Does the Purrfect Fence protect against predators / coyotes?Updated 6 months ago

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 made aware of a situation that resulted in a cat being harmed by a predator while inside our enclosures. These amazing results suggest that our fencing system serves as both a visual and physical deterrent. The flexible mesh material is very difficult, if not impossible to climb for any would-be ground predator. Some of the animal experts we have consulted with tell us that because the fence materials and configuration are so unlike anything an animal would have encountered before they will tend to stay away.

Although given enough time and effort a coyote could break through the upper poly material of our Freestanding System, it has never been reported to us that this has happened to one of our customers. We have also not had reports of coyotes getting into areas protected by our Existing Fence Conversion Systems, but truly that is more up to the existing fence. The important aspect of our Conversion Systems is that the cats are not leaving the fenced-in area where they might accidentally encounter a coyote.

Coyotes are opportunist predators. If a coyote approached an area secured with our Freestanding System, any cat inside would be aware and able to run inside or hide. Once that happens, the coyote has no reason to attempt a time-consuming break-in. The real key is that when properly installed a coyote cannot get over the fence system and cannot get through or under it without putting forth significant time and effort. With no reason in sight to enter, the coyote moves on.

Though we did not necessarily design our system to handle all of the different types of threats, we are very proud of our track record of keeping cats safe regardless of the situation!

There are also a few upgrade options we can offer with the Freestanding Fence system to help increase the overall durability of the fence. Contact us today for more information!