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We would like to acknowledge Geocatch as the original creators of the 'Catio' workshops 

Catio

Make your cat an eco-warrior

A catio is a secure outdoor cat enclosure, or ‘cat patio’ for your cat. 

Contained cats can live up to four times longer than roaming cats, and can live happy, healthy and fulfilled lives if all of their needs are met in the contained environment. 

Catio’s allow your cats to roam, while keeping them safe and protecting the native wildlife. 

 

Catio designs can vary greatly, ranging from small window boxes or balconies with mesh enclosures to larger structures attached to a house or freestanding in a backyard. The primary purpose of a catio is to provide a secure and stimulating environment for cats, allowing them to indulge their natural instincts of exploring, climbing, and basking in the sun.

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Benefits 

  • They protect your cats: from traffic, roaming cats, and other outdoor hazards

  • Keeps cats healthy: they have a safe space to indulge in their natural instincts such as climbing, sunbathing and exploring

  • Protect the native wildlife: it has been estimated that one roaming cat kills on average 110 native animals per year in Australia

  • Enriches cat and human companionship

  • And many more…

Workshop Opportunities 

The Catio Workshop offers an immersive experience for participants. Featuring cat behaviorist Heather Crawford, who provides answers to all your cat-related questions, Matty Knoakes provides the building steps and materials involved and Chris Ferreira, who helps participants learn how to improve their cat's life while protecting wildlife. Learn how to build your own Catio using a variety of materials that best suit your home..

 

Learn how to build your own Catio using a variety of materials that best suit your home. 

 

 Make sure you check our upcoming events

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Resources 

Catio’s have been used by cat owners around the world for many years; therefore, there is heaps of information out there (including our workshops) on how to make your own. 

 

Most helpful resource: Building a Catio by GeoCatch

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