Custom catio builder for Winnipeg cats who want outside

It depends on the size, the materials, and how your cats get access. A window box for one cat is a very different job from a roofed walk-in catio in the backyard.

We'll price your catio after a site visit, then you can let us know if that fits your budget.

Plenty do. On a bright, still day a lot of cats will happily sit out in the cold for a while, as long as they can come back in when they choose. That's why a window insert or cat door they can use on their own is usually recommended.

We frame and roof every catio for snow, so it's still standing, and still usable, come February.

Usually through a cat-door insert fitted to a window, a pet door in a wall or door, or a mesh tunnel from a window to the catio itself. We work out the best route on the site visit, based on your house and how your cats like to move.

Most small catios attached to the house don't, but a large freestanding structure can fall under the City's rules for accessory buildings. We'll check what applies to your lot before we quote.

Often, yes. Window boxes and balcony catios can be designed to fasten without damage and come down cleanly when you move. Check with your landlord or condo board first. We can send drawings they'll want to see before they say yes.

This is Winnipeg, so we asked ourselves the same thing. A catio can be lined with insect screen behind the wire, so it stays comfortable for cats and for anyone sitting out there with them.

Most catios go up in one to three days on site, once materials are delivered. Bigger walk-in catios with a roof take longer. We'll let you know how long before you commit.

Yes. Tunnels, runs, extra shelves, a proper roof, or a better way in from the house. We're happy to work with a kit catio that needs finishing, too.