Cat Enclosure Diy

Fun DIY Accessories For Your Cat's Outdoor Enclosure

These days, more and more cat owners are building outdoor enclosures for their pets to have some shelter when outside. But they don't have to be simple, boring little boxes. Pet stores have a variety of fun accessories that you can use to add some flair to your cat's little house, though you can save yourself some money, plus have fun in the process by making your own outdoor cat enclosure accessories that both you and your pet will enjoy.

Cat Enclosure 6 Steps With Pictures

One thing you can do is to build a tunnel that connects your house to the outdoor enclosure. This way, your cat never actually has to go outside, which is nice if your yard might get muddy when it rains so your cat doesn't get the carpet and floors dirty when he comes back in. The tunnel should be fully enclosed with a material strong enough to keep other animals out, some type of durable mesh is a good choice. The floor needs to be made of wood, again so other animals will be unable to dig underneath and get inside. The tunnel can connect to the pet flap on your own door, which should be made of plexiglass for colder weather.

Another great accessory is making use of planks inside the enclosure for your cat to climb to higher levels. Some of the planks can be set as shelves that will serve as upper level platforms, and longer planks can be used as the walkway to climb up to the higher levels. Another fun idea is to build stairs that maybe lead up to a tree or some type of elevated perch for your cat to sit on.

These are just a couple DIY ideas that you and your family can have a fun time building for your pet. With a little creativity, you should be able to come up with many more fun ideas.