Kathy's Remodeling Blog

Would this make your cat purr?

I'm not a cat person so I can't judge this home-improvement innovation. Would your own kitty like a "cat run" like this for sunbathing, bird watching, tree climbing?

And all without the danger of getting eaten by coyotes and other howlers? I mean, why should dogs have all the fun in their runs?

What would your kitty think of all this?

See the whole story and more photos in the Home section.
See a cat feeding station.

(Photo: Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Doggie doo doo? Please don't

Seen while walking . . . here are some ways urbanites try to keep dogs and their droppings off private property.

Now if only dogs could learn to read, we'd be all set.

Any other "doggie don't" strategies?