I Built an ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND CATIO For My Cats

[@HalfAsleepChris]

FAQs: Why does Bella wear a donut? It's a soft alternative to a normal cone. She has some sensitive skin and keeps over-grooming, but hates wearing a normal cone. She doesn't at all mind wearing the donut, it stops her over-grooming, and she looks incredibly stylish Why didn't you use clear roofing? Ralph is incredibly fluffy and overheats super easily - clear roofing would just act like a greenhouse and make him hotter You weren't allowed to drill into the house but were allowed to cement posts in?!?! Yup. The posts can be easily dug out at the holes refilled when we move out, leaving no trace, whereas holes in brickwork can't be simply filled. Ralph can climb a vertical post, so why did you make the climbing wall less steep? For Bella - she's getting old and is less capable than Ralph Is your screwdriver ok? ...

[@akela2332]

Bella is cute with the donut😍

[@Lyxilytical]

I've never seen a loaf of bread wear a donut before...

[@akela2332]

@@Lyxilytical me to

[@GigaChad-uq3ko]

@@Lyxilytical yea its wierd for me...

[@rileyennett6194]

I agree chris

[@dianebalch5369]

This is wonderful. The kitties are able to enjoy the outdoors while protected from vultures, hawks and other predators. Excellent idea!l

[@DefNotWilliam]

I just hate the vultures in the U.K

[@xen9696]

one problem is that the cats can destroy the net thing using their claws

[@you1979-x4e]

@@DefNotWilliam we don’t get them

[@The1TrueRizzler]

@@you1979-x4e he was being sarcastic

[@table9818]

@@The1TrueRizzler I thought so but it's still not that obvious

[@auburnandgrey4457]

Catio is where it is at!!! Wildlife stays alive. Cats stay safe. Nicely done. Thanks for sharing.

[@solitarelee6200]

Catios are such a wonderful idea for cats. You're 100% right that the outdoors aren't safe for cats and cats aren't safe for the outdoors, but my cats really really adore our little screened in porch, and I'll be very sad when we move away from this house and they don't have it anymore.

[@kenyakookie]

I'm back to this channel after a pretty long time, it's the first time I've heard this outro. What a lovely way to both accept that pets don't live forever whilst also never forgetting them. The little halos are adorable too, and Bella has already stolen my heart, considering this is my first time meeting her

[@vintag3kitt3n]

coming back to this comment (and video!) three years later to say i miss the outro song and tribute to the oldies ❤️‍🩹🐱

[@joehelfrich7456]

You put the nails in the peaks because in the trough, water would pool around them and seep along the nail into the structure below and into the wood, promoting rot.

[@Sam-FesterAdventure]

I knew someone would know! Thank you, I have done roofing work but never worked with corrugated materials and was curious (but too lazy to Google).

[@goldenrat3641]

Thx for explaining

[@MarokoJula-wf6lz]

broooo stop complaining

[@thisis_mudchute]

@@MarokoJula-wf6lz nobody complained (except you)

[@ryanconklin6972]

"I cant wait for ralph and bella to never use it" Cat owners around the world felt that.

[@hdbdhsidbdheisksnan]

For real though!

[@gladitsnotme]

*cat butlers

[@PercabethYessss]

Yeah…. Also how does he not EVER say anything about cats not eating cat food like, is that not a problem?because my cat won’t

[@Naseem384]

put food in it

[@nancymai79]

Fr

[@trudymccann3671]

What a thoughtful Cat Dad, to make such a lovely gift/Catio! Great Construction, Aesthetically appealing!

[@CookieCutter]

i subscribing to see that bubble dome with a cat in!

[@limba4451]

You are here that’s rare adopt me youtuber

[@thesushshowofficial]

Me too! No offense.

[@ariethninja6280]

? okay, how dumb am i that I dont know you? *goes to check out your channel*

[@vxzkkkk]

Aha same cookie, I wanna see it

[@Unbreakable-1985]

Haha same, hopefully we see it soon

[@milbin1795]

Its so sad seeing the halos around Tom and Reggie ;d Thank you for caring so much about Bella and Ralph :D

[@a_random_cheese]

What the- it says there is one reply and there isn't any replies?

[@blesmol5091]

@-Unkown- it says there’s 3 comments *yknow before I replied*

[@TheFurryHunter]

It’s sad I know

[@Pysslis]

@@a_random_cheese deleted bot comments.

[@ikatz876]

-This is the best- This is the worst thing R.I.P

[@acasualcactus5878]

You should make the cats a mini world to explore, with lots of world landmarks to play with, like the Houses of Parliament, The Statue of Liberty, The Atomium, etc.

[@clownatron]

Turn the Statue of Liberty into a cat head and the Houses of Parliament into the houses of purrliment

[@sygneg7348]

He does not have the free time and balls of steel to do that.

[@Sheffieldisred]

Great idea

[@acasualcactus5878]

@@clownatron The aTomium, Bellaburg Arch, NiagRalph falls, and I cannot think of anything for Reggie.

[@clownatron]

@@acasualcactus5878 Mount Regmore Edit: Also maybe the burj Reglifa

[@meowmix6940]

I so so so appreciate you taking your pets safety (and the health of your ecosystem) seriously I knew I liked you!

[@nameofaman7404]

“I noticed the climbing wall was a bit too steep.” 5 minutes earlier: *Ralph literally climbing 90 degrees up*

[@nonsensethehuman279]

Copied comment but I don’t really care, this comment is even cooler

[@nameofaman7404]

I made this comment before scrolling down to see a similar one

[@elm-ishh5718]

It says in the pinned comment that the slope was made less steep so that Bella could climb. Bella is an old cat so it needs to be easier for her so she doesn’t get hurt

[@ozpreys]

@@elm-ishh5718 Also, cats claws are pointed inwards, so climbing down is harder than up.

[@deneee952]

This is literally the most wholesome channel in existence .

[@joshuaneate358]

I’m your 100th like

[@reaganlaurel6688]

@@joshuaneate358 I'm your first like

[@thebest_natasha]

@@joshuaneate358 I’m him/her 2nd like

[@thebest_natasha]

@@reaganlaurel6688 and I see your commet 38 minutes ago-

[@Pickles_Fickle]

Even and Katlen are also holesome

[@millomweb]

Roof - could swap that opaque thing with a sheet of corrugated transparent stuff. I'd also suggest positioning adjacent to house to make a dry corner with dry access from the house - so they can go outside yet stay dry. My cat spends time in our front porch - sheltered yet outside. (edited - deleted stray letters and added the missing ones.)

[@candy4abby]

Yupp I was about to say that. We did the same thing too

[@PeterSmithson]

yep - we have a lean-to that uses transparent stuff to keep it light in there

[@monicarivers4864]

We adopted our kitty Teaspoon as a stray "teen" kitten who was already used to being outside. We have let him be indoor/outdoor for the past year. However, the roofs in our condos were replaced a few months ago and apparently parts were not resealed correctly. Teaspoon got stuck in a roof space in another building for 2 weeks and almost died! Thankfully the maintenance man heard him crying and got him out. I was hesitant to let him out after that - but thought he surely wouldn't repeat the stunt. But he went missing again about a month later. After 2 and a half weeks I had given up hope until I heard a cry as I was walking my dog past an empty condo - he was in the window pawing at the glass. He had gotten in through the roof and could not get out! He had gone without food all that time! The owner lives out of state - but I was able to get her phone # from our HOA. She did not want to bothered and in fact lied at one point saying she had sent someone over to the condo and no cat was in the property! I texted her photos of my cat sitting in the window that included her condo number and told her I was calling the police/fire dept if she refused to do anything. She FINALLY called a locksmith (which I of course paid for) - after 12 hours of playing games with me. $300 later - my cat was finally out! His outdoor cat days are OVER!

[@bornahelmrih94]

Hope he still lives to this day! :D

[@alexkitty149]

okay but that person letting a cat starve and be stuck is an awful person. so glad your kitty is okay now!

[@PrismaticTeamOfficialJSAL]

Bruh nah you liar

[@cryingwatercolours]

@@PrismaticTeamOfficialJSAL this is not something to lie or joke about. it also doesn’t sound made up at all.

[@ankanand]

U should seal the hole in the roof

[@mullisaukko423]

I love it when people build catios for their kitties. I feel like it’s really important and good to bring indoor cats at least some sort of access outside too, and I honestly think this is the best way to do so as they dont have to be on a leash (which isnt bad either, I just prefer this). It also tells how mich the owner loves their cats.

[@mishagaming1075]

mich

[@bluecurlygirl]

There's also the question of money though. I'd love to do this. Don't know if I can afford it though.

[@mikearchibald744]

@@bluecurlygirl shelving is pretty cheap, look around on garbage day for people throwing out old cabinets and just dismantle them. The caging is the most expensive part, but it doesn't have to be this huge and cats can be blocked in with chicken wire which is pretty cheap.

[@H3ll0989]

He could complete the roof and add lights

[@mullisaukko423]

@@mishagaming1075 mich

[@andreawalker7138]

I laughed at the snack break in the build montage. Loved the video; I'm sure the cats will love their new catio and jungle gym.

[@ikatz876]

Yeah....... =D

[@Xcheebl]

Can we all just appreciate that the building noises are in sync of the music So wholesome 😊

[@ibomusicalvoyage6163]

Yup. I'm a music teacher, and that's the very first thing I noticed.

[@the_tiger_2135]

@@ibomusicalvoyage6163 can you teach me?

[@changshanwu4303]

Mhm yea!

[@dumbledoresarmyforever7348]

This his thing. Being wholesome ☺️

[@vafabalabarz1]

@@the_tiger_2135 thats not hwow it works lol

[@scattypetty]

I work at a veterinary hospital and the gruesome (mostly car accident) injuries I see daily make me believe letting your cat outside is cruel. Love that catio!

[@Assywalker]

The word you're looking for is "dangerous". At best you could go for "reckless". "Cruelty" implies ill intent while maintaining a state of suffering.

[@LJ-kj4ro]

It’s not cruel to allow a living thing freedom, but yes if you live on a busy road you have to think if you can give the animal the life it deserves. I only know one person who kept their cat indoors and I felt sorry for them. However, that was due to them being in a busy area and the cats being expensive so possibility of stealing. We lived in a village and for my cats it would’ve been cruel to keep them indoors. They would choose to spend most of the day outside and come in at night to sleep with us humans.

[@scattypetty]

@@LJ-kj4ro I feel bad for your local wildlife that you're unleashing an invasive predatory species upon...

[@pinkrosegurl6987]

I think you should let your cat outside if it's safe for them I don't understand how people are arguing over this

[@scattypetty]

@@pinkrosegurl6987 Because it's not that simple?? Anything outside can be dangerous for your cat - cars, heights, larger predators, other cats, parasites, rat poison, poisonous plants.... the list goes on. Where is it safe, then? Plus, house cats are an invasive species that is known to decimate small wildlife. A discussion about this is more than valid.

[@wembe2145]

the amount of effort he puts into videos is immeasurable, and the fact he did all this for is cats is so nice and heart warming, i cant believe the amount of time it would have taken to edit this video,

[@jeremyc4811]

Chris: "My garden is the size of a postage stamp..." reveals his 400 sq ft garden. Realtors in the U.S.: "This apartment features a luxurious outdoor patio..." reveals an 8 sq ft cement square looking out on a highway. "Isn't this lovely?"

[@midnights2631]

I felt that, and it hurts

[@stephenburgess83]

I made 80th like lol

[@nostalkingzone]

I'm still trying to get used to the idea of Britishers referring to their backyard as a "garden": I keep looking for the vegetables and/or flowers, lol! :)

[@JT_gaming123]

Yea our back gardens are quite big here in the uk

[@Memez_Goalpost]

I would like this but you have the highest number of likes and I don't want to ruin it.

[@star.of.all.time7]

Has anyone realized that he times all the things to the background music? The drilling is most noticeable but imagine how much effort he puts into a single video…… KZbin really is a better place with him.

[@stevenhenry4227]

Hello Arisha how are you doing today

[@mimzy6067]

yes i did know

[@Anime-watcher69420]

Im watching this channel after 3-4 years. Bella’s and Ralph are adorable but honestly no word can describe heir cuteness not even numbers. I will use this channel when I keep my own cat thanks a lot for all these cat advises.

[@dominickrater7912]

It gives me a happy feeling inside watching your videos purely because of how much you love your cats and going to great lengths to make them happy. And you take time out of your own life to make them castles or cat patios. Well done you are 100% my favorite youtuber. RIP Reggie And Tom

[@sharonhill7363]

I'm new to channel. Could you tell me how Reggie n Tom died???

[@dominickrater7912]

@@sharonhill7363 From what i can remember, Reggie got sick and Tom just passed due to complications with old age. but I believe he has older videos with/about them.

[@cosmo22]

@@dominickrater7912 tom was 1 years old, no way old age killed him

[@cosmo22]

and im pretty sure reggie had a blood clot

[@reaganlaurel6688]

Screwdriver: **is having an emotional breakdown** Chris: AHAHAHAHAHAHA!

[@sygneg7348]

Screwdriver is sus, doncha think?

[@chem3615]

@Aquerbus scewdivr

[@LightingBoy_]

@@sygneg7348 sussy baka

[@kellydalstok8900]

I suspect he didn’t drill a hole first.

[@pawprints123]

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO TREU

[@mysterious7215]

Finally when the world needs him the most he came back

[@jackfleming1263]

His last video was last week

[@sygneg7348]

Indeed.

[@EDips875]

When was he gone

[@Tanush227]

YES

[@Adamdaking]

He wasnt gone...

[@timapiepgrass8702]

Thanks for acknowledging the ecological impact of cats on wildlife. I think that part of the video was well presented and not one-sided. That catio looks so great! Also love the way you put the drill sounds in musically some how? very satisfying.

[@larrylife-hack2783]

I love this channel so much, almost any other KZbinr would have picked up their cats and put them in the bubble just for content, but you don’t because you can see that they don’t want to go in. It shows that your really love them and it’s amazing.

[@CrispyFwy]

Yeah I love this guy

[@londonjewell6483]

Yeah

[@TxcaBxbbles]

So true!

[@Memez_Goalpost]

Ralph: "Okay, gotta use these weird shaped things to go up and down this board!" Bella: "If I touch the weird shapes, I DIE!"

[@Skye_Writer]

lol I have to admit I was thinking, why not just turn the board over and use it with the battens right-side up? The kitties would like it and you don't have to add in the expense of the grips. It *might* be easier for Bella, too, who is sliding around a bit trying to get down without touching the grips. Still, AWESOME build

[@Centralmassmedia]

I’m surprised Bella’s claws didn’t prevent her from sliding. She looked so dainty on the plank. I just love her donut.

[@Memez_Goalpost]

@@Centralmassmedia She might've been declawed to prevent over scratching her skin.

[@annjungel6276]

LoL hahahaha

[@l68504]

@@Memez_Goalpost declawing is illegal in the UK. I think she's just old.

[@maceonarmstrong5905]

Chris: The cats wanna go outside. How the Cats actually feel: Window... Mmmmmm... Yumm

[@lynngirton7220]

Same with my cat

[@lynngirton7220]

Lol

[@devhonk1722]

mmmmm window...

[@thatrussianguy116]

LOL

[@sygneg7348]

LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@The__Yuki-l]

I love re-watching old videos because they’re just amazing to watch and I think that is the best thing ever

[@The__Yuki-l]

Wow, one like thank you

[@eneadventures]

Three likes

[@The__Yuki-l]

lol thanks

[@childmauler3000]

I love how Ralph tried not to use the climbing steps on his way down and figured out it would be better to just use them. It’s so cute to see him carefully make his way down by stepping on them lol.

[@chickenburger.]

Legends who learn

[@Tijm.]

I’ve never seen a cat owner who gives so much about the well-being of his cats and makes this creative content like Chris

[@sparkingcat4829]

im also creating a lot of things for my cat 😃

[@musu4499]

Key word seen you haven't other than camera mate

[@ace_of_cakes]

If you're interested, Evan and Katelyn have made a bunch of videos building stuff for their cat Joob

[@EpicBanana1560]

He’s the best cat owner tbh

[@karlijns4816]

I wish more people would consider the impact of letting their cats free room. We've always had pet rabbits, we'd let run in our garden (proper dug in fences that were 3m above ground). And cats would climb the fences and attack them, one of our rabbits was even killed. It sucks cause we really didn't have a way of keeping them out.

[@gregorythompson5625]

Cats kill way too many birds as well

[@driftwood4960]

Population control

[@gregorythompson5625]

@@driftwood4960 birds are more scarce and as well they have an effect on eco systems some birds keep insects at lower population numbers with cats killing them they help contribute to more insects. Mosquitoes are one example.

[@paradoxical_taco]

It’s also so dangerous to the cats. I found a dead cat by the side of the road when walking to catch the train to work about 20 years ago. It was clear the person or people in the car stopped & likely felt bad. The cat did not appear to be feral, it looked like a well fed, well cared for house cat, he or she might have had a flea collar too, I don’t remember. But no tag with info, which I think the people must have been looking for. So they had covered the cat’s body with a towel (they moved the cat out of the road too & onto the curb.) The head wasn’t covered & it looked like one of my cats I had at the time. I looked under the towel for any marks I recognized (the wound on this cat was awful, this was 20 years ago, it haunts me still.) I couldn’t be sure, so despite thinking I’d miss the train, I ran home just to be sure my cat was still inside, even though I knew my cat hadn’t snuck out as I left for work because that wasn’t a thing my cat ever did. I just knew that I’d illogically worry all day that was my cat & I simply couldn’t recognize him in the state the dead cat was in. Outdoor cats aren’t as streetwise as people think. Plus, the most streetwise animal can’t deal with a human who is driving recklessly, or we’d never see dead wild animals like squirrels in the road. Keep your pets inside unless you are with them or provide a safe space like a catio

[@paradoxical_taco]

@@driftwood4960 Of people’s pet rabbits? Why would you post this?

[@MS-wg1pl]

I love this!!! You are taking such good care of them❤

[@nardalis4832]

For the people who said its cruel to have a cat indoors... well, there are in fact cats who prefer to be indoors. They'll probably like some fresh air but they don't necessarily go out. Keep a window/door open on hot days (with fence so they dont fall out) and they'll love sitting in that spot. Or a cat patio if thats possible :P

[@tramsroy]

People who think keeping a ct indoors must really love having a dead cat

[@kathrynnielson5689]

Agreed. My cats yammer on at 5:00 until I finally take them onto the balcony if our apartment. They stay out there for 10 minutes and then want to go back in and don’t ask to go out again until the next day at 5:00 am. I used to feel guilty until they started choosing to go in after a few minutes. Cats adapt pretty easily. At least I’ve never had any issue.

[@nardalis4832]

@@tramsroy Dude, like Kathryn says below your comment, he/she takes the cats out but then they want to go in again after a few minutes. This is a similar example to my sisters cat, who love to lie in the sun but it doesnt like going outside that much. For myself, I had my cat outdoors, but it was an easy place for him as the plot was gigantic. He would spend the summers outside for a long time, but when it was winter or rainy he'd come back in and stay indoors for the most part unless he had to do his business(no cat toilet, he rarely used it) If you're assuming apartment people should have their cats more outdoors, well, they'll need a harness and supervision then. Which isn't exactly - natural for them either. See cats more like humans instead. Some cats love to be outside, others prefer to be inside while some other cats prefer to be a bit everywhere

[@gretafreitag2041]

I imagine any person would also also prefer being indoors if that's where they've been all their life. All creatures are hesitant about the unkown. I'm against having 100% indoor cats, I think people should normalize taking cats on walks(Yes, on a leash). After all, people would say it's cruel to keep a dog inside all its life, never going for walks, so why is it ok for cats?

[@lambybunny7173]

@@gretafreitag2041 Very true! Taking cats on walks with you is healthy for the cat and keeps them out of harms way, unlike just letting them roam free. Letting cats roam free is more cruel than keeping them indoors as it can kill them and 100% kills wildlife. Taking them on walks on a leash is a great idea :)

[@Policy_-fk8gf]

If Chris ever becomes rich, he might buy an island for his cats

[@eyesack6845]

An*

[@Ilikepots]

Correction he WILL buy an island for his cats

[@jerbearnotabear6818]

Lol

[@legendeOfDragon]

Nah he will build an actual fortress!

[@Erosiony]

@@legendeOfDragon or maybe a country

[@theforgottendinosaur]

you should see if you can put a hole in that dome,or else it's gunna get filled with standing water and attract things like mosquito and ticks or cover it when the cats aren't outside using it

[@sweatyskinfolds1385]

It's positioned under the covered bit

[@iamsquibzzy]

@@sweatyskinfolds1385 rain doesn't just go straight down so if the wind is going in a certain direction it is very possible that it will get water inside where it is

[@jusbksklanbskxjdkbsn]

@@iamsquibzzy couldn’t you just vacuum the water out? or suck it out some how?

[@ameliebannon4461]

i love these videos, this just proves you really love your cats! R.I.P reggie and tom, may you live happily above..

[@Liyahs-bff]

Yes rip 😞😇

[@Papermin6927]

I would like to give this as an attempt to express empathy 🫴(😭/😢) I think a dead pet seems next to impossible to overcome (I know I'm talking about grief)

[@bluecurlygirl]

Brilliant. I cried laughing at several points in this. "I can't wait to see them not use it" either. I love how Ralph was hitting every paw of the climbing things and Bella avoided them at her peril. Aw poor Bella and her little donut. They're both beautiful kitties. They're lucky to have found a home with you. Talk about being spoiled rotten.

[@Asperkid22]

Ikr

[@sreyleaksok8711]

L

[@beanutputter83]

Chris: I'm moving houses in a year so it has to be freestanding. Also Chris: I'm going to put cement to stabilize the wood pillars.

[@baconisincheese]

Yes

[@blacktiger171]

@M.L. Adair could probably just dig up the cement and fill the hole back in, no?

[@badgirlhalo5854]

I love your picture

[@TheBooban]

And he only rents!

[@FoxDren]

Freestanding = not attached to another structure.

[@ianparker794]

I swear this is some of the most Golden content on youtube.

[@funwithbooks1074]

yeah

[@zeldaxlinkHD]

I absolutely LOVE your style of editing! And of course your creativity!

[@silverwolf6738]

When we wanted to take our cat out we put a leash on him and took him to the park. We brought an extendable leash to let him run around a bit. In our back yard we never let him leave the yard and always stand right next to him or close without a leash so he can roam freely.

[@tsk961]

Same, we used to let our cat outside freely and it was fine. Then he started a habit of climbing to the top of our 50 ft tree and getting stuck. Then he would just jump off and get scared and hurt. Now we have to keep him on a leash

[@gladitsnotme]

Same, I live in a top floor apartment and my cat still goes outside almost daily. I just stand there while he sniffs around the neighbors patio and torments their indoor cat through the glass patio door. He's usually done with his "walk" after 10 minutes and runs back up the stairs when he hears any loud noise lol

[@nicabocaglory2696]

There’s 4 things Chris likes Cats, Building, Stop Motion and foreign money

[@goldenrat3641]

The "foreign money" made me laugh, thanks for posting this

[@bigounce7976]

What about Lego trains

[@subemelaradio3027]

What about cats, cats, cats and cats?

[@bigounce7976]

Holidays lots and lots of holidays

[@dylanauntiecrafters3278]

i mean that p accurate

[@aliciat3049]

My husband and I love building catios at every place we've owned / rented. The best of both worlds and cats love them! :)

[@JadasCuisine-jn9zu]

I knew your cats would love it😊😊😊😊😊 I watched your videos when I was four!!!!

[@zaph2580]

Ralph: hey step stones, cool. Bella: why do you put these many obstacles on this slope?

[@taylorhancock5834]

I just love the effort that goes into these videos, with the music synced build montage, and just how nice and happy these videos always seem to make me. Keep being great, and we all patiently await the day when a cat sits in The Bowl. :)

[@volcanproductionsincvlog3135]

change the profile picture or am blocking you

[@crawlermutantnvzr2076]

@@volcanproductionsincvlog3135 change the profile picture or I’m gonna dislike your comment and block you

[@volcanproductionsincvlog3135]

@@crawlermutantnvzr2076 Blocked for being a loser and supporting.

[@taylorhancock5834]

@@volcanproductionsincvlog3135 Excuse me, but what is wrong with my profile picture? And what exactly makes someone standing up for me a loser?

[@volcanproductionsincvlog3135]

@@taylorhancock5834 Because he supports LGBT. Now you better change it.

[@FennecTECH]

“How cool is this? I cannot wait for Ralph and Bella to never use it”. This is cats exactly 100 percent. Yes

[@Tess78uk]

Whereas you leave a shoe box literally anywhere, and they are in it in a nano-second. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@MelsArchive]

I donated a box to my cat. He kinda used it?

[@Marinlss]

@@MelsArchive my cats always use a box, but never use his toys and cat trees I spend a lot of money in

[@Mac_Omegaly]

@@Marinlss I try for this very reason to home make all my toys. They just work so much better, and if they don't... well they were not expensive at all. I drink a lot of Gatoraid because of my low blood sugar and fatigue. The cap rings on the bottles like to pop off on me. Then I thread through the holes and attached them to various things. Like the door handles to help the cat open the doors. Then it's been 6 months teaching him to shut the door afterwards. Now he has the run of the appartment, except for the bathroom. XD I didn't want my cat to open the door on guests!! Lol

[@Marinlss]

@@Mac_Omegaly this is so cool!! I love the ideia but my cat would have too much power 😂

[@Timetrackerlife]

I've seen you in my childhood, you make my dreams come true!

[@Liyahs-bff]

BRUH SAME

[@anitalinke6659]

This gorgeous video melted all my anxiety and made me feel happy again after so much bad political news. What a talented carpenter and empathetic and endearing man!

[@izabelaR]

This was so satisfying to watch for some reason, both the building part & then seeing the cats enjoy it.

[@Travisgamerz]

Climbing grips: Ralph: *sees normal climbing grips to help him go up and down* Bella: *sees deadly spikes so she avoids them at all costs*

[@ragnkja]

Bella wants to challenge herself.

[@tinghai]

Lol

[@silasabbott4823]

Bella: I have 9 lives so I can touch some

[@Chickienugs]

I’m pretty sure those are climbing wall grips for humans, how does he think the cats are going to grip them?? 😂 that plank needs astroturf or some other grippy surface so they can walk on it comfortably! 😭😭😭

[@ryane5281]

@@Chickienugs A cat can't grip them but the angle of them can limit how far their paws can slip down and prevent them from needing their claws to climb up.

[@melatonin-is-sleeping]

I absoulutely love how before Ralph steps outside, he bobs his head up and down.

[@mistingwolf]

Thank you for providing both sides of the indoor/outdoor argument. I'm for indoors with outdoor time supervised or on a harness with leash. As you said, cats are proficient hunters and, like humans, enjoy hunting for the sport of it and can be very destructive to the local ecosystem. Catios are a great in-between solution!

[@seriously58]

If being destructive to the local or even more global) eco system is anyone's concern....let us cage up humans first and foremost :p

[@eeng17]

Same. My cat has a leash that she loves.

[@cedricye1767]

I guess Ralph has postponed his plans for world domination

[@sygneg7348]

*TACTICAL NUKE INCOMING*

[@brainfartz1473]

Oh sh…

[@thatonereallyoldbaguette]

@@sygneg7348 CATICAL NUKE INCOMING

[@jia8600]

World domination starts one (tiny) step at a time, he has already made Chris expand his empire by about 8 sq metres.

[@funwithbooks1074]

lol

[@Hypocrite_Void]

"I feel like it was too steep" Meanwhile ralph climbing a 90° piece of wood Edit: jesus christ what have i done Edit2: stop the war Edit3: why is my most liked comment the only comment i have that has started a war?

[@dronkstic2587]

what about Bella?

[@maverickmountainlions4930]

no, no, no, he´s got a point

[@rogerwilco2]

I was thinking the same.

[@RandomUser2401]

I really don't like this protective way of treating his cats. They are not fluff toys.

[@Sulfuric-Dioxide]

@@RandomUser2401 Is keeping them safe wrong? No, its not. It’s inhuman, you are wrong.

[@pandoraoliver-vw9wy]

Your cats are so cute! 🤍🩶🖤🩵💛🤍

[@salaltschul3604]

One suggestion I'd make is to get a thin door mat and cut a strip to glue up the centre of the ramp for Bella. She's not thrilled about the little grippies and likely would find using her claws for stability as she makes her way up and down easier. Otherwise, I adore this catio idea. I'm an Aussie and, like you guys, our cats are mostly indoor to preserve native wildlife and reduce the enormous population of feral cats we already have. I live in an area densely populated by native animals and a catio -- even a free-standing one with a tunnel to get back indoors -- would be perfection. Good on you for doing right by your cats AND by the natives who were there first.

[@quigon_geography]

And unlile british wildlife Australian wildlife fights back

[@BuddhaFang]

I agree about the strip down the middle for splinter-free ramp traversing

[@pancake5707]

Chris is the type of person that gives King-sized chocolate bars to kids on Halloween

[@puppylord3247]

Yes he would

[@sygneg7348]

Parents would hate him and the american media would call him a socialist

[@andrewforys]

Multiple king sized chocolate bars

[@puppylord3247]

@@sygneg7348 what’s with your pfp it’s too Perfect

[@spademaybe]

Yes

[@eggizgud]

Ralph is gorgeous. Bella is cute. I'm sure they can feel how loved they are. Catio is lovely.

[@hazelthenut2864]

me and my kitty enjoyed this video.

[@mwah.s]

Chris thank you for putting so much effort into your content. It's not often I stumble upon a youtuber with a neat channel that doesn't scream "WATCH ME" with an obnoxiously loud man screaming at me to subscribe. You have a very pleasant personality and voice and your videos are lovely to watch. I've gotten emotionally invested in you and your cats lives over the course of binging all your videos (I'm hooked!) and I think its amazing how youve managed to grow such a large and kind fanbase. You clearly put alot of work into all of your content which is rare to find nowadays. It's insane how underrated your channel is! I can't wait to see what crazy stunt you pull next, much love from america! -Rocket :) Edit : Guys please dont bash Chris in the replies for replying with a thank you :,)) I didnt want a long response or anything, I just wanted to show my support and im just glad he saw my comment, I didnt want him to give me a medal or something.

[@HalfAsleepChris]

Thanks very much!

[@saiful2k1]

Not funny at all mr

[@azure71717]

@@saiful2k1 time to learn about "modern youtubers"

[@pups1040]

@@merihdinc4590 what do you expect? 10,000 fine gold?

[@zahraali-v6n]

@@merihdinc4590 then what did you think would happen? Its common sense idk what you expected him to say or do

[@exemplar7205]

aww bella's reaction to seeing the open door was adorable "wait is this open?! can i outside?! should i go outside?! is freedom within reach?!" lol

[@philipsmi-lenguyen8155]

She always has a confused look on her face. Lol.

[@sramsey2323]

What I love most is that Chris loves his cats soooo much. Plain and simple. This is an example to us all of how to just be kind and caring. ❤️

[@nixxie2]

i love how you spend so much time to fit ralph and bella's needs!

[@bavondale]

NICE addition. I would suggest: - sealer for whole thing, if you haven't yet, as the humidity will hurt that wood over time. - some holes in the bottom of that bowl so water doesn't pool up

[@thisis_mudchute]

Water?

[@goose7618]

@@thisis_mudchute rain

[@thisis_mudchute]

@@goose7618 i didn’t know rain can go through roofing

[@goose7618]

@@thisis_mudchute There's a mesh covering, not roofing.

[@thisis_mudchute]

@@goose7618 well rain can’t go through it

[@someonewithinternetacess4316]

Everyone: haven't you let your cats outside? Chris: Yes but no

[@datgaydangernoodle1315]

😂

[@cyclone044]

Yesn’t

[@Furina5OO]

@@cyclone044 yesn't

[@marceasusanna7749]

No because I lost cats by getting run over or disappear I won't let my cats out now

[@momma_bal]

@@Furina5OO yesn't

[@x.Masked.Kitsune.x]

Chris’ neighbors be like: Darla he’s makin another thing for his cats again!!

[@S_fey]

imagine just waking up a weekend and seeing a gigant lego roller coaster in the house near you Edit: Thanks for the likes : )

[@665Kattt]

It's better than living next to a nuisance barking dog.

[@aschacherer1]

LOL

[@dumbledoresarmyforever7348]

Noice 👌🏿😂

[@dumbledoresarmyforever7348]

@Maribel Madrigal Wow. You are my idol

[@Thundabull1]

I just love these cats and the fun they have I'm glad they have an owner that loves them ❤

[@ueblay]

This is so cool! I love how much care and consideration went into this. The climbing steps are adorable, and so is Bella avoiding them. Great job! Thank you for sharing your building adventure. :D

[@soul7721]

Chris: * makes a catio* *Everyone liked that*

[@yournarrator4148]

Yes

[@b2m185]

Yes

[@brainfartz1473]

Yes

[@sebastianbates]

Yes

[@tiggytiger171]

Yes

[@Tanny.M]

It's so wonderful seeing a decent sized catio, I can't stand those tiny ones that's no bigger than a suitcase. You did a brilliant job and it warmed my heart seeing your cats so happy!

[@giakinders6423]

one of his most entertaing and best vids ever ngl Whos with me? I V

[@hollydalton2172]

I've lost so many of my kitties since moving to this state from predators,I finally lost it and discovered CATIOS on Pinterest. Now my cats can run free and I don't have to worry like I did. CATIOS are the best,great job! P.S. maybe add some pieces of outdoor carpet to the climbing board for more traction.🐱🐾🐾🐾💖

[@joylucio4430]

i double on the carpet sugestion, it will be better for Bella to not have to strugle so much to walk on the boards

[@Glesga_lassie]

Or rubber matting as its waterproof

[@Just1Nora]

That sandpaper like stair grip that's made for outdoor steps attaches like tape. Just peel and stick yet it's waterproof.

[@an0nym0usguy49]

imagine selling the house and trying to explain the purpose of this thing to the buyer

[@wallabra]

"It's a, uh, place to put flower pots and the like. They look so pretty in the sun!" "Well, yes, I can imagine! What about the round dome?" "It's, uuhhmm... a big builtin pot! For, erm, bushes! Yes, wide, but low, bushy plants!"

[@toastyreviews420]

My husband cat proofed our back yard. The back is about an 8th of a acre completely fenced in with an angled in wire extension on top (think about a prison or secret government building) nothing gets in and nothing gets out. Peace of mind at its finest

[@KLT-id9nm]

I think just calling it a "pet patio" would be self-explanitory and most people would think it's cool. Having a patio for cats, dogs, bunnies, birds and so on? Yes please! (Well, it may or may not be sturdy enough for dogs. Depends on the dog.) It could even add value to the house.

[@Woffenhorst]

Didn't he say he's just renting?

[@soulcatcher_pajome]

with the way it is built, it's not impossible to take it with you when you're moving, but other than that, why not just say it was a patio for pets?

[@ВероникаЯсько-д2г]

Hi, this is an incredible deed of mercy and care, which I adore! What a patio! But I immediately thought of the following. - Is it safe to keep the lights in the open air under conditions of the British weather? Is is safe as to shortcuts in the times of rain? - I would suggest to smoothen (polish) every plywood and wood piece and to cover them with some stuff that is soft and not sliding, so that cats wouldn't injure their soft paws with woody stingy chops. or maybe to wrap them in some special protective material. - Same thoughts are about the sitting places - they have straight and rough edges and corners which are better be trimmed and covered with protective rubbers or sorta that, what about taking them off and cutting to ovals or at least rectangles with rounded corners? Cats could be absolutely protected at the moment of speedy springs. - What about translucent materials for the roof - I think I saw smth like this made of heat proof plastic. You then could cover the entire patio without blocking the natural light in the area. Apart from that the idea is marvelous and I keep on thinking of doing smth of the kind in my apartment. Thank you for showing that brilliant solutions are not that complicated to bring into life! Lotta love for your fluffy friends!

[@Deeznuts-fb1oj]

Write your essay in school tomorrow

[@ВероникаЯсько-д2г]

@@Deeznuts-fb1oj , not legit for schooling. Age.)

[@Hajiki_]

This was a month ago but I'll try and answer some!! The lighting: the UK often has weather proofed electronics especially for the outdoors! Since we are so used to weird changes so suddenly, alot of our housing is built around keeping rain and the cold out, whilst being dry and warm indoors! The clear roofing: whilst it would maybe look nicer, sadly it would create a greenhouse effect, or magnifying glass effect where the occasional sun would become hotter! And because Ralph is also a black cat with extra fluff.. a no go sadly - and I'm not too sure how accessable heat-proof plastic is here!! I hope this helped a little !!

[@ВероникаЯсько-д2г]

@@Hajiki_ ' absolutely clear. I just wanted to share my thoughts that brought me an instant discomfort and worry about the cats while I watched. You know these thing when you scrutinize smth of top interest for your loved ones whom I have two. This is why... But anyway the project is great and deserves all respect, admiration, and time for improvements and further development. Good luck and give hugs for you fluffy little gods from us! Thank you!

[@Skye_Writer]

Also, the reason for not covering the wood with softer materials is because of the wet weather the UK often gets. If the wood was covered with fabric of any kind, like a cat tree would be, it would not hold up for very long. The wood beneath would stay wet longer than it does when it is bare because the fabric would hold the dampness in. This would cause the wood to rot faster and then be more dangerous for the kitties. Even worse is that the fabric would be wet and cold, making it uncomfortable for the kitties because their fur does not repel water the same way a dog's fur does, and they would be cold out there and would probably not use the catio. As to smoothing out the wood, you actually do not want to do that as it will make the surface slick and hard for the kitties to grip. The pads on the bottom of cats' feet feet provide traction, and are coarse to increases friction when walking Cat paws contain large concentrations of nerve receptors, turning your cat's cute paws into finely tuned sensory organs. Because of these receptors, cats can feel changes in texture, pressure, and possibly vibrations through their paw pads. It has been my personal experience that my cats are therefore more careful about where they put their feet and how much pressure they put down, moving their paws off something sharp before they ever put any pressure on them. None of my cats has ever come to me with a splinter. My dogs, however, don't seem to feel such things until they have well and truly stepped on them and it's buried in their paw, at which point my cats look at them disdainfully and shake their heads at the dog's foolishness. 😆

[@2_Door2]

Chris does so much for his cats! I love Bella and Ralph working together with Chris.

[@justsomehuman9867]

That mesh joke was so good I can’t even be mad..

[@ty_time4487]

When/if Chris has kid/kids, they will probably have a whole diy playground in their backyard.

[@dogfunny2384]

Cats are superior

[@sukki_xx5594]

his cats are his kids

[@enteristic]

@@sukki_xx5594 true

[@shizu-shroom7980]

Lol chris diy tutorials would be awesome

[@fomyfleroy]

@@sukki_xx5594 facts

[@katienoona2163]

The lengths Chris goes to to make sure his cats are living their best lives is beautiful! Well done 👏🏻

[@stevenhenry4227]

Hello Katie how are you doing today

[@amandagao81]

Its so cool how you do all these things for your cats

[@mechadude1661]

when chris said mesh it up i got a weird feeling and it felt like a dad joke.

[@JustElleYapping]

Because it was a dad joke lol

[@Spottedhusky]

🤦🏻‍♂️

[@ohboilien]

Is this comment sarcastic or serious? I can’t tell.

[@mechadude1661]

@@ohboilien serious.

[@mimi-zw9wt]

i like your roblox avatar

[@jamesroberts6771]

you should stream the cats on the catio. I would watch every stream.

[@adventurevinni4001]

Chris: I only rented this house also Chris: *staight up cementing wooden pillars into the ground*

[@mechengr1731]

I know lol Idk, maybe the landlord approved it and will add it as an amenity to the next renter. Id go for it "And outside, we have a patio and cat playground. A nice little place to have a picnic while your feline friends play."

[@NyizGobi]

Cemented posts CAN be removed, but it takes hours.

[@87goats26]

He can dig out the pillars 87

[@h.m.tolympic4669]

I mean, if you just chop off the visible part, it won't leave much of a mark other than a tiny bit of wood

[@FivePastOne]

That's going to add value to the property for the next tenants. I don't see how the landlord would mind.

[@FIZZGIG-RARF]

Amazing job!! I know the kitties are going to LOVE this!!

[@faisal1549]

"I'm not allowed to drill batons into it" *builds a fricking house extension*

[@someonefarewell9890]

Chris in a nutshell

[@xc4615]

Facts tho

[@Goofy-goober72]

Factz

[@expatatat]

what does baton mean in british slang?

[@CAPSLOCKPUNDIT]

I'm sure the structure is designed to lean against the house without the use of fasteners. The only destructive means shown in the video were employed on the lawn, where he anchored the outer posts. It's similar to how I built my catio at a rental home, where the entire assembly is braced against the exterior wall with a couple of deck screws.

[@mimthyss]

This is so adorable, and a wonderful thing for you to do. I've always loved the idea of catios and catifying your house too, I just think it's amazing seeing them enjoy themselves! But not many people are willing or able to change their homes like that. So it's lovely to see!

[@vesh]

This makes me want to put a camera on my puppy

[@shlokpatel7658]

I swear, I have seen you literally *EVERYWHERE*

[@Rmjaa]

@@shlokpatel7658 he is trying to get clout for his dead channel

[@leepicproz7492]

@@shlokpatel7658 agreed

[@frost242]

This makes me wanna put a camera on my pet air

[@sygneg7348]

*grabs out demon*

[@SusieH-g4j]

Bela and Ralph are lovely and cute cats

[@d.g.5468]

“ I can’t wait for Ralph and Bella to never use it” me when I buy expensive toys for my cats

[@Freakyboss]

when you said in the beginning, It's often not safe for cats to stay outside: These were my thoughts too when I decide to buy another cat in 2013. The previous cat, Nero, died because a car run over him. So I wanted a cat who never was outdoors before. My thoughts were "he can't miss what he never had." We moved a year later and now we're next to a street with lots of traffic. But we have a small balcony and guess what? He can go outside, but never attempts so jump off from it. But the "Catio" is a very good Idea. If we had a Garden, I would build one, too. :)

[@VortexBricks]

Rip Nero, she’ll/he’ll be in our hearts

[@Freakyboss]

@@VortexBricks Thank you so much for your sympathy. :)👍🧡🧡 I had him tatooed on my right arm, so he is with me now, wherever I go. 😉

[@melz6625]

It’s actually quite dangerous to have a cat on an unsecured balcony as short distance falls doesn’t leave them the distance to turn into a safe stance should they ever trip and fall from the edge. Please look into a catio option of putting mesh around the balcony. Even if you don’t have a balcony above to simply attach the mesh. You can put down plant pots filled with soil and put the wood posters in there. That way you can built a catio like in this video but without needing to cement the posters in. I have had a built like that on two different balconies and it kept my kittens and older cats safe.

[@borussiaredsox5269]

@Raven Alexander Pumpkin and Popcorn? Those are adorable names for cats. Who in the world would make fun of that!

[@spottedpelt1256]

you could turn that balcony INTO a catio, even just some enhanced fencing and a cat tree could be completely loved! :) theres always ways to do things that dont leave a trace if you put the work in! outdoors can be dangerous to cats, but they dont need it so long as you give them a good enough life inside. if you ever get another cat that really wants to go outside maybe look into harness training them (Jackson Galaxy has good videos on how)! itll let them go outside while still being safe much like walking a dog does! though its not the exact same lol. a great way to provide enrichment to an indoor cat too is do what chris here did, give them a spot they can watch a bird feeder from! and its safe for everyone involved

[@arjun_amin]

Chris continues in his never-ending quest to evolve the feline race to the standings of humanity.

[@DyslexicMitochondria]

ikr!

[@moremitochondria2737]

@@DyslexicMitochondria Hey bro I watch ur videos. Love your channeI

[@sygneg7348]

@MR.random57 ...

[@colonelx185]

Hail King Ralph!

[@spacebeans4985]

@MR.random57 naw

[@oofyxd647]

The cats reactions are soo nicee

[@sakuranovaryan9261]

My love for my cat is so genuine... I'm not sure if I'll ever love someone like that.

[@P4ndieEy3ss]

I feel you

[@MedAnimations]

I don't know why your voice is so charming, it makes me feel like happy ! Great videos quality ! Keep up Chris !

[@minicat3640]

What a good cat owner! I'm in an apartment so the best I can do is open windows (with supervision) for fresh air and have lots of cat trees!

[@h.m.tolympic4669]

Idea: Buy a cat lead/ harness, take them for walkies

[@Yes_im_Water]

@@h.m.tolympic4669 leash training cats is actually amazing, it's a bit different than dogs since the cat hauls you around but it's still very fun, I love seeing where my cat brings me, since we have a lot of predators where I live I don't think a catio is a good idea for us since they can't hold bears back or keep coyotes from digging in so it's our alternative.

[@kathym5936]

Absolutely delightful video.. and beautiful work on the catio.. so nice to see cats being cared for so well...😊