Enclosures for Your Pet
Cat
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please take your time browsing this site: it has terrific ideas for building your own
cat enclosure that is sure to please BOTH you and your cat!
Outdoor Cat Runs Cat Proof Fencing, Cat
Enclosures, |
Our readers have been kind enough to share with us pictures of cat enclosures and cat runs they have built. Today's outdoor cat enclosure needn't be just a cat cage, it can be a piece of work to be proud of. What better example than the Deluxe cat enclosure built by Murray and Jeanette for their cats.
It is complete with pond, waterfall and tunnels for cats to explore.
Cat proof fences can enclose the whole or part of your yard giving
your cat freedom to the outside world but within the safety of the confines of
your garden. See photos below of cat proof fencing
A cat run built outside your house, maybe enclosing the side of
your house as pictured below may be an option for you, or cat tunnels starting
at your house with a cat flap and leading to an outdoor area might be what you
are looking for. Cat tunnels are a fantastic way to let your cat outdoors.
Marianna has a great idea with a series of cat tunnels that run
through her yard leading to a cat playground and Cat Gym
Cat Netting for pet enclosures. You can use the special netting to to make a safe outdoor area for your cat. You could enclose the patio or the side of the house. See pictures below.
There are several professional pet run builders. Cat Nip, Aussie Cat Enclosures, Catmax and Classic Pet Enclosures who specialise in building tunnels for cats, enclosures and cat netting to give your cat a taste of the great outdoors. Please visit their websites for further information.
Whether you would like to build a DIY cat enclosure or get a
professional builder to do it for you I am sure you will enjoy the following cat
run and cat enclosure information, ideas and photos.
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Sunni's Cat Enclosure (cat run) |
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We used a powder-coated steel dog run that we bought for about
$350US. Because our windows are high, we had to get creative with the roof. We filled the gaps with painted plywood. There's a
rope cat scratch that gets used constantly. The inside stump is
also for scratching and sitting on. (The one on the outside was
just there temporarily, while we decided if we needed it or not.) |
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lounge chair is for me on nice days, so I can read outside with a cat on
my lap. There's now a covered cat box behind the chair |
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Isabella's Cat
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our cats are indoor cats with full access to our first floor balcony
(which runs the length of our house) and a enclosure (we call it out
"cat sun room") connected to the balcony located in our small
garden.
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Jan's Cat Enclosure (run) |
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Adrian's
Cat Enclosure (cat run) |
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Adrian's
Previous House |
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cat run was originally built for two longhair tabbies one ginger and
white (Tim) and one tortoise shell (Tam) Brother and Sister
respectively. The shade clothed fernery was originally installed to keep
the sun off the house in the afternoon but was easily converted to a run
for the cats by installing a gate at the southern end (as seen in the
photo's). The northern end currently has a cat door into the garage
which in turn is attached to the house via a standard door (no cat door
due to the house alarm). From that it grew to a caged outdoor cat run
along the fence which also consisted of two small cubby style house one
of which has now been replaced by a large aviary style caged area (as
seen in the photo's). This came about due to a recent addition to the
family, a Birman cat by the name of Rascal.
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Sarah's Cat Enclosure (cat run) |
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Photos
of Sarah's amazing cat enclosure system. Her cats must get immense
enjoyment from using this cat adventure land. How
much did it cost to build this cat enclosure system? |
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long did it take you to build? |
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Marianna's
Cat Enclosure (cat run) |
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Netting
is placed on top of the fences to make them cat proof. |
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Julia's Cat Enclosure (cat run) |
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Rameses
Burmese, Tonkinese and
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Doreen's
Cat Enclosure (cat run) |
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This
is the cat proof fence and now some of the plants are starting to grow.
Eventually it will be totally covered with plants and you won't see the
wire mesh any more. We actually tore down and replaced our last fence
which was cat-proofed in the same way and where the plants had totally
covered the mesh, no-one even knew there was mesh there. I can't wait
for the current plants to grow up now... |
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here is our front gate, the little monkeys either climbed up it or
jumped over it... until we put a piece of clear Perspex at the top. It
is now too high to jump over, and the Perspex is too thin for them to
get a grip on top, and the smooth surface of the Perspex over the
wrought iron means their little paws have nowhere to grip as they climb
up near the top. Very effective, and more slightly than putting mesh
over the top of the gate. We drilled a few holes through the Perspex and
attached it with screws and washers on both sides. |
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Christina's Cat Enclosure (cat run) |
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Photos
of Christinas Enclosed
verandah. |
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verandah is L shaped. This is the other end. |
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outdoor cat runs are at the side of the enclosed verandah with a walkway
between so all cats can see each other & don't get lonely. The 1st
half of the cat runs are positioned between 2 sheds & the 2nd
half in the open garden. Each run is 8 metres long by 1 & half
metres wide. Lots of shelves & branches for climbing. |
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hard to photograph. It is an L shaped sleeping place & a small run
for females if they need to get to know the stud first. This is about 4
by 3 metres to the left. It was all quite easy to build & protected
from too much hot or cold. |
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David's Cat Enclosure (cat run) |
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My
outdoor cats can stay in here full-time as we have mild climate and the
enclosure features a covered weather shelter at one end. The blue
box in the shelter is a plastic storage box with doors cut into each
end, and has a cooling fan for summer (the shelter portion is in
the shade ofa tree) and a heating pad for winter. |
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climbing, there are ramps leading to an elevated deck and a natural
branch. I will add more climbing features. |
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John and Joanne's Cat Enclosure
(cat run) |
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enclosure is around 4.8m long, 2.25 high and 1m wide. It is attached to
one side of our house which we don't have much use for otherwise, and
access is through our laundry door so we can let our cat out when we
choose. It is constructed out of lengths of 42x19mm pine, and rolls of
900mm wide 50x50mm wire mesh. It took most of a weekend to construct and
we have added some shelves for Dari to climb and sit on. We plan to find
a tree trunk to put inside for him to climb, as well as some more plants
in addition to the cat grass and cat mint already in there |
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Christine's Cat Enclosure (cat run) |
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This Cat Proof fence
has plastic mesh. Metal is better because the squirrels chew through the
plastic and I have to repair the holes. In fact they love to chew it.
Maybe it feels good? Hanging plants love
the high fence as do climbers. For more pictures and
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DIY pet enclosures are not for everyone. There are
many professional outdoor cat run and enclosure builders in Australia that cater
to everyone's needs. Some of them are listed below.
Pet Enclosures are available in standard sizes or custom made to
your requirements. They can be purchased in flat packs or erected for you. Clear
netting is another option to keep your cats safe from the outside world while
still giving them access to view the great outdoors
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Secure A Kat |
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Ask about our portable
Kat Cubes, various sizes available. Supplied flat pack for easy assembly,
they can be assembled using nothing more than a mallet. Light and
easy to move - ideal for smaller yards Visit for more information |
Custom built/designed
cat runs and enclosures. Made from long lasting UV stabilized PE
netting, professionally installed. An effective yet affordable
method to securely enclose selected or complete areas of your property.
Ask us about DIY systems Visit for more information |
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Cat
Enclosures available in standard sizes or custom made to your
requirements. Sturdy steel construction in D.I.Y Flat Packs or assembled
and installed. Cat proof netting is a specialty and can be used to close
in patios, verandahs and sides of houses, even a whole back yard. |
Modules can be attached to your home with tunnels using either a window box or cat door. Modules come flat packed with full easy to follow instructions for the handyman or can be fully assembled and delivered to your door. www.catenclosures.com.au |
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Cat Cages Australia |
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Air
Walk (aerial tunnel) |
AWG2
Adventure Walk (ground) |
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Some
of the many ways cat owners can choose to have Clear cat net |
www.catmax.com.au
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Classic Pet Enclosures |
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Galvanised
Outside Cat Enclosure Complete with cat tunnels and shelf for bedding.
Wire cat tunnels can go from your house to the cat enclosure |
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Bandobi Pet Products (US) |
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Move your cat's litter
box (and the associated odors) outdoors! The Model L-30 Litter-Box
Outhouse™ is a small outdoor enclosure with enough room for a litter
box. Your cat can relieve itself outside any time it needs to do so, and
yet your cat will be safely confined to a steel cage with a
rust-proof plastic coating. An adapter that connects the cage
to a pet flap-door is included Visit www.bandobi.com
website for more details |
This attractively
styled, hexagon-shaped Outdoor Cat Enclosure features 3 platforms,
arranged in a spiral staircase configuration, so your cat can climb to
various heights. The enclosure also features a bronze- tinted translucent
roof to provide shade from the sun and cover from rain. There is a
full-size latching door so that you can add or remove play toys, change a
litter box, or clean the interior platforms. |
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Catnets.com.au |
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Catnets.com.au is your one-stop shop for all cat enclosure
products. Whether you are looking for a freestanding cat enclosure, D.I.Y
materials for a self-installation , or want a full measure and quote, we
can help. Our aim is to be able to offer cat-proof netting and accessories
at affordable prices, right across Australia. We sell netting by the metre,
along with stainless steel wire rope, net zippers, net clips, fence
brackets and more |
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pride ourselves on efficient service. We aim to answer all email enquiries
within 1 working day, and most orders can be dispatched same-day upon
receipt of payment. We supply netting and DIY accessories Australia wide,
with no minimum orders. Regardless of if you need 1m x 1m of cat net
through to a large commercial cattery, www.catnets.com.au has
netting to suit. We realise that no one installation (or cat) is the same,
and as a result have three types of nets available to choose from. |
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Yates Fabrication |
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Quality, all steel
quality cat enclosures ... your choice of powder coating colors..... Day
and night enclosures available..... Full roof and enclosed end for shelter
(night model)..... Two marine carpeted shelves included in the price (day
and night models)..... Our enclosures consist of panels that can be added
onto at any time or dismantled and moved easily if needed. Connecting
tunnels also available Deluxe 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. 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 www.catsofaustralia.com/cat-enclosures.htm |
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