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.
Cat Haycock
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Shameen Ellen Khan
Becca Ronco
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Michelle Sharr Renna
Shameen Ellen Khan
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Omg Luna needs one!!!
Meg Stanley
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Katy Hayes
Michelle Wiseley
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John Wiseley
Jenny Johnson
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Greg Johnson I need this for Deacon!
Kath Steele
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Scott Paul Steele Zoë-jo Desay xx
Kristen Leigh
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Sherri Gaines!!
Chloe Watts
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Trevor Watts we were like 18 years ahead of this hahaha
Brittany Morgan
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Amazing !
Brittany Morgan
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Brendan Patrick
Zoë-jo Desay
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Scott Paul Steele we need one ☝️ x
Scott Paul Steele
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Zoë-jo Desay erm no!!
Greg Johnson
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I’m good
Christie Duncan
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Alicia Sebel
Angelia Dawsey
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Kim Cannova-Yowarsky your kitties need this
Callan Mawhirt
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its literally just an outside area for indoor cats to go outside, they aren’t ‘trapped’ in there all day.read the actual article instead of just the title and you’d know that
Tina Potter
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But surely it’s best they can get out and roam as cats do….climb trees, hunt, have dust baths…..
Yasmine Wilde
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Chadaine Wilde
Karl Stallios Parry
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Simon Farnfield Kandis Bailey
Jocelyn Blevins
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Timyra Wilson
Kayla Valerie
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Terry Nicholas
Timyra Wilson
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ryan is a neglectful cat dad for not building one of these!
Bek Iwanica
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Mel Iwanica
Carolyn Wieczorek
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I knew a woman over 25 years ago that did this. It was really cool. Always wanted to make one for my cats
Dawn Burns
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Emma Taylor
Mallory Duey
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Anne Magalski
Megan Kathleen
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Audra Czyzewski
Liz Mould
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We did this years ago, do you want your cat squashed on the road ? the way people drive today your cat doesn’t stand a chance , lets face it cats are very lazy no hardship and think of the birds that are saved from from your killer cat
Anna Foschini
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Carl your project over the holidays. xx
Bronwyn Oreo
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Maggie needs a catio lol
Joanne Kiya
Angela Tsai
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Haha omg yes
Katie Hertel
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Jodie Mixa
Angela Tsai
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Brandon Libby please build one for Milkshake
Angela Renee
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I’ve been trying to think how to do this to my balcony at the condo
Carla Blight
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Birgit Blight ‘catio’ haha
Tabitha Deslauriers
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Olive Theresa lol
Cillian Mcmahon
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Samantha Rainey build one out the back lol
Olive Theresa
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lol brilliant
Wendy Connerley-Sontag
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Micayla Sontag
Kim Conners
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Dawn Fialkowski-Muaref
Myf Plunkett
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Chris Scarlett
Anne Perry
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Miranda Wagner
Kizzie Leigh
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Jazz Elliott
Tracy Thain
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Charlotte Nelson
Susanne Ihlefeldt
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So if you buy a purebred cat for 1000 $ you will let it out at night and let it run around?
Samantha Rainey
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Haha then Molly can’t escape!!!
Ashley Martin
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Josh Niemann
Andrew Stevens
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Jessica Faesel Marc Mione
Liz Koeberlein Anderson
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Kaylee Danielle Morse