30-day money-back guarantee* | 2-year material warranty* | Free shipping on orders over $250 | made from nylon-coated steel fibres | Australian owned.
We Had The Same Problem As You.
We've owned cats our whole lives and keeping them safe has always been a challenge when we also wanted to give them some outdoor freedom too. We tried other netting solutions, products from local hardware stores - nothing worked, Sadie would always escape.
So we created our own cat netting kit, with a custom-design "J Bracket to create an overhang. Now, Sadie can roam free in the backyard, enjoying the sunshine (or moonlight!), but she can no longer jump the fence. And believe us, she tried!
No more stress. And no more shining a torch into the neighbours' yard and causing them stress!
Cars Kill Cats:
The RSPCA estimates more than 80,000 cats are killed by cars each year. Most happen within a few streets of home, between dusk and dawn and most of these are someone's beloved pet.
Councils May Fine You:
Many Australian councils now have cat curfews, and some have full 24-hour containment laws. Keeping your cats safely in your yard isn't just better for them, it might just save you a few hundred dollars in fines.
Cats Kill Wildlife:
We love cats. But they're hunters. Cats kill thousands of native animals every year: birds, lizards, small marsupials. Keeping them in your yard is the single biggest thing you can do to protect the local wildlife.
INSTALL IN AN AFTERNOON
In Most Cases, A Kit Can Be Installed In A Few Hours.
WHAT DO I GET?
Everything You Need For Cat-Proofing A Typical Australian Backyard.
WHAT DO I GET?
Everything You Need For Cat-Proofing A Typical Australian Backyard.
- Nylon-coated steel fibre net, 10metres x 4metres in size. Gaps between the fibres are 3 centimetres.
- 30 metres of nylon weather-proof rope for securing the net and closing gaps along uneven fence lines.
- 30 Wall plugs and stainless screws for fixing to brick, render or hardwood.
- 30 high-strength UV pull ties.
- Optional "J" brackets, designed by us, that hold the net in 'overhang' profile that prevents cats vaulting. Included with the Standard and Complete kits but can also be ordered separately.
THIS IS A DIY INSTALL - WE DON'T INSTALL
THIS IS A DIY INSTALL - WE DON'T INSTALL
DIY Installation Tips.
1. Plan your install. Walk your fence line and identify gaps, climbable spots, and where the netting needs to curve at the top. Assess the best places to install the "J" Brackets so they're stable.
2. Mount the "J" Brackets. Drill them into your fence or wall at 2-3m intervals (recommended). The "J" shape creates the curved overhang that prevents cats vaulting. For brick or render, use the included wall plugs. Don't install onto a rotting or unstable fence.
3. Secure the netting. Keep it slightly loose, not completely tight, because netting pulled tight can provide a foothold. Use the supplied rope and UV pull-ties to close any gaps, then walk the perimeter once more before letting your cat out. You 100% can purchase extra rope or pull ties to assist in securing the final install.
Designed in Australia - Tested by our cat Sadie - 10m x 4m of netting per kit - Can be attached to wood, brick, render and colourbond - DIY installation
The Difference? How Many Brackets You Want To Create Your Overhang.
WHO'S BEHIND JUST FOR CATS?
Hi, We're Alyce and Shaun.
We've lived our whole lives in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne and we've had lots cats in that time! (Two of them are in our logo: Cedric, our cream ragdoll who passed away peacefully at thirteen, and Sadie, the black tuxedo who's still with us)
We started Just For Cats because Sadie kept escaping our yard. We tried other netting, spent hundreds of dollars at hardware stores, but still, she found a way to get out.
So, we created our own solution with the custom-designed "J" Bracket overhang that stopped Sadie vaulting over the fence. Ultimately after several spirited attempts, she gave up.
Just For Cats is the kit we wished was available back when we were trying to escape-proof our yard.
We Back Our Product.
Still On The Fence?
Still Thinking About Whether We're The Right Choice?
We're betting that you've got a cat that likes to escape and need something like this, otherwise you would not be on our site.
We can confidently say that our product, the materials used, and the kits themselves are of exceptional quality and great value for money compared to what's in market.
Every kit ships with a 30-day money-back guarantee and a 2-year materials warranty.
Kits start from $189 inclusive of GST, with free shipping on orders over $250.
Questions? Email Alyce or Shaun at hello@justforcats.shop and we'll answer within one business day, or check out our FAQ. You can also call the 1300 number and a real human will answer.
Here's Some Answers To Common Questions.
The kit is designed for 1-2 people with basic DIY skills and a power drill. Most installs take 3-5 hours. There is a basic install guide on this website, plus the video on the website that demonstrates a common installation. But, every situation is different, so make sure you plan your install.
Yes. Provided you close the gaps. Cats are wily and they'll find any opening you leave them. The single biggest reason netting doesn't work is poor planning. Our kit is designed so the curved overhang stops vaulting and the nylon-coated steel fibre netting makes getting any leverage very hard for a cat, but the install matters as much as the product. For the overhang, you need the J-brackets. If you install to a fence that is in bad shape and the net falls, that's not on us.
Our standard kit covers 40 square metres of area (10m x 4m). If your requirement is larger, you can buy additional netting and J-brackets separately. If the 4m is too wide, the net can be cut with strong secateurs.
Yes. You can install the netting and brackets to anything provided you have the right screws or bolts etc. Screws to install the brackets into a typical wooden fence are included but if you need to fix the brackets to colourbond, you need a particular type of screw that you can get separately from a hardware store.
The netting and brackets have a 2-year materials warranty. Bear in mind that if you damage the net during the install, or cut it to better suit your situation, the warranty is voided. The same for the brackets. Shipping costs back to us are at your own expense.
Yes. We ship Australia-wide. Shipping costs are calculated during checkout. We ship from Melbourne, so the farther you are from Melbourne the more expensive the shipping.
You have 30 days from delivery to return the kit for a full refund. You are responsible for covering the return shipping. Once we receive the product, we will inspect it. If it is in good condition, we will process a refund. If the netting or brackets are damaged, we will not issue a refund.
You don't need to be a tradesperson, but you do need to be comfortable using a power drill. If drilling into brick or rendered walls makes you nervous, ask a friend or hire someone through Airtasker. We don't do the installs and we have no affiliation with any individual or companies that do.
Alyce and Shaun. We're a couple based in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs. We started Just For Cats because one specific cat, Sadie, loved escaping (you can read the longer story on our Our Story page). When you email us, you're emailing Alyce or Shaun directly.