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Do you guarantee my cat won't get out?
In a wonderfully simple world that would be the case. But, given the variety of factors at play in the average yard (fence type, fence configuration, fence layout, fence height, trees, vines, window sills, yard items near the fence, etc), it is much
Can birds gets caught or tangled in the netting?
In the 20+ year lifespan of Purrfect Fence, it has never been reported to us that a bird became stuck or tangled in the poly mesh fence material. Although the mesh can seemingly disappear from sight with the naked human eye, birds are typically able
Does Purrfect Fence keep outside cats from getting in?
Our fencing systems are designed to be directional to keep cats safely contained in the fenced area by pointing the spring-loaded arms into the containment space. If your goal is to exclude cats from an area ONLY, then you can install our system in r
How long will Purrfect Fence last?
Strength and longevity were major considerations when we specified the materials to be used for our escape-proof and patented cat fence systems. We commonly have customers who have had our system for 15 years or more and are still in use. With minima
How do you keep a cat from climbing a tree to jump over the fence?
If your yard or the area you'd like to secure for your cats contains trees, they should be taken into consideration when measuring your layout and planning your enclosure. Whenever possible, the Purrfect Fence system should be placed around 6-12 inch
Do you need to take the fence down in the winter?
It is not necessary to take the fence down during the winter. In the 20+ years that we have been providing our cat-fencing systems, snow damage has been exceedingly rare. We have thousands of installations across the US in areas that receive heavy sn
Can other animals like squirrels & raccoons enter the enclosure?
Our cat containment systems are directional fence systems designed to contain cats. That said, they do a pretty good job excluding raccoons and other wildlife, especially the Freestanding System. The reason for this is that getting over either (and m
Does the Purrfect Fence protect against predators / coyotes?
Purrfect Fence has been providing enclosures that keep cats safe outside for more than 20 years. We estimate that we have more than 60,000 cats inside our enclosures across the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. In this time we have never once been m
Can you combine the Freestanding Fence system and Conversion Systems?
Absolutely! This is quite easy to do and makes for a seamless and highly effective enclosure. Specific instructions will be included with each order, and if you have any questions on how to transition between systems, please feel free to contact our
Do I need permission from municipalities, HOA, or a building permit?
We have had many customers utilize our fencing systems in communities with HOAs!. In order to be the most effective, the system should be installed at a height of at least 6 ft and is considered semi-permanent because it can easily be removed if need
How does the spring-loaded arm work?
The spring-loaded arm design has been used by Purrfect Fence for several years. All of our cat fence systems are designed to be installed at a height that does not allow a cat to simply jump on top of or over the spring-loaded arm. In order for the f
Can I add on to an enclosure in the future?
It is possible to expand your enclosure in the future by reconfiguring and/or adding additional kits to your fence layout. Depending on your chosen system and the new configuration, you may find that you need to purchase replacement mesh material. If
Can your systems be used to enclose a balcony or deck?
It is possible to use our systems (or parts of our systems) to secure a deck, balcony, terrace, etc., but we do not have a standard "kit" for this specific application. What we may recommend will depend on the configuration of the deck and railing, b
How do your fence systems handle high winds?
Due to the 1.7" x 1.7" square grid pattern of our mesh fence materials, wind tends to easily pass through the fence without any issue. It has never been reported that a storm's wind alone has knocked over or damaged the fence, however, strong winds c