I've Finally Got a Catio!

We're running late with the blogging of late so here's a quick post to tell you all that I finally have a catio! 

Mum has been busy making it nice for me and hasn't had much time to post or comment on any blogs lately. In fact, she has been pretty slow on the blogging side in case anyone's missing us. But anyway, here's some catio pics for you. Mum is also busy making a video of my catio adventure which you will be able to see soon. 

Here's the catio with Gran standing at the patio door probably thinking Mum has wasted her money. I say to Gran, I love you lots but Mum can do what she likes with her money and if she wants to spoil me rotten that's her business 💚😽 

Here's a side view of the catio.

And finally, the star of the show in the catio for a second time. I'm still getting used to all the sounds and smells as you can see. Lots of birdies tweeting merrily away up in the trees. Mmm...

Mum placed some of my kitty grass on one of the catio shelves. You can see it behind me.

Look out for more catio pics plus a video soon!



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#WhiskersWednesday Catio Dilemma

Happy Whiskers Wednesday! 

Mum and I would like to thank those of you who took the time to comment on Sunday's post. Mum had been feeling really down and worthless and so it helped her so much to read your thoughts and advice. She is kind of lonely as most of the people in her life have been toxic and she has had to cut them out for her own sanity and well-being. Kind-hearted, sensitive souls always attract these energy-suckers with their negative vibes, don't they?

Anyway, she says she is feeling better and is trying to focus on the good stuff (although it's easier said than done in her case). The new house is keeping her occupied right now.  It's looking pretty cool as you can see from most of our photos lately. The rooms have great lighting for one thing, which results in some quality photos! Before I post some Instagram updates for you today, I want to ask (well, Mum wants to ask) if those of you in the UK have had a catio installed, which company did you hire? A lot of the quotes coming back to Mum have been too expensive and as we said in our post on Sunday, Mum is having a hard time financially with not being in work due to illness. We don't even want a massive catio as our garden is quite small and we want it to be aesthetically pleasing and to look like it's part of the house. If only Mum could do it herself, but obviously she can't. So, UK cat owners (or pet parents, etc) can you recommend anyone?

She is actually worrying about it because she wants me to enjoy some fresh air (now that we finally have it because it was seriously lacking where we used to live.) We get an amazing breeze from the woodland nearby 😻

Mum loves this photo of me. From far away it looks like I’m blowing a kiss. I was actually licking my paw. Enjoy your #easysunday everyone 😽😻🐾#cats #catstagram #catsrule #tabbiesofinstagram #catbloggerlife #tabbiesofinsta #ilovemycat #tabbylove #paws #pawsome #kiss #catblog

A post shared by Athena (@athenawisekitty) on Jun 24, 2018 at 2:21am PDT

New box from @zooplusuk arrived just now. Mum bought me yummy food from @bozitasverige and some #smillatoothies #cats #tabbiesofinsta #catfood #indoorcatfood #catsandboxes #tabbytuesday #catsloveboxes #catblog #catblogger #ilovemycat

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It’s much cooler on the dining table! #cats #heatwave #ukheatwave #catsofinstagram #tabbytuesday #tabbiesofinstagram #toohot #catsrule #lovecats #instacat_meows #prettykitty

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5 Catio Ideas Your Indoor Cat Will Love

I am an indoor kitty and for a few years now Mum has been going on about how she will build me a catio once we move to a new house (which at the moment doesn't look like is happening anytime soon).

She's been looking at catios and cat enclosures online but they seem to be really expensive. Building one would be cheaper but she's not into DIY. There are also companies that will do it for you but again, maybe too expensive for us as I am not earning the money I should be as a cat model, influencer or ambassador. Yeah, it seems I will never be a famous kitty like some :(

Nevermind, I have all I need in life to be happy💚

So, here is a small selection of catio and enclosure ideas Mum found on Amazon UK. Now, if I had one of those it would be just pawsome!  If you have an indoor cat and want to let them safely outdoors for some fresh air, now is the time to start looking because spring is just around the corner!

The following are affiliate links so that means that if you make a purchase via them we will earn a small commission, just enough to buy me some treats maybe?

1

Omlet Outdoor Cat Run

This fully enclosed 1.8m x 1.8m x 1.95m cat run allows your cat to enjoy the outdoors in safety. It's made from heavy-gauge welded steel mesh and the attractive green coating helps it blend in well with your garden.

The secure, lockable door can be positioned on any side and there is an external anti-tunnel skirt that protects your cat from foxes, badgers and feral strays.

2

Catio / House Cat Leanto 8ft x 8ft x 9ft with Ladders & Shelves

Perfect for keeping cats out in the sunshine safely, this catio is made with a 16G 1 x 1" inch mesh that is cat safe. The wood is pressure treated and coated with an animal-friendly stain for a long life. This catio comes with all the fixtures such as the cat shelves and ladders to keep your pets well entertained. The wooden stakes anchor the run to the ground. You can also get one custom made from the company. All info is on the product page on the link below.

3

Kitty Walk Kittywalk Town-&-Country Pet Enclosure

This multi-unit netted outdoor enclosure for multiple cats has 30 cubic feet of play space. It includes Kittywalk's Deck and Patio enclosure, the Kabana, and Penthouse for your kitties to enjoy some fresh air outdoors as well as enjoying some playtime. There are also 4 different hammocks for lounging in and weather resistant canvas roofing!

       

4

Catio / Cat Lean 9ft x 6ft x 7.5ft tall with Ladders & Shelves 

This Catio looks perfect for allowing your indoor cats to safely explore the garden. There is enough room to exercise and play and the ladders and shelves will give them the chance to jump and climb and enjoy themselves. At 6ft Wide, 9ft long and 7.5 ft tall it is an adequate size and it can even fit the humans inside, should you wish to outdoor time with your kitty companions as well!

All the materials used are cat-friendly 😻

This is what I would like!

5 

Cat Outdoor Run With Raised Sleeping Box 6FT x 12FT Pet Enclosure

This large enclosure is perfect for letting your cat enjoy the fresh air and sunshine safely. It comes with a raised sleeping box for warmth or shade and shelter. It's made using 16G 1" wire that is fox/dog proof and cat safe. The roof is waterproof and the product comes with wooden stakes which anchor it to the ground.

The Cat is Nature's Beauty #WednesdayWisdom

This photo was taken when I was only 7 months old. It's one of Mum's favourites and she thought of this old French proverb would work well with it.

I have a harness on as you can see. Mum used to take me out for walks around our back garden and everything was fine but then one day I saw one of the intruder cats, the bully tabby who thinks he owns the place. I first met him when I was a tiny kitten.

This time when I saw him, I was a bit older and I just went for him. I just flew out of the harness and Mum panicked, we all panicked, and in all the wild frenzy I scratched Mum on the arm and she bled. 

Ever since that day, Mum won't let me out in the harness. She takes me out for some fresh air but I am in my carrier so it's no fun really. 

Mum is desperate to get me a catio to protect me so I can enjoy the outdoors safely. But she says she can't get one built yet because we are still going to move house and once we do, we'll get one. We are thinking of using Protect a Pet. But the thing is, we need that new house. And as you may already know as we mentioned it before, we're having trouble finding one. We almost moved last year but it all fell through.

Let's hope we move soon and we can have that catio!