How to Build an Outdoor Cat Fence Enclosure

Cat fences can help keep you at ease after you put your pet outside. Make sure your fence is at least 4 feet high and has a curved top so the cat can't climb or jump out and run into oncoming traffic. Five-foot fences are appropriate for cats that have powerful back legs. Letting your cat out to explore alone can be a bit risky; that's why making a simple fence could save your cat's life.

Things You'll Need

  • Pliers
  • Metal zip ties
  • 48-inch tall roll of chicken wire
  • Rubber hammer
  • PVC fence posts cut to height
  • Measuring tape
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Instructions

    • 1

      Measure the area you want to put your fence. Put a PVC post for every 4 feet of fence. Hold one of the posts upright with your hand. Gently jolt it at least 1 foot in the ground with your rubber hammer. Repeat for all the posts.

    • 2

      Unroll your chicken wire. Attach the end to a posts with a metal zip tie. Place ties at the bottom, middle and top of the post. Pull the ties tight. Trim excess metal.

    • 3

      Connect the rest of your fence with zip ties. Ensure the fence is tight between each post. Bend the top 1 foot of fence over to a 45-degree angle so that the cats can't jump or climb over.

    • 4

      Check for loose wires along the fence. Ensure there are no gaps. Trim any loose wires or fold them over.

    • 5

      Put your cat in the fence and observe it. Make sure there are no holes that the cat can escape through.