Cat proof fencing

paddypaws101

Ok, so the new 11 week old kitten has sussed out that there is an exciting world outside the back door already, so my 'plan' to keep her indoors looks like it is going to fail. I have also scared myself silly over interent scare stories of 4 month old kittens falling pregnant! Argh

So....has anyone got experience of cat proof fencing either DIY or kit form? As well as keeping kittens IN, will it keep Tom cats OUT?

scaredy_cat

you can get a netting like this - http://www.catterydesign.com/links/security/catfencing.php?Fencing=Cat+Safe+Fencing

or google cat enclosures...

lin888

You can install your own cat proof fencing quite easily with mesh and brackets from garden centres or builders merchants. This will be far cheaper than buying a cat proof fencing package. I have 2 cats ... one of which was very determined to get out of the garden, but now I know they are both safe from traffic and predators. It also prevents stray cats from getting into your garden. I have had my cat proof fence for over a year and they have not managed to escape!

Instructions for how to cat proof an exsiting fence can be found at beestonfencingcompany dot co dot uk.

LittleTinker

I have never come across any fencing that will keep a cat in or out. They do climb you know...and can climb upside down, high, vertically....etc etc.

Burglars get the name "Cat Burglar" because of how they can crawl and climb into any situation.

Having said that....an 11 week old baby will be nosy....and is likely to run straight back inside at any sudden noise. They dont tend to wander more than a few feet at that age.

balletshoes

OP my kitten is 16wks now, he had his 2nd injection a month ago, and was showing a lot of interest in outdoors from around 10 wks. Once he'd had his 2nd injection, I started taking him out with his collar and a slim lead attached to it. Our garden has 5ft and 6ft fencing around it, and is enclosed. He has the run of the garden now (I keep the lead on him and stay outdoors with him, but let him run about) and he's fine. He does head straight back inside if he hears loud noise etc, but he soon wants to be out again.
Would this be an option for you and your kitten, until she's been spayed?

cyberbob

Why can't you keep the kitten in until he is neutered. As long as you are careful it's a lot cheaper and less hassle than having to build a version of Stalag 19 in your garden.

It's only a couple of months and by the time you build it the kitten may be able to be neutered anyway. Personally i don't think yhere is such a thing as cat proof fencing they always find a way through

paddypaws101

Well she is off to the vet tomorrow for the op so fencing will no longer be required.