Heads up. Our cats travelled almost 4 miles and across a river - to return to the home they once lived in. This eas afyer they had been in the adoptees home for 3 weeks. It took them 2 weeks to get back. So keep them in for a couple months, then on a leash after that. Remember the song - The cat came back?😆
Having dealt with my partners 3 indoor bengals for the last 3 and a half years, I’d recommend that whatever security you think is enough, triple it 😅 cats are lovely but they’re too smart and inquisitive for their own good! They’ll always find a way out 😂
Remember you are their servants!!!! I have 3 - (rescued at just a few weeks pld now 9 years) & yes I'm still the servant!!!! You are very well intended . The kitties will appreciate that❤❤❤
Brittnay, I strongly recommend that you get a large box of cat treats and start working with your new fur babbies right away to teach them to return when you call them. I live in a redwood forest (1.25 ac) in Santa Cruz cnty, CA. There are way to many, much larger and ferocious predators than my kitties. I needed to find a way to keep my out door kitty as safe as I possibly could. I choose for my cats to be indoor kitties, but some cats just refuse. So what has worked for me (especially to get them inside at night) are kitty treats. All my cats know the 'kitty treats' phrase and all come running when I say it. I also shake the kitty treat box when training. This gives them further enticement to come running home when outdoors. If you want your babies to be indoor/outdoor kitties make sure to let them out when they request or it will be hard to get them in when needed. You don't want them to feel like your intent is to trap them and force them to stay inside. My senior kitty (no longer allowed outside) was great at going out during the day and coming home when I called for him at dusk. You might want to consider calling yours in at dusk (night is much harder) and locking them in their enclosure at night, for safety. Just a thought. FYI, this is also extremely beneficial if your indoor cat escapes outside. They are often terrified and extremely difficult to get back in. Brittany, congratulations I know you've been wanting some furry cat babies for a long time. I cant imagine life without mine. They are such a comfort, even the not so cuddly ones. Lol. 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Sorry for such a long post....😮
Its a beautiful DIY Catio, cats feel safer up high, like someone else said, get a tree for them to climb and scratch their claws on. That will help them to know they have a safe zone not on them. And get some catnip to help them relax! You can grow it for them! 😂❤❤❤
Even 'tame' cats often like to sleep up high where they feel safe. Get one of those big cat trees with tunnels, platforms, enclosures on it. Brittany can look them up and maybe you can cut a real tree on your property and have that for them to climb. Or Drew build walkways for them to be up and lay on. No one in my family has ever had a cat that slept 'floor level' whether it be tame ones, strays or wild ones we took in.
Kitties love to be up high. And they like to climb! I had my son's cat while he traveled. That cat jumped out of a second-story window. Twice. At the time I had all inside cats and he was an outside cat. Guess who has outside cats now? Because of him. you can't let one out without letting them all out. He has since gone to the Rainbow Bridge at 20 years old. My other cats, that are now outside cats, are all over 17!🐱🐈🐈⬛🐾 Congratulations on your new family!
Hey guys, If you want them to be more comfortable (feeling safe) you should place the temporary house off the ground (very very close to the roof of your catio). All cats love to sleep on top of the stuff high up, off the ground. In the video you can see where they went first, highest spot they can calm and observe the territory. I would also suggest to keep them there little bit longer then just 1 week. Goog luck!
I heard to move outside cats to a new homestead, put butter on their paws so they have to remove the old homestead scent. After several days they should recognize only the new homestead scents. They love high shelves, so the climbing is expected. Congratulations.
Cats love to be up high, it makes them feel less vulnerable and safer, but also looks like they were panicking and wanting to go home....it's an adjustment.
The house I grew up in backed up to the woods and we had indoor/outdoor cats. The first few times we let them out on their own, we put butter on the bottom of their paws. They would leave butter prints while exploring and then they could find their way back home by following their butter tracks. Might want to give that a try when you release them for the first time.
@@gufredd9675 that's exactly what they do. They attempt to lick it off, then they have the smell and taste on their nose and mouth. So any tracks they leave, they now associate it to the smell and taste of their own paws.
Good luck with them! When I adopted our Barn Kitties (what they're called here) I was required to keep them contained for 5 (!!!!) weeks (they were actually in individual large crates the whole time). I hope it all works out. I love having ours. Also, we were required to provide some sort of smaller box that they could hide inside. That will really help them feel better if they can hide somewhere til they settle. p.s. the panting two of them were doing right when they got home is a sign of "extreme stress". My kitties sometimes do that when they go to the vet. :(
I relocated to outdoor living working cats, one stayed, one left. I had a feeding relationship with both for several years. I'm happy I got one, she's happily living in my yard & comes in the house sometimes. I adopted another working cat & she lives outside too by choice. The one I relocated disappeared a few days but returned for food, love & a safe space. Both are turning into loving pets❤Good luck with your kitties!!!
You did great guys. They will be very spoiled. Keep in mind that you don't want to feed them too much or too often if you want mousers. They do better hunting if they are not full all the time.❤️
Cats can squeeze through pretty small openings………. I’m in the middle of the video, wondering if the wire you chose will work…….. 😁. Hmmmmmmm, that open wall side is a good “escape” route……. Cats are awesome climbers.
Those kitties will be fine they just need time but soon you won’t need to cage them they will love you and never leave, God Bless you, Your Alaskan Friend
Great idea for your fur babies. Maybe just use the wire cloth on all four walls instead of the rock. That way they won't escape and predators can't push through the top where wire meets rock wall. ❤
Carpenter worms and termites could cause this damage. You know what they say. First a dog or cat and then the baby comes along. The cat enclosure looks good. I was hoping you all would take them. They really needed a good home. Thank you. And the cats are so lucky. You and Mrs adventure are such a sweet and kind couple. I just love watching your videos every Sunday. Have a good week and see you on the next one.
Great job guys with the catio. You might want to add a dead tree for them to jump up on and do their claws. I thought they would climb up the wall as they’ll want to escape the stressful situation and sure enough they did and I’m pretty sure they’ll find the exit pretty quickly if the back wall is not secured. They’ll learn to have you guys around. Don’t worry. Also they like to sleep in a dark place so you might want to build something they can hide in :). Lucky kitties to have this beautiful place to call home.
Hi 🌸 there love 🐦 🐦⬛ birds. I'm pretty sure the kikis will love it.the two of you will be precious parents ❤❤ the kikis will get used to the enclosure and relax. 😊it's OK you're doing great.
When they feel scared cats usually seek a high spot so they can be above any danger and keep a good eye on what is going on all around. I've had cats jump straight to the top of the fridge when I move house. Good for you for adopting all 3 of them - I hope they catch all your mice and rats!
Glad you took all three, must be more comforting for them. I think as you feed them and spend time with them they will relax, be patient. As I sit typing this I have my little tabby on my lap. He too was a feral cat as is our other cat, a tortoiseshell. She is a soppy Daddy's girl, he is a mummy's boy and the softest, cuddliest cat I have ever had, likes to snuggle under my chin, wants cuddlesbefore food in the morning. They may surprise you ❤
That was the best effort for building a nice place for the kitties. They look so pretty. Congratulations on your new family members. I am guessing the lil boogers escaped in about 15 minutes. LOL
Singing to the cats while driving was especially sweet....it does help! They enjoy reassuring words from loving humans like you two. They will calm down...traveling is traumatic for cats and will take a while for them to adapt, but they are adventurous critters and they will get familiar with their new parents and home in about 2 weeks. ❤🎉
I recommend adding some higher up platforms for the cats in the catio! Like ledges, hammocks, stairs and even boxes! They're often not the biggest fan of being ground level 🙂 Congrats on your new family members, they're adorable!! ❤
Britney riding in the back of the truck with the kitties was SO sweet! 😻😻😻 I would totally do the same! FYI, cats like to be able to smell the ground /dirt, so that may be one reason they're going out to the back / upper area of the catio. You could try removing the Astroturf to make them happier. Also it's a good idea to put coconut oil on their paws when relocating outdoor cats - they will lick their paws clean and get used to the smell of the new land faster that way. That's one way kitties "know" their outside home area, is by how the ground smells.
When I saw the cats for the first time I almost cried. Cats are affectionate and snuggle bunnies. May your lives be filled with joy for your additions to your family. 🤗💓
For cats it is really best if there is a cat flap or something similar that leads outside. My cats are always indoors when it rains and as soon as the sun shines again, they pursue their hobby outside. There is always a litter box in the toilet in the house - just in case - when it rains heavily, it is used, otherwise only in the garden
Food and love , they’ll be following you both all over the grounds within 2 weeks , it will be tough at first but y’all radiate love so I have faith you’ll see a difference in no time.
You two will never regret this! I’m considering two kitties right now!! You both rock. Now I want a cat she shed for me and cats! Lol😊. You two are awesome.
How could these kitties not love you? You're the perfect humans for them. They love to be up high, so if you could find a good sized heavy branch to put in there, it would be great. Maybe two. You did a great job on the catio.
I've never seen a catio before but what a great little shelter it will be for ur new furry friends! If they need shelter they will love it! I love the calico colored kitten they are so smart! 😺😺😺😺
Oh and I really wish the US would have got to metric back in the 70's when we were supposed to. Working with 10ths as you look a tape measure, compared to 1/16's, so much easier!
Have fun with the kittties.. Outdoor cats are amazing. BTW I don't see the link for the little drone. The drone link in the description is for a big DJI Mavic
What a wonderful episode! Actually brought tears of joy and happiness when you said you were adopting the 3 kitties. Both of you are so awesome ❤. . . and Drew, taking 3 days to build that beautiful catio! God bless you both. I can't wait to see next week's episode! Mr & Mrs Catventure! 😁 Praying that the kitties acclimate to their new home quickly 🙏🏻
Drew and Brittany, ❤congrads on adoption..cute kitties..so sweet singing on way home to make them feel secure..brit spend lots of time with them, you are their moma..❤😊
So impressed with the kind of effort you put into everything you do,including loving your cats 🐈 . They will do great, cats are very adaptable to new surroundings. All you Gotta do is feed them and they will know where their next meal will come from.
When dealing with wood of unknown quality, you can prevent splitting by predrilling a hole with a drill bit one size smaller than the gauge of the screws you are using. For example, if you have a M6 gauge screw, then predrill with a 5 mm drill bit. This will remove enough of the wood, but leave enough wood for the screws to grip.
You guys really out did yourselves with the cat build. Kudo's to you both. I couldn't believe they got out that quick!! Their going to fit right in guys don't you worry!! I just love you two!!🥰
nice catio. yeah! they look like they are gonna be out of there in a new york minute. i have no idea what else you could have done. maybe "4" walls of expensive window screen that they still would break out of! i know like dogs they are smart. i guess if they want out they will find a way. can't wait to learn what happens. continued blessings.🕊
Whenever we've moved cats, we've been told by the vet to keep them in their new territory for 5-6 weeks - shorter, and they may try to make it back to their former territory... I'm sure your kittys will settle in - once they knew they have plenty of food, water, and places to perch or hide, they'll relax.
Well done on the catio build Drew - who knew that catio was a thing! I hope they do settle well with you both, once they know you will be taking good care of them Im sure they will. Fingers crossed for you and the kitty's x
Dear Brittany and Drew. Oh WOW! You obviously have access to an amazing range of distillery equipment (copper alambiks). At last you can put the invasive eucalyptus trees, respectively it's leaves, to a good use by turning them into eucalyptus oil. It's extremely useful, healthy and very good for your respiratory tract system (asthma). Best regards, luck and especially health to all involved life forms (humans, animals and plants).
Definitely an A+ for effort! You guys are really wonderful to be giving them a new home and trying to ease their transition. They are super lucky to have you and my wish is that you will experience love and joy with them in your lives too!
Welcome ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉. Maybe you can put a dry tree inside vertically that you have cutted somewhere on the property, so that they can climb and then you could build little podests on it🎉. Good luck 🍀🍀🍀 and much joy 🌟
Those pro Catios have high perches, stairs, lounging areas for a reason. Cats love being high in trees so they can see down on their prey. Good luck. Hard to train a ferral or wild raised feline.
Hello guys, we are new to the channel, and wanted to share that we own a 2022 Volvo and the latest update allows us to watch TH-cam inside the car. Now we can watch your episodes while we are out on the road. Don’t worry, it does work if the car is moving. Thank you for all you share!!!
Those poor cats! They were panting in the back of the truck - that shows that they were utterly terrified, and hugely stressed. They would have been less afraid if they were unable to see outside of the cat carrier. It would have been a better idea to shut them into the mill for two weeks, rather than build that cage. They would have then had a 'home base' to always come back to once they are free. I've had to relocate several cats when I've moved house and keeping then inside for a couple of weeks has always worked. You could have visited them for a while each day to get them used to you. I wish you had asked on here for advice - many of us have cats which live freely as indoor/outdoor cats! You've only ever had cats who were permanently trapped inside! You'd do well to install a cat-flap into the mill building so that once they are released they can go 'home'. I know you want the best for these animals, your hearts are in the right place, but PLEASE do some research into how most cats over there are kept, and how to look after them. Are they neutered, for example? And vaccinated? I think it might be the law in Portugal that all cats are microchipped? Do you have pet insurance for when they need care from a vet? I hope the days and weeks after this video were less stressful for the new residents, and for you two!
We did visit them multiple times before relocating them - and yes, they were stressed, which is why I chose to be with them in the back of the truck - where I could not see out of the tinted windows either. We could not have moved them into the mill because all of the roof work was about to commence and the last thing we wanted to do was get them used to one safe place, only to have that one safe place quickly turned upside down with strangers and loud machinery, making them feel lost and afraid. We chose to try and keep them near us and the camper - the one area where there will be construction over the time it will take until the mill is complete and ready for us to move in. That way they could have a consistent and reliable place to go for food, peace and snuggles. When we are living in the mill we will certainly have a few kitty doors for them ❤️ All three were neutered and are up on their vaccines from their previous owners 🙏 We hope you have been able to watch all our episodes since in which we share sweet little snippets of their sweet little faces and joyful kitty souls. We feel very lucky to have had all 3 choose to stay with us and let us love them 😽😽😽
How Brittany and Drew! Kitties at your homestead now, too?! How exciting! ( : You two are sooo cute about your new kitties! ( : Amazing builders and craftsmen/craftswomen too! I am sooo inpressed with all your builds every week! ( : Good luck with your sweet kitties! ( :
That is so sweet of you guys. I’m sure they will get use to the Catio. Cats are great climbers and they are very smart to find ways to get out, so check all the corners. Love and be safe!😘🤗🌼🇻🇪
What a great job on the patio! I’m afraid to ask what happened in the next 10 minutes that you mentioned, typically you’ll let them acclimate for 2 weeks, preferably inside coz having exposure to the elements, they’ll most likely flee
Esses gatos são muito lindos e de certeza que vão adorar viver aí, e também vão fazer-lhe muita companhia além de afastar répteis e roedores da vossa casa eles adoram estar sempre ocupados, esse lugar é ideal para gatos Parabéns pela nova aquisição.
Hi Mr and Mrs. As proud father of 4 cats i welcome you both to the cat crew. For 3 cats you should have another litter, preferably a closed one. You should too put something for them to play and climb. Good Luck!!!
Don't get your hopes up! Depending on how much freedom they were accustomed to they will need a *minimum* of two weeks to adapt to their new surroundings. And even after that you run the risk they will just walk back to where they came from. The best you can do is letting them become attached to you and making them realize they are better off where they are now than were the were before. And even then. Besides that you may find that the holes in the mesh are just large enough for them to squeeze through.
I found that those Plastic Zip Ties will become brittle and break very easy from the Sun. I have switched to Medal Zip Ties. These, so far, has lasted years outdoor. Art in Calif, USA
You don't want to let them out too soon or they will leave. Also, feed them or leave food down only in one area. For now the pin. I have taken in wild cats and cats have come to my farm. Either dropped or they just arrived on their own. Good luck.
Pretty cool...I grew up with kitties and in a large garden...and for sure, specially since little, they learn where is home. They love exploring and going after whatever they get involved in, but to eat and rest and love they know where it is and it is where they feel secure also😊...and you did prepare 🎉a very good place for them
Heads up. Our cats travelled almost 4 miles and across a river - to return to the home they once lived in. This eas afyer they had been in the adoptees home for 3 weeks. It took them 2 weeks to get back.
So keep them in for a couple months, then on a leash after that.
Remember the song - The cat came back?😆
Having dealt with my partners 3 indoor bengals for the last 3 and a half years, I’d recommend that whatever security you think is enough, triple it 😅 cats are lovely but they’re too smart and inquisitive for their own good! They’ll always find a way out 😂
These breeds won't stay with them if allowed outside the catio
Yes, we have 5 indoor/outdoor and boy, are they a pack of inquisitive little creatures 😸
Oh this makes me so happy!! Kitties! God bless you for giving a home to these sweet furry babies!
Remember you are their servants!!!! I have 3 - (rescued at just a few weeks pld now 9 years) & yes I'm still the servant!!!!
You are very well intended . The kitties will appreciate that❤❤❤
Brittnay, I strongly recommend that you get a large box of cat treats and start working with your new fur babbies right away to teach them to return when you call them. I live in a redwood forest (1.25 ac) in Santa Cruz cnty, CA. There are way to many, much larger and ferocious predators than my kitties. I needed to find a way to keep my out door kitty as safe as I possibly could. I choose for my cats to be indoor kitties, but some cats just refuse. So what has worked for me (especially to get them inside at night) are kitty treats. All my cats know the 'kitty treats' phrase and all come running when I say it. I also shake the kitty treat box when training. This gives them further enticement to come running home when outdoors. If you want your babies to be indoor/outdoor kitties make sure to let them out when they request or it will be hard to get them in when needed. You don't want them to feel like your intent is to trap them and force them to stay inside. My senior kitty (no longer allowed outside) was great at going out during the day and coming home when I called for him at dusk. You might want to consider calling yours in at dusk (night is much harder) and locking them in their enclosure at night, for safety. Just a thought. FYI, this is also extremely beneficial if your indoor cat escapes outside. They are often terrified and extremely difficult to get back in.
Brittany, congratulations I know you've been wanting some furry cat babies for a long time. I cant imagine life without mine. They are such a comfort, even the not so cuddly ones. Lol. 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Sorry for such a long post....😮
Its a beautiful DIY Catio, cats feel safer up high, like someone else said, get a tree for them to climb and scratch their claws on. That will help them to know they have a safe zone not on them. And get some catnip to help them relax! You can grow it for them! 😂❤❤❤
Even 'tame' cats often like to sleep up high where they feel safe. Get one of those big cat trees with tunnels, platforms, enclosures on it. Brittany can look them up and maybe you can cut a real tree on your property and have that for them to climb. Or Drew build walkways for them to be up and lay on. No one in my family has ever had a cat that slept 'floor level' whether it be tame ones, strays or wild ones we took in.
Kitties love to be up high. And they like to climb!
I had my son's cat while he traveled. That cat jumped out of a second-story window. Twice. At the time I had all inside cats and he was an outside cat. Guess who has outside cats now? Because of him. you can't let one out without letting them all out. He has since gone to the Rainbow Bridge at 20 years old. My other cats, that are now outside cats, are all over 17!🐱🐈🐈⬛🐾 Congratulations on your new family!
BEST EPISODE EVER!!!!
You Two are Such Wonderful Human beings,what you did for those 3 cats is EXCEPTIONAL.
😻💕🙏 😘
Hey guys, If you want them to be more comfortable (feeling safe) you should place the temporary house off the ground (very very close to the roof of your catio). All cats love to sleep on top of the stuff high up, off the ground. In the video you can see where they went first, highest spot they can calm and observe the territory.
I would also suggest to keep them there little bit longer then just 1 week.
Goog luck!
Cat shelves beams hammocks etc will be fun
Its funny they went to the point of kess resistance
Drew, you will come to love metric! No more fractions, and converting when adding/subtracting measurements.
I heard to move outside cats to a new homestead, put butter on their paws so they have to remove the old homestead scent. After several days they should recognize only the new homestead scents. They love high shelves, so the climbing is expected. Congratulations.
Cats love to be up high, it makes them feel less vulnerable and safer, but also looks like they were panicking and wanting to go home....it's an adjustment.
We called these cat palaces back in Oz. Great for keeping them stimulated but protecting the local wildlife at the same time.
The house I grew up in backed up to the woods and we had indoor/outdoor cats. The first few times we let them out on their own, we put butter on the bottom of their paws. They would leave butter prints while exploring and then they could find their way back home by following their butter tracks. Might want to give that a try when you release them for the first time.
Why wouldn't they just sit and lick it off?
@@gufredd9675 that's exactly what they do. They attempt to lick it off, then they have the smell and taste on their nose and mouth. So any tracks they leave, they now associate it to the smell and taste of their own paws.
Good luck with them! When I adopted our Barn Kitties (what they're called here) I was required to keep them contained for 5 (!!!!) weeks (they were actually in individual large crates the whole time). I hope it all works out. I love having ours. Also, we were required to provide some sort of smaller box that they could hide inside. That will really help them feel better if they can hide somewhere til they settle.
p.s. the panting two of them were doing right when they got home is a sign of "extreme stress". My kitties sometimes do that when they go to the vet. :(
I relocated to outdoor living working cats, one stayed, one left. I had a feeding relationship with both for several years. I'm happy I got one, she's happily living in my yard & comes in the house sometimes. I adopted another working cat & she lives outside too by choice. The one I relocated disappeared a few days but returned for food, love & a safe space. Both are turning into loving pets❤Good luck with your kitties!!!
You did great guys. They will be very spoiled. Keep in mind that you don't want to feed them too much or too often if you want mousers. They do better hunting if they are not full all the time.❤️
Cats can squeeze through pretty small openings………. I’m in the middle of the video, wondering if the wire you chose will work…….. 😁. Hmmmmmmm, that open wall side is a good “escape” route……. Cats are awesome climbers.
Cats always seek the high spot for safety
If you put butter on their paws,; they will lick off the scent of their previous home. My mom used to do that with our cats all the time. It works!❤❤
Those kitties will be fine they just need time but soon you won’t need to cage them they will love you and never leave, God Bless you, Your Alaskan Friend
Great idea for your fur babies. Maybe just use the wire cloth on all four walls instead of the rock. That way they won't escape and predators can't push through the top where wire meets rock wall. ❤
Great kitty house …. It’s just been a NEW ADVENTURE ❤️
Try not to worry, they'll stay together for sure and adjust. They know they've been rehomed, cats are very smart. Food is your best tool.
Carpenter worms and termites could cause this damage.
You know what they say. First a dog or cat and then the baby comes along. The cat enclosure looks good. I was hoping you all would take them. They really needed a good home. Thank you. And the cats are so lucky. You and Mrs adventure are such a sweet and kind couple. I just love watching your videos every Sunday. Have a good week and see you on the next one.
If you see a dishwasher in the trash.....the inner liner makes a great pet house or litter box! Thanks for adopting the cats!
Great job guys with the catio. You might want to add a dead tree for them to jump up on and do their claws. I thought they would climb up the wall as they’ll want to escape the stressful situation and sure enough they did and I’m pretty sure they’ll find the exit pretty quickly if the back wall is not secured. They’ll learn to have you guys around. Don’t worry. Also they like to sleep in a dark place so you might want to build something they can hide in :). Lucky kitties to have this beautiful place to call home.
Hi 🌸 there love 🐦 🐦⬛ birds. I'm pretty sure the kikis will love it.the two of you will be precious parents ❤❤ the kikis will get used to the enclosure and relax. 😊it's OK you're doing great.
When they feel scared cats usually seek a high spot so they can be above any danger and keep a good eye on what is going on all around. I've had cats jump straight to the top of the fridge when I move house. Good for you for adopting all 3 of them - I hope they catch all your mice and rats!
It usually takes about 2 weeks for cats to learn that this is home, and will return when released. Great job.❤
Sending love and blessings your way. Thank you for your kind heart and loving spirit.❤❤❤
Glad you took all three, must be more comforting for them. I think as you feed them and spend time with them they will relax, be patient. As I sit typing this I have my little tabby on my lap. He too was a feral cat as is our other cat, a tortoiseshell. She is a soppy Daddy's girl, he is a mummy's boy and the softest, cuddliest cat I have ever had, likes to snuggle under my chin, wants cuddlesbefore food in the morning. They may surprise you ❤
I love that camera drone. It's amazing.
I use wheat for my cats. I really like it because it's biodegradable, and the cats like it too. 😊
That was the best effort for building a nice place for the kitties. They look so pretty. Congratulations on your new family members. I am guessing the lil boogers escaped in about 15 minutes. LOL
LOL 😂🙈
Singing to the cats while driving was especially sweet....it does help! They enjoy reassuring words from loving humans like you two. They will calm down...traveling is traumatic for cats and will take a while for them to adapt, but they are adventurous critters and they will get familiar with their new parents and home in about 2 weeks. ❤🎉
So sweet. And beautifully functional.
Nice vídeo 👌the cats are beautiful, thank you for giving a home for these beauties 💯🇵🇹🇵🇹
Hope the kitties adjust….you will be great parents.
I recommend adding some higher up platforms for the cats in the catio! Like ledges, hammocks, stairs and even boxes! They're often not the biggest fan of being ground level 🙂
Congrats on your new family members, they're adorable!! ❤
great that you guys integrate so well and use CM and not feet
It takes time with the kitties. They'll be great additions to the fam. :D
Britney riding in the back of the truck with the kitties was SO sweet! 😻😻😻 I would totally do the same! FYI, cats like to be able to smell the ground /dirt, so that may be one reason they're going out to the back / upper area of the catio. You could try removing the Astroturf to make them happier. Also it's a good idea to put coconut oil on their paws when relocating outdoor cats - they will lick their paws clean and get used to the smell of the new land faster that way. That's one way kitties "know" their outside home area, is by how the ground smells.
I love watching you two work together. Fur babies are the best.❤ from Oklahoma
When I saw the cats for the first time I almost cried. Cats are affectionate and snuggle bunnies. May your lives be filled with joy for your additions to your family. 🤗💓
Me too!! I cried with the first meow I heard the first day we met them… that’s how I knew we needed each other 🥹❤️😽
We moved a lot, are vet said give them a kick of butter they will stay around. It worked every time . Good luck
For cats it is really best if there is a cat flap or something similar that leads outside. My cats are always indoors when it rains and as soon as the sun shines again, they pursue their hobby outside. There is always a litter box in the toilet in the house - just in case - when it rains heavily, it is used, otherwise only in the garden
Best episode!!!! They are all great but I was the most excited for this one!!!
It looks puuurrrrfect!
Food and love , they’ll be following you both all over the grounds within 2 weeks , it will be tough at first but y’all radiate love so I have faith you’ll see a difference in no time.
Brittany, glad you got your fur babies. Awesome job Drew building the cat pergola 😅 much love 😊❤🤗
You two will never regret this! I’m considering two kitties right now!! You both rock. Now I want a cat she shed for me and cats! Lol😊. You two are awesome.
How could these kitties not love you? You're the perfect humans for them. They love to be up high, so if you could find a good sized heavy branch to put in there, it would be great. Maybe two. You did a great job on the catio.
Thank you 😽😽😽
I've never seen a catio before but what a great little shelter it will be for ur new furry friends! If they need shelter they will love it! I love the calico colored kitten they are so smart! 😺😺😺😺
You two are true cat-people. Wonderful transitional home. Wishing you the best in all your efforts.
In my book nothing sexier and more admirable then a man who can build things....Drew your da man.
I’m so happy you got your kitties finally Britt. ❤ 🐈
Ooh, praying everything is okay, with the kitties. 🌹
Oh and I really wish the US would have got to metric back in the 70's when we were supposed to. Working with 10ths as you look a tape measure, compared to 1/16's, so much easier!
Have fun with the kittties.. Outdoor cats are amazing. BTW I don't see the link for the little drone. The drone link in the description is for a big DJI Mavic
Love the cat home that you built 👏🏽👏🏽💪🏾💪🏾👍👍☕️☕️☕️☕️❤️
What a wonderful episode! Actually brought tears of joy and happiness when you said you were adopting the 3 kitties. Both of you are so awesome ❤. . . and Drew, taking 3 days to build that beautiful catio! God bless you both. I can't wait to see next week's episode! Mr & Mrs Catventure! 😁 Praying that the kitties acclimate to their new home quickly 🙏🏻
Drew and Brittany,
❤congrads on adoption..cute kitties..so sweet singing on way home to make them feel secure..brit spend lots of time with them, you are their moma..❤😊
So impressed with the kind of effort you put into everything you do,including loving your cats 🐈 .
They will do great, cats are very adaptable to new surroundings. All you Gotta do is feed them and they will know where their next meal will come from.
Add a flea comb and brush to your list. Brushing and playing with them could help bonding. Thank you for taking them in, and congratulations!!
When dealing with wood of unknown quality, you can prevent splitting by predrilling a hole with a drill bit one size smaller than the gauge of the screws you are using. For example, if you have a M6 gauge screw, then predrill with a 5 mm drill bit. This will remove enough of the wood, but leave enough wood for the screws to grip.
Absolutely love your warm hearts. Great gesture and welcome to your furkids ❤
You guys really out did yourselves with the cat build. Kudo's to you both. I couldn't believe they got out that quick!! Their going to fit right in guys don't you worry!! I just love you two!!🥰
You should have trail cams up to see what animals come around after dark for the kitties. And yourselves...good luck
nice catio. yeah! they look like they are gonna be out of there in a new york minute. i have no idea what else you could have done. maybe "4" walls of expensive window screen that they still would break out of! i know like dogs they are smart. i guess if they want out they will find a way. can't wait to learn what happens. continued blessings.🕊
Whenever we've moved cats, we've been told by the vet to keep them in their new territory for 5-6 weeks - shorter, and they may try to make it back to their former territory... I'm sure your kittys will settle in - once they knew they have plenty of food, water, and places to perch or hide, they'll relax.
Sois una pareja maravillosa y de seguro los gatitos os amarán ❤
Well done on the catio build Drew - who knew that catio was a thing! I hope they do settle well with you both, once they know you will be taking good care of them Im sure they will. Fingers crossed for you and the kitty's x
good luck with the kitties! i have two wild banshees right here I could ship from Ohio to you lol. Be safe!
Dear Brittany and Drew.
Oh WOW! You obviously have access to an amazing range of distillery equipment (copper alambiks). At last you can put the invasive eucalyptus trees, respectively it's leaves, to a good use by turning them into eucalyptus oil. It's extremely useful, healthy and very good for your respiratory tract system (asthma).
Best regards, luck and especially health to all involved life forms (humans, animals and plants).
I have five cats and they LOVE clear cat bowls!!!!! They lay in them all day long!
Definitely an A+ for effort! You guys are really wonderful to be giving them a new home and trying to ease their transition. They are super lucky to have you and my wish is that you will experience love and joy with them in your lives too!
That wood condition you pointed out is called dry rot. So happy for you that you have your fur babies now.
Welcome ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉. Maybe you can put a dry tree inside vertically that you have cutted somewhere on the property, so that they can climb and then you could build little podests on it🎉. Good luck 🍀🍀🍀 and much joy 🌟
Qué buena idea!
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Those pro Catios have high perches, stairs, lounging areas for a reason. Cats love being high in trees so they can see down on their prey. Good luck. Hard to train a ferral or wild raised feline.
Love your building for the cats. They are going to love that place to stay even when they go free.
They are so cute. Nice place for the fur babies.
That is an elaborate Catio well down Drew & Britt! Fur babies they will adjust don’t forget special treats? So happy for you both! 💜💙🇦🇺🤗😺😽😺
Hello guys, we are new to the channel, and wanted to share that we own a 2022 Volvo and the latest update allows us to watch TH-cam inside the car. Now we can watch your episodes while we are out on the road. Don’t worry, it does work if the car is moving. Thank you for all you share!!!
We have a 7’X25’ catio. Our kitties LOVE IT!
Excelente trabalho Drew! Luck cats with such nice and wonder "parents".
Those poor cats! They were panting in the back of the truck - that shows that they were utterly terrified, and hugely stressed. They would have been less afraid if they were unable to see outside of the cat carrier.
It would have been a better idea to shut them into the mill for two weeks, rather than build that cage. They would have then had a 'home base' to always come back to once they are free. I've had to relocate several cats when I've moved house and keeping then inside for a couple of weeks has always worked. You could have visited them for a while each day to get them used to you. I wish you had asked on here for advice - many of us have cats which live freely as indoor/outdoor cats! You've only ever had cats who were permanently trapped inside! You'd do well to install a cat-flap into the mill building so that once they are released they can go 'home'.
I know you want the best for these animals, your hearts are in the right place, but PLEASE do some research into how most cats over there are kept, and how to look after them. Are they neutered, for example? And vaccinated? I think it might be the law in Portugal that all cats are microchipped? Do you have pet insurance for when they need care from a vet?
I hope the days and weeks after this video were less stressful for the new residents, and for you two!
We did visit them multiple times before relocating them - and yes, they were stressed, which is why I chose to be with them in the back of the truck - where I could not see out of the tinted windows either. We could not have moved them into the mill because all of the roof work was about to commence and the last thing we wanted to do was get them used to one safe place, only to have that one safe place quickly turned upside down with strangers and loud machinery, making them feel lost and afraid. We chose to try and keep them near us and the camper - the one area where there will be construction over the time it will take until the mill is complete and ready for us to move in. That way they could have a consistent and reliable place to go for food, peace and snuggles. When we are living in the mill we will certainly have a few kitty doors for them ❤️ All three were neutered and are up on their vaccines from their previous owners 🙏 We hope you have been able to watch all our episodes since in which we share sweet little snippets of their sweet little faces and joyful kitty souls. We feel very lucky to have had all 3 choose to stay with us and let us love them 😽😽😽
How Brittany and Drew! Kitties at your homestead now, too?! How exciting! ( : You two are sooo cute about your new kitties! ( : Amazing builders and craftsmen/craftswomen too! I am sooo inpressed with all your builds every week! ( : Good luck with your sweet kitties! ( :
Catio looks great.
congratulations on ur new fur babies!!
That is so sweet of you guys. I’m sure they will get use to the Catio. Cats are great climbers and they are very smart to find ways to get out, so check all the corners. Love and be safe!😘🤗🌼🇻🇪
What a great job on the patio! I’m afraid to ask what happened in the next 10 minutes that you mentioned, typically you’ll let them acclimate for 2 weeks, preferably inside coz having exposure to the elements, they’ll most likely flee
I meant catio, but Google doesn’t like that work I guess 🤣🤣
Esses gatos são muito lindos e de certeza que vão adorar viver aí, e também vão fazer-lhe muita companhia além de afastar répteis e roedores da vossa casa eles adoram estar sempre ocupados, esse lugar é ideal para gatos Parabéns pela nova aquisição.
Hi Mr and Mrs. As proud father of 4 cats i welcome you both to the cat crew. For 3 cats you should have another litter, preferably a closed one. You should too put something for them to play and climb. Good Luck!!!
Don't get your hopes up!
Depending on how much freedom they were accustomed to they will need a *minimum* of two weeks to adapt to their new surroundings.
And even after that you run the risk they will just walk back to where they came from.
The best you can do is letting them become attached to you and making them realize they are better off where they are now than were the were before. And even then.
Besides that you may find that the holes in the mesh are just large enough for them to squeeze through.
I found that those Plastic Zip Ties will become brittle and break very easy from the Sun. I have switched to Medal Zip Ties. These, so far, has lasted years outdoor. Art in Calif, USA
You don't want to let them out too soon or they will leave. Also, feed them or leave food down only in one area. For now the pin. I have taken in wild cats and cats have come to my farm. Either dropped or they just arrived on their own. Good luck.
I think you comforted them sitting back there😊
Pretty cool...I grew up with kitties and in a large garden...and for sure, specially since little, they learn where is home. They love exploring and going after whatever they get involved in, but to eat and rest and love they know where it is and it is where they feel secure also😊...and you did prepare 🎉a very good place for them