Lynley Cannon, star of the Crazy Cat Lady cozy mystery series, is often referred to as a crazy cat lady herself, but when it comes to the feline species, she knows her stuff. Check here each Friday for instructive and intriguing information on our favorite subject: cats.
An innovative and safe way to get your little panthers out into the fresh air is to build a catio*. A catio can be anything from a window box to a chalet. Find ideas on the internet or at your local library.
*Catio: Blend of cat and patio. An outdoor enclosure for cats. ~Cat’s Paw, chapter 4
Check out more of Lynley’s kitty tips, tricks, and facts preceding each chapter in Cats’ Eyes, Copy Cats, and Cat’s Paw.
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Oh & that is a very pretty catio! Is that one for your kitties, Miss Molly? I think I would love a catio. Mom likes the idea of one built from salvaged materials.
I’m sorry to say that even though I have a nice yard, I have yet to build the catio. Little goes outside on a leash, but I haven’t yet tried Tyler in the harness. He’s a little wild.