the cats with bells so any birds or little critters that may venture into their enclosure can hear them. It's been a win-win situation.

We made one out of chain link panels, one w/ a door. Around the top we put rolled chicken wire fencing which could be propped up intermittently with forest saplings. Worked great.

We have something similar but not as elegant. We built a an closure of pressure treated poles, then added plastic VERY strong netting and a stretched net across over it all. They can run, jump, sneak about and have fun. We have a NON flat backyard that undulates up into a forested areaso we have to build it ourselves. This particular brand is NOT available in Sweden so we found and built our own solution. Now our trio is running in and out of the house using our SURE Petflat for chipped pets.

The house that we bought had a chain link fence meant to keep in large dogs. When we got our cat at age 2, he had been declawed. But! The fence was just the thing for him and he goes out a couple of times a day. It has changed his personality so much. He is far happier and loves to hang with me when I garden. He has areas in the landscaping that provide hide-y spots where he can watch people walking to the park at the end of the block. If you can swing something to allow your cat outside safely, I believe it would seriously improve his/her life. He is thrilled to be outside, to be able to nap in the sun, chase bugs and chew on his cat grass. I am so happy for him and for the huge increase in his happiness and change in his range of his personality.

Great idea! And thanks for mentioning the good extras like the shrubs, big grass clumps, catnip and climbing frames. Much better for their physical and mental health. 💖💕.