Big enclosures allow cats to get fresh air while staying safe Outdoor enclosures for indoor housecats had been growing more popular over the past few years, but interest in them really spiked when ...

For people with small yards, there are room-size enclosures — typically with a few shelves where cats can sleep or look around — that can be bought or built for $125 to $500.

Alan Breslauer launched Custom Catios in 2017 after building his first cat enclosure in the early 2000s. Most catios cost Breslauer's clients between $5,000 and $15,000, but a few cost over $70,000.

The 4th annual Portland Catio Tour on Sept. 10 stops at eight cat enclosures endorsed by the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon and Audubon Society of Portland. One Lake Oswego homeowner built three ...

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Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2020. Q: Monty, our indoor cat, often tries to escape from the house ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – When it comes to pampering pets, some Portlanders go the extra mile, especially in catio construction. Shabby or chic, rugged or regal, these outdoor cat enclosures come ...

The enclosures help cats stay healthy and protect small animals that outdoor cats often hunt, such as birds, she said. A more elaborate 'catio' featured on a tour hosted by the BCSPCA in Vancouver ...

Cat enclosures can be tailored to suit individual houses. (Supplied: Catyards for Backyards)"We're looking at partnering with Bunnings and the Men's Shed to provide support to build these ...