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OCTOBER 2018 DOGGIERESCUE.COM CATS E- MAGAZINE 9
Let your cat be “up in the air”

Cats love being high up, especially when they can look down
on us mere mortals. Cats instinctively feel safe when they are
in a high position and also concealed.

Zig loves to jump up the shelves in the cat
room & look down on us once she gets there

Bring the outside in

There are several ways to bring in a stimulating
environment:
• have sunny spots and spots with shades
• include pots of cat grass, cat mint & cat nip
• include multiple scratchy poles and pads,
especially different vertical or horizontal
types made of different materials
• consider a water feature: a simple shallow
bowl, perhaps to include a small solar
• You may build your own cat shelves and ramps or just fountain
place cat stands and furniture (such as tables and
shelves) together, to provide the cats ability to jump These items can easily be added to a room or
up in steps or stages. And also jump down. an outdoor enclosure.
• Cats need several flat surfaces, large enough to safely
sleep there.
• Hammocks are also useful to provide multiple high levels
and sleeping places. You can make your own from
synthetic canvas, shade-cloth, or other material, they can
be rectangles or triangles or any shape. Ensure they are
fastened safely. Ensure cats can easily and safely get in
and out of the hammocks.

More tips to come next month in the second
part of this article on keeping your kitty happy, Levi loves her grass…
comfortable, entertained and safely contained. and her cat scratchy pole!

For more information about available kitties please email Deb on : cats@DoggieRescue.com