Our cats love to go outdoors and we don’t want to deny them that. On the other hand, we live on a busy road and need to keep them safe in the yard. We’ve been using the Cat Fence In System for years and we’ve never had a problem. It’s a very simple design: brackets at an angle the cat can’t jump on, plus netting.
The catch is: You must be diligent about maintenance. The few times our cats got out was because they found holes or tears in the netting that were overlooked. Squirrels can chew their way through and if a cat has something tall nearby to stand on (think: tool shed, tree) they can chew or jump over the netting as well. It’s a good idea to loosen the brackets during the winter (if you’re keeping your cat in) because heavy snow can bend them. You should also keep an eye on the screws because they loosen or rust. In other words: check it often!
Make sure the bottom of your fence is cat proof also. We use mesh where the fence doesn’t meet the soil. As with the netting, this should be check regularly as wild animals often dig holes under fencing.
Keep a close eye on the little rascals the first few times you let them out. Cats are crafty and they will think of things you haven’t!
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