Decorating an Outdoor Cat Enclosure – Making it Cat Friendly

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Once you have purchased or constructed an outdoorto play with a ball of wool. By adding a simple item
cat enclosure for your cat, the next step is to makelike this for example hanging down from a cat
the interior friendly and an enjoyable place for yourscratcher you will make the outdoor cat enclosure a
cat. While some cat owners go to extreme lengthslot more appealing and fun for your cat.
to make the enclosures as nice as possible byClimbing Spots
installing mood lighting, piped music and fountains ofMany cats enjoy the freedom of running, jumping
running water you can make a cat enclosure asand more importantly climbing. To make a cat
enjoyable as possible with next to little or no cost.enclosure more exciting and adventurous for a cat
The following are some ideas and useful additionshaving a place to climb up onto is an excellent idea.
you can make to an outdoor cat enclosure to makeThis can be done by installing thick tree limbs (to
it just that little bit more enjoyable for your cat.make it look as natural as possible) or by creating
Cushionsman made steps or stairs from bits of wood or
One addition that owners like to add to their outdoorother related materials.
cat enclosures is cushions. Adding a cushion not onlyScratching Post
makes the enclosure look more comfortable andThe last item which would make a cat enclosure
cosy. Having an array of cushions also gives the catmore enjoyable is a scratching post. Most cats like to
an area for it to snuggle up and rest. Cushions are akeep their claws sharp and clean and this is usually
cheap and easy addition that can be made to anydone by scratching them on a surface they can dig
enclosure.into. This can be simply done by wrapping a piece of
Cat Itemsold carpet around a square piece of wood. Another
When decorating a cat enclosure ask yourself themethod you can use is to find a tree branch and cut
question “if I were a cat what would I likeit to the required size and position it in the corner of
to play with?” and the ideas will comethe enclosure.