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Caturday 210

Posted on Saturday, May 22nd, 2021

Dave!Whenever I see another cat exploring the great outdoors of my back yard while Jake and Jenny gaze out at them from the catio, I can't help but feel a little bad about it. They're such scaredy-cats that roaming free would probably be traumatic for them (it certainly was for Jake when he escaped!) and even more traumatic for any birds in the area, so I try not to let it bother me too much though.

In an effort to take the guilt away, I bought a "Fresh Patch Cat XL" to drop in the catio so they could at least have some nature to walk on or roll around in or whatever. The stuff is available in different sizes, but I opted for the largest 2' × 4' size to make it more lawn-like. What fun is a miniscule patch? It's grown without dirt and only requires a daily spritzing with water to stay fresh. It's supposed to last three to four weeks, but I'm hoping that it last longer since Jake and Jenny won't be peeing on it and taking dumps on it like a dog would.

The smaller patches come in a waxed-back box. The largest patches do not, so I ordered a tray to go with it. I thought it would be a flimsy thing and was prepared to build a frame for it, but the thing was really tough! The grass itself is okay... though it had sludgey spots and was yellowed already along one side.

After flopping the tray down, all I had to do was roll out the grass and it was ready.

At first, Jake wanted nothing to do with it. But Jenny? she was very curious...

Jenny investigates the new patch of grass in the catio.

Jenny investigates the new patch of grass in the catio.

Jenny investigates the new patch of grass in the catio.

Jenny investigates the new patch of grass in the catio.

Eventually Jake was onboard though...

Jake and Jenny exploring the grass patch.

Jake acting like a crazed cat in the grass while Jenny looks down at him.

I'm not sure if this will be a passing phase like just about every toy they've ever owned... or if they're in it for the long-haul. I'll have to see how things pan out before having to re-order in three or four weeks.

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  1. Julia Poole says:

    You’re so handy, have you considered putting together a wooden planter and planting grass that doesn’t need to be replaced? Sort of a mini lawn.

    • Dave2 says:

      My worry is about bugs. This hydroponic stuff doesn’t have dirt for bugs to make a home in, so there’s less risk of ants and other creepies making their way onto my cats and into my home.

  2. Lora says:

    Such a neat idea. Doe you think a piece of sod from Home Depot/Lowe’s/the garden center would work or fit in the tray? That could be a nice option and certainly affordable.

    • Dave2 says:

      I’ve thought about that… but I worry about the dirt having bugs that will cause problems. Come August it will be too hot for this grass to last… so if I only have to buy hydroponic slabs 3 or 4 times, that’s not so bad, I’m okay with the cost if it gives my cats a little something different to do for a few months.

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