After adding shelf space to the catio, it became apparent that there were some bottle necks. There were places where one cat would sit and block passage for the other two cats. To help add escape paths (either out or in), we added some bridges.

One cat will still sit in the window, which blocks the way, but we can see that going on and Missy the dog can break up those tiffs. Missy has given herself the job of cat peacemaker. She will go and investigate any growling or hissing and effectively breakup stand offs. The cats all appreciate the help, even the instigator, because all three cats are still on nose sniffing terms with the dog.

For your entertainment, here is a video of Thor at the top of the catio, reaching out to play with the wind spinner.

Thor the kitten has discovered the little house at the top of the cat tree. To say he likes it would be a true understatement. He gets up there at every opportunity, when he is not busy pestering the girl cats. I do like that in the photo there is an illusion of a heart shape.

When my eldest and I built the catio, we put shelves and a bed on the outside for the outside cats. They are never used.

So, to make more spaces to perch inside the catio, I moved the shelves inside.

The shorter jumps also help the kitten get around the catio, since he isn’t strong enough for the big jumps yet.

I can see Thor the kitten go from wiggly, wobbly, kitten to strong athletic cat. He isn’t there yet, but it is getting easier to see the potential. He is allowed on the chairs, but not on the table (at least while we are in the room). He is smart enough to figure out the parenthetical part too. He isn’t quite comfortable balancing on the back of the chair, but he gave it a go anyway.