How can I make a simple Catio when I have a few physical limitations?

Duh!! THANK YOU so very much!! I didn't even know those existed!! Thank you thank you thank you!

Lol.... The answer was in your question. They make wire crates. Check out a nearby pet store or even craigslist

But do they make them with lids but no bottoms?? Even though she's a white cat...I am thinking that she'll love digging and playing in the dirt, and the crates have floors, correct?? I'm not really sure what I'm thinking!! Maybe something more like a big rabbit hutch-type thing that has a little room built in it since she's also very skiddish and hides all the time?! I'll start looking at Craigslist and the local Mounds next time I get there! Thank you for all your help!! jill

Hi, Jill! I attached a link to the style I usually think of. They are collapsible with a removable tray. The 48" one is less than $60 on Amazon. Not too bad. You can remove the tray, but there's wires under the tray. MY vision (however I am not your kitty 😂) would be to fill the tray with playground sand for digging. (I love playground sand for digging) then, based on my kitty's experience, I would set one of those plastic shoe or sweater boxes on it's side for a little hide a way. Here's the link.... I'd love to see what you come up with! https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B018YCUCA8/ref=pd_aw_lpo_199_bs_lp_img_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=Z5B32NPW4DE6BTP9SM2S&th=1

Thank you so very much, Laura!! I didn't think of the sand either!! That'd be so much cleaner and since she likes to flop around in her potty boxes right after cleaning and putting in new litter, I think she'll love the sand!! I know I'm setting myself up for gigantic messes, but seeing her happy and safe and outside will be well worth it!!

So what is your weather like year-round?!? I'm looking to relocate from WI, as I (well...my body now!) can't stand the bitter cold, and love snow!, and hate the humidity, but love the warm summers!!

Thanks again for all your help, Laura! I better get my trusty tape measure out and get started!! jill

Sounds like you would be a perfect fit for Colorado. We have four seasons, but we only get a few days of bitter cold each year (1-2 weeks split up between December and January) and we get snow, usually spring and fall more than winter, but because of the solar index and dry climate it's usually evaporated off the roads before noon. Summer gets hot for about 2-3 weeks in July, but that's when I head for the hills and can find snow year round. Cost of housing is high, but the weather is awesome. 300+ days of sunshine per year and even on rainy days the sun will poke its head out. All the sun and pleasant weather is WHY housing is expensive, but there are deals to be found if you hunt for them. There are some good senior options if you fit that category. We live in a little senior mobile home Park that is peaceful and quiet for less than $500/mo. There are a lot of WI transplants here..... A lot! 😂

Thank you so very much Laura- for everything! Especially all the info you sent about the weather and climate!! It does sound perfect for me!! Right now we're looking at 3+ days of 90+ temps, and of course high humidity, which means storms are coming too! :( I'm fine with the A/C on and I don't go outside or anywhere!, until the storms come and the pressure changes, then I'm a mess! And it's still only May- and our temps should only be in the 70's!! Does the senior housing include the disabled as well? I'm 47, with the body age of 97! I won't make it through the summer if May is the indicator of how June-August will be!! Thank you so very very very much for all the info!! I really appreciate it and am excited now for the possibilities! jill

Ugh.... I hate the heat. We've got 90s here this week, too, but it's dry and the nights get down to 50s or low 60s

It is 8:19a, and already 79 degrees!! I'm glad I did my "chores" at 530a, so taking the garb out was at least bearable! I don't think our average high for this time is even up to 79!! It's crazy and just reaffirms that I need to move! And soon! If this is May...what will July and August be like??

Yuck! I'm not a lover of heat!

I never used to mind dry heat, but now that my ailments have decided to rear their ugly heads...I cannot tolerate the bitter cold, high humidity, changes in air pressure and storms...you name it!! I miss the old WI winters where we'd get feet of snow and while some days the temps would be below 0 and blustery, it was cold enough to keep the snow, but not too cold to be out in it all day!!

Now here it's June, and we went from a hot, humid and stagnant 96 last Sun, to 66 with strong winds and rain! Crazy!