Small Yard? Build Up, Not Out
San Jose, Sunnyvale, and Mountain View are filled with townhomes and bungalows where the entire backyard is barely 200 square feet. The good news: cats love vertical space even more than horizontal space.
Five Designs That Work in Tight Spaces
1. The Side-Yard Tunnel Catio
A 3-foot-wide, 12-foot-long enclosure along the side of the house. Tiny footprint, huge enrichment.
2. The Over-the-Patio Catio
Build above your existing patio cover — no ground footprint, dramatic views.
3. The Corner Tower
A 6x6 footprint with three or four climbing levels can entertain multiple cats for hours.
4. The Window-Wrap
A window catio extended outward and upward, wrapping a corner of the house.
5. The Vertical Garden Catio
Integrate cat-safe planters into the walls — beautiful and functional.
Designed for Your Space
Our team is experienced with the tight lots common in Sunnyvale, Mountain View, and Santa Clara. Request a small-yard consultation.