If you want to allow your cat outside in the privacy of your backyard, you can purchase or build a specially designed fence or enclosure that will prevent your cat from leaving the yard.
However, a fence may not prevent animals from entering your yard, so you should always be present when you allow your cat this opportunity. Be sure to cat-proof the yard by checking that the fence has no escape routes and by making toxic plants, garden chemicals, and other dangerous objects inaccessible.
Several companies manufacture ready-made cat confinement systems that enable your feline to experience the great outdoors yet remain safe. You can purchase cat carriers, enclosures, climbers and runs at Humane Domain, our online store. Other companies and organizations have developed similar plans for do-it-yourselfers. Here's a sampling.
Affordable Cat Fence
www.catfence.com
Do-It-Yourself Cat Fence (from Alley Cat Allies)
www.feralcat.com
Cat Fence-In
888-738-9099
www.catfencein.com
C&D Pet Products Cat Enclosure Kit
888-554-7387
www.cdpets.com
Just 4 Cats Outdoor Safety Enclosure Plans
www.just4cats.com
Katwallks
www.katwallks.com
Purr-fect Fence
888-280-4066
www.purrfectfence.com
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Updated March 20, 2009
Generous support for the Safe Cats campaign was provided by The Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust, and the Frances V.R. Seebe Trust.
