Cat Enclosures - Treat Your Indoor Cat to the Outdoors

You may want to keep your kitty indoors for safety reasons especially after you see the statistics on outdoor cats' death rates, but everyone and everything needs some fresh air once and a while. So why not invest in something to let your cat enjoy the outdoors regularly and safely.

Sure you could go out with her and supervise, but cat enclosures make this process so much easier. And they come in such a variety of shapes and sizes you can us one on a deck or patio, in the yard or just attached to your apartment window.

Yes there are portable, fence like kennels that can be used for cats. Some can be attached to each other to create a large space for your kitty to run and play, and with the included hammocks and shelves there is plenty of space for lounging as well. These mesh cat enclosures set up quickly and offer a safe environment for your cat to enjoy the fresh air, watch the birds and soak up the sun. Both you and your cat will be happy. And you can even attach it to a cat door so your kitty can have secure, outdoor access any time she wants.

You can place one in the yard, by the pool or even in the home if you want a safe and fun place for your cat to be while you are not home. Simply place a litter box in the privacy section and don't forget their food and water bowls and they will be content. Yes, cat enclosures can help both you and your cat. Your cat gets a fun place to play and get exercise and you get piece of mind knowing where she is at all times.

If you want you can even create a carnival for your cat and some of her friends with a carousel and Ferris wheel shaped enclosures complete with colorful bell-topped flags on top that are purr-fect cat toys. You and your cat can easily enjoy the outdoors together worry-free.

If you feel a cat enclosure is not for you there are other options. First you need to equip your cat with a collar with ID. Then you can simply walk with a leash around the neighborhood. Or invest in an in-ground fence for cats to keep her in the yard. If you have a regular fence you will need to make sure she cannot jump out. A fence needs to be quite tall to keep your cat in the yard, but wire mesh hung at a 45-degree angle along the top is quite effective at limiting escapes.

So no matter what you decide to invest in whether it is a fancy cat enclosure or just a simple collar and leash; it is worth it to share the outdoors with your kitty. No longer will she stare longingly out the window at the birds she wants to play with or the yard she wants to explore. Now she can enjoy it whenever she or you want.

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Introducing Your Cat to the Outdoors

Are you considering introducing your indoor cat to the outdoors? Find out how to make it easier on your pet in this article.

There are advantages and disadvantages to letting your cat outdoors. Make sure to think about them all before making a final decision.

Pros:
Your cat will go to the bathroom outside, so you don't have to scoop a litter box regularly. Your feline friend will be able to enjoy the freedom of the outdoors. They will be able to have the unique experiences that only the outdoors can offer. He/she will probably have a richer and more exciting life.

Cons:
Your pet may have a shorter life span, due to other animals, cars, and cruel people. Your cat will probably roam around, and may be near you less. Others may not like your cat in their yard. Your cat may disappear. If they went off on their own, they will probably return, but there is always a chance that the they were stolen.

Your kitty will probably kill some of the birds and rodents in your area. This can be a pro if you have too many rodents, but may also be a con if you like the local wildlife.

If you want your cat to have the freedom of going outside, without the possibility of them escaping your yard, you may want to consider a Purrfect Cat Fence, which is a cat proof fence that can be installed into your yard.

If you live in an area with a lot of traffic, it will be more dangerous to let your pet outside than if you live in a more rural area. Keep this in mind when you are considering letting your kitty outside. Once you're sure that you want to let your feline outdoors, here's how to make it easier on them.

Before you let your cat outdoors, consider teaching him/her to come when called. Don't know how to train your cat? Here's how.

First of all, give your cat a treat. Get another treat, and show it to your cat. Go to the other end of the room, get down, and call your cat by their name. Your cat will probably come to get another treat. If the cat comes, praise them, and give them the treat. Go to another room in your house, and call your cat again. The cat will probably start to come when you call, because they know that they will be rewarded. Be sure to have a treat on hand every time you call your cat. If you don't reward your cat each time, they may decide that there is no point in coming.

If you just got your cat, keep it indoors. This will give it time to adjust to you, causing the cat to be less likely to run away. Also keep kittens indoors, as they are more likely to run into the street than older cats. Once your cat has lived with you for a few months, and you know that both you and the cat are ready for the transition, open your door to the outdoors.

At first the cat will probably be reluctant to go out, unless he/she was an outdoor cat at a previous home. If your cat doesn't want to go, put some of the cat's favorite food outside, or call the cat with a treat. Don't be too hard on the cat. If it doesn't want to go out, don't force it to. The cat may have bad memories of something associated with the outdoors. Once the cat is outside, let him/her explore a little. They may want to stay in the same spot, while they also might do the opposite, and run off. To prevent your cat from running off, consider using a leash the first time you are letting your cat out.

In the beginning, keep your cat's outdoor sessions short. You may also want to supervise your cats first outdoor sessions so that you know how the cat acts outside. Increase the length of the sessions over time, and your cat will probably begin to love the world of the outdoors. At first it seemed that Wessie would never like the outdoors, but soon he almost never wanted to go inside!

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Cat Enclosures for Outdoors Satisfy Kitty's Curiosity

Ever hear the saying "curiosity killed the cat"? Cat enclosures for outdoors let kitty satisfy her curiosity in safety. We kitties are curious and want to explore the world around us and the call of the great outdoors is a lot to resist sometimes.

BUT...

The world outside is full of peril. There are dogs that chase us and mean neighborhood kids who torment us. Depending on where you live there may be other wild animals like raccoons or coyotes who would think a defenseless kitty a tasty morsel. Then there are cars, smelly ugly things that can crush a kitty flat in the time it takes to purr. Scary stuff.

We do like to get out and about and have a closer look at the backyard or just get a breath of fresh air and sniff all those enticing scents. Without a safe way to explore, kitties can be susceptible to all those dangers as well as being frightened and running off to what we think is safety only to find ourselves lost and homeless. We've all heard the rumors about what happens to homeless cats. No more tuna, catnip or soft laps. They have to fend for themselves and scrounge for food and safety.

What's a human to do to let kitty satisfy her curiosity without becoming buzzard bait? Outside cat enclosures are a great solution. They are made specifically for cats, not just a dog kennel retrofitted for size. Cat enclosures are fully enclosed so we stay in and the scary world stays out while letting us enjoy the fresh air and some birdwatching.

Our kitty enclosure has a mesh tunnel that hooks right up to a cat door in a window. We can come and go as we please to our larger outdoor cat pen. It is teepee shaped and has several platforms at different heights so we can keep an eye on the world from various perches. Its really great to get outside and indulge in birdwatching and dog tormenting. Silly beast can't get to us in our snug teepee and we can tease her to our heart's desire.

If you want to let your kitty get outside and satisfy some of her curious kitty instincts outdoor cat pens are a great way to do it. They come in all shapes and sizes. Some, like ours, can be set up as permanent structures for us to explore at will. Others are free-standing that you can set up in a quiet corner of the yard. Others are expandable, adding more tunnels and teepees to make them bigger and more elaborate. Some are strictly portable, small and easily moved that are perfect for an afternoon nap on the deck or apartment balcony. Whatever kind you're looking for, you're sure to find just what you need so curiosity doesn't kill your cat.

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