Annual Catio Tour coming September 11

There are patios, and then there are catios!

The 9th Annual Catio Tour, showcasing eight distinct Portland-area outdoor feline enclosures, is happening Sept 11, 10-2, this year including in-person and online video tours. From DIY to designer, the catios in NE Portland, SE Portland and Vancouver inspire great ideas to fit any budget and space.

Hosted by the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon and Portland Audubon, the self-guided tour was created to inspire cat owners to build or buy outdoor cat enclosures to keep cats safe from outdoor hazards while also protecting wildlife from cat predation. The in-person tour sells out, so get tickets early.

Funds from the Catio Tour support the hosts’ “Cats Safe at Home”™ campaign, which aims to reduce free-roaming cats in Portland Metro with solutions that are good for both cats and wildlife. Get details, tickets at CatsSafeAtHome.org.