slleipnir
07-17-2006, 04:34 PM
My cats love going outside...however, I can't stand the idea of them wondering about on their own. So, the only time they go out is if it's on a leash when I'm out gardening. Sometimes they roll around and get out of the harness. (only Butter, really)
So I have been thinking for a while that I would like to build a small enclosure on the side of the house connecting to a window for the cats to come in and out as they want. It would only be a little space, but they could have some grass, and have a small bush/tree to play on...
My dad really doesn't like the idea, and doesn't think the cats would use it. I think they would, if I did it right. That's the problem, how!
I have a spot to put it...there is a window that would go out in the dog fence. It would need to be closed off with a top, though. My problem mostly is the window itself. The screen doesn't really come off, I guess (old house)...It must be able to lift up a little, I would think. How can I build something that will let them in and out, but keep bugs out at the same time?? If it was a door of some sort, how would the cats jump back inside???
Any ideas? I was thinking of using chicken wire...would that work?
So I have been thinking for a while that I would like to build a small enclosure on the side of the house connecting to a window for the cats to come in and out as they want. It would only be a little space, but they could have some grass, and have a small bush/tree to play on...
My dad really doesn't like the idea, and doesn't think the cats would use it. I think they would, if I did it right. That's the problem, how!
I have a spot to put it...there is a window that would go out in the dog fence. It would need to be closed off with a top, though. My problem mostly is the window itself. The screen doesn't really come off, I guess (old house)...It must be able to lift up a little, I would think. How can I build something that will let them in and out, but keep bugs out at the same time?? If it was a door of some sort, how would the cats jump back inside???
Any ideas? I was thinking of using chicken wire...would that work?