What Are Catios

A catio is an outdoor enclosure made for cats to be outside in a safe space. The term catio came from combining cat with patio, and its just more fun to say than cat patio! These areas are built specifically for house cats to have an area outdoors where they can lay in the sun, chase bugs, get fresh air and exercise.

Are cats happy in Catios?

If your indoor cat clamors to be outside, or you worry about the safety of your outdoor cat, a catio may be the purrfect solution to keep your cat safe, healthy and happy. Catios are a popular trend in feline enrichment and safety.

How do Catios work?

A catio, or cat patio, is an outside, escape proof, enclosed area that your cat can access from inside the house. The catio doesn’t have to be large; those outside a window may be as wide and tall as the window but with a solid floor. … They can work for city cats, suburban, and even rural cats.