How to build a cat gym in your backyard: suspended elements
So with most of the angst and anguish of the previous couple of months over, now it was back to making sure that the cats were entertained, as well as safe. Cat proof fencing keeps the cats in the garden, but it is the use of a variety of climbing elements and the garden itself that keeps them entertained (in addition to nature's show). As well as adding a number of shelves and seating areas to the fence, I also used natural elements and swinging elements for interest. Gardening wire, and webbing provide tree friendly options to hang a bridge. I tend to use free (recycled) building materials, and add elements as I think of them or as the building materials present themselves. Not only is this extremely cost effective, it also means that there are new things for the cats on a regular basis, and it's not a big deal if a tree suddenly grows(or dies) or if an idea doesn't work out as planned. One of the first things I started using was a type of wooden garden edging. I