It's back! Austin’s 5th Catio Tour will showcase a variety of outdoor cat enclosures around the Austin, TX area.

It’s back! Austin’s 5th Catio Tour will showcase a variety of outdoor cat enclosures around the Austin, TX area.

COST: Free! Suggested donation of $10 per person.

Hosted by Travis Audubon, this self-guided tour seeks to inspire cat owners to build or buy their own outdoor cat enclosure so their feline friends can enjoy safe outdoor time. The tour features backyard enclosures from DIY to designer. A “catio,” or cat patio, lets frisky felines exercise, play out hunting instincts and snooze in the sun safely. They can’t kill birds, and cats are protected from dogs, cars, coyotes, and other outdoor hazards. The screened spaces can be elaborate, freestanding structures outfitted with sunbathing perches, ramps, and spiral staircases, or a series of inexpensive wood and wire cubes.

The goal of this unique event is to spread the word about the many benefits of catios, and to inspire cat guardians to build one of their own or have one built. By providing a safe and secure environment, catios protect birds and provide cat guardians with peace of mind.

This year's tour consists of five stops – three in north Austin and two in southwest Austin. Some catios were designed and built by the owners, while others were built by carpenters with design input from the owners. Maps will be provided to registrants via email on or before Friday, February 23. If you register but do not receive the email, please check your spam/junk folder. This is a self-guided tour, and you can visit as many or as few of the catios as you’d like. The catios can be visited from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 24, 2024.

Our friends at Cat Netting USA have generously donated a premium portable catio and hammock as a door prize. For a chance to win this awesome prize, register for the Catio Tour and attend as many of the catios as you can. At each stop, there will be a QR code that links to a form where you submit your name to the drawing. Each stop will have a unique code, so the more catios you visit, the greater chance you have of winning!

Deadline to register is February 23, 2024 at 12 PM CT.

A huge thanks to Austin Pets Alive for their support of the 2024 Catio Tour!

Location

Austin, TX Area

Multiple Locations Austin, TX 78751 United States