How to create a cat backyard garden for rescued cats?
Presently, I have 6 rescued cats and have recently built a fence along with cat escape-proof netting on top. I have been searching online to find a plan that involves bushes, plants, and hardscrapes that are cat safe. The somewhat large backyard has 3 large trees that provide a lot of shade until late afternoon. Small trickling water features, types of shade/sun grasses, and small cat climbing fixtures also need to be considered. Some kind of small shelter from wind, sun, and rain would be great too. Creative design ideas and websites will be appreciated. Of course, a basic plan is a must with room to add additional features on an ongoing and evolving basis. My kids (rescue cats) deserve a fun, save place to play and chase bugs and squirrels. With spring practically here and the long summer a sure thing, I am “antsy” to start. Thanks for any forthcoming advice.
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Hi there, here are a couple of sites you should check out.
https://www.totallandscapecare.com/landscaping-blog/tips-on-backyard-landscaping-for-cat-lover/
https://www.installitdirect.com/learn/how-to-create-a-cat-friendly-yard/
Hello sister lol. I have 3 rescues myself. If you put diy cat outdoor run in the search on your computer, there r a lot of great ideas. Kudos to you for your efforts on their behalf. Nothing like the love of a rescue animal. I have one who was 5 weeks old, found living in a pipe, he is 4 now and just started sleeping in my lap and bed. Woke up one morning to a funny noise, it was Checkers sleeping beside me, greatest feeling in the world. That was how I found out that mama cats teach babies how to purr, he didn't have that so he rumbles. Lol.love it.
Google and Pinterest are a perfect place to start. Here are some sites to get you started.
https://www.pinterest.com/spcawake/diy-cat-towers-and-play-structures/
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/18366310960276724/
https://pets.thenest.com/play-structures-cats-11194.html
https://www.pinterest.com/rkw/catios-and-other-cat-play-structures/
https://www.catsplay.com/cat-gyms
https://www.wideopenpets.com/how-to-build-a-winter-shelter-for-outdoor-cats/
https://m.wikihow.com/Build-a-Cat-House
https://www.worldsbestcatlitter.com/clearing-the-air/2016/02/10-awesome-winter-shelters-for-feral-cats/
https://www.pinterest.com/feralbecky/diy-feral-cat-shelters-feeding-stations/
Wow! You have been a very busy, wonderful cat person. What a trove of wonderful info. Thanks for sharing your love of cats.
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