Silent1CB
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Aug 23, 2009
Has anyone here built one? Did you use chicken wire or something else?
Our prior cat was elder and didn't roam far from our deck when I would take her outside. We have 2 newer kitties that I've been taking outside a couple times a week now that the weather is nicer. They too have been staying near our condo building, but have been going on to all the neighbors decks also. They are still learning their way around & do not listen to my commands. One neighbor is not happy about the cats there because he has bird feeders. Another neighbor leaves their cat out all day & the cat has been blamed for killing some birds. Our cats will not be outdoor cats. Just out for 1/2 hr maybe once a week for fresh air & grass.
As much as I hate to, I may have to build some sort of enclosure under our deck where we currently have a flower garden & only allow the kitties in there if they are to go outside at all now.
I don't want to put them on a leash or lead system as I want them to be able to get away if a dog comes in the yard.
We've lived here a very long time. All our neighbors are great & we all get along like family. This behavior from my neighbor as of yesterday is a bit upsetting to me. He basically was telling me I didn't love them by letting them outside - even though I was with them. They have flea, tick & worm meds & all their shots. I know that won't prevent everything, but I have never ever kept our animals entirely in the house. They've all enjoyed fresh air a little bit each week and have lived very long lives.
I understand it is his deck & if he does not want my cats there, it is my duty to do something about it.
Our prior cat was elder and didn't roam far from our deck when I would take her outside. We have 2 newer kitties that I've been taking outside a couple times a week now that the weather is nicer. They too have been staying near our condo building, but have been going on to all the neighbors decks also. They are still learning their way around & do not listen to my commands. One neighbor is not happy about the cats there because he has bird feeders. Another neighbor leaves their cat out all day & the cat has been blamed for killing some birds. Our cats will not be outdoor cats. Just out for 1/2 hr maybe once a week for fresh air & grass.
As much as I hate to, I may have to build some sort of enclosure under our deck where we currently have a flower garden & only allow the kitties in there if they are to go outside at all now.
I don't want to put them on a leash or lead system as I want them to be able to get away if a dog comes in the yard.
We've lived here a very long time. All our neighbors are great & we all get along like family. This behavior from my neighbor as of yesterday is a bit upsetting to me. He basically was telling me I didn't love them by letting them outside - even though I was with them. They have flea, tick & worm meds & all their shots. I know that won't prevent everything, but I have never ever kept our animals entirely in the house. They've all enjoyed fresh air a little bit each week and have lived very long lives.
I understand it is his deck & if he does not want my cats there, it is my duty to do something about it.