We built a catio for the Grass Valley Animal Shelter. Requirements were NO WOOD and fully able to be disinfected. We used their existing concrete kennels, fixed the chain link, added additional wire, sun shade. We got creative with perches using
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susan brandt
Rational Animal
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-18-2018 02:55 PM
From: Heather Klaff
Subject: Building a Catio/Outdoor Cat Enclosure
Hi everyone! We're in the process of looking at building a catio/outdoor cat enclosure at our shelter.
My question revolves around building materials and disinfecting. We're trying to figure out what the best materials would be for building the enclosure that would still be able to be disinfected, and I'm having a heck of time finding any information on this. I've had at least one shelter tell me that they just do their best and assume their catios aren't going to be as clean as other areas of the shelter but that doesn't feel super great. I've looked through the usual resources (Koret Shelter Medicine, ASPCAPro, etc.) and can't find anything about building materials for this type of outdoor space.
I also want to make sure that whatever we're using can hold up long term to disinfectants. I would love to hear from anyone who has a catio at their shelter or is also considering building one with their thoughts! Thanks all!
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