Catios, or outdoor cat enclosures, offer a safe space for your curious feline friend to explore the wonders of the outdoors without the risks associated with roaming freely. Whether you have a small ...

Your indoor cat deserves a taste of the wild. But letting them roam free? That’s a recipe for worry. Thankfully there’s a brilliant solution that offers the best of both worlds: a catio. These outdoor ...

Big enclosures allow cats to get fresh air while staying safe Outdoor enclosures for indoor housecats had been growing more popular over the past few years, but interest in them really spiked when the ...

Dear UrbanAnimal, I read your column about your cat and his squirrel friend and although I'd like to allow my cat, Roger, the same opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities, this isn't possible. He's ...

In the age-old debate about whether cats belong outdoors or indoors, it turns out there's some middle ground. It's called a "catio": an enclosed space that allows cats to experience the outdoors ...

Alan Breslauer launched Custom Catios in 2017 after building his first cat enclosure in the early 2000s. Most catios cost Breslauer's clients between $5,000 and $15,000, but a few cost over $70,000.

It's dangerous to let cats go outside. They risk being hit by cars and attacked by dogs. They can pick up fleas and infectious diseases, or eat something toxic. And they can be targeted by neighbors ...