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| 3561.1 | Yoo Hoo! | XNOGOV::LISA | | Thu May 03 1990 04:58 | 6 |
| So, no one in the UK has a cat run? I find this hard to believe !
Come on people, don't be shy ;-)
Lisa plus Pookie.
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| 3561.2 | | BIGHUN::THOMAS | The Devon Dumpling | Thu May 03 1990 06:58 | 7 |
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My cats have free-reign out of doors, so no run.
What about asking boarding catteries if they have them, and where they
get them?
Heather
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| 3561.3 | | CHEFS::SIFTS | | Thu May 03 1990 09:46 | 3 |
| No, I've never seen or heard of one. Heather's idea about asking
boarding catteries is a good one.
Helen
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| 3561.4 | I thought about running a cattery! | IOSG::PRICE_BUDGEN | | Fri May 04 1990 08:07 | 14 |
| Lisa,
Somewhere I have cot a list of cattery suppliers because at one point I
was thinking of setting up a cattery. These runs come either singly or
in blocks of three and vary in width and length but they also come
equipped with the cat's chalet. I'm not sure whether they are sold
separately from the chalet but I shall try to find out.
Actually, I was thinking of a similar arrangement myself if we should
move house in the near future. It may be a day or two before I come up
with the details as they are buried amongst my junk at home!
Avril
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| 3561.5 | try the local 'odd job man' | HAMPS::PATTISON_M | _mm_/���\_mm_, wot, no pussies ? | Fri May 04 1990 10:22 | 12 |
| Re: the base note.
If I was in a similar situation I would probably not be prepared
to pay for such a thing, I would set about doing it myself, however
I can understand that some people would not want to do this, but
is there some local 'handyperson' type who would be able to do it
if you supply the raw materials and a specification ?, you may
find it much cheaper than buying a ready made run and also it would
fit your requirements exactly. It is certainly worth checking out
the local newsagents windows for some 'handyperson' type postcards.
Martyn.
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| 3561.6 | We did our Own | SANFAN::FOSSATJU | | Fri May 04 1990 19:07 | 15 |
| We turned our upstairs deck into a cat run and did it ourselves
- didn't turn out too bac either. We purchased redwood fencing
that comes in rolls (bound together with sturdy wire) and attached
it to the redwood frame and then used chicken wire to finish off
the enclosure. We had one escape but once we found the area and
re-secured it we haven't had any problems. We were quoted quite
a bit of money from a contractor and then decided to do it ourselves.
Within the area we have planter boxes of grass, wheat and oats for
the cats to munch on and they just love it. They are outside but
safely enclosed and we can rest easy knowing where they are and
that they are getting fresh air. Go for it with your own creation.
Giudi in SF, Pippin, Gino & Stitch Too.
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| 3561.7 | If you can't DIY ... | JOCKEY::GLEDHILLS | No Brakes, No Steering | Tue May 08 1990 08:26 | 8 |
| If you decide you can't do-it-yourself, try contacting a company
called Agriframes - not sure where they're based, but they advertise
in most national newspapers at the weekend - I think I've still
got a catalogue of theirs at home, if you're interested I'll get
an address and phone number for you.
Sue
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| 3561.8 | Yes pleae | XNOGOV::LISA | | Tue May 08 1990 09:05 | 9 |
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Sue,
Yes, the address and phone number would be appreciated!
Thanks!
Lisa.
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| 3561.9 | Agriframes | JOCKEY::GLEDHILLS | No Brakes, No Steering | Thu May 10 1990 03:26 | 19 |
| Lisa
Finally found the catalogue last night ...
Agriframes Ltd
Charlwoods Road
East Grinstead
Sussex
RH19 2HG
Tel: 0342 328644
Page 26 of the catalogue has cat runs (and dog runs - recommended
for Houdini felines), they come in 2 or 3 standard sizes, and they
will also custom-build them to your specifications.
Hope this is useful to you
Sue
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| 3561.10 | Thanks for the suggestions! | XNOGOV::LISA | | Thu May 10 1990 06:18 | 17 |
| Thanks Sue! I'll give them a ring and get a brochure.
This W/E, we will be measuring up and getting some quotes. I am
very keen to "convert" Pookie into an indoor cat because we live
near a fast road (not many cars, but *VERY* fast). Percy her
brother got run over and killed in March. Also she is a very
successful hunter (*YUK*). We have tried to keep her in, but
she loves to go outside and cries constantly. I hope this is
going to solve that problem, or at least make the adjustment
easier for her.
I don't want to get involved in any indoor/outdoor arguments. I just
thought I'd let people know what I planned and why.
Lisa plus Pookie.
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