Calling all cat lovers! If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your cat’s living space, this is the event for you. The Portland Audubon and Feral Cat Coalition are hosting the annual Catio Tour, showcasing creative and unique catios from around the Portland area.
First things first. What’s a catio? It’s an outdoor cat enclosure, or cat patio, that provides feline safety and enrichment in your backyard. They have become so popular among the cat-loving community in Portland that there are enough to make this tour an annual event.
The 2021 Catio Tour is had both in-person and virtual options showcasing creative and unique designs for all different types of spaces.
The tour is part of Portland Audubon and the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon’s Cats Safe at Home campaign, which seeks to reduce the number of cats living outdoors in the Portland area in a humane and environmentally responsible manner. The Catio Tour was created to offer inspiration for people who are looking for ways to give their cats safe outdoor time.
The 2021 Catio Tour is taking place on September 11. Here are the two ticket options. Registration is non-refundable.
2021 Catio Tour Tickets
In-Person Tour
Take a self-guided tour from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Catio Tour features eight catios in Portland and one in Vancouver. You can start at any location. Volunteers will be at each location to check you in. Catio hosts will be onsite to answer construction questions and resident cats will be there to model their catios.
A week before the event you will receive an emailed copy of the 2021 guidebook about the catios, including quick facts, materials and cost.
Registration is $10 per person. Kids 12 and under are free with discount code CATIOKIDS. In-person tickets close September 8.
Online Video Tour
You can enjoy all the catios from the comfort of your home. Get access to all the professionally created videos with homeowner interviews. You’ll also get photos and 360-degree images.
A week before the event you will receive an emailed copy of the 2021 guidebook about the catios, including quick facts, materials and cost.
The virtual catio tour is $15. The video collection will be available September 11 through December 2021.
To purchase your tickets, visit the Catio Tour website.
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