Give your cat a staycation this summer! The Prince William SPCA is sponsoring a new give-away to promote keeping cats indoors. Enter to win one of three sizes of catios for your cats. Catios not only keep cats safe, but also decrease the negative impact outdoor cats can have on wildlife.
We will give away three sizes of catios to families in Prince William County, Manassas Park and Manassas City. No purchase necessary to win. Deadline to be considered is June 30, 2025. More about catios.
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What is a Catio?
A Catio (a patio for a cat) is a unique cat enclosure that can enhance the beauty of your house and yard or blend in to create a seamless extension to the home. It’s a secure outside area where your cat may play, exercise, feel the breeze on their whiskers, soak up the sun, hunt for bugs, and observe birds.
Why cats need a Catio
- Safety: Catios provide a secure space for cats to explore the outdoors while remaining restrained. They reduce the risk of accidents and injuries while keeping predators from harming your cats.
- Enrichment and Exercise: They encourage physical activity, helping to prevent obesity and related health issues. Being outdoors encourages cats to explore and experience surroundings beyond the indoors. These experiences improve their mental well-being.
- Wildlife Protection: Free-roaming cats are responsible for killing millions of birds, mammals and reptiles every year. The most significant benefit of a Catio is that it protects birds and other wildlife by encouraging your cat to watch birds rather than hunt them. This is a win-win for cats and wildlife!
- Environmental Stimulation: Cats can enjoy the sights and sounds of their surroundings, enhancing their natural behaviors.
About the Catios Available through this Give-Away
We are working with Habitat Haven (https://habitathaven.com/), which has been providing happy and safe outdoor enjoyment to pets worldwide since 2003. Their outdoor cat enclosures, “catios,” are strong, durable, and tastefully designed. Habitat Haven is recommended by veterinarians throughout North America as the best way to keep pets safe outdoors!