Summer is just around the corner and dog owners are stoked to get back to the outdoors and go on hikes and camping and do all kinds of fun outdoorsy things with their four-legged buddy. But what about cat owners? Cat people can be outdoorsy types too. Cue the catio! A catio is a patio created for indoor cats to be able to enjoy the outdoors safely. It's contained so they can't leave the catio area and other wildlife can't get it. But it's open enough that they can feel the wind in their fur and catch some bugs who dared to enter their area.
TikTokers are showing off their catios, some homemade and some bought, and man is it making everyone jealous. Not just cat owners, but just in general! Some of these catios are even better than most human patios.
DIY Catio
This guy needed to go above and beyond for his feline friends but on a dime.
Rescued Feral Catio
Sometimes some rescued cats don't want to be indoors, but you still want to give them their best life. Cute the catio!
Catio Pros & Cons
If you're on the fence about making your cat a catio, this TikToker gives you some things to think about.
2-Story Catio
This catio is definitely fancier than most regular patios most humans have been on.
Safe Outdoor Time
Catios are great for indoor cats who want to enjoy the outdoors, but it's unsafe for them to do so.
Apartment Balcony to Catio
You had enough balcony time in your life. Give it up for your cat. Cats are better than humans anyways.
Super Large Catio
This one is so nice! I'd pay to hang out in there with the cats.
Catio Through the Windows
If you don't want to give up an entire balcony, you can always just convert some shelves into a catio that juts right outside your window.
Epic DIY Catio
This one just fits in perfectly with the backyard. Simply lovely and the cats are having a blast!
Raised Catio
If you want your catio to take up even less room in your outdoor area, you can create a little catio tunnel that wraps around the wall and it high off the ground.
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