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Breach! Escapes happen

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Even the best commercial containment systems are not 100% secure all the time.  Someone accidentally leaving a gate or window open, wear and tear, or damage after a storm can all provide a means of escape for your cats. For some of the commercial options, you may find yourself dealing with a problem shortly after install that the retailer didn't tell you about. A good installer will come back to solve the problem, but be prepared for this.  A cat that can target the bracket between the anti-climb device, or a gap where the fences meet (or under the fence).  You will need to come up with your own solution as a stop-gap. If you're a DIYer, then you've probably already been through a steep learning curve, and now have the tools to deal with most new issues.  For those who purchased, or built, an enclosure, especially one with a full roof, this may seem like a real blow.  But, just like any fencing, it's always a work in progress. While I'm not suggesting that you