I would like to have a catio for my beasts. I didn’t have the resources when I lived in my house, and now that I am in the apartment, I don’t have the authority. I’m not sure how I would arrange one, anyway. But I notice them around my town now and then, and this past Saturday, I saw this one.
As you may observe, it is a little catio. I imagine it is for a small cat. There is no room to run, but it is probably for an elderly cat, one who wants to enjoy the fresh air, the warm fragrances of summer. He likely no longer has the energy for exercise, but wants to spend his golden years smelling the scents that still come strongly to his old nose. He is a small cat, to judge from the tiny hammock.
Though it is not roomy, the catio shows someone cares about their furry friend, and went to some trouble over his comfort. It may be a tenant in a basement flat, since there is access to the wired-in area from a basement window. I like it. I will pass by in the future, in the high summer, and perhaps catch its feline owner basking in the gentle breezes that he can feel on his ancient furs. I won’t disturb him, though; such a fellow deserves to have his fresh air in peace.
I love that. I've always wished my house had one of those screen-enclosed back porches so my crew could safely get a bit of the outdoors.
ReplyDeleteIf the day ever comes when I have money to burn (hint, hint, God) I'd have one built.
Having a catio would be wonderful, but living in an apartment creates a problem. Did you check on Amazon? (They have everything.) Perhaps there is one that would be portable, and you could put it out and take it in as the need arrises. And since it would be out for only short periods of time, your landlord may not mind.
ReplyDeleteThat would probably be acceptable to the management, but I don't think I'd have space to store it when it's not in use.
Deletethis is a nice catio what with a shingled roof and hammick. I often thought of building something similar for tuna, yet the screen door can be opened to fresh air and invariably he wants to be in the stuffy garage.....oh well ~~~~~ ☺☺♥♥
ReplyDeleteIs it definitely for a cat? What about a rabbit, would a rabbit lounge in a hammock? Hmm, not likely! Once in a while I spy an enclosed apartment balcony (with wire mesh top to bottom), but I don't think you can do something like that in the majority of apartment buildings here. There are pretty tight restrictions on what you can do in condos too, for that matter. (Except perhaps for our complex, which has been "managed" into the ground by a local politician.) Anyway, you never know, you might have an opportunity to have a catio of some sort for your crew, particularly if you choose to move at some point.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't thought that it might not be for a cat. I'm too cat-minded, I guess. I see enclosed balconies, too, but you can’t do that at my building, and with the corner apartments, there is no balcony above my patio. I may just settle for a harness and supervised time outside this summer…
DeleteOh I love sweet surprises like that wee catio. Please keep us updated.
ReplyDeleteSmall, but ideal for an elderly cat to soak up some of the sun's rays. I hope you are able to catch a glimpse of the inhabitant.
ReplyDeleteIncidentally, I accidentally discovered that there is a whole world of "catios."
ReplyDeletehttps://www.pinterest.com/catsolarium/cat-solarium-cat-window-box/?lp=true
The 'solarium' looks like a good one. I wish I'd seen it when I had my house with its older sash-windows. It would have fit well into any number of them.
Deletesomeday we want to have a place where we can have a nice catio. mom did do some looking and found this as an idea for you: https://www.glogirly.com/2015/03/ready-for-sights-sounds-of-spring-in.html
ReplyDeleteThe Kritter Kondo looks promising. I'd might have to weigh it down, though I don't think any of my cats would try challenging it by throwing themselves at the sides. And with cloth (or probably plastic) mesh, I'd have to keep an eye on it all the time, but I would in any case. Thank you for finding this.
DeleteI think this is very sweet. Maybe the cat just wants something like his window seat - somewhere to lie and enjoy the sun in the summer.
ReplyDeleteI read once about a housing development in Japan where all the houses were built for cats (and their humans) with large catios, built-in litter boxes and lounging beds ands an ledges throughout the houses.
That's an apartment block I would like to get into.
DeleteI am glad I do have a screened in patio that my kitties can enjoy. AND they do! I know it's not good for the A/C bill but I leave the sliding glass door ajar during the day (when I'm home) and they go and come as they please. Most of the time they stay and nap all day and into the twilight out there.
ReplyDeleteI have been out of state for a family emergency. Much has happened while I was absent. Glad to hear the boys insulin dosage is down. You are amazing John, achieving this victory!
ReplyDeleteAlso, how wonderful that momma cat, Rebecca, has been caught and now very safe! Little Adah doing well too.
Reading the previous posts fills my heart with gladness. It was a joy to read!
Thank goodness to all the wonderful cat lovers out there who try to make this a better world for them.
I hope your emergency was resolved happily, or at least satisfactorily.
DeleteWhat a cute little catio. I keep telling miss poppy how lucky she is to be able to pop outside safely. She has been out at least 10 times tonight but is back inside at dinner time.
ReplyDeletePoppy knows there are good things on both sides of the door to enjoy.
DeleteI've done some web surfing, looking for ideas on cat steps to the second floor, and whoa, are there a ton of cool things out there! I'm betting you'll come across something that, a) suits your budget, b) suits your DIY abilities, and c) suits your apartment/location needs. You can do it!
ReplyDeleteWhen my holidays arrive in a couple of weeks, I'll be doing some looking.
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