It's no secret that pet owners will go above and beyond to please their pets. But, we have to admit, the catio is taking animal luxury to a whole new level. And while the trend might seem totally “extra,” we have to say the idea is pretty great.
The idea is that the patio for cats gives your feline access to the great outdoors but gives you peace of mind for their safety. Maybe they're an indoor cat you want to keep safe, or perhaps they often stray too far from home. Maybe you're just concerned about surrounding wildlife. Whatever your reason may be, a catio is a great solution to your concerns about your cat being outside.
The catio's range in size and scale — some are attached to the windows like window boxes, while others are quite large and attached right to the side of the home. Some are even entire patio enclosures you and your cat can enjoy together. To get an idea of how people are taking advantage of the catio trend, check out some of the coolest catio's we could find.
1. The classic
Check out this catio! We love how the design of it matches the style of the home, too. It's definitely not an eye sore. The cat owners who created it had this to say, “Mars really, really likes his catio! He goes into it through the cat door several times a day, regardless of the weather. He LOVES being outdoors and I have peace of mind knowing he is always safe.”
2. The man cave
This catio is dedicated to the Seatle Seahawks — the favorite team of one man and his cat. The catio features 12 flags, a football rug, an NFL figurine of Marshawn Lynch, a chair and of course, a few football cat toys.
3. Wildlife window watcher
This window box catio is perfect for watching the birds and other wildlife, which your cat will love. But the big plus is that it is located below the window, so it doesn't obstruct your own views of the great outdoors.
4. The catio people can enjoy, too
By transforming an outdoor deck with some elements to jump and climb, as well as screening to keep the cat in, this is the ultimate spot for both human and feline to enjoy the great outdoors.
Jamie DeLao
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Jess Richard
Sherri Goss
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Matthew Guilfoil
Joanna Barrass
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Emma Rigby x
David McCamley
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Linda Steven
Jon Muessig
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Cathy Barnett Muessig
Anthony DeFeo
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Conrad Beacon Cat, this could be of interest to you.
Brian C. Inggs
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Nonsense, it is admirable and very responsible and should be the norm.
Lauren Deim
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Maggie Rowedda this is something that you will need to build for Buttlers when you don’t have a closed in patio area!
Jane Pacy
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Good. Hopefully these will keep cats out of other people’s gardens.
Dan Sutton
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Brent Larkin
Danielle Ryan
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Omg I want the rainbow cabana! So cool! Thanks for thinking of me!
Tonya Leger
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Sally Leger
Maggie Rowedda
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Need this!!!!!
Maggie Rowedda
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Even now lol so he doesn’t jump the fence
Lauren Deim
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I didn’t know he jumped the fence lol
JesseJennifer Burton
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Abel Seats
Maggie Rowedda
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Lauren Deim All the damn time. That’s why he’s not allowed outside unless he’s been supervised lol
JesseJennifer Burton
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Lauren McKinley Burton
Lauren Deim
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Oh butters!
Deidre Shaughnessy Bartlett
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Jackie Martel Dave Martel you may need this
Nick Waters
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Get rid of the cats and get a dog as dogs rule
Angelina Pitt
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Laura Clark
Mike Dan
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Peter Laura
Linda Steven
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My boys love their catio x
Laura Johnson
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Tj
Rebecca Horobin
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Olana 😉
Sally Leger
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Yes
Johnna Heston
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Mike Lape
Kristina Melissa Meeks
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Molly Fontenot Rodriguez
Laura Wood Kensinger
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Natalie Harley
Allie Cruz Malizio
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Michelle Johnson
Stephanos Kontos
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Nicole Leslie
Nicole Leslie
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Omg this is actually perfect
Jane Bell
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Nigel Taylor
Yvette Lauziere
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Love them.
Vicky Stapleton
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Sophie Bellamy
Wendy White
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Anita Marohnic your ahead of the craz!
Ritchie Tyo
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Margarida Tyo
Neil Woodall
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Shaun Benfield
Sarah Marsh
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Charlotte Toni
Chantal Dolph Krom-Charriere
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Corina Jansen !
Charlotte Toni
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Pmsl id look mental but I want one lol
Lisa Bromley
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This is so sad cats should be free not caged !
Valerie Chalmers
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Lady-Jo Kaye thought of you x
Julie Gunn
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Karen M Gunn
Susan G Woelke
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Good idea !
Kimberly Norton-Schott
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I built one 3 years ago. They access through a cat door. LOVE IT
Justine Marie Chambers
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Charlotte Victoria
Tanya Elfett Thorndick
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I have the same for my cat….he can go outside and I know he is safe
Donna Visser Marose
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Darcee Marose