I Built an ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND CATIO For My Cats

I Built a Catio Adventure Playround For My Cats. Ralph & Bella really want to go outdoors, so I built them a giant Catio (cat-patio) to do so safely! There's a climbing wall, several cat bridges and platforms, and even a bubble dome for them to sleep in. Watch them explore their Jungle Gym for the first time!

Instagram: @halfasleepchris

[HalfAsleepChris]

FAQs: Why does Bella wear a donut? It's a soft alternative to a normal cone. She has some sensitive skin and keeps over-grooming, but hates wearing a normal cone. She doesn't at all mind wearing the donut, it stops her over-grooming, and she looks incredibly stylish

Why didn't you use clear roofing? Ralph is incredibly fluffy and overheats super easily - clear roofing would just act like a greenhouse and make him hotter

You weren't allowed to drill into the house but were allowed to cement posts in?!?! Yup. The posts can be easily dug out at the holes refilled when we move out, leaving no trace, whereas holes in brickwork can't be simply filled.

Ralph can climb a vertical post, so why did you make the climbing wall less steep? For Bella - she's getting old and is less capable than Ralph

Is your screwdriver ok? ...

[ryanconklin]

"I cant wait for ralph and bella to never use it"

Cat owners around the world felt that.

[CookieCutter]

i subscribing to see that bubble dome with a cat in!

[joehelfrich]

You put the nails in the peaks because in the trough, water would pool around them and seep along the nail into the structure below and into the wood, promoting rot.

[solitarelee]

Catios are such a wonderful idea for cats. You're 100% right that the outdoors aren't safe for cats and cats aren't safe for the outdoors, but my cats really really adore our little screened in porch, and I'll be very sad when we move away from this house and they don't have it anymore.

[kenyakookie]

I'm back to this channel after a pretty long time, it's the first time I've heard this outro. What a lovely way to both accept that pets don't live forever whilst also never forgetting them. The little halos are adorable too, and Bella has already stolen my heart, considering this is my first time meeting her <3

[dianebalch]

This is wonderful. The kitties are able to enjoy the outdoors while protected from vultures, hawks and other predators. Excellent idea!l

[trudymccann]

What a thoughtful Cat Dad, to make such a lovely gift/Catio! Great Construction, Aesthetically appealing!

[milbin]

Its so sad seeing the halos around Tom and Reggie ;d


Thank you for caring so much about Bella and Ralph :D

[millomweb]

Roof - could swap that opaque thing with a sheet of corrugated transparent stuff. I'd also suggest positioning adjacent to house to make a dry corner with dry access from the house - so they can go outside yet stay dry. My cat spends time in our front porch - sheltered yet outside.

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[acasualcactus]

You should make the cats a mini world to explore, with lots of world landmarks to play with, like the Houses of Parliament, The Statue of Liberty, The Atomium, etc.

[monicarivers]

We adopted our kitty Teaspoon as a stray "teen" kitten who was already used to being outside. We have let him be indoor/outdoor for the past year. However, the roofs in our condos were replaced a few months ago and apparently parts were not resealed correctly. Teaspoon got stuck in a roof space in another building for 2 weeks and almost died! Thankfully the maintenance man heard him crying and got him out. I was hesitant to let him out after that - but thought he surely wouldn't repeat the stunt. But he went missing again about a month later. After 2 and a half weeks I had given up hope until I heard a cry as I was walking my dog past an empty condo - he was in the window pawing at the glass. He had gotten in through the roof and could not get out! He had gone without food all that time! The owner lives out of state - but I was able to get her phone # from our HOA. She did not want to bothered and in fact lied at one point saying she had sent someone over to the condo and no cat was in the property! I texted her photos of my cat sitting in the window that included her condo number and told her I was calling the police/fire dept if she refused to do anything. She FINALLY called a locksmith (which I of course paid for) - after 12 hours of playing games with me. $300 later - my cat was finally out! His outdoor cat days are OVER!

[auburnandgrey]

Catio is where it is at!!! Wildlife stays alive. Cats stay safe. Nicely done. Thanks for sharing.

[nameofaman]

“I noticed the climbing wall was a bit too steep.”
5 minutes earlier: *Ralph literally climbing 90 degrees up*

[Policy_-fkgf]

If Chris ever becomes rich, he might buy an island for his cats

[timapiepgrass]

Thanks for acknowledging the ecological impact of cats on wildlife. I think that part of the video was well presented and not one-sided. That catio looks so great! Also love the way you put the drill sounds in musically some how? very satisfying.

[mullisaukko]

I love it when people build catios for their kitties. I feel like it’s really important and good to bring indoor cats at least some sort of access outside too, and I honestly think this is the best way to do so as they dont have to be on a leash (which isnt bad either, I just prefer this). It also tells how mich the owner loves their cats.

[reaganlaurel]

Screwdriver: **is having an emotional breakdown**
Chris: AHAHAHAHAHAHA!

[karlijns]

I wish more people would consider the impact of letting their cats free room. We've always had pet rabbits, we'd let run in our garden (proper dug in fences that were 3m above ground). And cats would climb the fences and attack them, one of our rabbits was even killed. It sucks cause we really didn't have a way of keeping them out.

[Anime-watcher]

Im watching this channel after 3-4 years. Bella’s and Ralph are adorable but honestly no word can describe heir cuteness not even numbers. I will use this channel when I keep my own cat thanks a lot for all these cat advises.