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 Feb 16 2009, 12:05 PM
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I wasn't quite sure where exactly to put this link, because the idea comes up often (so didn't want it 'buried' in a less-trafficked forum), especially when someone's baby has gone missing in the great outdoors. So I'm just plunking it here - you can move it elsewhere, Marc, if you see fit.
Anyhoo, these are some further ideas for building cat enclosures that I happened upon today. Some of them I don't find all that "enriching", but the addition of more plants and other means for shady and interesting areas could easily be added to many of them: Cat enclosures - Cats of Australia, and HSUS cat fencing systems list If I remember right, I think there was also a link in one of Mink & Willow's Mom's threads, too, as well as one other one I'd posted separately somewhere awhile back. Use the "search" feature to find them. (cat fences, or cat enclosures) -------------------- "I dropped a tear in the ocean. The day you find it is the day I will stop missing you." [center]~Anonymous~ <div align="center">"Not flesh of my flesh, Nor bone of my bone, But still miraculously my own. Never forget for a single minute, You didn't grow under my heart - but in it"[/center] ~Fleur Conkling Heylinger~ >^..^< >^..^< >^..^< >^..^< >^..^< "For one species to mourn the death of another is a noble thing" ~Aldo Leopold~ <span style='font-size:9pt;line-height:100%'>Life is life - whether in a cat, or dog or man. There is no difference there between a cat or a man. The idea of difference is a human conception for man's own advantage. ~Sri Aurobindo Spay now or pay later, the interest is killing us. </span></div> |
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Mar 2 2009, 12:05 AM
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 Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 650 Joined: 8-July 08 From: Mass Member No.: 4,838 |
WoW, that whole waterfall, cat walks etc, pretty fancy shmancy. I like to have that just for MYSELF!
 Interesting tips on the fencing. Might be something to consider one day...Thanks ..Ann
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Mar 2 2009, 10:48 AM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 1,208 Joined: 21-June 05 From: Canada Member No.: 961 |
One thing I'd just thought of with some of these configurations, though, is that you'd best be sure you could GET to your baby wherever they were in any of these runs or enclosures....just in case there was a problem that arose!
Because of this kind of thing and other reasons, for me, I'd still rather install the fence-topping cat fences instead, if it were cost effective and feasible, so they'd have the run of the entire backyard.....and I could still run WITH them! Glad you noticed this thread, Ann. I wasn't sure anyone had even seen it. -------------------- "I dropped a tear in the ocean. The day you find it is the day I will stop missing you." [center]~Anonymous~ <div align="center">"Not flesh of my flesh, Nor bone of my bone, But still miraculously my own. Never forget for a single minute, You didn't grow under my heart - but in it"[/center] ~Fleur Conkling Heylinger~ >^..^< >^..^< >^..^< >^..^< >^..^< "For one species to mourn the death of another is a noble thing" ~Aldo Leopold~ <span style='font-size:9pt;line-height:100%'>Life is life - whether in a cat, or dog or man. There is no difference there between a cat or a man. The idea of difference is a human conception for man's own advantage. ~Sri Aurobindo Spay now or pay later, the interest is killing us. </span></div> |
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Mar 5 2009, 01:28 AM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 650 Joined: 8-July 08 From: Mass Member No.: 4,838 |
Yes, thanks again. Even after Arthur got hurt, I still can't get past the idea of keeping a cat indoors it's whole life. I know the dangers and I know a lot of them deal with it and are perfectly fine. But being an outdoor person myself, just breaks my heart for them to not experience the outdoors. Unless I were to adopt an older cat or special needs cat someday, which is definitey a possibility. The one thing I have discovered about myself thru this whole ordeal is that I don't ever want to be without another pet again..So any ideas to have the best of both worlds is completely welcomed..Ann
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Feb 26 2011, 09:30 PM
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 Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 340 Joined: 19-June 06 From: Western Washington Member No.: 1,750 |
I built a cat fence in July of 2009 and it's been 100% successful in keeping my brood safely in, and threats out. I'm happy to explain how I did it to anyone who wishes. I modeled mine on Purrfect Fence's model. Their's are definitely more elegant, but mine was 1/6th the cost.
-------------------- ...You precious children, of four feet, whiskers, and mischief...
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