July 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

12TH ANNUAL CATIO TOUR - CAREFULLY CURATED CATIOS FOR CATS & CAT LOVERS
Portland/Vancouver Area Tour of Outdoor Cat Enclosures

PORTLAND, ORE — Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event here in the Catio Capital! The Portland metro region reigns supreme with more than 1,200 catios and counting.
The 12th Annual Catio Tour, Saturday, September 7, will showcase a variety of catios in Portland, OR, and Vancouver, WA! With crafty, creative, and clever designs, these catios will offer great ideas that fit any budget and space. 
This year’s self-guided tour will include some of the area's best catios ranging from professionally designed to DIY.  Come see what feline bliss looks like on our tour of catios designed with felines and birds in mind.
Hosted by the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon, Bird Conservation Oregon, and Bird Alliance of Oregon, the Catio Tour was created in 2013 to inspire cat owners to build or buy an outdoor cat enclosure to keep cats safe from outdoor hazards, while also protecting wildlife from cat predation. Generous sponsors include Shur-Way Building Centers, Catio Craftsman, Catnets, and Mr. Plywood.
Funds raised through this event help to educate people on keeping their Cats Safe at Home™ which helps protect cats and birds in our community. For more information, visit CatsSafeAtHome.org. 

WHO:  Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon, Bird Alliance of Oregon (formerly Portland Audubon), and Bird Conservation Oregon
WHAT:  The 12th Annual Catio Tour
WHEN:  September 7, 2024, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
WHERE:  Catios in Portland, OR, and Vancouver, WA
COST:  $15 per person
REGISTRATION:  CatsSafeAtHome.org/catio

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About Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon (FCCO) FCCO is a nonprofit spay/neuter program for feral and stray cats living in Oregon and southwest Washington. Its mission is to improve the welfare and reduce the population of feral cats in our area. For more information please visit feralcats.com.

About Bird Alliance of Oregon Founded in 1902, Bird Alliance of Oregon is one of the oldest conservation organizations in the nation. It promotes the understanding, enjoyment, and protection of native birds, other wildlife and their habitats. For more information visit birdallianceoregon.org.

About Bird Conservation Oregon Bird Conservation Oregon advocates for the protection of wild birds and the habitats on which they depend across Oregon's urban, rural, and wild landscapes. For more information please visit birdconservationoregon.org.