Best Outdoor Cat Enclosures

Outdoor cat enclosures and cat playpens can provide your cat with a bit of outdoor fun in a safe and controlled environment. A proper cat enclosure will keep your cat contained and not let them escape. It will also keep your cat safe from predators.

To save you time, we have investigated dozens of different cat enclosures on the market. We have screened out only the best ones to give you a better idea of what product will suit your and your feline’s needs the most.

Without further ado let’s dive in.

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The Top 5 Best Outdoor Cat Enclosures

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Brand	Product Image	Top Benefit	Price
PawHut Wooden Outdoor Cat Enclosure		Best Outdoor Cat Enclosure Overall	Check Price
PawHut Wooden Outdoor Cat House with Large Run for Play		Best Outdoor Cat Enclosure with a Built-in House	Check Price
Outback Jack Kitty Compound Cat Playhouse		Best Outdoor Cat Enclosure for Playing	Check Price
Parkland Pet Portable Playpen		Best Portable Outdoor Cat Enclosure	Check Price
AmazonBasics Foldable Metal Pet Playpen		Best Outdoor Cat Enclosure for Flexibility	Check Price

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Best Outdoor Cat Enclosures – Reviews

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1. PawHut Wooden Outdoor Cat Enclosure with 6 Platforms – Best Outdoor Cat Enclosure Overall

The PawHut Wooden Outdoor Cat Enclosure is the best-rated outdoor cat wooden enclosure on the market.

With the dimensions of 71″ L x 39″ W x 71″ H (180cm x 99cm x 180cm), this cat playpen offers a spacious, fully enclosed area to roam and relax even for multiple large cats. It will easily contain additional cat accessories like a tall cat scratching post, a cat bed or an outdoor cat house.

This cat enclosure features 6 wooden platforms (dimensions: 16.25″ L x 11″ W – 41cm x 28cm) for cats to lounge and jump. It also has a large front door (dimensions: 16.75″ W x 41.5″ H – 42.5cm x 105.5cm) ensuring easy access inside the pen.

The enclosure is made with solid fir wood and strong metal wire. Unlike the pens made with the mesh fabric, this wire mesh is impossible for a cat to make a hole in to escape. The wooden frame is coated with a pet-safe, non-toxic sealant. The roof is covered with asphalt for added weather protection against both sun and rain.

Cat owners who bought this cat enclosure said it is pretty sturdy. For added security, you can put the pen against the wall or fence. Many people who bought this enclosure attached it to the outer wall of their house so that a cat can come out of the window or a cat flap right into the enclosure. To attach the wooden construction to the house you can do it with metal construction brackets to hold well together.

It’s important to note that this cat enclosure has no floor. You can situate it directly on the ground/lawn, but we would recommend placing it on an elevated platform, either from concrete, stone, or wood, so that the floor doesn’t get wet in rainy weather.

Last but not least, cat customers who bought this outdoor cat enclosure said it was easy to put together thanks to the step-by-step instructions and each piece being labeled.

PawHut 71″ x 39″ x 71″ Wooden Outdoor Cat Enclosure Key Features:

2. PawHut Wooden Outdoor Cat House with Large Run for Play – Best Outdoor Cat Enclosure with a Built-in House

The PawHut Wooden Outdoor Cat House with Large Run for Play is a jazzed-up version of the previously reviewed PawHut enclosure with 6 platforms.

Instead of platforms, it features a built-in cat house with a ramp. The built-in house has several levels and includes a paned window, sliding door, a small hinged door, and a ramp to help for easy access into the house.

The overall dimensions of the whole construction are 76.75″ L x 37.25″ W x 68.75″ H (195cm x 94.5cm x 174.5cm). The built-in house is 76.75″ L x 37.25″ W x 68.75″ H (67cm x 90cm x 174.5cm) and the main enclosure size is 48.25″ L x 35.5″ W x 68.75″ H (122.5cm x 90cm x 174.5cm). The enclosure is spacious enough to contain multiple cats and additional cat accessories like a scratching post or a box with a litter.

This cat patio is made out of fir wood and a strong wire mesh that will withstand clawing and biting. The wooden construction is sealed with animal-safe, non-toxic sealant for sturdiness. The roof is covered with asphalt for enhanced weather protection against both sun and rain.

It’s important to highlight that this cat enclosure is bottomless. We would strongly recommend placing the catio over an elevated platform, be it concrete, stone or wooden, to avoid the floor from getting wet and unpleasant for your cat.

Cut owners who bought this cat enclosure praised it for being easy to assemble thanks to step by step instructions and all the parts being labeled.

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3. Outback Jack Kitty Compound Cat Playhouse – Best Outdoor Cat Enclosure for Playing

The Kitty Compound Cat Playhouse by Outback Jack is a combination of a tent with a tunnel to give your cat more space for running and playing.

The tunnel gives means of creating a safe connection between a window and a tent (depending on how high your window is, you might have to buy two tunnels and connect them together, you will also have to provide a ramp under the tunnel).

The size of the tent gives around 30 square feet of enclosed space for your cat to play safely outdoors. The tent includes 2 pegs for staking down in the ground.

The enclosure is made with a strong mesh fabric and plastic poles. Although the mesh is strong, some cat owners said that their cats managed to tear a hole in it. So, if you have a feisty cat that likes to scratch, you would better do with a wire mesh enclosure.

The tent features a pop-up mechanism for quick and easy set up. The product is easy to set up and to put down. It’s light and easy to move around and to transport. Because of its portability, it’s a great product to use when you go with your cat to the countryside, for a camping trip or a picnic.

There is enough space inside the tent to put all necessary cat accessories like a litter box, food bowls, or a scratching post.

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4. Parkland Pet Portable Playpen – Best Portable Outdoor Cat Enclosure

The Parkland Pet Portable Playpen is a portable and foldable cat enclosure. It’s made with durable material and strong plastic mesh.

The product comes in sizes small, medium and large. The dimensions of the biggest model are 48’’ x 48’’ x 24’’ (122cm x 122cm x 61cm). It gives enough room to put inside various cat accessories, like a cat bed, cat feeder and a few cat toys.

The playpen features a large zippered flap on top that is removable and a zippered door on the side that can be rolled up. It is usually easier to put a feisty cat into the enclosure from above.

The enclosure is very lightweight and folds flat for easy storage and transport. It’s perfect to take with you when you go traveling to the countryside or for camping.

There is no assembly required. You can set up this cat playpen within seconds.

As with any contaminants made with fabric, this cat enclosure is perfect for calm cats. If your feline is feisty or aggressive, she may rip a hole in the fabric. For such cats, the best cat enclosure is one from wire and wood.

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5. AmazonBasics Foldable Metal Pet Playpen – Best Outdoor Cat Enclosure for Flexibility

The AmazonBasics Foldable Metal Pet Playpen is not a standard cat enclosure because it has an open top. However, we decided to feature this product on our list, because it is a very good and versatile product and can still be used for older cats or small kittens. If you are confident that your cat will not jump over, as is the case with older cats and small kittens, then you may give this enclosure a consideration.

The AmazonBasics playpen is very simple. It’s built from 8 connected metal panels, each measuring 48 by 24 inches (122cm x 61cm). When the panels unfold, they create an enclosed area of 64 square feet (6 square meters). It’s made of durable iron metal with rust-proof black finish.

Depending on what better suits your needs, you can choose between options with a door or without a door. Once inside, two slide-bolt latches ensure secure closure. The version with a door includes corner stabilizers for enhanced structural support.

What we love about this playpen is that it’s flexible and you can create various spaces with it. You can arrange the panels into the shape of a circle, square, rectangle, or another shape, and then clip the two end panels together using the four metal thumb clips which are included. You can also use this pen to corner off a section of the room or to keep pets away from off-limit areas.

For outdoor use, the enclosure comes with eight U-shaped metal stakes to anchor the panels to the ground.

Customers who bought this product said the assembly was super easy and quick and it didn’t require any tools. The metal panels come pre-connected and you only need to arrange them into the shape.

The product is fully portable and folds flat for easy storage and transport. It’s backed by an AmazonBasics limited one-year warranty.

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6. PURR…FECT FENCE Purrfect Play Tent – Best Cat Tent

The Purrfect Play Tent is a portable cat enclosure made with strong mesh fabric and durable fiberglass poles.

The dimensions of this cat enclosure are 76” L x 62” W x 40” H (193cm x 157.5cm x 101.5cm) which gives 32 square feet (3 square meters) of enclosed outdoor space.

This cat enclosure is light, portable and super easy to set up and to take down. Thanks to a special locking mechanism located at the top of the tent, the product can be set up and taken down in less than 15 seconds. There is also a handy carrying bag included with this product for easiness of moving around.

The tent comes with stakes to securely attach to the ground, but it can also be set up on hard surfaces like decks, patios and balconies.

This cat tent also features a waterproof nylon cover used for the tent top to make roll-up sunshades for each side as well as protect the cat from rain, sun and wind. The cover can also be used as a visual block if something unnerving is going around.

Customers who bought this cat enclosure said it was durable. No one reported their cat to rip a hole in the tent. However, if you have an uneasy cat that likes to scratch, we would be cautious with any enclosures that are made with fabric and not with a wire, as mesh fabric is quite easy to tear down.

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7. Kittywalk Outdoor Net Cat Enclosure – Best Cat Run

The Kittywalk Outdoor Net Cat Enclosure is a portable cat enclosure in an elongated shape. It allows a cat to walk for a longer distance, especially if you buy several tunnels and connect them together.

The dimensions of one Kittywalk unit are 72’’ L x 18’’ W x 24’’ H (183cm x 46cm x 61cm). The enclosure features two doors at one end and at the other. This is where you can connect multiple tunnels together and form an enclosure as long as desired.

The playpen is made of tough, rip-stop netting and solid steel wickets. Cat owners who bought this cat enclosure said it was sturdy and held up the stability even in windy conditions. They also said that assembly is quick and easy.

The product is advertised as weather-resistant for all seasons and this is indeed mirrored with opinions of the cat owners who leave the enclosure outside for the whole year round in good to semi-good weather conditions. However, if you live in a place where it constantly rains or snows the longevity of the net may be a bit shorter.

All in all, this cat enclosure is a great containment solution for calm and non-scratchy types of cats. Bear in mind though, that no matter how strong the netting is, there is no such fabric in the world that a healthy cat with claws could not make a hole within. If you want to make sure your cat won’t escape through a hole that she makes, you would need to choose a metal enclosure made with wire.

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