How to build cat proof fencing & cat enclosuresAn increasing number of councils are requiring the confinement of cats to their owner's property, for a range of animal welfare, environmental and community amenity reasons. A number of excellent cat enclosure products are available commercially, however the cost of buying these can be a problem for some cat owners. For this reason, the Community Program has developed a booklet on building 'DIY' cat enclosures called "How to build cat proof fencing & cat enclosures". This booklet aims to help people who wish to save money by building their own cat enclosure or cat proof fencing. Materials cost approximately half the price of purchasing similar (but already assembled) commercially available products. The booklet (attached below) provides step by step DIY instructions with supporting photos and illustrations, along with tools and materials checklists. It explains how to build cat proof fencing (ie modifying existing backyard fencing to make it 'cat proof'), a cat enclosure attached to an existing structure (eg the house), and a free standing cat enclosure. Given the cat proof fencing is a relatively new idea, it was trialled with several cats to ensure it was effective. |
