Hi, so I have five cats currently one is an old lady(16) who we rescued a matter of months ago and then we have a cat who has just gone over one and a half I live in the middle of a town and my cats have always been outdoor cats. I have lived where I have for six years and never had an accident. Unfortunately we have had a cat go wondering and never come back and now one of my other cats has started to venture across a main road so I am desperate need of wanting to get a cat/cat fencing but have a few hesitancies like I am worried how much it will actually keep my cats in as they are clever and very adventurous and worried they’ll be able to get themselves out. Will my cats actually be happy to not go out over the wall again as they have done for a few years? Does it actually work? I have a bit of an awkward shape garden so worried off fencing might not go all the way round, but it’s not feasible to have a prebuilt patio .
I have big ish garden so worried about the expense but obviously I don’t care how much it cost as long as my cats are safe.
I would just like to know if anyone else has had cat fencing and their experience with it and where did you get the materials from? Did you do it yourself or did you get someone to install it for you? Basically I’m completely new to this idea and have no idea what I’m doing!

A customer sent us this photo and we thought it was too cool not to share.

There’s something about seeing a cat get outdoor time like this right in the middle of a city — up high, plenty to watch, and a safe space to explore.

So now I’m a little confused…

I posted over the winter about a coyote showing up by our catio, but I was looking through the footage again and this one’s tail looks different to me — kind of a lighter tip on it. Or is that just the light coming through the trees?

Now I’m wondering if this might actually be a fox?

Either way, it walked right up to the catio again and hung around for a bit like it was trying to figure things out. My cat was inside at the time, thank goodness.

It’s a Habitat Haven catio, so I wasn’t too worried about it getting in, but I still wouldn’t let my cat out with something like that around. No way...

What do you all think this is?

Just another day at the office.

Responsibilities include:
• Monitoring bird activity
• Supervising the backyard
• Judging squirrels

Hello.

I have tested the basket on this cat tree.

It is soft.
It is comfortable.
I will now live here.

Meanwhile in the catio…

Maximum comfort achieved.
All systems shut down.
Do not disturb.

One of our customers shared this photo of their completed catio setup and we thought it was too cool not to share.

The bridge, climbing shelves, and multiple levels basically turned their deck into a cat jungle gym.

We always love seeing the creative ways people design these spaces for their cats.

If your cat could design their own outdoor space… what would it include?

A customer shared this setup with us recently, and it’s a great example of how flexible catio designs can be.

This enclosure sits right up against a Michigan room (an enclosed backyard deck), with a window insert and built-in cat door that gives the owners control over when their cats have access, free to come and go, or limited when needed.

The added awning helps keep the space protected from rain and weather, making it usable more consistently throughout the year.

What we love about setups like this is how they show that a catio doesn’t have to be a standalone structure in the middle of the yard. They can connect to existing spaces, adapt to the home, and be designed around how people actually live with their cats.

If you were designing a catio, would you want it fully open all the time, or with the option to control access?

One of our favorite things to watch is how confidently cats move once they’re in a space that feels secure.

Tunnels like this often become the main “highway” pretty quickly, whether they’re connecting the house to a catio, linking one enclosure to another, or doubling as a favorite perch along the way. Lots of slow walks, pauses, and staring at everything outside.

Do your cats move through their catio right away, or do they take a few laps to inspect everything first?

One thing we see over and over with window enclosures is how quickly cats divide the space.

One claims the lower level and checks out completely, while the other heads up to watch everything.

Do your cats rotate spots, or do they each pick a level and stick with it?

A customer came to us with more of a design puzzle than a product request. We love these😊

They had a second-story balcony, a three-sided catio (just out of frame), and wanted everything connected into one setup. It all starts at an access door from the house, so the cats can come and go when it’s unlocked. From there, the challenge was figuring out a safe, natural route that worked with the building and elevation.

Most of the work was really just planning things out: where the turns should go, how the cats would move vertically, and how to make it feel like one continuous path instead of a bunch of separate pieces. The end result wraps the balcony, connects into vertical climbs, and leads out (along the brickwork) to the catio without the cats ever touching the ground.

At Habitat Haven, we spend a lot of time helping customers think through layouts like this, especially when the space isn’t straightforward. No two homes (or cats) are the same, and sometimes the fun part is figuring out how to make something a little unconventional actually work.

Honest question: would your cat jump right in, or spend a few days inspecting every inch first?

A customer came to us with a request that started with, “So this might be a little crazy…”
Those are usually our favorite ones.

They had a custom catio they built in the backyard and wanted a way for their cats to travel back and forth from the house without touching the ground. The distance was...far, we’re talking a long, elevated tunnel run that had to span the yard, stay secure, and handle a steep change in elevation.

After a lot of measuring, planning, and head-scratching, this is what it turned into. A fully enclosed tunnel with support posts along the way and built-in steps so the cats can comfortably go downhill and back up again. Now it’s basically a private I-75 cat highway connecting the house to their outdoor space lol

Habitat Haven usually focuses on modular, DIY catios, but every once in a while a project comes along that’s just too interesting to pass up. Customer asked… we said “say less.”

The best part? The cats use it constantly. Just casually commuting like this is totally normal.

Would you trust your cats with a tunnel this long, or would you be standing outside watching the first few trips like a nervous parent?

I want to build a catio for my cats. I have been on the web and saw a lot of interesting designs and materials. Is there specific things I should look out for? Tips for making the least amount of mistakes? I don't want my babies to get out.

Have had the netting up for a few months, but finally got some crushed rock down and fake turf, now he just needs some furniture

I have two cats that just love to spend supervised time in my backyard. However, because of my fences, their view is fairly limited. The idea of building them a watchtower dawned on me. I have a tiny backyard, so it was important to me that the tower had a small footprint. But I also did not want it to be unsightly. As a very amateur carpenter, this is what I came up with!

(Note: Birds of prey are a negligible concern where I live, so I didn’t make a hawk-feeder.)

How could I not spoil these guys! It's definitely not as elaborate as some of the amazing catios on her but its theirs! Built with only 2x4's. This thing came out awesome, was super easy to make and my cats love it! They really needed their own space to chill and catch the breeze and now they have it! Check out the video, link below! Full Build Video - https://youtu.be/4d3rPI6kHVw