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I needed to put a sturdy, long lasting cat proof fence around a large area, as cheaply as possible, and this is the system that is working for us. Probably not something people would want in an urban backyard, but in a rural situation it blends in well, keeps cats in and most other critters out...

@SeanS I am not sure which studies I mentioned you are asking about... As I posted this a couple years ago, not all of my notes and book marks or even devices where I saved this, are still easy for me to find. But I went through a while of being really curious about this and did a lot of digging...

Barring the more extreme situations, I really think it is 6 of one 1/2 dozen of the other... People over 60 are more likely to unexpectedly die, or be unable to care for a cat, but as long as they are healthy, older people tend to be more stable and are more able to fully commit. People who are...

@tarasgirl06 As the OP mentioned they were NOT wanting options that rely on electric fencing, this has gotten a bit off topic... and I don't want to be argumentative .... but as appropriate, properly installed, electric fencing can be the only practical affordable way to allow cats free access...

Wow, @tarasgirl06 that sounds pretty horrifying... People should always get professional advice before trying to set up any type of electric fence, as every situation is a bit different and it is important they are set up properly! Anything running on electricity can be dangerous if the current...

I think what reliably works to keep cats in the yard depends on the cat... I suspect it is more challenging if a cat is used to free roaming, especially if they are familiar with the area outside the fence, and have established a territory, as they often seem compelled to maintain this. I fenced...

I got my two from a breeder, and the first was a year and a half old when I got the second, who was about 12 weeks. My first and eldest is super shy, very considerate and well behaved, hypersensitive, extremely smart, bordering on paranoid, even though he gets a lot of attention and play time...

From what I have read, the cat remains people find in bald eagles nests are most likely roadkill, and once roadkill has dried or lost some innards, it probably weighs a lot less than it did when it was alive. I read a story about the eagle managing to carry a 12 lb stick somewhere on the...

Golden eagles can get in the habit of regularly catching cats. In some mountainous parts of Europe a significant percentage of their diet is cats. But Golden Eagles are not found in all places, and probably prefer bunnies or small fawns that do not fight back. If bald eagles take a small cat as...

I had this happen with one of mine who had always been indoor. After spending time out in our yard on a leash every day for a few months, he got absolutely desperate to be out there, probably 8 hours a day. Which I couldn't do. Going out at the same time for a set amount of time didn't help. Not...

From what I have read, and according to my local vet, it is very rare for any type of owl to go after a full grown cat with a plan to have it for dinner. The occasional instances of this happening seem to end up in local newspapers. But it is unusual. I think anything over 5 lbs would be too...

Here is a video of the first time my younger cat got to be out in the fenced yard without a leash.... The older better behaved one seen in some clips had already been out, wearing a tracker for a couple weeks. They really really enjoy having all the extra space! It has been a couple months now...

My 2 are very happy to make use of the entire cat proof fenced yard. It is a large space, but they seem to really enjoy always having somewhere to go they can't see from where they are standing... I think it gives the illusion of not being confined / trapped, which seems to be a of major...

I think it depends on whether your yard is an important part of your living area. My cats seem to take their cues about where their territory should naturally be from me, and I had a lot of problems trying to keep them in a 1000 square foot catio when I was out doing stuff in the yard. The cat...

I think usually when owls or hawks go after humans, dogs, or cats it is because they feel their nest or young babies are being threatened.... not that they are hunting for food. I tend to trust the Alaska Dept. of fish and game when it comes to knowing what eagles normally do, but I am open to...