Sam did such a good job of helping me review the Rywell pet cooling mat, that I had the opportunity to try out and review Rywell's 3-Tier Outdoor Catio!
So what's a Catio? It's an outdoor cat patio, i.e. a screened cat tent. I think this is a fantastic idea for indoor only cats to spend some time outside. I wish we'd had it when we lived in a second-story apartment and could only let our cats out on the balcony (except one kept trying to jump off).
The Catio is portable, so everything came in this sturdy carrying bag. That makes it perfect for family outings, travel stops, picnics, camping trips, visiting friends, or vacation.
I was amazed at how much heft the bag had to it. But everything is metal and
stout tent material
No tools are required for assembly! I'm not very mechanical but the design is
pretty clever and the instructions to set it up were clear. All I had to do was follow the steps.
Pull the cords on top and pull out the telescoping legs till they click.
Collapsible rods on the sides add extra support.
And the soft fabric shelves have a pocket for the included floor support boards.
The last things to do were to secure the feet with the metal (not plastic!) tent stakes and add was the sun cover.
Now I'm ready for some cats!
The first to stop by was Sam, who only had time for a quick in and out
inspection.
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Katy, however, gave it a good tryout.
Katy loves her hidey places and so really likes it. Even as an outdoor cat it offers a cozy safe place for lounging, watching birds, taking naps, or spying on the other cats. It would make a great indoor cat clubhouse!
Katy loves her hidey places and so really likes it. Even as an outdoor cat it offers a cozy safe place for lounging, watching birds, taking naps, or spying on the other cats. It would make a great indoor cat clubhouse!
I like that it has three zippered mesh doors that offer quick access to
the shelves, just in case.
Once again, here's the link
It's cat approved so definitely go check it out.
What a great outdoor space for your kitties!
ReplyDeleteDaisy, it is. Katy is queen of her domain!
DeleteGlad Katy approves it! RHill, TX
ReplyDeleteRHill, she loves it!
DeleteWe had a non-portable one in New Home they accessed through a window. The cats loved it. This seems like a great idea for outside time for cats, especially indoor ones.
ReplyDeleteTB, I feel sorry for cats that cannot go outside but I understand it is a necessity sometimes. This seems to be an excellent alternative.
DeleteI always wanted a catio attached to the house. This would be great for people who take their cats with them out and about, as many people do these days. I am sure ours would have loved it. They always wanted to lounge around near where we were working and we couldn't always keep an eye on them.
ReplyDeleteAlex, it's a wonderful way to keep cats safe, I think. Ours like to hangout around us too, so unless we're making unacceptable noise (lawn mower or power tools), there they are.
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