What can I do?

[AbbyMom]

For years, my BIL and SIL let their beloved cat out into the yard that had a 6-foot privacy fence.

One day she was gone. She jumped that fence. They never saw her again.


My suggestion: Purchase an outdoor cat enclosure.

Just enter into Google: "Outdoor cat enclosure" and you'll find all types of options from portable solutions to attachments for your house where you can leave the window open.

It will also offer some protection from roaming cats. If you get the one that attaches to the house, she can run inside the house for protection.

Good luck!

[G535]

Outdoor cat enclosure or keep her inside, can't see any other option, cats will be cats!

[cassiesmom]

Screen porch or similar type of enclosed area for her

[Catlady711]

You don't even need to buy a premade cat enclosure.

All you need is about $200 (still MUCH cheaper than the pre-made enclosures), a Lowes store nearby (or other similar store), a husband (or boyfriend/neighbor etc) that's handy with building things, and two weekends.

That's what we did. This is built on a 6 foot x 8 foot sheet of plywood and it stands 6 foot tall. It has 3 levels to it, 3 shelves, a sisal scratching post that doubles as a ramp to the next level, and one carpet covered board leading to another shelf. It's covered in chicken wire and has an old sheet for a sun shade. *sorry the pix are older as noted by Dusty's presence and lack of several cats I have now, however this was when it was just finished and the prettiest*

Front with hinged door.



Right side.



Back side.


Left side.

[catmandu]

I Am Sad As I Am Not Handy At All But I Know How Much Fun The Found Cats Would Have If I Could Enclose My Back Porch Like That.
Maybe Next Year?

[Catlady711]

I Am Sad As I Am Not Handy At All But I Know How Much Fun The Found Cats Would Have If I Could Enclose My Back Porch Like That.
Maybe Next Year?

I think at an added cost some lumberyards would cut the lumber to size for you if you have measurements. Then all you'd need to know how to do is use a screwdriver, drill, and staple gun.

[Laura's Babies]

Catlady711, That enclosure is AWESOME!! I would be really temped to make mine one of those!! That could not be that hard to do.... even for a old Grandma like me.... but I think mine would be terrified outside, even in a an enclosure like that.