Felisafe offer a great fencing solution and installation option:http://bestforcats.co.uk/cats-news/felisafe-cat-fencing/

 

I had protectapet here today, I have to say they have done a fabulous job.

I also had a couple of KittyKlimbers delivered the 4' one is built and the 5' one still to do.

 

I had protectapet here today, I have to say they have done a fabulous job.

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I also had a couple of KittyKlimbers delivered the 4' one is built and the 5' one still to do.

@Cookieandme That looks fantastic!

 

I've just received a photo of my new flat's balcony and it's twice as big as I thought it would be, so I should be able to get a small cat run on it =D. Here is what I have to work with, what do you guys think? (I believe whatever is under the cover will be gone when I am there).

 

Protectapet do some great cat proofing for balconies.

 

I'm not sure they work outside the UK @Gwen9244

I've just received a photo of my new flat's balcony and it's twice as big as I thought it would be, so I should be able to get a small cat run on it =D. Here is what I have to work with, what do you guys think? (I believe whatever is under the cover will be gone when I am there).

That looks really promising @HollynSmudge what's it like at the entrance to the flat - is there something high up that something could be attached to - or are you thinking more a stand alone run?

 

You all have garden? lucky! Most here we have flats. Houses with garden are prohibitive. At least I have a large terrace (for sizes we usually have here). The terrace is all for cats.

Maybe you were interested in this facebook group. It is in Spanish, but they put many photographs that can give you good ideas.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/enriquecimientoambientalparagatos/?fref=ts

 

Here is another FB group that's full of ideas

https://m.facebook.com/groups/399815446715621?tsid=0.7514415276236832&source=typeahead

 

Check out Protectapet's FB page they have just posted a job on a balcony, I struggled to even see the netting - looks fabulous

Ideas for Cat balconies here

 

May I ask please, is that metal mesh attached to steel cables you have used on the balcony of the red brick building?

I came across your website earlier today and saw you use the same hole size and gauge of wire I have been eyeing up for my own project.

The balcony you have designed is the closest I've ever seen to how I've been picturing my project could work. I already have some cables in place for some pigeon netting.

 

I'm still dithering about which cat fence solution to go for! (Though we have no cat here at the moment, and none expected before August - I just want to be ready!)

I am thinking about using a hybrid approach. Our garden is triangle shaped, going to a point at the bottom. One side of our garden is very visible from the house, and I am considering Katzecure there, or possibly importing the Oscillot Cat Containment system from the Netherlands. (I travel over there a lot and may be able to sort out transporting it myself).

The other side we can't see at all because we have an outbuilding (office) in the way. The office is 2.5m tall and made of metal, with a flat roof that juts out from the wall. It would not be possible for a cat to jump straight onto it (I had that verified by the protectapuss chap!) I am considering a fence top mesh system for the fence down this side.

So my question is, can anyone tell me if there is much significant difference between Protectapuss and Felisafe. (I will be DIYing it).

Horses for courses... If you'd like to see our system in the flesh, get in touch and I'll see if there is an installation nearby

 

^ I don't know about those as I didn't use them (you'll have to speak to someone who did).

But if you are looking at DIY, then I found Securacat really easy to install. I bought the kit and installed it myself and I'm not a DIYer!

 

I am planning on cat proofing the garden but we have a curved wall. Does anyone have similar and been able to use the fencing systems? I have contacted two of the fencing companies but thought I would see if anyone on here had already solved the problem.

 

Curved fences and walls are no problem at all

 

@ProtectaPet I'm wondering what your views are about disguising the forward leaning part of the fence e.g. with soft light weight climbers e.g. clematis, glory vine etc?

 

We don't recommend letting anything grow on the fence as it could allow the cats to climb up. This being said, it is very difficult for cats to get purchase on lightweight climbers such as clematis - as long as you trim it regularly - and many of our customers grow plants along their barriers. Would you like me to arrange for you to view a completed installation in your local area?

 

Hubby is building a small enclosure. Although we have a cat proof garden Ollie still manages to get over so this is for when I have to nip out and the weather is nice he can go in here. We want to get some nice quality fake grass. Can anyone recommend any where?

 

Wow that looks fab Jill

I got my grass from eBay and got a sample first, I suggest you get one with brown flecks in as it appears more natural pic shows a possible stray that we are trying to reunite with owner!

 

@jill3 wow that is fabulous.

I am struggling to get Cookie in some days and on 2 or 3 days I have had to leave her out all day, but I had to leave the back garage door open. I am trying to find a decent sized house for her, but anythung designed for cats adds about £300 to the price. So I am off to Bradford shed company this morning to see a dog kennel I have seen on eBay.

My artificial grass doesn't have brown flecks in and looks fab. Mine was fitted by a company called Lazylawn, but would probably be cheaper from an ebay seller.

 

Thank you for posting those pics @jill3 its a very attractive run I like the roof shape. I've saved them on my Pinterest for reference. X

 

That's a very impressive run @jill3, lucky cats.

 

One of the most beautiful runs I've seen in a while @jill3 :Happy
I wish I had at home and so much space

 

Thank you Jessica. I will tell Hubby.
We have not finished yet. We need to get some artificial grass and some plants x

 

Can I ask why you're getting artificial grass? Is it just so you don't need to cut? It's just I would have thought real grass nicer for the cats.

^ that's a genuine question, not trying to be arsey... No matter how I write it, it sounds that way, though!

 

We are getting artificial grass for the reasons given by what the other members have said. We are also going to line their sleep boxes with it too

 

@SpringDance I know you have directed your question to Jill but I too have artificial grass ,infact so do a lot of folks with cat runs.
In my case it isn't so much because I don't want to cut it,but more because it would be damn difficult.
A lawnmower wouldn't cut close to the edge so would need to be strimmed or hand cut,all cat trees/scratch posts and ground based vantage points would need to be removed everytime and there is also the dampness on the wood panels in really wet weather.
Artificial grass .laid properly, will dry out quickly where as natural grass and soil could stay wet for a long time,which could cause the wood to rot .
Meeko seems pretty happy with his "grass" it is soft,warm and comfortable to sleep on which is all he is interested in

 

I have tried ordinary turf I my pen and all the cats did was pee on it, so much to the extent that I had to pave over it as it was in an awful state

 

I also have artificial grass in my cat's run, for the same reasons as buffie.
In addition:-
The artificial grass never becomes muddy, no matter how much rain or wear it receives.
It always looks good .
It is easy to sweep when cat litter gets tracked .
It can be hosed down when vomited on ( my cat is a chronic vomiter ).

Putting artificial grass down is one of the best decisions I made regarding my boy's run. This afternoon I lay out on the " grass" playing with him which I certainly would not have done on " real" grass.

HTH

 

Thank you! I was just curious - obvious reasons, really. I've just heard so many people saying the same that I wondered what I was missing!

 

My lawns are totally artificial, cats love it doesn't get muddy they can be out on it in all weathers

 

@ProtectaPet I'm wondering what your views are about disguising the forward leaning part of the fence e.g. with soft light weight climbers e.g. clematis, glory vine etc?

We have Protectapet and I wouldn't recommend climbers however if you want something softer on the eye placing trellis above and behind the system really confuses the eye and eyeline so very little is obvious. So on top of our 6x6 panels we have a 1 X 6 trellis ( vertical/ horizontal trellis) the brackets are held onto the main panel post sections so the trellis hides the 45 degree rise. We absolutely love , love ,love the system for our six, they are out all the time.

 

Yes, as soon as something is behind the netting, you really can't see it. It's invisible on the sides of the garden where neighbours have trees/ bushes on their side. Trellis is a great idea

 

@Citrineblue & @SpringDance I'd not thought of it that way but I can see what you mean. Another quick question how did your cats react to the barrier? Did they try to find a way out and if so do they give up trying?