An outdoor cat house can greatly increase a cat’s safety and health by providing them with a secure place to rest and feel at ease. While weather considerations will likely determine which option is the most suitable, other important considerations (some surprising) must also be taken into account when selecting the ideal outdoor cat house for your feline companion.
Vicky Halls, project manager at International Cat Care and expert on cat-friendly homing through Cat Advocacy Team, recommends smaller homes in colder temperatures to allow “less room for your cat’s body heat to heat.”
Cat houses provide shelter from both weather and predators; the structure must be secure, sturdy, and capable of withstanding wind, repelling moisture and deterring intruders while remaining accessible so cats can enter and exit freely.
Petsfit Outdoor Cat House is our top pick for an outdoor home, as it provides superior safety and weatherproofing in an attractive design that encourages playtime for cats. However, we have other recommendations which might meet the needs of you and your felines more closely.