Alan Breslauer launched Custom Catios in 2017 after building his first cat enclosure in the early 2000s. Most catios cost Breslauer's clients between $5,000 and $15,000, but a few cost over $70,000.

Catios provide a safe (and stylish) way for felines to spend time outdoors.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There's no doubt: Cat owners will do practically anything for their furry friends. One way to treat your kitty? With her very own ...

You’ve probably seen the many “lost cat” signs posted in your neighborhood or online on Nextdoor, along with reports of roaming urban coyotes and cats found partially eaten or killed by cars. While ...

Carolyn Somers has spent a year and a half bringing back to life a grand, yet aging 1893 center-hall Victorian just off Esplanade Avenue. Working in Sweet Home, a free 3-D Internet design program, she ...

Maybe you have checked out a tricked-out cat patio before and you think you've seen enough. Stop! Have you toured Chateau De Chat, a custom "catio" on a back deck where felines lounge on a bench and ...

When people want a safe place for cats to play outdoors, they can create a screened cat patio, called a catio, buy a pre-made cat home or call a custom builder like Michael Jaeger of Vancouver, ...

Scott McGehee’s four cats don’t roam the streets of Brooklyn. Instead, they lounge in a custom-built outdoor enclosure attached to his Bed-Stuy brownstone. The setup, known as a catio, gives his pets ...

Outdoor enclosures that keep cats safe but offer a little wind in their whiskers are sprouting up in the Twin Cities. In their new outdoor living room, Coco and Rosie have lounging areas, exercise ...

If you have a cat who sits by a window staring at the outside world, consider this new home trend. Catios—enclosed outdoor spaces where cats can exercise, enjoy fresh air, and bird watch safely—are ...