What sorts of plants and whatnot would make for a good cat room for my furry friends?

Question

I've got an enclosed deck with carpet that I am turning into a play room for my spoiled indoor kitties. What sorts of things should I put in there? I thought their kitty condo and some cat grass would be nice, but are there other things that they might find enjoyable? besides the dog living next door...they'll be happy to sit in the window and torment him I'm sure :)

Isabella and Claudio will be grateful for all your suggestions!

Answer 1

Oh my goodness!  My enclosed porch is a home for my indoor cat!  I can tell you exactly what I have for him.  As far as plants go, Cat grass or catnip will be a favorite for you cats.  Yes, a kitty condo will be nice.  What I did to make a house for my cat was buy one of those storage tubs (the plastic, 30 gallon ones) and cut a hole in the front, put a rug and a bed inside of it.  On top there is another bed and a cube.  A window perch will be ideal so your cats can look outside.  Another piece of furniture and some toys would make the room complete.  You also want to get a scratching post.  And there iis the perfect kitty room!

Answer 2

A bird feeder, obviously set outside the enclosure.  I put one on my back porch where the girls can see it.  A bonus is that I got into bird watching too, and now I'm Nature Girl!

Actually several feeders; you can put in different seeds or items to attract different varieties.  Just be sure that the screen is secure so they won't try to get through it.

Answer 3

Wheatgrass, rye, barley. You can get mixes from specialty stores or get some from a greenhouse. It will keep them off of your geraneums and whatnot. Also, scratching posts made of rope.

Answer 4

You might want to invest in a larger kitty condo than what you might have had in your house.  The link below has some really cool ones, lots with free shipping.