{ "store": "Catio Company", "website": "https://catiocompany.co.za", "currency": "ZAR", "count": 12, "products": [ { "id": "cat-cube-tunnel-set", "sku": "cat-cube-tunnel-set", "title": "Cat Cube and 3-Way Tunnel Play Set", "slug": "cat-cube-tunnel-set", "price": 1691.99, "currency": "ZAR", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "cat-tunnels", "category_label": "Cat Tunnels", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/cat-tunnels/cat-cube-tunnel-set/main-cat-cube-tunnel-set.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/cat-tunnels/cat-cube-tunnel-set/cat-cube-tunnel-set-2.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/cat-tunnels/cat-cube-tunnel-set/cat-cube-tunnel-set-3.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/cat-tunnels/cat-cube-tunnel-set/cat-cube-tunnel-set-4.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/cat-tunnels/cat-cube-tunnel-set/cat-cube-tunnel-set-5.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/cat-tunnels/cat-cube-tunnel-set/cat-cube-tunnel-set-6.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/cat-tunnels/cat-cube-tunnel-set/cat-cube-tunnel-set-7.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/cat-tunnels/cat-cube-tunnel-set/cat-cube-tunnel-set-8.jpg" ], "description_short": "Two mesh cubes and a three-way tunnel connect with zipper doors, so you can rearrange the layout, move it outside with the included ground pegs, and pack it flat again in seconds.", "description": "The problem with a bored indoor cat\n\nA cat that has nowhere to run usually finds somewhere. That is the 3am sprint down the hallway, the shredded corner of the armchair, the sudden ambush on your ankle as you walk past the kitchen bench. None of it is bad behaviour. It is a hunting animal with a full tank of energy and a flat, open room that offers nothing to stalk through.\n\nThe thing cats want is not just space. It is structure. Something to disappear into, something to peer out of, something with a corner they can round at speed. A cat cube tunnel set gives them all three in a footprint you can fold up and put in a cupboard when you need the floor back.\n\nThat last part matters more than most people expect. Plenty of cat furniture solves the boredom problem and creates a furniture problem instead. A collapsible cat tunnel does not.\n\nHow this set works\n\nThis INTURN set is built from two cubes and a three-way tunnel. The cubes are the destinations and the tunnel is the route between them. Because the tunnel has three arms rather than two, there is always more than one way in and more than one way out, which changes how cats play in it.\n\nEverything joins with zips, including openings on the top and sides. You decide the shape. Run it as one long line for a sprinting run. Make an L so a cat can hide round the bend. Zip an arm closed and turn it into an ambush pocket. Pull the pieces apart entirely and put a cube in the bedroom.\n\nThe walls are nylon mesh over fabric. Two things come from that. Air moves straight through, so a cat napping inside on a warm day is not sitting in a sealed box. And you can see in. That sounds like a small detail until you have spent ten minutes crouched on the floor trying to work out which end of an opaque tunnel your cat is sulking in.\n\nGround pegs come in the box. Push them into a lawn and the set holds position while your cat charges through it. That is what turns an indoor toy into an outdoor cat tunnel system.\n\nWho it suits\n\nIndoor cats get the most out of it. If your cat never goes outside, this is a way to add terrain to a flat room, and the outdoor option means you can take them onto the grass for supervised time with a structure they already trust.\n\nMulti-cat homes do well with a three-way tunnel, because the extra arm gives a cat a way to leave a chase instead of getting cornered. Cats that mostly tolerate each other will often play more freely when there is an escape route built in.\n\nNervous cats and new arrivals take to the mesh cubes for a different reason. A cat settling into a new house wants to watch without being seen. Mesh gives them exactly that. Put a cube somewhere quiet with a view of the room and it often becomes the first place they relax.\n\nKittens need almost no convincing. Older cats might take a few days, and that is normal.\n\nIt is less suited to a cat that treats every fabric item as a scratching post. The mesh handles ordinary play, but it is not armour.\n\nChoosing between cat tunnel styles\n\nThere are three common types and they do different jobs.\n\nSimple fabric tubes are cheap and fine for a quick game, but they are a corridor and nothing more. A cat runs through, then wants something else.\n\nCrinkle tunnels add noise. Some cats are obsessed with the sound and some will not go near it. If you already know your cat startles easily, skip them.\n\nA cat tunnel with cubes, like this one, adds destinations. The cube is where a cat stops, sits, watches and sleeps. That is the difference between a toy they use for five minutes and one they use every day, because it supports resting as well as running.\n\nWhen you compare options, look at four things. Does it connect in more than one configuration? Can you see inside? Does it pack flat? And can it go outside safely? This set answers yes to all four, which is why it tends to stay in rotation longer than a plain tube.\n\nWhere to put it\n\nCats pick play spots based on sightlines. A tunnel shoved in the far corner of a spare room gets ignored. The same tunnel laid along the edge of the lounge, where the cat can watch the household go past, gets used every evening.\n\nTry a run that connects two places your cat already likes. Between the window perch and the sofa works well. Along a hallway wall works well, because hallways are already sprint tracks.\n\nKeep one cube near a soft light source if you can. A cat will choose a sunny cube over a shaded one almost every time.\n\nOutdoors, pick flat grass away from the fence line and peg all the anchor points before you let your cat near it. Stay out there with them. The mesh keeps them visible, but it is a play structure, not a secure enclosure, and a motivated cat can get out of a zipped opening. If you want containment, you need a proper catio.\n\nGetting a reluctant cat interested\n\nDo not stage a big introduction. Set it up, walk away and let it become furniture for a day or two.\n\nThen start small. Drop a few treats just inside an opening, not deep in the tunnel. Once they are stepping in for treats, run a wand toy through the length of it so they chase something rather than explore an empty tube. A pinch of catnip in one cube helps if your cat responds to it.\n\nThe mistake people make is picking the cat up and posting them in. That teaches the cat that the tunnel is where unwanted things happen. Let them choose it.\n\nIf interest drops off after a few weeks, change the shape. Rearranging the layout is the whole point of a zip-together cat tunnel set, and a new configuration reads to a cat as a new object.\n\nCare and keeping it usable\n\nShake it out after each session. Cat fur, litter grit and dried grass build up fast in mesh.\n\nFor anything more, spot clean with warm water and a mild pet-safe detergent, then let it air dry completely before you fold it. Do not machine wash it, do not bleach it and never put it in a tumble dryer. Folding fabric away while it is damp is how you end up with a musty set and a cat that refuses to go near it.\n\nAccidents need an enzyme cleaner rather than a general spray. Enzymes break down the smell instead of covering it, which stops your cat marking the same spot again.\n\nBefore each outdoor use, run a hand along the zips and seams. A split seam is easy to catch early and annoying to discover mid-play.\n\nStore it flat and dry. Sun fades fabric and damp ruins it, so a cupboard beats the shed or the back of the car.\n\nThe short version\n\nThis is a cat cube tunnel set built around two mesh cubes and a three-way tunnel that zip together however you want them. The mesh keeps air moving and lets you see your cat. The ground pegs let it move outside onto the lawn for supervised play. Nothing needs assembling and the whole thing folds flat.\n\nIt suits indoor cats, multi-cat households, nervous newcomers and small homes where permanent cat furniture is not realistic. It is not a secure outdoor enclosure and it is not indestructible against serious scratching.\n\nIf you want one thing that gives your cat somewhere to run, somewhere to hide and somewhere to nap, and you want to be able to pack it away by Friday night, this is the shape of product that does it.", "llm_summary": "The INTURN cat cube tunnel set (model IT12787) is a collapsible cat play system made up of two cubes and a three-way tunnel. Panels are fabric with nylon mesh for airflow and visibility, and sections join using zipper doors on the top and sides so the layout can be rearranged or separated. Ground pegs are included for outdoor use on grass. Listed item dimensions are 38.1 x 35.6 x 20.3 cm and no assembly is required. It is intended for cats and small pets, including multi-cat households. Colour is described as 2 Cube + 3-Way Tunnel. Weight, country of origin and any warranty are not specified in this record. Care is spot cleaning and air drying.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Catio Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://catiocompany.co.za/cat-cube-tunnel-set/", "canonical_url": "https://catiocompany.co.za/cat-cube-tunnel-set/", "json_url": "https://catiocompany.co.za/api/products/cat-cube-tunnel-set.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-08" }, { "id": "outdoor-cat-tunnel", "sku": "outdoor-cat-tunnel", "title": "Kitty City Outdoor Cat Tunnel 3 Metre Play Run", "slug": "outdoor-cat-tunnel", "price": 1461.99, "currency": "ZAR", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "cat-tunnels", "category_label": "Cat Tunnels", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": "816 g", "images": [ "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/cat-tunnels/outdoor-cat-tunnel/main-outdoor-cat-tunnel.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/cat-tunnels/outdoor-cat-tunnel/outdoor-cat-tunnel-2.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/cat-tunnels/outdoor-cat-tunnel/outdoor-cat-tunnel-3.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/cat-tunnels/outdoor-cat-tunnel/outdoor-cat-tunnel-4.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/cat-tunnels/outdoor-cat-tunnel/outdoor-cat-tunnel-5.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/cat-tunnels/outdoor-cat-tunnel/outdoor-cat-tunnel-6.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/cat-tunnels/outdoor-cat-tunnel/outdoor-cat-tunnel-7.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/cat-tunnels/outdoor-cat-tunnel/outdoor-cat-tunnel-8.jpg" ], "description_short": "A 3.05 metre polyester run with zip-close ends and ground stakes, folding down light enough to carry and store between uses.", "description": "The problem with indoor cats and gardens\n\nIndoor cats are safer. Nobody argues with that. Traffic, dogs, other cats, ticks, and the slow creep of a cat that decides the house three doors down has better food. Keeping a cat in solves a lot.\n\nIt also takes something away. Cats are built to track movement, smell weather changing, and sit in a warm patch of grass doing nothing in particular. A window sill gives them about ten percent of that. The rest they miss, and you can usually tell, because the cat who yowls at the back door at 6 am is not asking for breakfast.\n\nAn outdoor cat tunnel is one of the easier ways to split the difference. You get a contained space on the lawn. Your cat gets grass, wind, insects and sunshine without a clear path to the road. It is not a full catio build, it does not need planning or a drill, and it packs away when you are done.\n\nHow an outdoor cat tunnel works\n\nThe idea is simple. A long fabric tube with a sprung frame holds its round shape when you unpack it. Both ends have zips. Stakes push through anchor points into the lawn so the tube stays put instead of rolling.\n\nYou set it up, you put the cat in, you zip the ends, and you stay nearby. That last part matters. A mesh cat tunnel is containment, not security. It stops a cat wandering off while you are sitting there with a coffee. It is not a structure you leave a cat zipped inside while you go to the shops.\n\nThis particular tunnel runs 3.05 metres long with a 28 cm opening, so roughly ten feet of run. The whole thing weighs 816 grams. You pick it up with two fingers.\n\nWhy length matters more than you think\n\nShort tunnels get a shrug. A cat sticks its head in, decides it is a box, and sits in it. That is fine, but it is not play.\n\nLonger tunnels change the behaviour. Once a tunnel gets past about two metres, a cat stops treating it as a container and starts treating it as a route. They go in one end, build up speed, stop halfway to listen to something, then shoot out the far side. Then they do it again from the other direction. A 3 metre cat tunnel sits in that sweet spot where there is real distance to cover but it still fits across a normal suburban lawn.\n\nWidth is the other half of the equation. At 28 cm, this suits small to medium cats comfortably. A big adult cat will walk through fine, but turning around mid-tunnel will be a squeeze. If you have a very large cat, measure across the shoulders and be honest about it.\n\nWho this suits\n\nThis works best for a few specific households.\n\nIndoor cat owners with a lawn or courtyard get the most from it. Twenty minutes of staked-down outside time, a few times a week, changes the mood of an indoor cat noticeably.\n\nRenters do well with it too. No fixings, no permanent structure, nothing to explain to a landlord. When you move, it folds into a bag.\n\nPeople who already have a catio can use it as a cat tunnel enclosure connector, extending a run from the structure out to a sunnier corner of the garden. Because it belongs to the Kitty City outdoor modular range and works with the Outdoor Mega Kit, it can be one piece of a bigger setup rather than the whole thing.\n\nIt is less suited to anyone wanting unattended all-day outdoor access. For that you want a solid-framed enclosure, not fabric.\n\nWhat to look for when comparing tunnels\n\nA few things separate a tunnel that lasts from one that frays in a season.\n\nCheck the ends. Zips at both ends are the whole point of an outdoor model. Open-ended tunnels are indoor toys. If both ends close, you have containment.\n\nCheck the anchoring. A cat tunnel garden setup without stakes will roll the first time a cat sprints through it, and a rolling tunnel with a cat inside is a bad afternoon. Ground stakes or anchor loops are not optional outdoors.\n\nCheck the fold. Portability only counts if folding it is quick. Collapsible cat tunnel designs that need a wrestling match get used twice. Practise the fold indoors once so you are not fighting it on the lawn.\n\nCheck the weight. Under a kilo means you carry it to the park, the grandparents' place, the holiday rental. This one is 816 g, which is genuinely one-handed.\n\nSetting it up for the first time\n\nPick flat ground, ideally grass. Unroll the tunnel, let it spring into shape, and run the stakes in at the anchor points. Give both ends a tug to check the line is taut and there are no folds where the fabric has collapsed in on itself.\n\nLeave the ends unzipped at first. Let your cat sniff the outside, walk around it, and go in when they feel like it. Pushing a cat into a tunnel is the fastest way to make them hate it permanently.\n\nTreats work. Drop a few a metre in, then a few more further along. A wand toy dragged through from the far end works even better, because you are tapping into the chase instinct rather than bribing.\n\nOnce they are moving through happily with the ends open, start zipping one end. Then both. Keep the first full sessions short, around ten minutes, and build from there.\n\nSome cats are through in five minutes. Shy ones can take a week of leaving it out before they commit. Both are normal.\n\nCare and storage\n\nThe fabric is polyester, which is forgiving. Shake out the grass, leaves and hair after each use. Wipe it down with a damp cloth and mild soap, or run it through a gentle machine cycle if it has had a muddy week.\n\nThe important part is drying. Fold a damp tunnel away and you will open it next month to a smell you cannot get rid of. Let it dry fully in the air, out of harsh direct sun, then fold it flat.\n\nStore it somewhere dry. A pillowcase or a storage bag keeps dust out of the zips. At the start of each season, run both zips end to end before you take it outside, and check the stake points for any fabric pulling.\n\nKeep an eye on claws. Enthusiastic cats will pick at seams over time. Catching a loose thread early and snipping it is far easier than patching a tear later.\n\nA few realistic expectations\n\nIt will not replace a garden. A cat that has always roamed will find three metres limiting, and that is fair. This product shines for cats who are indoors anyway and currently get zero outside time.\n\nIt will not survive a storm. Light fabric and wind do not mix. Pack up when the weather turns.\n\nIt will not entertain a cat forever on its own. Rotate it. Use it a few times a week rather than every single day, and it stays interesting.\n\nAnd it genuinely does need you there. Think of it as a tool for supervised outside time, not a babysitter.\n\nThe short version\n\nA 3.05 metre polyester tunnel, 28 cm across, weighing 816 grams, with zips at both ends and stakes for the ground. It folds down, travels well, and links into the wider Kitty City outdoor modular range if you want to build something bigger later.\n\nIf you have an indoor cat and a patch of grass, it is a cheap, low-commitment way to give them weather, smells and a run. Set it up, sit nearby, and let the cat decide how fast to take it.", "llm_summary": "The Kitty City Outdoor Cat Tunnel is a 3.05 metre long polyester play tunnel for cats, model 22C-HA024, made by SportPet Designs, LLC under the Kitty City brand. It measures 3.05 m long by 0.28 m wide by 0.28 m high and weighs 816 grams. Both ends zip closed for containment and the tunnel stakes to the ground for stability on grass or soil. It is floor mounted, single level, portable, adjustable and foldable, suited to cats of all ages and recommended for outdoor use with small breeds. It is compatible with the Kitty City Outdoor Mega Kit and other modular pieces. Care is a damp cloth with mild soap or a gentle machine wash. Colour and country of origin are not specified in this record.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Catio Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://catiocompany.co.za/outdoor-cat-tunnel/", "canonical_url": "https://catiocompany.co.za/outdoor-cat-tunnel/", "json_url": "https://catiocompany.co.za/api/products/outdoor-cat-tunnel.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-08" }, { "id": "cat-safety-net", "sku": "cat-safety-net", "title": "PiuPet Wire Reinforced Cat Safety Net 8m x 3m", "slug": "cat-safety-net", "price": 2764.99, "currency": "ZAR", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "catio-accessories", "category_label": "Catio Accessories", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": "2 kg", "images": [ "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catio-accessories/cat-safety-net/main-cat-safety-net.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catio-accessories/cat-safety-net/cat-safety-net-2.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catio-accessories/cat-safety-net/cat-safety-net-3.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catio-accessories/cat-safety-net/cat-safety-net-4.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catio-accessories/cat-safety-net/cat-safety-net-5.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catio-accessories/cat-safety-net/cat-safety-net-6.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catio-accessories/cat-safety-net/cat-safety-net-7.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catio-accessories/cat-safety-net/cat-safety-net-8.jpg" ], "description_short": "Wire-reinforced polyethylene mesh in a generous 8m x 3m panel, with a 3x3cm grid that keeps the outlook clear while keeping paws on the right side of the railing.", "description": "The problem with balconies\n\nCats and balconies do not mix well, and most owners work this out the hard way. A cat will sit on a railing for weeks without incident, and then one bird, one gust of wind or one startled jump changes everything. Vets have a name for the injuries that follow a fall from height, and city practices see them often enough that it is treated as a seasonal pattern rather than a freak event.\n\nThe frustrating part is that cats genuinely benefit from outdoor access. Fresh air, changing smells, something to watch, a warm spot in the sun. Shutting the balcony door permanently solves the danger and creates a different problem, which is a bored indoor cat with nowhere interesting to be.\n\nA cat safety net is the compromise that actually works. You keep the balcony open, the cat keeps the view, and the drop is no longer an option.\n\nHow netting actually keeps a cat in\n\nThree things make a cat net work. Mesh size, material strength and how well it is anchored. Get any one of them wrong and the net becomes decoration.\n\nMesh size comes first. A cat can follow its head through any gap, and a slim adult cat has a narrower skull than most people assume. A 3cm grid is the common standard for this reason. It stops a head going through while staying open enough that light and the view come straight past. Wider grids exist, usually sold for garden use, and they are not suitable here.\n\nMaterial strength is where this particular net does something different. Plain polyethylene mesh is fine for keeping leaves out of a pond. A bored cat working at it with teeth and back claws will eventually stretch or open it. Wire reinforced cat netting weaves metal strand through the plastic, so the mesh has something hard inside it. The cat gets no satisfying give, and the net does not deform at the point of attack.\n\nAnchoring is the part people rush. A net can be made of steel and still fail if it is tied at four corners and left loose in the middle. Cats are good at finding slack. They push a shoulder into a sagging section, widen it, and slide through a gap that looked impossible on day one. Close, even anchor points around the whole perimeter are what makes the barrier real.\n\nWho this suits\n\nApartment owners with a standard balcony are the obvious group. An 8m by 3m panel is sized for exactly that job, and most balconies need a single piece with a bit left over.\n\nSecond group is window owners. Tilt-and-turn windows in particular are a known hazard, because a cat trying to climb through the angled gap can get trapped. Cutting a section of net to cover the opening solves it. Because the panel is so large, people often cover a balcony and two or three windows from the same purchase.\n\nThird group is the DIY catio builder. If you have framed up a timber enclosure against a wall, you need something to skin it with. Cat enclosure netting of this type ties straight to the frame with the included cable ties, and because it is wire reinforced it stands up to a cat climbing the inside of the structure, which is exactly what will happen.\n\nRenters are worth mentioning separately. You do not necessarily have to drill. On balconies with solid metal railings and a concrete soffit above, the fixing rope and cable ties alone can do the job if you have enough tie points. Check your lease, but a net tied to existing structure usually falls well inside what is allowed.\n\nMeasuring before you buy\n\nMeasure the height from the floor to the underside of whatever is above, then the full width of the opening, then add at least 20cm to each for tensioning and tying. Do not measure to the top of the railing. Cats climb railings, so the net has to reach the ceiling or the overhang.\n\nIf your balcony wraps around a corner, measure each face separately and add them together. One long panel can usually turn a corner if you plan the fold.\n\nWrite down what surface you are fixing into before you start. Brick and concrete take the supplied dowels. Timber takes screws or hooks directly. Metal railings take rope and cable ties. Knowing which combination you have saves a mid-job hardware run.\n\nFitting it properly\n\nStart at the top. Run the fixing rope through the top edge of the mesh and secure it at both ends first, then work along adding anchor points. A top edge that is tight and level makes everything below it easier.\n\nThen do the two sides, pulling gently outward as you go. Leave the bottom until last, because that is where you take up all the remaining slack. A properly fitted net has no section you can push more than a few centimetres with your hand.\n\nSpace your anchor points closer than feels necessary. Every 20 to 30cm around the perimeter is a reasonable target. The gaps between fixings are where a cat will test, and small gaps mean no use.\n\nThread the rope through the mesh rather than tying it to the outer edge where you can. Threading spreads the load across many strands instead of concentrating it on one or two.\n\nFinally, walk the whole perimeter and look for daylight at the edges, especially where the net meets the floor or an uneven wall. A 5cm gap at skirting level is a door as far as a cat is concerned.\n\nLiving with it\n\nGive the net a quick look every few months. You are checking three things, which are the tension, the condition of the cable ties, and whether any edge has worked loose. UV exposure takes its toll on plastic ties faster than it does on the netting itself, so ties are usually the first thing to replace.\n\nCleaning is simple. Hose it, brush it with something soft, let it dry. Fur and dust collect in the grid over a season, particularly if the balcony faces a busy road. Avoid pressure washers, which can distort the mesh and strip protective coatings.\n\nIf you take it down for winter, fold it loosely rather than cramming it into a tight roll, and store it somewhere dry. Leave the hooks and dowels in the wall. Refitting in spring then takes twenty minutes instead of an afternoon.\n\nWhat this net gives you\n\nBlack mesh is the practical choice and it is also the discreet one. Against a dark railing or a window frame it reads as shadow, not as equipment. From the street nobody notices it. From inside your eye stops registering it after the first week.\n\nThe included fastening set is more useful than it sounds. Buying netting and then discovering you need rope, ties and wall fixings is a common annoyance, and the hardware often costs a meaningful fraction of the net itself. Having 25m of rope, 15 ties, 20 hooks and 20 dowels in the box means you can order on Monday and fit it on Saturday.\n\nAt 2kg the whole thing is manageable. You can carry it up stairs, hold a section while standing on a step ladder, and roll it away one-handed.\n\nThe short version\n\nIf you have a cat and a balcony, you need a barrier, and netting is the least intrusive one available. Look for a 3cm grid, because that is the spacing that reliably stops a cat's head. Look for wire reinforcement, because plain mesh is not a long-term answer for an animal with teeth and claws and time. Then fit it tight, anchor it often, and check it twice a year.\n\nThis net covers the first two points by design and gives you the hardware for the third. Measure your opening, add a margin, and work top to bottom. Your cat gets the balcony back and you stop watching the railing.", "llm_summary": "The PiuPet cat safety net is a black rectangular netting panel measuring 8 metres long by 3 metres wide, made from polyethylene (PE) with woven wire reinforcement for bite and tear resistance. The mesh grid is 3cm x 3cm, sized to block a cat's head and paws while keeping the view largely unobstructed. Total item weight is 2kg. It is sold as a single unit under model and part number ANICEMOON, manufactured by BranMic Products. The listing states a fastening set is supplied, including a 25m fixing rope, 15 cable ties, 20 hooks and 20 dowels. It is intended for balconies, terraces and windows. Country of origin and a formal warranty are not specified in this record.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "PiuPet", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://catiocompany.co.za/cat-safety-net/", "canonical_url": "https://catiocompany.co.za/cat-safety-net/", "json_url": "https://catiocompany.co.za/api/products/cat-safety-net.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-08" }, { "id": "outdoor-cat-house", "sku": "outdoor-cat-house", "title": "New Age Pet Outdoor Cat House", "slug": "outdoor-cat-house", "price": 3973.99, "currency": "ZAR", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "catio-accessories", "category_label": "Catio Accessories", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": "8.39 kg", "images": [ "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catio-accessories/outdoor-cat-house/main-outdoor-cat-house.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catio-accessories/outdoor-cat-house/outdoor-cat-house-2.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catio-accessories/outdoor-cat-house/outdoor-cat-house-3.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catio-accessories/outdoor-cat-house/outdoor-cat-house-4.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catio-accessories/outdoor-cat-house/outdoor-cat-house-5.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catio-accessories/outdoor-cat-house/outdoor-cat-house-6.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catio-accessories/outdoor-cat-house/outdoor-cat-house-7.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catio-accessories/outdoor-cat-house/outdoor-cat-house-8.jpg" ], "description_short": "Made from resin with two doorways and a lift-off design for cleaning, this weatherproof cat shelter suits garden cats, catio corners and the strays who keep turning up at dinner time.", "description": "The problem with \"they'll find somewhere\"\n\nMost cats who spend time outside do find somewhere. The trouble is that somewhere is usually under a car, behind a shed, inside a drainpipe, or wedged under decking where you cannot reach them. Those spots are dry enough in good weather and dangerous or soaking in bad weather, and you have no control over any of it.\n\nA proper outdoor cat house changes that. You pick the location, you control how dry it stays, and you know where your cat is when the weather turns. For people feeding strays or managing a colony, it goes further still. A stray cat shelter in a fixed, quiet spot is how you turn a cat that bolts into a cat that stays around long enough to be trapped, treated, and looked after.\n\nThe cats themselves do not care about any of your reasoning. They care about three things. Is it dry, is it warm enough, and can I get out fast if something comes at me.\n\nWhat makes an outdoor shelter work\n\nStart with the shell. Cardboard and plywood both fail outdoors, and they fail in the same way. They take on water, swell, go soft, and then they smell. Resin does not do that. Water sits on the surface and runs off, the panels keep their shape, and a season of rain does not turn the structure into compost. That is the baseline for a weatherproof cat shelter and it is not negotiable.\n\nThen the openings. This is where a lot of cheap shelters get it wrong. One door means a cat inside has one exit, and any cat with outdoor instincts reads that as a trap. Two doorways solve it. The cat can see a way out at all times, which is exactly what a nervous cat needs before it will settle. If you are buying a feral cat house, treat dual entry as a requirement rather than a feature.\n\nFloor height is the third thing. Ground is wet more often than people think, even when the surface looks dry. A shelter with its own floor already helps, and lifting the whole unit on a paver or a couple of bricks helps more. You get airflow underneath, the base stays dry, and you stop damp creeping up through the bottom panel into the bedding.\n\nSize is the last piece and it runs the opposite way to what you expect. A cat warms a small space with its own body heat. A big space never gets warm. For a single cat you want snug, not spacious. This unit is sized as a single-cat shelter, which is the right end of the scale for warmth.\n\nWho this suits\n\nPeople with a cat that goes outside. Even an indoor-outdoor cat with a cat flap benefits from a dry spot in the garden for the hours they are out. It gives them somewhere to wait out a shower without heading for the neighbour's shed.\n\nCatio owners. A cat house for a catio solves the gap between \"enclosed\" and \"comfortable\". Most catios have a roof over part of the run, and the shelter goes in that protected section as the sleeping corner.\n\nAnyone feeding strays. An outdoor cat shelter in a quiet corner, consistently in the same spot, gives a cat you cannot handle a reason to stay nearby. That is the foundation of any trap, neuter and return effort.\n\nRural and semi-rural households. If you have a barn cat or a yard cat who has decided the house is not for them, this is the compromise. They keep their independence and you stop worrying about them in July storms or July cold, depending on which half of the world you are in.\n\nWorking out whether it fits\n\nThe listed item dimensions are 19.1 cm deep by 21.8 cm wide by 20.2 cm high, and the weight is 8.39 kg. Before you order, do the cat test. Watch your cat sleeping curled up and look at the circle they make. Most cats curl into something much smaller than their stretched-out length, and that curled footprint is the measurement that matters for an outdoor cat bed house.\n\nIf you have a large cat, a very long-bodied breed, or two cats who sleep piled together, measure carefully. The interior floor area is not separately listed in this record, so if you need an exact internal figure, ask us before you buy and we will confirm what the manufacturer publishes.\n\nWeight is worth thinking about too. At 8.39 kg this sits in a useful spot. It is not so light that a windy night sends it tumbling down the garden, and it is not so heavy that you need a second pair of hands to move it. One adult can pick it up and reposition it for shade, cleaning, or mowing.\n\nSetting it up properly\n\nAssembly is a panel-together job with no joinery required. Put it together on a flat surface before you carry it to its final spot, so you are not wrestling panels on uneven ground.\n\nFor siting, the rules are simple. Back it against a wall or solid fence so it has one protected side. Face the openings away from whichever direction your weather usually comes from. Put it somewhere with low foot traffic, because a shelter beside the back door gets walked past forty times a day and no cat relaxes under that. And give it some overhead cover if you have any, even just an eave or a thick shrub.\n\nRaise it slightly. Two pavers or four bricks will do. This is the cheapest upgrade you can make to any outdoor shelter and it does more for dryness than almost anything else.\n\nThen leave it alone. Put bedding inside, something that smells familiar if you can manage it, and walk away. Cats investigate new objects on their own schedule. Checking on it every hour is how you teach a cat that the new box is a place where humans appear.\n\nBedding and winter\n\nStraw is the standard answer for outdoor shelters and it is the right one. It stays dry, it traps air, and a cat can burrow into it. Hay is not the same thing and holds moisture, so do not substitute. Blankets and towels are fine in a dry, covered position but become a liability the moment they get wet, because wet fabric pulls heat out of a cat rather than holding it in.\n\nFor a cat shelter in winter, the insulation rating of this unit is not specified in this record, so plan on adding warmth yourself. A deep straw layer does a lot. A pet-safe heated pad rated for outdoor use does more, and it is sold separately from this shelter. Check any heated product carefully for outdoor certification and run the cable where it cannot be chewed or walked on.\n\nSwap bedding out when it feels damp rather than when it looks dirty. Damp is the thing that costs a cat body heat.\n\nKeeping it clean\n\nResin makes this part easy. Lift out the bedding, wipe the inside and outside with warm water and a mild, pet-safe cleaner, rinse, and let it dry completely before anything goes back in. No soaking, no scrubbing, no sanding back a rough patch.\n\nAvoid strong-smelling cleaners. Pine, citrus and heavy disinfectants all linger, and a cat that walks up to a shelter smelling of chemicals usually turns around. Mild and unscented is the safe route.\n\nBeyond that, it is maintenance by habit. Clear leaves from around the base after a storm. Shift the unit occasionally so the ground beneath dries. Check the doorways are clear and the panels are still seated properly. Five minutes a month keeps a cat house waterproof and usable for years.\n\nThe short version\n\nBuy the resin shell, not the timber one, because it does not swell or smell. Insist on two doorways, because a cat with one exit is a cat that will not settle. Keep the interior snug so the cat's own heat does the work. Raise it off the ground, back it against a wall, and point the doors away from the wind.\n\nThen add good bedding, clean it a few times a year, and let the cat make up its own mind. Most of them do, within a week.", "llm_summary": "The New Age Pet Outdoor Cat House (model ECTH350) is a resin outdoor cat shelter in tan, listed with item dimensions of 19.1 x 21.8 x 20.2 cm and a weight of 8.39 kg. It is manufactured by Pinta International Inc. and sold as a single unit including the cat house itself. Assembly is required. The listed style is Classic and the target species is cat. Colour, material and country of origin are not specified in the attributes of this record, though the specification table lists the material as resin and the colour as tan. Insulation rating, warranty terms and interior floor area are not specified in this record. Suitable for garden cats, catio use and outdoor or feral cat shelter setups.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Catio Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://catiocompany.co.za/outdoor-cat-house/", "canonical_url": "https://catiocompany.co.za/outdoor-cat-house/", "json_url": "https://catiocompany.co.za/api/products/outdoor-cat-house.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-08" }, { "id": "cat-tent-and-tunnel", "sku": "cat-tent-and-tunnel", "title": "Cat Tent and Tunnel Outdoor Enclosure Set", "slug": "cat-tent-and-tunnel", "price": 1841.99, "currency": "ZAR", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "catios", "category_label": "Catios", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/cat-tent-and-tunnel/main-cat-tent-and-tunnel.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/cat-tent-and-tunnel/cat-tent-and-tunnel-2.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/cat-tent-and-tunnel/cat-tent-and-tunnel-3.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/cat-tent-and-tunnel/cat-tent-and-tunnel-4.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/cat-tent-and-tunnel/cat-tent-and-tunnel-5.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/cat-tent-and-tunnel/cat-tent-and-tunnel-6.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/cat-tent-and-tunnel/cat-tent-and-tunnel-7.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/cat-tent-and-tunnel/cat-tent-and-tunnel-8.jpg" ], "description_short": "A mesh tent with two zippered doors plus a connecting play tunnel, both made from polyester, both packing down into a carry bag when the fun is over.", "description": "The problem with keeping cats inside\n\nIndoor cats live longer. That is well established, and it is why so many of us keep ours in. The trade-off is boredom. A cat who sits at the window for eight hours a day watching birds they can never reach is not having a rich life, and it often shows up as yowling at 3am, overgrooming, or picking fights with the other cat.\n\nThe obvious fix is a proper catio, a permanent screened structure attached to the house. Those are wonderful. They are also expensive, they need a landlord's permission, and they do not come with you when you move or go camping.\n\nA cat tent and tunnel sits in the gap. It gives your cat real outdoor air, real grass under their paws and a real view of the garden, without a single screw going into a wall. When you are done, it folds into a bag and goes in the cupboard.\n\nHow a pop-up catio actually works\n\nThe concept is simple. You have a tent with mesh walls, a floor, and zippered doors. Your cat goes inside, the zips close, and your cat is outdoors but contained. The mesh is the important part. It lets air, light, sound and smell through, which is most of what your cat came outside for in the first place.\n\nThis particular set adds a tunnel. The tunnel zips onto the tent and turns a static box into something closer to a run. That matters more than it sounds. A cat sitting in a small square will settle and nap. A cat with somewhere to dash to will actually move, and movement is what most indoor cats are short of.\n\nThe two pieces also separate. On a wet weekend, the tunnel can live in the hallway as an indoor toy while the tent stays packed. On a sunny day you can use just the tent on a balcony where a long tunnel would not fit.\n\nBoth pieces are polyester with mesh panels. The doors use zips rather than velcro, which is the right choice. Velcro gets furry, loses grip and eventually pops open under a shoulder barge from a determined cat.\n\nWho this suits\n\nRenters get the most out of this kind of enclosure. You cannot build onto a property you do not own, but nobody can stop you unfolding a tent on the lawn for an hour.\n\nApartment owners with a balcony are the second group. A balcony catio gives a cat somewhere genuinely new to be, and because this one packs down, your balcony goes back to being a balcony when the session ends.\n\nIt also suits people who travel with their cats. Caravanners, campers, anyone who house-sits or visits family regularly. A portable cat run means your cat has one familiar safe space that travels with them, which reduces the stress of being somewhere unfamiliar.\n\nIt is less suited to anyone who wants a permanent outdoor space. Fabric and mesh left in the sun for a year will fade and get brittle. If you want something that lives outside twelve months a year, you want timber and wire mesh, not this.\n\nChoosing the right outdoor cat enclosure\n\nStart with where it will go. Measure the flattest, most sheltered patch you have. Assembled dimensions are not listed in this product record, so if your space is tight, ask us for the measurements before you order rather than guessing.\n\nThen think about your cat's personality. Confident, curious cats tend to walk straight into a mesh cat enclosure and settle. Anxious cats need a slower introduction and often prefer the tent alone, with a blanket over part of it for a sense of cover.\n\nCount your cats. Two bonded cats usually share this kind of space happily. Two cats who merely tolerate each other may find a tunnel a bit too much like a corridor with no escape route, so run them separately.\n\nConsider the weather where you live. The fabric gives shade, and mesh keeps air flowing, but a fabric enclosure is not a rain shelter and is not a cool room. On hot days, set up under a tree, add water, and keep sessions short.\n\nFinally, look at how it packs. A cat tent with a storage bag is far more likely to get used than one you have to wrestle into a cupboard loose. If it is easy to put away, you will take it out again tomorrow.\n\nSetting it up for the first time\n\nDo the first setup indoors. Work out the shape, the poles and the zips in your living room where there is no wind and no audience. Assembly is required with this set, so give yourself ten quiet minutes.\n\nThen leave it standing in the house for a few days with every door open. Do not push your cat into it. Put their favourite blanket inside, drop treats near the entrance, then just inside, then at the far end of the tunnel. Feed a meal in there if your cat is food motivated.\n\nOnce your cat is strolling in and out and napping inside without prompting, move the whole thing outside. Pick a calm day, a quiet corner, and stay with them. Fifteen or twenty minutes is plenty for a first outdoor session.\n\nTake water out every time. Even on a mild day, a cat in a sunny spot will want a drink, and a bowl inside the enclosure also makes the space feel like theirs rather than a holding pen.\n\nSafety, supervision and common sense\n\nNever leave your cat unattended in a fabric enclosure. That is not a legal disclaimer, it is practical. Mesh can be clawed, zips can be nudged, and a dog or a curious child can cause a problem in seconds. Treat it like taking a toddler to the park, you stay nearby.\n\nWeight the base in breezy conditions. A heavy pet bed, a paver or a tile inside will stop the whole thing shifting. If the wind picks up, pack it in.\n\nCheck the zips each time you set up. Grit from a lawn or a sandy campsite is the main thing that kills zips, and a quick brush-out takes seconds.\n\nWatch your cat's body language. Flattened ears, dilated pupils and crouching low means they have had enough. Open the door and let them go back inside. A cat who learns that they can leave whenever they want will be far more willing to go back in tomorrow.\n\nKeeping it in good shape\n\nCleaning is straightforward. Shake out the fur and grass after every use. Spot clean marks with warm water and a mild pet-safe soap, then let everything dry fully in the shade before folding. Packing a damp tent away is the fastest route to mildew.\n\nSkip the washing machine. Mesh and pole channels do not enjoy a spin cycle, and bleach will weaken the fabric. Avoid drying it in harsh direct sun for hours, as UV is what fades and embrittles polyester over time.\n\nStore it in its bag, somewhere dry. If you use it a lot in summer, give the zips a check at the end of the season and store it clean so it is ready next spring.\n\nThe short version\n\nAn indoor cat with no outdoor access gets bored, and bored cats make their feelings known. A cat tent and tunnel is the cheapest, least permanent way to fix that. You get a mesh tent with two zip doors, a tunnel that clips on for running room, and a bag to carry the lot.\n\nIt will not replace a built catio, and it is not something to leave standing in the weather all year. What it does well is give your cat supervised fresh air in a garden, on a balcony, at a campsite or at your parents' place, then disappear into a cupboard when you are done.\n\nIntroduce it slowly, stay with your cat while they use it, bring water, and pack it away dry. Do that, and you will get years out of it and a noticeably happier cat.", "llm_summary": "The LUCKITTY Hexa Tent Tunnel is a two piece outdoor cat enclosure made up of a mesh cat tent and a connecting play tunnel. The tunnel attaches to the tent with a zipper, and both pieces can also be used on their own. The tent has two large zippered doors. Material is listed as polyester and the colour is Rainbow-Black. It is intended for outdoor use with cats and other small pets, and assembly is required. A storage bag is mentioned by the supplier for carrying and packing down. Manufacturer is Chengyu, model number Hexa Tent Tunnel, part number LKT-TODT1, UPC 033985004268. Overall assembled dimensions, product weight and country of origin are not specified in this record.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Catio Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://catiocompany.co.za/cat-tent-and-tunnel/", "canonical_url": "https://catiocompany.co.za/cat-tent-and-tunnel/", "json_url": "https://catiocompany.co.za/api/products/cat-tent-and-tunnel.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-08" }, { "id": "catio-kit", "sku": "catio-kit", "title": "Kitty City Outdoor Mega Catio Kit with Tunnel Port", "slug": "catio-kit", "price": 6051.99, "currency": "ZAR", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "catios", "category_label": "Catios", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": "5.35 kg", "images": [ "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/catio-kit/main-catio-kit.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/catio-kit/catio-kit-2.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/catio-kit/catio-kit-3.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/catio-kit/catio-kit-4.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/catio-kit/catio-kit-5.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/catio-kit/catio-kit-6.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/catio-kit/catio-kit-7.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/catio-kit/catio-kit-8.jpg" ], "description_short": "A roomy black nylon mesh enclosure with three levels, rearrangeable cubby cubes, a full-size zip door for you and a tunnel port so you can link it to more playsets over time.", "description": "The problem with an indoor cat who wants outside\n\nIndoor cats live longer. Most vets will tell you that, and the evidence backs it up. Roads, dogs, other cats, ticks and poisons all sit outside your front door. Keeping a cat in avoids most of that.\n\nThe trouble is that your cat has not read the research. They sit at the window making that chattering noise at birds. They bolt for the door whenever a grocery bag comes through it. They get restless in the evening and take it out on the curtains or on your ankles at 2am.\n\nThat restlessness is not bad behaviour. It is a bored animal with nowhere to put its energy. Cats are built to stalk, climb, hide and watch. A lounge room offers a fraction of that, no matter how many toys you buy.\n\nA catio kit sits in the gap. It gives your cat real outdoor air, real sun and real grass smells inside a space you control. No walking-lead training. No fence modifications. No building permit. You set it up, your cat goes in, and for an hour or two they get to be an outdoor cat without any of the risk.\n\nHow a mesh catio actually works\n\nThe idea is simple. A fully enclosed structure made of breathable nylon mesh, with a floor, walls and a roof, so there is no gap for a cat to slip through and no open top for them to launch out of.\n\nMesh matters more than solid fabric here. Air passes straight through it, so the inside does not become a hot box on a sunny afternoon. Light passes through too, which is the entire point. And your cat can see out, which is what they actually want. A cat in a mesh enclosure is watching birds, tracking insects and listening to the street. That is enrichment, and it is why they settle afterwards.\n\nThis particular kit measures 120 cm long, 83.8 cm wide and 118.7 cm high. The height is the number worth paying attention to. Plenty of cheap pet pens are knee-high, which means your cat can sit in them but not climb. At nearly 1.2 m tall, this one has three levels inside, so a cat can go up as well as across.\n\nInside there are cubby cubes. They are soft hideaways you can position wherever you like, and they serve two purposes. One is shade, since every cat eventually wants out of the sun. The other is variety. Move the cubes around every few weeks and the layout changes. A different route to the top level is enough to make a bored cat interested again.\n\nAccess is through a zip door in the side panel, sized for an adult to reach in properly. That sounds minor until the first time you need to top up a water bowl or lift out a cat who has decided to nap through dinner.\n\nThe tunnel port, and why it changes things\n\nThe feature that separates a decent mesh cat enclosure from a basic pen is the tunnel door. This kit has one.\n\nWhat it means in practice is that your purchase is not a dead end. You can join this unit to other Kitty City mesh playsets using tunnels, so the enclosure grows as your budget or your cat's confidence grows. Two units joined by a three metre tunnel is a very different experience for a cat than one unit on its own. They get a destination, a route and a reason to move.\n\nIt also opens up the house-to-yard option. Run a tunnel from a doorway or a low window toward the enclosure and your cat can come and go without you playing doorman. The mounting type is listed as door mount, so this is a designed use rather than a hack. How well it works depends entirely on your own door and window layout, so measure before you commit to the idea.\n\nIf you have two cats who do not always get along, a connected cat enclosure system is genuinely useful. Each one gets their own zone with a shared corridor between them. They can choose contact instead of being forced into it.\n\nWho this suits\n\nApartment owners get the most obvious benefit. No yard, no balcony cat-proofing, no landlord conversation. Set it up on the balcony or in the living room and your cat gets a change of scene.\n\nRenters are in a similar spot. Nothing here is permanent. Nothing screws into a wall or gets dug into a lawn. At 5.35 kg the whole thing moves with you.\n\nMulti-cat households are a strong fit. The floor space and the three levels mean two or three cats can be in there without crowding each other, and the cubbies give anyone who wants out of the chase somewhere to go.\n\nThen there are the temporary uses. A new kitten who needs a safe zone while the resident cats adjust. A cat recovering from surgery who should not be jumping on furniture. A rescue cat who needs separating. A holiday rental where you want a familiar space for an anxious traveller. The kit works indoors just as well as out, which is what makes those uses practical.\n\nWhere it fits less well is as permanent unattended housing. This is a soft enclosure for supervised time, not a fortress you leave running day and night. Treat it that way and both you and the cat will get more out of it.\n\nHow to choose and set up\n\nStart with the footprint. One square metre of clear, flat ground, plus room to walk around it. Check the spot for sharp sticks, stones and thorns before the kit goes down, because nylon mesh does not love being pressed onto a sharp object by a 5 kg cat.\n\nThink about shade across the whole session, not just the moment you set up. Sun moves. A spot that is pleasantly dappled at 10am can be baking at 2pm. Either pick somewhere with stable shade or plan to shift the kit, which is easy enough given the weight.\n\nAdd something comfortable to the base. A towel, a mat, an old cushion. It makes longer sessions more inviting and it makes cleaning far quicker at the end.\n\nGo slowly with the first few sessions. Open the zip door, let your cat walk in rather than lifting them in, and sit nearby. Ten minutes is plenty on day one. Most cats work it out fast, but a nervous one needs the enclosure to be their idea.\n\nWater goes in for anything over a short visit. A small tray can go in too if you are planning longer stretches, though keep it well away from the cubbies.\n\nKeeping it in good shape\n\nCare is hand wash only, which keeps maintenance simple as long as you stick to it.\n\nAfter each outdoor session, shake out fur, grass and grit. Spot clean marks on the mesh with warm water and a mild pet-safe soap. Skip bleach and solvents entirely, and do not put any of it through a washing machine or dryer. Machine agitation distorts mesh and pulls at seams.\n\nThe rule that matters most is drying. If the kit gets rained on or washed, open it out fully and let it air dry before folding. Damp nylon in a cupboard turns musty quickly and the smell is hard to shift.\n\nStore it dry and out of direct sun. Leaving a mesh enclosure set up outdoors permanently will fade and weaken the fabric faster than anything a cat does to it. Pack it down between uses and it will last a lot longer.\n\nThe short version\n\nAn indoor cat who wants outside is not being difficult. They are bored. A catio kit gives them sun, air and something to watch without the risks that come with free roaming.\n\nThis one is a fully enclosed black nylon mesh enclosure, 120 by 83.8 by 118.7 cm, weighing 5.35 kg. Three levels, movable cubby cubes, a full-size side zip door and a tunnel port that connects to other Kitty City playsets. Suitable for all life stages, indoors or out, and roomy enough for more than one cat.\n\nSet it on flat ground with shade, add a mat and water, supervise the first few visits, and dry it properly before you fold it away. Done that way, it is one of the easier things you can buy that genuinely improves a cat's day.", "llm_summary": "The Kitty City Outdoor Mega Kit is a portable catio kit for cats of all life stages. It is a fully enclosed nylon mesh cat enclosure measuring 120 cm long by 83.8 cm wide by 118.7 cm high and weighing 5.35 kg. The black mesh structure has three levels, rearrangeable cubby cubes for hiding and napping, a large side zip door for owner access, and a tunnel port that connects to other Kitty City mesh playsets or to a house door or window. It suits indoor and outdoor use and multi-cat households. Model number CM-10172, manufactured by SportPet Designs, LLC. Care is hand wash only. Country of origin and warranty terms are not specified in this record.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Kitty City", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://catiocompany.co.za/catio-kit/", "canonical_url": "https://catiocompany.co.za/catio-kit/", "json_url": "https://catiocompany.co.za/api/products/catio-kit.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-08" }, { "id": "foldable-cat-enclosure", "sku": "foldable-cat-enclosure", "title": "Foldable Cat Enclosure with Connecting Tunnel", "slug": "foldable-cat-enclosure", "price": 1196.99, "currency": "ZAR", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "catios", "category_label": "Catios", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/foldable-cat-enclosure/main-foldable-cat-enclosure.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/foldable-cat-enclosure/foldable-cat-enclosure-2.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/foldable-cat-enclosure/foldable-cat-enclosure-3.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/foldable-cat-enclosure/foldable-cat-enclosure-4.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/foldable-cat-enclosure/foldable-cat-enclosure-5.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/foldable-cat-enclosure/foldable-cat-enclosure-6.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/foldable-cat-enclosure/foldable-cat-enclosure-7.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/foldable-cat-enclosure/foldable-cat-enclosure-8.jpg" ], "description_short": "A mesh tent and a long wrap-around tunnel zip together into one closed play space, built on an alloy steel frame with a waterproof Oxford base, then fold flat into the included storage bag.", "description": "The problem with an indoor cat who wants out\n\nIndoor cats live longer. That is well established, and it is why so many of us keep the door shut. The trouble is that our cats did not agree to the deal. They sit at the window, they chirp at birds, they bolt for the gap the second someone brings in the shopping. You end up managing a small daily standoff, and the cat ends up bored.\n\nA foldable cat enclosure solves that standoff without handing your cat the keys to the street. You put it on the lawn, the balcony or the deck, you zip the doors, and your cat gets grass under their paws, moving air and something to actually look at. When you are done, it folds down and goes back in its bag. No council approvals, no drilling into a rental wall, no permanent structure in a yard you might not be living in next year.\n\nHow this one is put together\n\nThe set comes in two parts that work together. The tent is a square measuring 120 cm by 120 cm with a height of 45 cm, so it is wide rather than tall. It has two large zippered doors. The second part is the wrap-around tunnel, which zips onto one of those doors and turns a static box into a circuit.\n\nThat connection is the detail that makes the product. A standalone tent is somewhere a cat sits. A tent joined to a tunnel is somewhere a cat runs. Cats are built for short bursts of movement, and the loop gives them a reason to sprint, stop, flop and do it again. If you have ever watched a cat use a cat tunnel tent, you already know the tunnel sees more action than anything else.\n\nThe frame is alloy steel. The walls are mesh, which handles two jobs at once: it keeps air moving so the inside does not turn into a greenhouse, and it gives your cat a clear view in every direction. The floor is a waterproof Oxford fabric. That solid base matters more than it sounds. Mesh floors catch claws and soak up dew, while a sealed base gives your cat a stable surface to push off from and gives you something you can wipe clean.\n\nWho it suits\n\nApartment dwellers get the most obvious benefit. If you have a balcony and an indoor cat, a balcony cat tent is the simplest way to give them outside time that does not involve a walking lead, a leash and a lot of negotiating.\n\nRenters are the second group. Building a fixed catio means attaching things to a property you do not own. A small catio that folds away sidesteps the whole conversation with the landlord.\n\nThen there are the travellers. Caravanners, campers, people who take the cat to the holiday house or to a family member's place for a long weekend. A travel catio gives your cat a familiar, contained patch of ground in an unfamiliar location, which cuts down on the stress of the trip for everyone.\n\nIt also earns its keep indoors. When you bring a new kitten home, or when a cat is recovering from surgery and needs to be kept quiet, a mesh pen lets them see the household without being in it. Rabbits and other small pets work in it too, and the Oxford base is kinder on their feet than wire.\n\nWhat to think about before you buy\n\nFootprint. 120 x 120 cm is a decent square, but measure your balcony or the flat part of your lawn before ordering. Then add the tunnel, which needs a run of space beside or around the tent. Sketch it out if you are tight on room.\n\nHeight. At 45 cm this is a low enclosure. A cat can lie down, stretch, roll and walk comfortably, but they cannot stand fully upright or climb a level. If your heart is set on a cat who can perch above ground, you want a tall cage-style catio instead. For most cats, floor space beats height anyway.\n\nYour cat's temperament. Calm cats and curious cats take to a pop up cat tent quickly. Escape artists and heavy chewers need closer watching, and you should check the mesh for damage regularly. No fabric enclosure stops a cat who is determined to get out, and none of them will stop a dog getting in, which is why supervision is non-negotiable outdoors.\n\nWhere you will store it. The fold-flat design and carry bag mean this slides behind a door or under a bed. If you are comparing it against a rigid outdoor cat pen, storage is the thing that decides whether you use it weekly or twice a year.\n\nSetting it up well\n\nDo the first setup indoors. Unfold the frame, zip the tunnel onto a door, and check both zips run cleanly. Once you know how the pieces go together, outdoor setup takes about a minute.\n\nPick your spot with the sun in mind. Part shade is ideal. A fully exposed lawn in the middle of the day gets hot fast, even with good airflow through mesh, so move the enclosure as the shade shifts or set up early and late instead.\n\nPut weight inside. A cat bed with a solid base, a water bowl or a litter tray all help anchor a lightweight structure. On a breezy day, place it against a wall or fence, or keep it indoors. The product record does not list pegs, so plan for wind rather than hoping.\n\nFurnish it for the length of the visit. Ten minutes needs nothing. An hour needs water, shade and somewhere soft. Half a day needs a litter tray as well. The 120 cm floor has room for all of it.\n\nGetting a nervous cat on board\n\nDo not pick up your cat and post them through the door. That is the fastest way to make the enclosure the enemy. Instead, set it up indoors with both doors open and a blanket that already smells like them inside. Walk away. Let them investigate on their own clock.\n\nScatter a few treats in the tunnel. Drag a wand toy through it. Most cats work out the circuit within a couple of sessions and start using it unprompted. Once they are confident indoors, move the whole thing outside for a short first session and stay close.\n\nIf your cat is older or particularly anxious, keep sessions short and end them before they want to leave. Build the association that outside time is good and finite.\n\nKeeping it in good shape\n\nCleaning is simple. Wipe the mesh and floor with a damp cloth and a little mild soapy water, rinse with clean water, and shake out fur, grass and litter after each use. Avoid bleach and solvents, and keep it out of the washing machine, since the frame is part of the structure.\n\nThe one rule that really matters is drying. Never fold it away damp. Mildew sets in quickly in a closed bag, and a steel frame packed wet is a frame on its way to rust. Give it some air time, then store it flat in the bag out of direct sunlight.\n\nBefore each outing, run your hands over the mesh looking for small holes and check that both zips close fully. Small tears grow. Catching one early is the difference between a repair and a replacement.\n\nThe short version\n\nThis is a 120 x 120 x 45 cm mesh tent on an alloy steel frame, paired with a tunnel that zips on to make a closed loop. The floor is waterproof Oxford fabric, the doors are zippered, and the whole thing folds into a carry bag in about a minute.\n\nIt is for people who want their indoor cat to get real outdoor time without the risks, and who need that solution to pack away afterwards. Balconies, lawns, campsites, holiday houses, recovery time indoors. Supervise it, weigh it down in wind, dry it before storing it, and check the mesh now and then.\n\nIf what you need is a permanent, lockable structure attached to the house, this is not that. If what you need is a safe, portable patch of outdoors you can set up anywhere and put away when you are done, it does the job well.", "llm_summary": "The homegroove foldable cat enclosure is a portable outdoor cat tent with a connecting tunnel, listed under model and part number 619107759232. The square tent measures 120 x 120 x 45 cm and joins the tunnel through zippered doors to form one enclosed play area. It is built on an alloy steel frame with mesh walls for airflow and visibility, uses zipper closures, and is intended for cats, rabbits and other small pets. Assembly is required and the unit folds for storage and transport. Listed colour is orange, with a camping style and square shape. Country of publication is China. Product weight, country of origin, warranty and detailed material breakdown are not specified in this record.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Catio Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://catiocompany.co.za/foldable-cat-enclosure/", "canonical_url": "https://catiocompany.co.za/foldable-cat-enclosure/", "json_url": "https://catiocompany.co.za/api/products/foldable-cat-enclosure.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-08" }, { "id": "modular-catio", "sku": "modular-catio", "title": "Modular Catio Mega Kit Outdoor Cat Enclosure", "slug": "modular-catio", "price": 4474.99, "currency": "ZAR", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "catios", "category_label": "Catios", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/modular-catio/main-modular-catio.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/modular-catio/modular-catio-2.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/modular-catio/modular-catio-3.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/modular-catio/modular-catio-4.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/modular-catio/modular-catio-5.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/modular-catio/modular-catio-6.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/modular-catio/modular-catio-7.jpg" ], "description_short": "Lightweight aluminium framing, breathable nylon mesh panels and double zip doors on both sides let you join extra sections, tunnels and hammocks into one connected play space.", "description": "The problem with a cat who wants out\n\nNearly every indoor cat spends part of the day at a window, watching birds they will never meet. It is not a small thing. Cats that get no outdoor stimulation tend to put that energy somewhere less helpful, usually furniture, curtains or your ankles at six in the morning.\n\nLetting them out solves the boredom and creates four new problems: cars, dogs, other cats and the local wildlife. In many councils and suburbs, free-roaming cats are discouraged or banned outright, and for good reason. Cats that roam live noticeably shorter lives.\n\nA catio sits in the middle. Your cat gets grass under their paws, sun on their back and real smells in the air, inside a mesh shell that keeps everything else out. A modular catio takes that one step further by letting the space change over time instead of being fixed on day one.\n\nHow a modular enclosure actually works\n\nThe structure is simple. Aluminium bars form a rectangular frame, nylon mesh panels wrap the sides and top, and zips open and close the doors. This INTURN Mega Kit measures 119.4 centimetres square with 78.7 centimetres of height, which gives a cat room to walk a proper circuit rather than just turn around.\n\nThe modular part comes from the doors. There are double zip doors on both sides, and each one is sized to meet other INTURN products rather than just the open air. Unzip a side door, attach a tunnel, and you have extended the run. Attach a second section at the far end of that tunnel and you have a two-room cat playpen kit.\n\nThis matters because needs change. One cat becomes two. A courtyard gets rearranged. You move house and the old layout no longer fits the new yard. With a fixed enclosure, any of those means starting again. With a modular one, you add a piece.\n\nAluminium was chosen over steel for a reason. It is lighter, so one person can lift and carry the assembled frame, and it does not rust the way untreated steel does outdoors. INTURN pairs the bars with improved locking joints, so the frame holds its shape once assembled rather than flexing every time a cat jumps at a wall.\n\nWhy mesh beats solid panels\n\nBreathable nylon mesh does two jobs at once. First, airflow. A solid-sided pet shelter in the sun turns into an oven surprisingly fast, and cats are not always sensible about moving out of it. Mesh on every side lets a breeze pass straight through.\n\nSecond, visibility. You can glance out the kitchen window and see exactly where your cat is and what they are doing. Your cat can also see out, which is half the appeal. A cat sitting in a mesh catio watching a magpie is getting the stimulation they were missing at the window, just closer.\n\nMesh does have limits. It is not a rain roof and it offers very little shade. Position the enclosure where it gets natural shade for part of the day, or add a tent inside so there is always a covered corner.\n\nWho this suits\n\nApartment and townhouse residents get the most out of it. A catio for apartments has to be something you can put up on a balcony or courtyard and take down again, and a bolted timber structure is usually out of the question for renters. A portable catio fits that life.\n\nOwners of multiple cats do well here too, provided the cats already tolerate each other. The Mega Kit footprint gives room for two or three cats to coexist without constant contact. Add a hammock at height and a tent at ground level, and the confident cat and the shy one both get a spot they prefer.\n\nIt also suits people who travel with their cat. A pop up cat enclosure that packs flat goes in the car to a holiday house or a caravan park, and gives your cat a safe patch of ground somewhere unfamiliar. That is far less stressful than keeping them shut in a strange room.\n\nWho it does not suit: anyone wanting a permanent, weatherproof, unsupervised outdoor housing solution. This is an enclosure for supervised or semi-supervised daytime use, not a kennel.\n\nHow to choose and set it up well\n\nStart with measurements. The 119.4 by 119.4 centimetre footprint is the number that decides everything. Measure your intended spot including any door swing, and check the ground is reasonably level. Sloping ground puts uneven load on the frame joints.\n\nThink about shade before you think about accessories. A sunny lawn feels lovely at nine in the morning and is unusable by one in the afternoon. Under a tree, beside a fence or against the shaded side of the house all work better than the middle of an open yard.\n\nThen plan for growth. If you think you will eventually want an outdoor cat enclosure with tunnels, leave space on at least one side where a tunnel could run. Noting the model number, IT14330, makes it easier to match compatible sections later.\n\nFor the first introduction, keep it low-key. Set the enclosure up, put a familiar blanket or bed inside, and leave the door open so your cat can come and go. Sit nearby with a book. Most cats investigate within the first session. Nervous ones may need several short visits across a week before they relax enough to settle.\n\nNever leave a cat zipped in and unattended for long stretches, especially early on. Check the zips are fully closed each time, because a partly closed zip is the single most common way a cat gets out of an enclosure like this.\n\nKeeping it in good condition\n\nNylon mesh and aluminium are both easy to live with, but neither likes neglect. Spot clean the mesh with warm water and a mild, pet-safe detergent. Avoid bleach and solvents, which make nylon brittle, and avoid pressure washers entirely.\n\nLet everything dry fully before you fold it. Packing damp mesh away is the fastest route to mildew and a smell you will never fully remove. Wipe the aluminium bars down after rain and give the locking joints a quick look before each setup.\n\nConstant UV exposure is the main enemy of any fabric enclosure. If you can store it between uses, or at least keep it in shade, the mesh will stay strong for years longer. Zips benefit from an occasional clean too, since grit in the teeth is what eventually causes them to fail.\n\nThe short version\n\nThis INTURN Mega Kit is a 119.4 by 119.4 by 78.7 centimetre cat enclosure built from aluminium bars and breathable nylon mesh, with zip closures and double zip doors on both sides that connect to other INTURN pieces. It needs assembly, it packs down, and it can be carried by one person.\n\nBuy it if you have an indoor cat, some outdoor space, and no interest in building something permanent. Buy it especially if you think your setup will change, because the ability to add a tunnel or a second section later is the whole reason to choose a modular design over a fixed one.\n\nJust be realistic about what it is. It gives your cat safe, supervised fresh air. It is not a weatherproof shelter and it is not a substitute for you being around. Used the way it is meant to be used, it will change how your cat spends their afternoons.", "llm_summary": "The INTURN Mega Kit modular catio (model IT14330) is an outdoor cat enclosure measuring 119.4 x 119.4 x 78.7 centimetres. It is built from aluminium bars and nylon mesh panels, with zipper closures and double zip doors on both sides that connect to other INTURN pet products so the enclosure can be expanded into a larger system with tunnels and added sections. The mesh is breathable for airflow and visibility, and the interior can be fitted with adjustable hammocks and tents. It is rectangular in shape, suits cats and small pets, and requires assembly. Colour is listed as Mega Kit. Weight, country of origin and warranty are not specified in this record.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Catio Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://catiocompany.co.za/modular-catio/", "canonical_url": "https://catiocompany.co.za/modular-catio/", "json_url": "https://catiocompany.co.za/api/products/modular-catio.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-08" }, { "id": "pop-up-cat-enclosure", "sku": "pop-up-cat-enclosure", "title": "Pop-Up Cat Enclosure with Three Levels and Carry Bag", "slug": "pop-up-cat-enclosure", "price": 4604.99, "currency": "ZAR", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "catios", "category_label": "Catios", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": "5.9 kg", "images": [ "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/pop-up-cat-enclosure/main-pop-up-cat-enclosure.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/pop-up-cat-enclosure/pop-up-cat-enclosure-2.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/pop-up-cat-enclosure/pop-up-cat-enclosure-3.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/pop-up-cat-enclosure/pop-up-cat-enclosure-4.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/pop-up-cat-enclosure/pop-up-cat-enclosure-5.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/pop-up-cat-enclosure/pop-up-cat-enclosure-6.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/pop-up-cat-enclosure/pop-up-cat-enclosure-7.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/pop-up-cat-enclosure/pop-up-cat-enclosure-8.jpg" ], "description_short": "A three-level mesh tent on an alloy steel frame, 110 x 110 x 145 cm, with zip closures, tent pegs and a carry bag so you can set it up on the lawn, the balcony or at a campsite.", "description": "The problem every indoor cat owner knows\n\nYour cat sits at the window. Ears forward, tail flicking, watching a bird hop around on the grass. You know exactly what they want, and you know exactly why you cannot give it to them. Roads, dogs, other cats, snakes, ticks, and the simple fact that an outdoor cat is a cat who might not come home.\n\nSo most of us compromise. The cat stays in, we feel a bit guilty, and the window stays the closest thing to outside they get.\n\nA pop-up cat enclosure fixes that without handing over any real risk. It puts your cat on the grass, under the sun, with birds and smells and moving air all around them, inside a mesh shell that nothing can get into and your cat cannot get out of. For a lot of households this is the single best thing you can buy for an indoor cat's quality of life.\n\nHow a pop-up enclosure actually works\n\nThe concept borrows from camping tents. A folded frame holds tension, and when you release it into position, the frame springs out and locks the fabric shell into a standing structure.\n\nOn this model, the frame is alloy steel and the mechanism works from a central hub. You hold the hub base and press the top section into its slot, and the enclosure stands up. To pack it away, you press the bottom support rods inward and it collapses back down. There is no threading poles through sleeves, no instruction sheet you have to read twice.\n\nThe shell is Oxford cloth with mesh panels. Oxford cloth is a tight basketweave fabric used for bags, tents and outdoor gear because it resists tearing and takes abrasion well. The mesh sections do the real work for a cat, because they let air move through, let your cat see out on every side, and let you see in.\n\nAccess is by zip. Zips matter more than people expect. A flap or velcro closure can be nosed open by a persistent cat, and some cats are very persistent. A zip stays shut.\n\nAt 110 x 110 x 145 cm, this sits in the large category. The footprint is a bit over a square metre, and the height is where the design gets interesting, because the interior is split into three levels. Cats want to be high up. A single-floor pen is fine for containment but boring. Levels turn the same square metre into something a cat will actually choose to spend time in.\n\nWho this suits\n\nIndoor cats with outdoor curiosity. This is the main case. A couple of hours in a mesh cat enclosure on the lawn, a few times a week, gives an indoor cat sensory input they otherwise never get.\n\nMulti-cat homes. The three tiers mean two cats can be in the same enclosure without being in each other's face. They can stack vertically, which is how cats naturally share a space.\n\nPeople with balconies instead of gardens. A cat enclosure for balcony use has to be contained and stable. This one has a square footprint that fits most balcony spaces. You will need weights rather than pegs on a hard surface.\n\nCampers and travellers. It folds into a carry bag and weighs 5.9 kg. If your cat travels with you, having a safe base at the campsite changes the trip entirely. A travel cat enclosure also works well at a holiday rental where you are not sure how cat-proof the place is.\n\nTemporary separation situations. Introducing a new cat, isolating one who is recovering from surgery, or giving a kitten a contained space while the household adjusts. Mesh lets cats meet each other safely before they share a room.\n\nWho it does not suit. If you want permanent, weatherproof, leave-them-out-all-day housing, this is not it. A pop-up tent is a supervised-use product. For permanent outdoor access you want a fixed timber or mesh catio bolted to the house.\n\nHow to choose, and what to check before you buy\n\nSize against your space. Measure the patch of lawn, deck or balcony where it will live. You need the 110 x 110 cm footprint plus a bit of clearance to walk around it and peg the corners. Height is 145 cm, which clears most balcony railings and awnings but is worth checking under a low pergola.\n\nStability. This is the thing people underestimate with any pop-up frame. The enclosure is far steadier pegged down than standing loose. Tent pegs are included and you should use them every time you set up outdoors. On concrete or indoors, put something heavy on all four corners instead. A properly anchored outdoor cat pen barely moves. An unanchored one sways when a cat jumps between levels, which some cats find off-putting.\n\nLevels and your cat's confidence. Hammock-style shelves have some bounce. Confident cats love it. Nervous cats need a slow introduction. Put a familiar blanket on the bottom level, leave the door open, and let them explore at their own pace. Treats on each tier do more than coaxing ever will.\n\nWeight and portability. 5.9 kg is manageable for one person. If you plan to move it between the lawn and the car regularly, that matters. A heavier fixed structure gives you more stability but you will not be taking it camping.\n\nSupervision plan. Decide now how you will use it. If the answer is \"supervised sessions in the garden while I garden or read\", this is ideal. If the answer is \"leave the cat out there while I am at work\", look at a fixed catio instead.\n\nSetting it up well the first time\n\nPick flat ground. A slope puts uneven load on the frame and makes the levels sit crooked. Avoid gravel and rough stone where the fabric base will abrade.\n\nOpen the frame first, then peg the corners, then fit anything that goes inside. Pull the corners taut as you peg so the fabric holds tension and the levels sit flat. A slack enclosure is a wobbly enclosure.\n\nPut a water bowl on the ground level, especially on warm days. Black fabric absorbs heat, so position the enclosure in shade during the hotter part of the day. Morning and late afternoon are usually the best windows.\n\nFor the first session, keep it short. Twenty minutes with you nearby is plenty. Most cats are cautious for five minutes, then start investigating. Build up from there.\n\nLooking after it\n\nShake it out after each use to clear fur, grass clippings and litter. Wipe the fabric and mesh with a damp cloth and mild soap when it needs it, and let it dry fully in the open position before folding.\n\nDry the steel frame if it has been sitting on damp grass. Metal plus trapped moisture inside a storage bag is how frames get rust spots.\n\nCheck the zips and seams every few weeks. A zip that is starting to catch is easier to fix than one that has failed. Look over the mesh for any small holes, since a small hole in a cat enclosure becomes a large hole surprisingly fast.\n\nStore it in the carry bag somewhere dry. Garage shelf, shed, wardrobe, anywhere out of direct sun and away from damp.\n\nThe short version\n\nIf you have an indoor cat who stares out the window, a pop-up cat enclosure is the most direct way to give them what they are looking at. This one is 110 x 110 x 145 cm with three internal levels, built on an alloy steel frame with Oxford cloth and mesh panels, closing with zips. It weighs 5.9 kg, packs into the supplied carry bag, comes with tent pegs and carries a 12 month warranty.\n\nPeg it down properly every time. Use it in shade on warm days. Keep sessions supervised. Do those three things and you have a safe, portable catio that takes a minute to set up and gives your cat an entirely different kind of afternoon.", "llm_summary": "The Rywell pop-up cat enclosure (model PE-OT-0016-BK-RY) is a portable outdoor cat tent measuring 110 L x 110 W x 145 H cm and weighing 5.9 kg. It is built from alloy steel and Oxford cloth in black, with a tent-like rectangular shape, zip closures and three internal levels for climbing and resting. The frame opens and collapses from a central hub. A carry bag and tent pegs are included, and assembly is required. It is listed for outdoor use with cats, and carries a 12 month warranty. The manufacturer is Northland Supply Chain Management (Dongguan) Co., Ltd. Colour is listed as black; specific fabric denier, country of origin and packed dimensions are not specified in this record.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Catio Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://catiocompany.co.za/pop-up-cat-enclosure/", "canonical_url": "https://catiocompany.co.za/pop-up-cat-enclosure/", "json_url": "https://catiocompany.co.za/api/products/pop-up-cat-enclosure.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-08" }, { "id": "portable-catio", "sku": "portable-catio", "title": "Portable Catio Cat Tent with Play Tunnel", "slug": "portable-catio", "price": 1851.99, "currency": "ZAR", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "catios", "category_label": "Catios", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/portable-catio/main-portable-catio.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/portable-catio/portable-catio-2.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/portable-catio/portable-catio-3.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/portable-catio/portable-catio-4.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/portable-catio/portable-catio-5.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/portable-catio/portable-catio-6.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/portable-catio/portable-catio-7.jpg" ], "description_short": "A pop-up Oxford cloth and mesh enclosure measuring 119.4 x 119.4 x 45.7 cm, zip-connected to a long play tunnel, with no assembly required and a carry bag for storage.", "description": "The problem with letting a cat outside\n\nCats want outside. Not in a vague way, in a sit-at-the-door-and-yell way. The smells, the moving grass, the birds, the sun on a warm paving stone. Indoor cats will find the one patch of window light and lie in it for hours because it is the closest thing they get.\n\nThe trouble is that letting a cat roam free carries real costs. Traffic is the obvious one. Then there are neighbourhood dogs, territorial cats, ticks and fleas, poisoned bait, and the damage cats do to local birds and lizards. In many areas there are also curfews or containment rules that make free roaming a legal issue, not just a safety one.\n\nSo owners end up stuck between two bad options. Keep the cat in and listen to the complaints, or let the cat out and worry every time they are late home.\n\nA portable catio sits in the middle. It gives your cat real outdoor time, in a contained space, while you sit nearby with a coffee. No one has to compromise much.\n\nWhat this one actually is\n\nThis is a pop-up fabric enclosure plus a separate play tunnel that zips onto it. The main tent opens to 119.4 cm square and 45.7 cm high. The construction is Oxford cloth with mesh panels, closed with zippers. There is no assembly step, so it goes from bag to tent in about a minute.\n\nThe two-piece design is the useful part. On a small balcony you can use just the tent. On a lawn you zip on the tunnel and suddenly the cat has a circuit instead of a room. Cats behave differently in a tunnel. They stalk, they hide, they shoot through and stop dead at the other end. A cat tunnel tent gets far more active play out of the same cat than a plain box does.\n\nThe mesh does two jobs. It keeps air moving so the inside does not turn into a greenhouse, and it lets you see exactly what your cat is doing without unzipping anything. That visibility matters more than people expect. Half the appeal of outdoor time is watching your cat enjoy it.\n\nWho it suits\n\nApartment owners get the most obvious benefit. A cat enclosure for apartment living turns a small balcony into usable territory for an hour or two, with no risk of a fall and no chance of a dash past your legs at the front door.\n\nIt also suits people with gardens who do not want a permanent structure. A timber catio bolted to the wall is a great thing, but it is a build, a cost, and often a conversation with a landlord. A foldable catio needs none of that. It opens where you put it and disappears afterwards.\n\nTravellers and campers are the third group. Taking a cat to a holiday rental is stressful for everyone, mostly because the cat has nowhere familiar to be. A travel catio with a blanket that smells like home gives them a known space in an unknown place.\n\nFinally, there are the convalescent cases. Cats recovering from surgery, elderly cats who should not be climbing fences, and newly adopted cats who are not ready for free access yet. A contained outdoor space lets them get sun and air without the risk.\n\nHow to choose between the options\n\nFloor area is the first thing to check. A tent that looks spacious in a photo can be a shoebox in real life. At 119.4 cm square, this one gives a cat room to stretch out fully, plus space for a bed and a water bowl, without you needing to fold anything to fit it in.\n\nHeight is the second. At 45.7 cm, a cat can sit up and turn around. That is intentional, not a shortcut. Tall soft enclosures catch wind badly and tip. If you want standing-height space, you are looking at a rigid frame structure, which is a different product with different storage problems.\n\nMaterial is the third. Thin nylon is cheap and tears. Oxford cloth is heavier and takes more scuffing against concrete, grass and claws. Combined with mesh panels, you get a balance of airflow and durability, which is what you want in an outdoor cat tent that lives outside in short bursts.\n\nThen there is setup. Anything that requires threading poles will get used less. That is just how it goes. No assembly means you will actually open it on a Tuesday afternoon instead of thinking about it and not bothering.\n\nLast, think about storage. If you only have outdoor space sometimes, a mesh cat tent that folds into a carry bag is far more practical than something that needs a shed corner permanently.\n\nIntroducing it to your cat\n\nDo not rush this. Cats judge new objects harshly and then re-judge them a week later as if nothing happened.\n\nOpen it indoors first. Leave the zippers open and let the tent sit in the lounge for a day or two. Put a familiar blanket inside, something that already smells like your cat. Drop a treat or two near the entrance, not inside, so there is no pressure.\n\nOnce they are going in and out on their own, move it outside somewhere quiet. Shade is better than full sun for a first session. Stay with them. Short sessions build confidence faster than one long session that ends with a stressed cat.\n\nAdd the tunnel after the tent is normal. Most cats take to tunnels quickly, but introducing both at once is a lot of new object to process. A cat playpen with tunnel is most fun when the cat already trusts the main space.\n\nIf your cat bolts out the moment you unzip, that is usually a sign you moved too fast. Go back a step and shorten the sessions.\n\nKeeping it safe and in good shape\n\nSupervision is the rule. Soft-sided enclosures are not escape-proof against a cat with hours of free time and a grudge. Stay in the garden. When you go inside, the cat goes inside.\n\nWatch the sun. Mesh breathes well, but a dark tent in full afternoon sun gets warm. Set it in partial shade, keep water inside, and move it as the sun shifts. The tunnel makes a decent shaded retreat on its own.\n\nWind is the other thing. The low profile helps, but weight the corners if you live somewhere exposed. A tent that lifts once will spook a cat badly.\n\nCleaning is simple. Shake out the fur and grass after each session. Spot clean with warm water and a mild pet-safe detergent when it needs it, then air dry fully before folding. Do not machine wash it and do not tumble dry it. Putting it away damp is the quickest way to end up with a musty tent and weakened mesh.\n\nCheck the zippers now and then. Run them slowly, keep fabric out of the teeth, and they will last. Zippers are almost always the first thing to fail on any pop up cat tent, and almost always because of a snag that got forced.\n\nThe short version\n\nIf your cat wants outside and you do not want them roaming, this gives you a middle path. The tent opens to a genuine 119.4 cm square, the tunnel zips on for extra space and better play, and the whole thing folds into a bag when you are done.\n\nIt is not a permanent structure and it is not meant to be left unsupervised. It is meant to be the thing you pull out on a nice afternoon, set up in a minute, and sit next to while your cat finally gets to roll around on actual grass.\n\nFor most apartment dwellers, renters and travellers, that is exactly the right amount of catio.", "llm_summary": "The Pettzery PT201 is a portable catio, a pop-up outdoor cat enclosure that includes a zip-on play tunnel. The main tent measures 119.4 x 119.4 x 45.7 cm and is built from Oxford cloth with mesh panels, closed with zippers. No assembly is required, and the set folds down for storage and transport. It is listed for outdoor use and suits cats as well as ferrets, guinea pigs and rabbits. The listing records a unit count of 2, covering the tent and tunnel, and the shape is square with a compact style. Colour, product weight, packed dimensions and country of origin are not specified in this record. It ships via dropship fulfilment.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Catio Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://catiocompany.co.za/portable-catio/", "canonical_url": "https://catiocompany.co.za/portable-catio/", "json_url": "https://catiocompany.co.za/api/products/portable-catio.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-08" }, { "id": "walk-in-catio", "sku": "walk-in-catio", "title": "Walk-In Catio Wooden Cat Enclosure with Wheels", "slug": "walk-in-catio", "price": 7368.99, "currency": "ZAR", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "catios", "category_label": "Catios", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": "26.8 kg", "images": [ "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/walk-in-catio/main-walk-in-catio.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/walk-in-catio/walk-in-catio-2.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/walk-in-catio/walk-in-catio-3.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/walk-in-catio/walk-in-catio-4.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/walk-in-catio/walk-in-catio-5.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/walk-in-catio/walk-in-catio-6.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/walk-in-catio/walk-in-catio-7.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/catios/walk-in-catio/walk-in-catio-8.jpg" ], "description_short": "A two-level wooden cat enclosure standing 180cm tall with two doors, internal platforms, a nesting box and brake wheels so you can roll it where the sun is.", "description": "The problem with letting cats outside\n\nCats are not subtle about wanting outside. They sit at the door. They slip past your legs. They stare out the window at a bird for forty minutes with the focus of a surgeon. And every owner knows the trade-off: outdoor cats live shorter lives on average, mostly because of traffic, fights and the things that happen when a cat is out of sight for six hours.\n\nSo most people end up picking a side. Either the cat stays in and you live with the guilt and the yowling, or the cat goes out and you live with the worry. Neither is great.\n\nA walk in catio is the third option. It is an enclosed outdoor space that gives a cat the sun, the air, the sound of the garden and a view of everything moving in it, while keeping the cat inside a boundary you control. The cat gets what it actually wants, which is sensory input, not necessarily a three-kilometre territory.\n\nWhat this enclosure actually is\n\nThis is a timber cat enclosure measuring 80cm wide, 80cm deep and 180cm tall. The footprint is small, roughly the size of a large side table, but the height is where the usable space lives. Cats do not use floor area the way dogs do. They use shelves, perches and vertical routes. A tall narrow enclosure with two levels gives a cat more genuine options than a wide flat run of the same volume.\n\nInside there are two platforms and a nesting box. The platforms are climbing targets and lookout points. The nesting box is the retreat, somewhere covered to sleep or to sit out a gust of wind. Having both matters. A cat that only has exposed perches will feel uneasy and may not settle.\n\nThe frame is wood with PVC used for the cleaning board. That board is the part that earns its keep. Instead of scrubbing a fixed floor on your hands and knees, you slide it out, hose it, dry it and put it back.\n\nThere are two doors. It sounds like a minor spec until you have tried to put a water bowl in a single-door enclosure while a cat tries to exit past your arm.\n\nThe wheels change how you use it\n\nMost outdoor cat enclosure designs are built where they stand and never move again. That is fine if you have the perfect permanent spot. Most people do not.\n\nThis one sits on universal brake wheels. Roll it onto the deck in the morning where the sun lands, roll it under the pergola by midday, push it against the house wall when a storm comes through. Lock the brakes and it stays put.\n\nThe practical benefit is heat management. A spot that is pleasant at nine in the morning can be dangerous at two in the afternoon. With a fixed structure your only answer is shade cloth. With a catio on wheels, you move it.\n\nThe secondary benefit is cleaning. You can roll the whole thing off a patch of lawn and let the grass recover, or shift it to hose down the area underneath.\n\nKeep in mind the wheels suit firm flat surfaces best. Decking, pavers and concrete are ideal. Thick lawn or uneven dirt will fight you.\n\nWho it suits\n\nIndoor cats who have never been out are the obvious match. A safe outdoor cat run gives them a controlled introduction to wind, smells and noise, which is a lot of enrichment for a cat whose day is otherwise a sofa and a window.\n\nKittens benefit too, with supervision. It is a sensible halfway step between full indoor life and whatever freedom you plan to give them later.\n\nOlder cats often love it most. A cat that no longer wants to patrol the neighbourhood will still want a sunny spot and something to watch. The two levels mean you can let them use the ground floor and ignore the climb entirely.\n\nIt also suits households where the cat and the street do not mix. Busy roads, aggressive neighbourhood cats, dogs next door. If letting the cat out is genuinely not safe, a large cat enclosure gives you an outdoor life without the gamble.\n\nWhere it is less suited: three or more cats who need all-day space, or a household wanting a permanent full-time outdoor home. For that you want a larger run or a connected enclosure system.\n\nHow to choose and where to put it\n\nStart with measurement, not price. Mark 80cm by 80cm on the ground where you want it and look up. You need 180cm of clear height, which rules out spots under low eaves, washing lines or branches.\n\nThen check the surface. Flat and firm, with enough space around it for you to open both doors fully. If you want to move it regularly, map the path it will travel and make sure there are no steps or lips.\n\nThink about sun across the whole day, not just when you are shopping. Morning sun with afternoon shade is close to ideal in most climates. Having the wheels helps, but it helps more if you already know where the shade falls.\n\nFinally, consider what goes inside. A low litter tray, a water bowl that will not tip, and maybe a towel or cushion in the nesting box. A bare enclosure is a box. A furnished one is somewhere a cat chooses to be.\n\nAssembly, honestly\n\nIt arrives flat-packed. Assembled weight is 26.8 kg, and the carton is awkward rather than brutally heavy, so have someone around when it lands.\n\nWork on a flat surface. Lay the panels out and identify every piece before you start screwing anything. The single biggest mistake people make with flat-pack timber is getting halfway through and realising panel C was meant to face the other way.\n\nSnug the bolts as you go but do not fully tighten until the whole frame is up. Then go around and tighten everything properly. A square, tight frame will not sag or rack. A rushed one will develop a lean within a season.\n\nBudget an afternoon. If you finish in ninety minutes, great, but pressure makes for sloppy work on something that holds an animal.\n\nKeeping it in good shape\n\nDaily is just a spot check. Remove anything the cat left, top up the water, make sure the doors latch.\n\nWeekly, pull out the PVC cleaning board and wash it with warm water and a pet-safe cleaner. Let it dry fully before it goes back in. Wipe down the timber with a damp cloth and dry it off. Do not soak wood.\n\nMonthly, check the hardware. Bolts work loose with movement, especially on a wheeled unit that gets rolled around. Check the wheel brakes still hold.\n\nAnnually, look at the timber finish. Outdoor wood weathers. If it is going grey or feeling rough, a reapplication of a suitable pet-safe exterior finish will extend its life considerably. Make sure anything you use is non-toxic and fully cured before the cat goes back in.\n\nIn severe weather, move it under cover or throw a tarp over the top. A weatherproof cat enclosure is only as weatherproof as its worst-exposed corner.\n\nThe short version\n\nThis is a 180cm tall walk-in catio with a compact 80cm by 80cm footprint, built from wood and PVC, with two levels, two doors, a nesting box and brake wheels. It weighs 26.8 kg assembled and carries a 6 month warranty.\n\nIt suits one or two cats who want outdoor time without outdoor risk. The height gives them climbing and perching. The wheels let you chase shade instead of accepting whatever the fixed spot offers. The removable cleaning board means maintenance is a lift-and-rinse rather than a chore you keep putting off.\n\nMeasure your space first, give the assembly the time it deserves, and furnish the inside properly. Do those three things and you have a cat that gets the garden without the garden getting the cat.", "llm_summary": "This is a walk-in wooden cat enclosure (catio) by X-ZONE PET, model AIR2237, in grey. External dimensions are 80cm long by 80cm wide by 180cm high, and assembled weight is 26.8 kg. It is built from wood and polyvinyl chloride (PVC), has two levels, two doors and includes a nesting box. A special feature is mobility, with wheels allowing the enclosure to be moved and braked in position. It is intended for outdoor use with cats and other small pets. Warranty is listed as 6 month. Country of origin, colour variants beyond grey, internal platform dimensions and assembly time are not specified in this record. Pricing is listed in thirteen currencies with delivery available across supported storefronts.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Catio Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://catiocompany.co.za/walk-in-catio/", "canonical_url": "https://catiocompany.co.za/walk-in-catio/", "json_url": "https://catiocompany.co.za/api/products/walk-in-catio.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-08" }, { "id": "window-catio", "sku": "window-catio", "title": "Four-Tier Window Catio Cat Enclosure", "slug": "window-catio", "price": 6146.99, "currency": "ZAR", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "window-catios", "category_label": "Window Catios", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/window-catios/window-catio/main-window-catio.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/window-catios/window-catio/window-catio-2.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/window-catios/window-catio/window-catio-3.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/window-catios/window-catio/window-catio-4.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/window-catios/window-catio/window-catio-5.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/window-catios/window-catio/window-catio-6.jpg", "https://catiocompany.co.za/dropship-images/window-catios/window-catio/window-catio-7.jpg" ], "description_short": "A four-level metal and nylon mesh enclosure with five zippered doors, a weather cover and tool-free assembly, sized at 91.9 x 91.9 x 183.9 cm.", "description": "The problem with keeping cats indoors\n\nIndoor cats live longer. That is settled, and most owners know it. What is less often said out loud is that a lot of indoor cats are bored out of their minds.\n\nYou see it in the behaviour. The 3am sprinting. The yowling at the back door. The cat who sits in the window for six hours a day with its tail twitching, watching birds it will never reach. None of that is a cat being difficult. It is a predator with nothing to do.\n\nLetting them out solves the boredom and creates a much bigger problem. Cars, dogs, other cats, snakes, ticks, fights, and the local bird population all become part of the deal. In plenty of places, free-roaming cats are also a legal issue now, with curfews and containment rules that carry fines.\n\nA window catio sits right in the middle. The cat gets outdoor air, real sunlight, sounds, smells and a view that changes. You keep the cat contained. Nobody has to pick a side.\n\nWhat this enclosure actually is\n\nThis is a freestanding four-tier cat enclosure measuring 91.9 cm long by 91.9 cm wide by 183.9 cm high. The frame is metal rod, the walls and panels are nylon mesh, and the whole thing is black. A cover is included for the roof.\n\nIt is designed to be placed where your cat can reach it, typically against a window or door, on a balcony, or out in a yard. The cat moves in and out through one of the doors, or through a window you leave open into the enclosure.\n\nThere are five doors in total. Three large and two small, all zippered. The large doors at the bottom are the ones you will appreciate most, because they are sized for a person to crawl through. Anyone who has tried to retrieve a litter tray from the back of a low enclosure through a narrow hatch understands why that matters.\n\nAssembly is required but no tools are needed. It also comes apart for flat storage.\n\nWhy height beats floor space\n\nIf you give a cat a choice between a wide flat run and a tall narrow one, most cats pick tall. Height is how cats feel safe. It is also how they claim territory and how they keep an eye on everything.\n\nFour tiers inside a 183.9 cm frame gives a cat genuine vertical range. They can climb up, drop down, perch at the top, or hide low. That vertical movement is also better exercise than walking around a flat area, because jumping and climbing use more of the body.\n\nWith more than one cat, tiers do something else useful. Cats that share a space do better when they can separate by height rather than having to sit next to each other. A multi tier cat cage naturally reduces friction, because each cat can hold its own level.\n\nThat said, not every cat climbs. Older cats, heavy cats and cats with joint pain will mostly use the ground floor. If that describes your cat, the enclosure still works, but plan the layout around the lowest tier and keep bedding, water and the litter tray all within easy reach.\n\nPicking the right spot\n\nMeasure before you buy. The two numbers that trip people up are the 183.9 cm height and the 91.9 cm square footprint.\n\nOn a balcony, check your ceiling or awning clearance and leave room for the cover on top. Also leave a walking path, because an enclosure that blocks the only route to your clothesline will not last the month. Keep it clear of railings so cats cannot use the roof as a step up to somewhere you do not want them.\n\nIn a yard, flat ground is the main thing. Ground stakes go in easily on soil or lawn and make a real difference to how solid the frame feels when a cat jumps between levels. On concrete or tile you cannot stake it, so you will need weights at the base corners instead.\n\nAgainst a window, think about which window. North-facing spots get more sun, which cats love in winter and hate in midsummer. The roof cover helps with shade, but a spot that gets some natural shade for part of the day is better than one baking all afternoon.\n\nIndoors is a legitimate option too. Plenty of people use an enclosure like this as a recovery space after surgery, a containment area during renovations, or a safe zone when a new pet arrives.\n\nMaterials, weather and what to expect\n\nMetal and nylon is a sensible combination for this kind of product. The metal rods carry the load and keep the shape. The nylon mesh gives airflow and lets both you and the cat see through.\n\nMesh handles ordinary cat contact well. What wears it out is one cat picking one spot and clawing at it every single day. The fix is simple enough, give them something better to scratch inside the enclosure, and check the panels regularly so a small pull does not become a hole.\n\nThe roof cover is described as waterproof and sun-resistant. It keeps light rain off and takes the edge off direct sun on the top tier. Treat that as weather protection, not weatherproofing. In a real storm, bring the cat in and either take the enclosure down or tie it off securely. Fabric and wind are a bad combination, and an unanchored frame can tip.\n\nHeat deserves specific attention. A dark enclosure in full sun gets hot fast. Shade, water and limiting time outside during the hottest hours matter more than any feature of the product itself.\n\nGetting your cat to actually use it\n\nThe mistake most people make is putting the cat in and zipping it up. That turns the enclosure into a cage in the cat's mind, and you will spend weeks undoing that.\n\nLeave the doors open instead. Let the cat find it. Put a blanket inside that already smells like home, add a toy, and drop a few treats near the entrance. Cats approach new objects on their own schedule and resent being hurried.\n\nMost cats work out the top tier within a few days. Once they realise it is the best lookout in the house, you will struggle to get them down.\n\nFeeding inside can help if progress is slow. So can sitting in there yourself for a few minutes, which is exactly what the crawl-through bottom doors are for.\n\nCleaning and upkeep\n\nNothing complicated here. Wipe the metal frame with a damp cloth and dry it off so moisture does not sit on the joints. Spot clean the mesh with mild soapy water and a soft brush, then let it air dry completely before you zip anything shut.\n\nBrush fur, dust and leaves off the mesh now and then. Blocked mesh moves less air, and airflow is half the point.\n\nEvery few weeks, run your hands over the zips, joints and stakes. Zips are usually the first thing to show wear, and a zip that sticks is a zip that someone will leave half-closed. Reseat anything that has worked loose.\n\nIf you are packing it away for the season, dry everything fully first. Damp nylon in a box becomes mildew in a box.\n\nThe short version\n\nThis is a four-tier, 91.9 x 91.9 x 183.9 cm cat enclosure in metal and nylon mesh, with five zippered doors and a roof cover. It assembles without tools and packs down flat.\n\nIt suits indoor cats who need outdoor time, households with more than one cat who need vertical space, balconies and courtyards, and anyone dealing with cat containment rules. It is less suited to cats who cannot climb, though the ground level still works for them.\n\nMeasure your space first, especially the height. Anchor it properly. Give your cat a few days to decide it was their idea. After that, most of the window-staring and door-yowling tends to sort itself out.", "llm_summary": "The Deblue FK1021L is a four-tier window catio and outdoor cat enclosure measuring 91.9 cm long by 91.9 cm wide by 183.9 cm high. It is built from metal rods and nylon mesh in black, with a rectangular shape and a modern style. The enclosure uses zipper closures and includes five doors, three large and two small, plus a cover listed among the included components. Assembly is required and no tools are stated as needed. It suits balconies, patios, yards, or placement against a window for indoor cats. Weight, country of origin and certification details are not specified in this record. Pet type is cat. Model and manufacturer part number are both FK1021L.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Catio Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://catiocompany.co.za/window-catio/", "canonical_url": "https://catiocompany.co.za/window-catio/", "json_url": "https://catiocompany.co.za/api/products/window-catio.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-08" } ] }