Cats are curious little creatures. Mine used to cry to explore outside (i live in a apartment). One day I opened the door, just to see what she would do, she walked outside (to de corridor) very confident like a lion, then someone opened a door of another apartment, she ran inside and never tried to leave again. And i tried to leash train her, but she just hate strangers so much, she chose to be an inside cat herself. Someday I want to live in a house, so a catio sounds fun
Nope, she just got scared. If you lived in a house and had a secure back garden - and she felt safe, she would be out. Cat's are hunters, they love to prowel - they LOVE being outside. You are deluding yourself if you think otherwise.
@@megmucklebones7538 And then there are cats which just don't want to go outside or can't because of the living situation. And you are deluding yourself if you don't consider this too....
@@megmucklebones7538 It is absolutely true that cats live longer indoors. Mine will walk in an H-Harness and he travels with me on my boat for months. He has a life vest that automatically inflates if it hits the water with a distress beacon / finder. this also doubles as a harness which he and I both use to tether ourselves to the boat. He loves the boat, sunning himself, attacking some fish I catch etc.. We play all the time. I will say this. If your cat is not allowed to go out and about then he needs room inside and a few hours play time a day. Which involves hunting games. I never leave my cat home alone for longer than 4 hours and that is rare.
Great job! A few years ago I moved to a property which I discovered was a dumping area for kittens, puppies, dogs. I've taken in many and found homes for a few. I currently have 10 rescued cats and have slowly made catios of various sizes (some very small) from all my windows. they love following the sun throughout the day lounging around from one catio to the next and have space from each other when they want it. My big catios have night solar lamps so they can "hunt" insects. Our older 'feral' rescues were allowed outside freely until injuries, parasites and cold weather took its toll. Now they are happy to be indoor kitties. I leash walk one of these old guys and he directs me back to the big catio door when he's finished his walk. I like catios, they are safe. I've not always been able to save abandoned kittens or young mama cats from dog attacks or bad people who intentionally try to kill the "bird killers". But with my catios, I can keep the cats entertained, safe and separate from the dogs I rescue who are not always cat friendly. Some of my catios were made from scraps and others were purpose built - they really can be made to suit every budget and situation (even rental houses). They give so much pleasure, and visitors think it's hilarious when we sit on the porch next to a catio and have several cats spying on us while we enjoy a coffee or BBQ!
The orange one is adorable. Thank you for building the catio. Cats NEED the outside and can be safe with a catio and enjoy the outside world at the same time. I have 2 - 24 year old cats and feed another 4 who have no homes for the last 13 years. I hope to have my own place next year and all the cats will go with me and they will get a catio where they can smell the air, enjoy the sun, play and nap and be safe and happy.
Wonderful!! The only thing I'm concerned about is if the catio is actually secured to the house - because if it's not, it can move, by another animal, the cats themselves, whatever - and the cats can get out the window and actually out of the house - between the catio and the house. So, if you don't want to poke holes in your siding, at least put a couple, heavy cinder blocks or something in front of the catio, to hold it up against the house. Catios are wonderful for indoor cats to safely enjoy being outside! 🙌🏽. ❤
Very nice, big beautiful yard. Maybe they can get an upgrade to a bigger, multi level catio in that big space. Very sweet kitties and sweet of you to help them and your Mom.
Awesome. Good work! Hip tip, I’d add at least one more high perch. Cats like to be up on high, on shelves or something they can sleep safely on, and to survey their surroundings. Preferably ones that are carpeted or have a soft towel or blanket. I am sure your kitties appreciate your work! Cheers.
Great you built this for them. If we did not have a balcony (where black cat Rudy spends more time than I do), I would do the same. So sweet to see them lounging around, completely secure and happy.
Nice Piece-o-Werk ! Having been indoor Cats all their lives adds to their timid behavior but they're naturally curious and likely enjoying the Catio's full bennies by now. I finally convinced a friend who keeps Siamese Cats indoors to get a Catio. It only took 7 years but he finally built one on the actual patio. 😊
It's nice to meet you, friend!!!! Very, very awesome Catio!!!! That was so cool that you did all of the work and built it!!!! I appreciate your sharing the process of getting and building this awesome Catio!!!! Very cool!! I love it!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!! I hope the kitties will super enjoy it! 😺
I remember learning about Catio's when I was watching videos all day during Pandemic. I think one thing is missing. On the right side, install a 2x4 across the side as a support brace, then put across a plank along the top-connecting it to the shelf so they can walk back and forth. Perhaps a shelf on right side near top as well. Catio I saw had a plank across top-as well as some stair plank to go to bottom so they don't have to jump down. The Catio I saw being built was much more elaborate and sophisticated, but did have a plank across the top since critters do like climbing things. I'm sure seeing photos online of other Catios will give you some idea's on how to expand on what you already have constructed. Your critters will thank you later when they feel like it. I did not know you had to put deodorant on before building a catio. I'm making a note of that.
I live in an upper Condo about 5 years ago I bought a heavy duty screen for my door wall and put a pet door on it. My two babies never try to leap off and they love it. They will wake me up in the morning to go watch the birds.
2nd floor apartment of a 3 story building,while sitting at my computer in my dining room,one time I heard some ducks on the ground outside,then i happened to see a white flash go by my window and the ducks started getting loud and raucous. My upstairs neighbor's cat had leapt from the 3rd floor patio to "get" the ducks. When I went to my door to se what was going on out there,her cat was outside my door meowing,thinking it was her apartment,wanting inside ASAP. So I scooped it up and went upstairs,knocked on her door,and told her about how her cat got outside. she didn't even know her cat was loose. it was pretty funny. Cat was OK from the big leap to the ground.
C'est superbe cette cage car les chats sont protégés et à la fois dehors. Des chats heureux ❤ c'est agréable de voir qu 9:49 e l on prend soin de leur bien être 😊😊. Bravo. France
I build this with a few changes. I doubled the size, added more stronger and larger shelves. I also made a door for humans and not hobbits. I pitched the roof and covered it with a plastic/fiberglass sheets. Added a dog door and a tunnel for egress. Next,…lights 😂
Brooke, you did an amazing job. You sound like a super fun person. Maybe next year, you can extend the catio and make it bigger in every direction. Yay!
My cat was born with tiny legs. She has a normal sized head and body but her legs are like stubs. I put little steps next to the lounge and beds so she can get up onto them. I was told that I can never let her outside because she cannot fend for herself agaisnt the outdoors and other cats in the neighbourhood. So my baby is indoors only and I plan on making her a catio ❤
Such a great idea and I’m sure the cats love it. They are smart animals and need intellectual stimulation, like any mammal. The catio is a wonderful way to give that gift to them. Great job! Edited to add: I hope you can attach the framework to the house (?maybe to the window frame) so the cats don’t push it away from the window and escape. A few hooks and eyes will secure it and they are easy to remove if needed later.
Do what I do, I have a halter and a long, long, long leash. The cat can investigate all she wants but she's safe from being out running the neighborhood (which is where I found her). And it's purple can't loose the leash in the grass.
Great job on the Catio but it looks a little small for two cats. Why not buy a second (the same identical model) then with a little ingenuity add on to the existing catio to double the size and it will look good? Too bad its not taller but with a little effort you could also customize it and maybe add cat tree (with perches) and you can also add a litter box and some cameras to keep an eye on them.
It's all on cat time. They do things when they're ready. Love the catio. Soon you'll think of ways to expand it out even more back there. We have one under our stilt house connected from our lanai upstairs. Your kitties are beautiful and thank you for enriching their world!!
Great catio. I moved to a new home and decided to just add a screen porch. My cat lives out there! I too get to enjoy the outdoors. Added an outside cat door on the porch but won't let her out due to some strays hangin out. She is 18, going deaf so don't think she feels safe leaving the screened porch. I also added for her the opportunity to access the screened porch through a window with locks on it. I hung up bird feeders but she loves the fresh air, mostly sunshine. Kudos for providing some extras for your cats to explore. They will learn the smells and the sounds soon!
❤️🩷 THIS is insanely adorable 🤩 it's wonderful that you guys had enough patience to let them explore on thier own terms! Living in a condo, I can't have a catio or outdoor cats, but i can tell you ALL three of mine have an entire room devoted to towers, wall stairs and hammocks 😮😂😂❤❤
First thing I did when I bought my house was build a huge one the size of my entire back patio (minus a little space for me to walk out the back door). The cats love it. A few of them spend the entire day out there. I had some help though. You did a great thing.
I had an indoor cat. I was worried about it getting outside. Then one day it ran out an opened door before I could stop it. It didn't go far and I realized it wouldn't run away. It came back to me and I brought it back inside. In a few days, I started letting the cat out every day. The routine became that I would let her out in the morning, and she would come inside in the evening to eat and sleep. I believe in most cases, cats are okay to be outside on their own as long as they have all the shots and are neutered. They are smart. They know where the food, the warmth, and the safety are. They will come home for those. They also like to do cat things such as hunting, climbing, playing, and sleeping. I say let them do those things. Let them be a cat.
With such a nice backyard, you should consider making a “cat corral”. Depending on if you have fenced it off already, you could add overhang netting to the existing fence structure or build a larger enclosure on the grass and a walk-way/tunnel from the existing catio to it. Cats love feeling real grass under their paws. My 4 kitties have a large backyard with 6ft fences and netting on top to avoid them jumping out or other critters coming in.
I just realized...Isn't it a horrible idea to have both platforms And the cat box all on the same side? They're the same size, so how are they meant to even Enter the box? And if they try to get to the food, how are they meant to eat it on that tiny platform, not to mention the insane risk of knocking it all over cause of how tiny it is.
if you find out where you can find various places in Australia to create a catio, post it here! One of my friends has her indoor only cats, but she feeds stray cats who refuse to go indoors. She would like to keep them safe while them not feeling shut in. plus where she lives, they are very anti-stray & anti-feral cat colonies & if they find them, the authorities will kill them. She lives near the west coast of Oz
I’m so fortunate to live in the UK where it’s much safer for cats to go outside. I live in a cul-de-sac, so there’s no passing traffic. All my feline friends have been indoor/outdoor boys.
There are cat killers in every country, and if I'm not mistaken, bird and environmental advocates are still trying to encourage Europeans to keep their cats inside b/c of the harm being done to native populations... I wouldn't exactly be shouting this out so proudly tbh
@@wadexyz You sound like a loser using covid to insult someone, if you're gonna insult me do better, if you're gonna try to defend to someone do better.
If you was looking for ideas, I feel like the bit where it’s green on the wall could be turned into a climbing wall and have carpet or something similar material wise which they could grip and climb up/ down. But I think it looks super cute 🫶
you could make it bigger with more climbing shelves and scratching posts. i mean the fake grass could be a plank of wood with the stick on scratchy carpet that u can cheaply on Temu. but so good to see kitties enjoying it
Didn't really see how they would get into the "cave", but very nice! Only think I miss, which I use in my cat catio and yeah everywhere, is those ropes you spin around just any pole for them to climb on. I guess you could fit that onto there.
we've got the same cat/dog door (on the basement door, not to outside). yeah, it's bendable, but the cats can totally blow though it in a flash once they're trained on it.
I would build a catio from scratch with a focus on security and comfort. First up, I'd make sure that it didn't reduce security to the property (i.e. thief comes along, pulls on catio and climbs straight in the window. Second, it would have square cage like you have, but it would have stripping so no sharp bits for the cat to get caught on. I would then put fly screen on the outside (again with stripping) so as to keep small snakes, bugs / flies / mosquitos out. This would allow the window to be left open to still allow the breeze in / cat to enter / exit at will. I would also have a perch in there for the cat to sit on (high up) as cats like to monitor from high locations. Mine certainly does. He sits on top of the 6 ft high custom cat tree I built for him. Of course , doing it this way requires you to own the house as you can't make structural changes to a rental. Ps My cat is an indoor cat. He has escaped a few times . Last major escape cost me hundreds in vet bills and a week off work nursing him back to health.
Maybe so that your cat doesn't feel desperate to try to escape, you can take your cat outside in a harness on a leash a few times a week. I do that with my cats. I have a rope attached to the support on my porch (not enclosed), and another rope attached to that one so I can let two cats out at a time. Both ropes have hooks at each end so I can attach the cat harnesses (upside down so that the rope goes underneath them, not pulling on their backs). My cats like to go outside to get some fresh air, sniff everything (plants I have growing outside, etc.) and eat some cat grass I have growing outside in a container. I keep an eye on them because my fenced front yard is close to the city sidewalk, and I don't want people or other animals bothering my cats. I also keep an eye on them because I don't want a cat getting stuck on something outside in the sun and getting too hot. One of my cats likes to go outside, maybe eat a little grass, then just lie down underneath one of our bushes for a while (maybe 1/2 hour) where she's pretty much hidden, and then she wants to come back inside.
I live in a top floor apartment and my two older cats love hanging out on the balcony. My youngest cat wants to go out but I’ll have to ease her into it. She’d definitely love to have that setup.
Wonderful job. Glad you added the lock! I wish they would make them larger so the cats could actually run and play on the grass...maybe even have a fake tree to climb. Those small ones give them fresh air, but no exercise.
My cat catches salamanders and snakes. She's both indoor and outdoor. She stays within my yard as do the neighbors cats too. Cats are outdoor animals being that way for thousands of years with them easily able to adjust to inside life.
I sincerely hope you secured the catio to the house to avoid any accidental feline escapes or home intrusions by unwanted humans or wildlife. Otherwise, good on you for providing them with such a nice, safe area to enjoy the outside world!
Idk who this person is, they just recommend this video in my feed, but a minute in, and I love her. She really noticed the needs of these cats and acted on it ❤
I think it needs more platforms where both of them can sit and be on the lookout😊
Cats like height 😊
It needs to be bigger lol
YES!
Yes make it larger when you can. There seems to be plenty of space out there
Yes her Catio desperately is in need of a mini Cat Tree on the right side 😺😻😽
To me its kinda small, it needs more space
Cats are curious little creatures. Mine used to cry to explore outside (i live in a apartment). One day I opened the door, just to see what she would do, she walked outside (to de corridor) very confident like a lion, then someone opened a door of another apartment, she ran inside and never tried to leave again. And i tried to leash train her, but she just hate strangers so much, she chose to be an inside cat herself. Someday I want to live in a house, so a catio sounds fun
Nope, she just got scared. If you lived in a house and had a secure back garden - and she felt safe, she would be out. Cat's are hunters, they love to prowel - they LOVE being outside. You are deluding yourself if you think otherwise.
@@megmucklebones7538that’s what she said 😮
@@megmucklebones7538 And then there are cats which just don't want to go outside or can't because of the living situation. And you are deluding yourself if you don't consider this too....
and very messy little balls of fluf as well
@@megmucklebones7538 It is absolutely true that cats live longer indoors. Mine will walk in an H-Harness and he travels with me on my boat for months. He has a life vest that automatically inflates if it hits the water with a distress beacon / finder. this also doubles as a harness which he and I both use to tether ourselves to the boat. He loves the boat, sunning himself, attacking some fish I catch etc.. We play all the time.
I will say this. If your cat is not allowed to go out and about then he needs room inside and a few hours play time a day. Which involves hunting games. I never leave my cat home alone for longer than 4 hours and that is rare.
Great job! A few years ago I moved to a property which I discovered was a dumping area for kittens, puppies, dogs. I've taken in many and found homes for a few. I currently have 10 rescued cats and have slowly made catios of various sizes (some very small) from all my windows. they love following the sun throughout the day lounging around from one catio to the next and have space from each other when they want it. My big catios have night solar lamps so they can "hunt" insects.
Our older 'feral' rescues were allowed outside freely until injuries, parasites and cold weather took its toll. Now they are happy to be indoor kitties. I leash walk one of these old guys and he directs me back to the big catio door when he's finished his walk.
I like catios, they are safe. I've not always been able to save abandoned kittens or young mama cats from dog attacks or bad people who intentionally try to kill the "bird killers". But with my catios, I can keep the cats entertained, safe and separate from the dogs I rescue who are not always cat friendly.
Some of my catios were made from scraps and others were purpose built - they really can be made to suit every budget and situation (even rental houses). They give so much pleasure, and visitors think it's hilarious when we sit on the porch next to a catio and have several cats spying on us while we enjoy a coffee or BBQ!
The orange one is adorable. Thank you for building the catio. Cats NEED the outside and can be safe with a catio and enjoy the outside world at the same time.
I have 2 - 24 year old cats and feed another 4 who have no homes for the last 13 years.
I hope to have my own place next year and all the cats will go with me and they will get a catio where they can smell the air, enjoy the sun, play and nap and be safe and happy.
Wow, you are an angel for helping the strays. You went above and beyond to keep them safe. Wish there were more people that would save cats.
Thank you for all the love you have for the beautiful, most endearing animals God has created. It’s a good lesson for many. ❤
What that’s terrible! Who would kill cats like that? Did you report them to the police?
They are bird killers and should not be allowed outside during nesting season, you ignorant "helper"
Wonderful!! The only thing I'm concerned about is if the catio is actually secured to the house - because if it's not, it can move, by another animal, the cats themselves, whatever - and the cats can get out the window and actually out of the house - between the catio and the house. So, if you don't want to poke holes in your siding, at least put a couple, heavy cinder blocks or something in front of the catio, to hold it up against the house. Catios are wonderful for indoor cats to safely enjoy being outside! 🙌🏽. ❤
This is a good idea. I’ve wanted one for ages but didn’t want to attach it to the house bc I rent.
@@jenniferbee1500 Well, you could put just some heavy, cinder blocks in front of the catio and that would hold it pretty well. ❤
Very nice, big beautiful yard. Maybe they can get an upgrade to a bigger, multi level catio in that big space. Very sweet kitties and sweet of you to help them and your Mom.
I would LOVE to do this at some point! Possibly next year and I’ll make another vid on it :)
@@brookewalding Will look forward to it😊 Such a beautiful place and wonderful kittie parents.
I love the way Carl “talks”. What a sweetie.
Those cats have a better life I could ever have 😭
I’m
build yourself catio and enjoy!
Its all in your head
I bet the cats are living there rent free also. 🤷
This is very informative - I must do some research and get down to the local DIY then........it's full steam ahead hands-on! Thank you😊😊😊
That’s awesome! I bet it will be amazing! Good luck!! 😺
You can do it, so many options in making catios!!
Add some cat grass. Mine love it, even the dog eats it. Fellow ginger lover from Australia.🇦🇺
Awesome, I will definitely try this!
Thank you for showing the building of the catio and the cats reaction...very helpful demonstration.
Very nice surprise gift you left behind for your mum. And very thoughtful for those two beautiful kitties!👍😃 Have fun Carl & Cersei!!🤗♥️☘️🐾🌈☮️🇨🇦
They are so lucky that their mom luvs them so much!! Cute kitties!!!
You should leash train them too, so they can have even more outside freedom. You can take them for walks/hikes.
I would love to do this!
Awesome. Good work! Hip tip, I’d add at least one more high perch. Cats like to be up on high, on shelves or something they can sleep safely on, and to survey their surroundings. Preferably ones that are carpeted or have a soft towel or blanket. I am sure your kitties appreciate your work! Cheers.
Great you built this for them. If we did not have a balcony (where black cat Rudy spends more time than I do), I would do the same. So sweet to see them lounging around, completely secure and happy.
Nice Piece-o-Werk ! Having been indoor Cats all their lives adds to their timid behavior but they're naturally curious and likely enjoying the Catio's full bennies by now. I finally convinced a friend who keeps Siamese Cats indoors to get a Catio. It only took 7 years but he finally built one on the actual patio. 😊
It's nice to meet you, friend!!!! Very, very awesome Catio!!!! That was so cool that you did all of the work and built it!!!! I appreciate your sharing the process of getting and building this awesome Catio!!!! Very cool!! I love it!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!! I hope the kitties will super enjoy it! 😺
Breautiful kitties love their cateo 👍 they enjoy the outside . And they are safe and sound. 🐾 🙀 🐾 🙀
I remember learning about Catio's when I was watching videos all day during Pandemic. I think one thing is missing. On the right side, install a 2x4 across the side as a support brace, then put across a plank along the top-connecting it to the shelf so they can walk back and forth. Perhaps a shelf on right side near top as well. Catio I saw had a plank across top-as well as some stair plank to go to bottom so they don't have to jump down. The Catio I saw being built was much more elaborate and sophisticated, but did have a plank across the top since critters do like climbing things. I'm sure seeing photos online of other Catios will give you some idea's on how to expand on what you already have constructed. Your critters will thank you later when they feel like it. I did not know you had to put deodorant on before building a catio. I'm making a note of that.
awee this is the cutest thing ever. Thanks for capturing their moments, it was so heart warming :)
Kitties need some water fountain and definitely more platforms! How lovely! Definitely adding this to my Amazon wishlist! Thanks a million.
I live in an upper Condo about 5 years ago I bought a heavy duty screen for my door wall and put a pet door on it. My two babies never try to leap off and they love it. They will wake me up in the morning to go watch the birds.
2nd floor apartment of a 3 story building,while sitting at my computer in my dining room,one time I heard some ducks on the ground outside,then i happened to see a white flash go by my window and the ducks started getting loud and raucous. My upstairs neighbor's cat had leapt from the 3rd floor patio to "get" the ducks. When I went to my door to se what was going on out there,her cat was outside my door meowing,thinking it was her apartment,wanting inside ASAP. So I scooped it up and went upstairs,knocked on her door,and told her about how her cat got outside. she didn't even know her cat was loose. it was pretty funny. Cat was OK from the big leap to the ground.
Sunbathing and getting more orange. LOL. Too funny. You are beautiful.
You did a great job putting the catio together. But your mom took it to another level. They are her cats. She got them to use it. 🙏❤️💯
You showed a lot of love there, Brooke.
Thank you.
Awesome works , so happy to see you love and care for cats 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Love it, you rock~!!!! This is awesome......for a first time catio it's lovely.
C'est superbe cette cage car les chats sont protégés et à la fois dehors. Des chats heureux ❤ c'est agréable de voir qu 9:49 e l on prend soin de leur bien être 😊😊. Bravo. France
Lovely cats! Subscription is no-brainer. Thanks for housing them.
I build this with a few changes. I doubled the size, added more stronger and larger shelves. I also made a door for humans and not hobbits. I pitched the roof and covered it with a plastic/fiberglass sheets. Added a dog door and a tunnel for egress. Next,…lights 😂
That sounds really cool! You think you could make a short video showing it off?
Thats the cutest this in a LONG time!!!!
Brooke, you did an amazing job. You sound like a super fun person. Maybe next year, you can extend the catio and make it bigger in every direction. Yay!
My cat was born with tiny legs. She has a normal sized head and body but her legs are like stubs. I put little steps next to the lounge and beds so she can get up onto them. I was told that I can never let her outside because she cannot fend for herself agaisnt the outdoors and other cats in the neighbourhood. So my baby is indoors only and I plan on making her a catio ❤
Nice job, hooman. You showed real selfless dedication to the well-being of the felines of the house.
Such a great idea and I’m sure the cats love it. They are smart animals and need intellectual stimulation, like any mammal. The catio is a wonderful way to give that gift to them. Great job! Edited to add: I hope you can attach the framework to the house (?maybe to the window frame) so the cats don’t push it away from the window and escape. A few hooks and eyes will secure it and they are easy to remove if needed later.
the little fish sign that you put up there is from my hometown in Switzerland
Nice work and your cats are sooooo lovely....😊
Great catio!! The only thing is how is kitty suppose to get into that box??
Just curious if they ever gob up there?
Do what I do, I have a halter and a long, long, long leash. The cat can investigate all she wants but she's safe from being out running the neighborhood (which is where I found her). And it's purple can't loose the leash in the grass.
Great job on the Catio but it looks a little small for two cats. Why not buy a second (the same identical model) then with a little ingenuity add on to the existing catio to double the size and it will look good? Too bad its not taller but with a little effort you could also customize it and maybe add cat tree (with perches) and you can also add a litter box and some cameras to keep an eye on them.
You did a good job! Give yourself a pat on the back👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍
It's all on cat time. They do things when they're ready.
Love the catio. Soon you'll think of ways to expand it out even more back there.
We have one under our stilt house connected from our lanai upstairs.
Your kitties are beautiful and thank you for enriching their world!!
Great catio. I moved to a new home and decided to just add a screen porch. My cat lives out there! I too get to enjoy the outdoors. Added an outside cat door on the porch but won't let her out due to some strays hangin out. She is 18, going deaf so don't think she feels safe leaving the screened porch. I also added for her the opportunity to access the screened porch through a window with locks on it. I hung up bird feeders but she loves the fresh air, mostly sunshine. Kudos for providing some extras for your cats to explore. They will learn the smells and the sounds soon!
The Catio Looks GREAT ! Brooke, You Get an A + For Effort And Fur Baby Love
Love how he brrrs all the time, just like my cat. So cute ❤
It was very thoughtful of you to do this for the cats! I suspect cats may be magical beings 😊.
I keep two indoor cats. they greatly enjoy the shelves and high up bed platforms I have built for them.
Thank you for making them happier!
❤️🩷 THIS is insanely adorable 🤩 it's wonderful that you guys had enough patience to let them explore on thier own terms! Living in a condo, I can't have a catio or outdoor cats, but i can tell you ALL three of mine have an entire room devoted to towers, wall stairs and hammocks 😮😂😂❤❤
First thing I did when I bought my house was build a huge one the size of my entire back patio (minus a little space for me to walk out the back door). The cats love it. A few of them spend the entire day out there. I had some help though. You did a great thing.
What a lovely post!
Such lucky cats to have a playground that you built.
You did a great job and the commentary was gorgeous.
3 cheers from Australia
Great job.. those cats look happy!
Yes!! I LOVE CATS and I like Joy Division... so this video was a win win for me!! From Colorado
Yes. My heart was broken everyday watching my cats until we got them a catio. You are a kind empath. ❤
So kind to extend their prison slightly 🙄
I had an indoor cat. I was worried about it getting outside. Then one day it ran out an opened door before I could stop it. It didn't go far and I realized it wouldn't run away. It came back to me and I brought it back inside. In a few days, I started letting the cat out every day. The routine became that I would let her out in the morning, and she would come inside in the evening to eat and sleep. I believe in most cases, cats are okay to be outside on their own as long as they have all the shots and are neutered. They are smart. They know where the food, the warmth, and the safety are. They will come home for those. They also like to do cat things such as hunting, climbing, playing, and sleeping. I say let them do those things. Let them be a cat.
You have a heart of gold.
She is gorgeous, the cats cute too! ❤
With such a nice backyard, you should consider making a “cat corral”. Depending on if you have fenced it off already, you could add overhang netting to the existing fence structure or build a larger enclosure on the grass and a walk-way/tunnel from the existing catio to it. Cats love feeling real grass under their paws. My 4 kitties have a large backyard with 6ft fences and netting on top to avoid them jumping out or other critters coming in.
The Catio is cool !!! love your tshirt , I,m from Macclesfield to., stay safe dude xx
that is good for your lovely orange cats.❤❤❤
Awesome! Well done, buddy. 🐈🐈🐈
Thanks! 😺
The love and kindness in these comments is inspiring. Thank you!
Carl and Sersei are good happy kitties!
I just realized...Isn't it a horrible idea to have both platforms And the cat box all on the same side? They're the same size, so how are they meant to even Enter the box? And if they try to get to the food, how are they meant to eat it on that tiny platform, not to mention the insane risk of knocking it all over cause of how tiny it is.
your overthinking it-
@@wooferspaws No, not really.
Yeah, like how do they get down to eat it? They will knock it over
I think the whole idea & concept is awesome and if the cats love it that’s all that matters.
Love all the little things you bought to make is a super Cat Catio. I wish I could get this stuff , currently I am in Australia.
if you find out where you can find various places in Australia to create a catio, post it here! One of my friends has her indoor only cats, but she feeds stray cats who refuse to go indoors. She would like to keep them safe while them not feeling shut in. plus where she lives, they are very anti-stray & anti-feral cat colonies & if they find them, the authorities will kill them.
She lives near the west coast of Oz
I’m so fortunate to live in the UK where it’s much safer for cats to go outside. I live in a cul-de-sac, so there’s no passing traffic. All my feline friends have been indoor/outdoor boys.
There are cat killers in every country, and if I'm not mistaken, bird and environmental advocates are still trying to encourage Europeans to keep their cats inside b/c of the harm being done to native populations...
I wouldn't exactly be shouting this out so proudly tbh
@@24Kurenai you sound like the type of person that had 3 masks on during COVID in case the first two failed
@@wadexyz You sound like a loser using covid to insult someone, if you're gonna insult me do better, if you're gonna try to defend to someone do better.
@@wadexyzThey’re advocating for the safety and health of people’s pets and wildlife. But alright
If you was looking for ideas, I feel like the bit where it’s green on the wall could be turned into a climbing wall and have carpet or something similar material wise which they could grip and climb up/ down. But I think it looks super cute 🫶
You are so good to your Mom's cats!
I had that same shirt in high school, back before you were born . Well done
Like mother like daughter. So cool.😊
I'm happy you think so! 😊
Carl's chirping is adorable
Wonderful!! I really appreciate these videos
with such a beautiful backyard should have properly fenced off a large area allowing the cats to run around & hunts
Lovely and pretty company!!
you could make it bigger with more climbing shelves and scratching posts. i mean the fake grass could be a plank of wood with the stick on scratchy carpet that u can cheaply on Temu. but so good to see kitties enjoying it
Didn't really see how they would get into the "cave", but very nice! Only think I miss, which I use in my cat catio and yeah everywhere, is those ropes you spin around just any pole for them to climb on. I guess you could fit that onto there.
SO CUTE!! “Getting a little more orange” 😂😂
Beautiful cats
Your sweet Brooke......I love cats😊❤
Omg that was so sweet to do for them ❤
The cat-flap seems to be a flexible, plastic curtain which requires more force to open than a hinged flap.
we've got the same cat/dog door (on the basement door, not to outside). yeah, it's bendable, but the cats can totally blow though it in a flash once they're trained on it.
I would build a catio from scratch with a focus on security and comfort.
First up, I'd make sure that it didn't reduce security to the property (i.e. thief comes along, pulls on catio and climbs straight in the window.
Second, it would have square cage like you have, but it would have stripping so no sharp bits for the cat to get caught on.
I would then put fly screen on the outside (again with stripping) so as to keep small snakes, bugs / flies / mosquitos out. This would allow the window to be left open to still allow the breeze in / cat to enter / exit at will.
I would also have a perch in there for the cat to sit on (high up) as cats like to monitor from high locations. Mine certainly does. He sits on top of the 6 ft high custom cat tree I built for him.
Of course , doing it this way requires you to own the house as you can't make structural changes to a rental.
Ps My cat is an indoor cat. He has escaped a few times . Last major escape cost me hundreds in vet bills and a week off work nursing him back to health.
Maybe so that your cat doesn't feel desperate to try to escape, you can take your cat outside in a harness on a leash a few times a week. I do that with my cats. I have a rope attached to the support on my porch (not enclosed), and another rope attached to that one so I can let two cats out at a time. Both ropes have hooks at each end so I can attach the cat harnesses (upside down so that the rope goes underneath them, not pulling on their backs). My cats like to go outside to get some fresh air, sniff everything (plants I have growing outside, etc.) and eat some cat grass I have growing outside in a container.
I keep an eye on them because my fenced front yard is close to the city sidewalk, and I don't want people or other animals bothering my cats. I also keep an eye on them because I don't want a cat getting stuck on something outside in the sun and getting too hot. One of my cats likes to go outside, maybe eat a little grass, then just lie down underneath one of our bushes for a while (maybe 1/2 hour) where she's pretty much hidden, and then she wants to come back inside.
What a great daughter!!a you did good👍
You are so kind! Thank you ☺️
I live in a top floor apartment and my two older cats love hanging out on the balcony. My youngest cat wants to go out but I’ll have to ease her into it. She’d definitely love to have that setup.
THAT MAKES ME SO ANXIOUS ADD A LATCH FOR GOODNESS SAKE!!!!!!!
Wonderful job. Glad you added the lock!
I wish they would make them larger so the cats could actually run and play on the grass...maybe even have a fake tree to climb. Those small ones give them fresh air, but no exercise.
I noticed the big orange cat was reading the daily news. Sniffing all those scents in the outdoor air.
Hahaha
Super cute video! Thanks!
😻You done good Brook, real good!
My cat catches salamanders and snakes. She's both indoor and outdoor. She stays within my yard as do the neighbors cats too. Cats are outdoor animals being that way for thousands of years with them easily able to adjust to inside life.
I'm in love with Carl!!! 😻
I was not prepared for what's written on the artwork with the fish XD Hilarious
Adorable. Cats are cute too😊
Is it securely attached somehow to the house,..because it could easily be pulled away from the house and the cats could take off if not.
I sincerely hope you secured the catio to the house to avoid any accidental feline escapes or home intrusions by unwanted humans or wildlife. Otherwise, good on you for providing them with such a nice, safe area to enjoy the outside world!
So cute 🐱😍
Thank you for not leaving us hanging. I remember checking out your first short and being bummed there wasn't any updates
Idk who this person is, they just recommend this video in my feed, but a minute in, and I love her. She really noticed the needs of these cats and acted on it ❤
You're so kind 😭 only the best for the kittens!
so cute, i hope u can get a bigger one 😍
Thank you!
You are the best Big Sister ever!