Catio Tour

Catio Tour
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StatusActive
FrequencyAnnually
LocationPortland, Oregon
CountryUnited States
Attendance1,000 (2018)

The Catio Tour is an annual event in Portland, Oregon, United States. Described as a tour of cat enclosures (or "catios"), the event was established as part of the Cats Safe at Home Campaign, which is sponsored by the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon and Portland Audobon.[1][2][3] Animal Services of Multnomah and Washington counties have also been credited as supporters.[4] The event seeks to encourage outdoor cat activity while protecting bird populations.[5]

The 2016 tour included eight catios.[6] Approximately 1,000 people attended the 2018 event.[7] In 2020, the tour was virtual because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[8][9] The 2023 tour had seven locations,[10] and the 2024 tour was held in both Portland and Vancouver, Washington.[11] One backyard in 2026 has replicas of some of Portland's bridges.[12][13]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Burling, Alexis (2023-08-01). Cats. ABDO. ISBN 978-1-0982-7670-6.
  2. ↑ Beatley, Timothy (2020-11-05). The Bird-Friendly City: Creating Safe Urban Habitats. Island Press. ISBN 978-1-64283-047-7.
  3. ↑ Marra, Peter P.; Santella, Chris (2016-09-20). Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer. Princeton University Press. ISBN 978-0-691-16741-1.
  4. ↑ Eastman, Janet (2019-08-19). "See screened playgrounds purr-fect for felines: Portland Catio Tour". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2025-07-23. Retrieved 2026-08-20.
  5. ↑ "At a Loss This Weekend? May We Suggest a Catio Tour?". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2024-11-30. Retrieved 2026-08-20.
  6. ↑ "Catio Tour Promotes Safe Backyard Habitat For Cats and Birds". opb. Archived from the original on 2026-02-11. Retrieved 2026-08-20.
  7. ↑ Graves, Lincoln (2018-09-11). "Portland 'catio' tour draws record crowds". KATU. Archived from the original on 2021-12-08. Retrieved 2026-08-20.
  8. ↑ "Popular Catio Tour Goes Virtual". KATU. 2020-08-18. Retrieved 2026-08-20.
  9. ↑ Eastman, Janet (2020-08-21). "Explore 10 'purr-fect' cat patios from your home (and make one): See the 8th Annual Catio Tour virtually". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2025-08-18. Retrieved 2026-08-20.
  10. ↑ "11th Annual Catio Tour". KATU. 2023-08-30. Retrieved 2026-08-20.
  11. ↑ "12th Annual Catio Tour". KATU. 2024-08-16. Archived from the original on 2024-08-19. Retrieved 2026-08-20.
  12. ↑ Eastman, Janet (2026-08-20). "This family built stunning replicas of Portland bridges in their backyard — exclusively for their cats". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2026-08-20.
  13. ↑ Eastman, Janet (2026-08-19). "Portland's most creative cat owners are opening their backyards for a tour, and one has a miniature 'Pawthorne' Bridge". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2026-08-20.

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