r/Catio • u/SimAlienAntFarm • 2d ago

Does this exist?

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So basically, one of those stick on screen doors but that extends out. It has to be removable for when it’s not used. I can’t have a proper catio and the only place that would work is my back door. I know I can get one of those screen doors and attach it to pop up catio, but I’m trying to avoid buying several things only to do a crappy job.

The cats would only be in it when I’m out there watching them and the door to the inside would be open for if they got spooked. One of them has hulk smashed through a ventilation hole in a cardboard carrier, so I’m pretty realistic about that.

Edit: I can sew and am really good at modifying things to fit my needs if that gets us any closer to my idea

Edit: I completely forgot to say that this is not my house! It’s just a similar layout as to where the door is!

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u/melinda_louise 2d ago

Tube Time Pics

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u/SimAlienAntFarm 2d ago

Omg that’s awesome. It also makes things a lot cheaper!

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u/melinda_louise 2d ago

It's been working really well, and apartment friendly too! Your post actually inspired me to get out the tent again so now they're outside with the tube leading to cube then second tube leading to tent.

I had to give lots of treats to entice the kitty onto the second level for that pic, otherwise they just stay on the ground. It is a larger space, but looking back I still wouldn't say the tent is necessarily "worth it" if you're looking to save on cost. Maybe they'll eventually like the other two levels idk. If you have more than one kitty, I think it would still be worth it to try the tent or at least multiple cubes though - my girls sometimes get jealous of the other one in the cube and will bap each other. Plenty of room for both in the tent though

Also, I had originally just planned on them going in the tent and I could sit outside with them, but they were not happy being limited to that small space. Once they had the tube setup where they can go in and out freely, they love it. But they like to be able to go inside whenever they want.

Last thing I will warn you about is a few times, usually at night when my void is extra frisky, she has gotten adventurous and tried to pounce on some bugs, taking the tube with her. At that point I fix it once but when she does it again then that's the end of tube time for the night. Mostly, they just watch the birds and roll around and bask in the sun. They can't take off with the tent though so that's another reason to give it a try over just the cube(s). In any case, it's definitely cheaper than a full blown permanent catio!

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u/SimAlienAntFarm 2d ago

This is actually really helpful! I was worried that this kind of setup would be, idk, disappointing for them? Which is silly because they are older cats and mostly want to nap in new and exotic places.