Safe outdoor for cats

[Jemima Lucca]

We have a fairly small yard with a 6ft fence all the way around. We’re thinking about constructing a top around the top that is commonly seen online. It basically has the same design in various fashions from somewhat heavy gage plastic to bent wire types. Some are even commercially sold. Has anyone tried this? I’m thinking it’s a great idea for them to enjoy the outdoors with safety. Comments on your experience? Can’t really afford a catio due to my husband having cancer and all.

 

[Maria Bayote]

Some use revolving bars like below:

 

[Jemima Lucca]

I don’t get it, how does it roll?

 

[Maria Bayote]

I don’t get it, how does it roll?

When the cat reaches for it, it would revolve and thus would send the cat back down again into the safety of its own yard.

 

[Jemima Lucca]

Wow that’s awesome! And it probably keeps other cats out

 

[Maria Bayote]

Some also use rotating tube bars.
Goodluck.

 

[Norachan]

It you already have a wooden fence the cats can't get through you could try nailing some plastic gardening sheets around the top of the fence.

I use them to stop our cats climbing trees and getting out of their enclosure that way.

 

[Dacatchair]

This website has some really helpful information...
Cat proof fencing | Cat confinement - enclosures and fencing | Cats | Pets | Agriculture Victoria
Rebar is cheap and easy to bend to the shape needed to attach to the top of a fence...