Cat Fence: Nets that keep your cat safely in your own garden

Cat Fence: Freedom in the garden with a clear boundary

You want your cat to enjoy the garden, but not to run across the road or into the neighbours' garden? A cat fence made of netting marks out a safe area where your cat can enjoy sunshine, fresh air and grass. At the same time it keeps other cats and unwelcome visitors away. You set up the nets with posts, without any foundations, and can change the area whenever you need.

Electrifiable nets for skilled climbers

Cats jump high and climb skilfully, so a simple net won't stop every cat. This is where an electrifiable cat fence net helps: connected to a suitable energiser, it delivers a short, noticeable but harmless pulse when touched. Most cats quickly learn to respect the fence and stop trying altogether. Without power, the net works as a simple boundary for calm cats or for short periods under supervision.

Setting up and using it on the move

You simply push a net with integrated posts into the ground and stretch it along the area your cat is allowed to use. Make sure it stands taut and there are no gaps at the bottom your cat could slip through. For holidays and trips, the Kerbl CampingNet is handy: it's quick to set up and creates a small run at the campsite or holiday cottage too. Keep grass and plants near the net short, so that an electrified fence keeps working properly.

Frequently asked questions

How high should a cat fence be?
Many cats easily clear 1.5 metres from a standing start. A net without power should therefore be as high as possible and have no climbing aids such as trees or bins nearby. With an electrified net, a lower height is often enough, because your cat avoids the fence after the first contact.

Does the electric pulse on the cat fence hurt my cat?
The pulse is short and unpleasant, but not dangerous, as long as the energiser is suitable for small animals and correctly set. Your cat gets a fright and learns to keep its distance. Still check the fence regularly so that no animal can get caught in the net.

Does a cat fence also keep out other cats and foxes?
An electrified net works in both directions and usually keeps unwelcome visitors out reliably, because they feel the pulse just the same. Without power the protection is lower, as skilled climbers can get over a net. Make sure children know not to touch the net either.