Home & Family Facts and Notes

Cats have been our human companions for many years — more than 6,000. Cats may disagree, but they can be happily kept inside all the time, and an indoor cat is much healthier and safer than an unprotected outdoor cat. But cats must at least be able to see what’s going on outside.

Some cats will want to go out side no matter how much you try to entertain them inside. But cats are not a natural part of our ecosystem. Our domestic cat is a descendant of the wild cat of Africa and southwestern Asia. They were introduced to North America by the Europeans who brought in large numbers in the nineteenth century in an attempt to control the mouse population. Cats who are allowed to roam freely outside could get injured or killed by a car, and cats left roaming in our cities have a high incidence of FIV.

Outdoor cats have become a problem in the United States. Cats pose a threat to birds and other small animals, including endangered species. They kill between 4 and 5 million birds in the US each year, and they compete with native predators. Many people assume that a cat can provide a benefit by killing certain animals such as field mice, but these native small mammals are important to maintaining a biological diverse ecosystem.

Also cats can multiply like rabbits. A female cat can have up to three litters of four to six kittens per litter per year. That’s up to 18 kittens every year for a single un-spayed cat. Cats want to play and do what cats are meant to do, but they need to be controlled. Cats make wonderful companions, but owners must prevent their cat from being a nuisance to their neighbors.

If you want your cat to be able to play outdoors, an outdoor cat enclosure would be a good investment. Outdoor cat enclosures provide you with a way to allow your cat to roam in the outdoors safely and securely. Outdoor cat enclosures give your cats safe access to outdoor sights, sounds, and smells. Today’s outdoor cat enclosures are much more than just cat cages. They can be a piece of art to show off. They are outdoor fun for cats and other small pets. Outdoor Cat Enclosures provide you with a way to allow your cat to roam in the outdoors safely and securely.

You’ll want to pick the right outdoor cat enclosure. Make sure that the material that it is made out of has a small mesh grade, and that it is entirely enclosed. It should be large enough to provide the cat with enough space to walk around and climb freely. One big difference between an outdoor cat enclosure and an outdoor dog run is that you must ensure the top is securely enclosed for cats and there are no escape routes between the ground and the enclosure.

The Kittywalk outdoor cat enclosures are very wonderful, high quality cat enclosures. Some of them stake quickly and easily into your lawn and allows your cat to relax in the fresh air, watch the birds, exercise and enjoy the sunshine without the risks of escape or injury. Some models are totally enclosed, even on the ground. Kittywalk makes their high quality outdoor cat enclosures out of industrial strength fishnet, weaved to steel hoop shaped pieces that easily stakes firmly into the ground. The basic Kittywalk unit can be attached to a cat door or left free-standing, and it is portable.

Kittywalk Outdoor Pet Enclosures will endure all weather — all year round. The material they use will not rust, rot, or mildew. Kittywalk Outdoor Enclosure Systems are sturdy and help protect your cats from injury and attack from other animals. Kittywalk has received several awards for innovative design. Their outdoor cat enclosures have been featured on radio, television, newspapers and magazines all across the US. Kittywalk’s outdoor cat enclosures are designed so that they can be connected together to form different configurations so your indoor cat can have plenty of room and many different things to do. Kittywalk Curves form arcs that connect to Kittywalk Systems enclosures to allow you to navigate your cat enclosure design around obstacles like bushes and trees. Kittywalk outdoor cat enclosures are fun outdoor cat containment systems that let your cat safely enjoy the great outdoors — no risk to your cat or other critters.

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