Keeping Tom Cat Runs

07/11/2025

Every job is different in some degree, this is certinally the case with house construction over the years!
The first house I purchased was a 1910 Bungalow for a measly $75,000.00 back in the day - sold the house for considerably more after I rennovated it!

These old solid houses are great, they have a charm all of their own, but if you want to attach anything to the Walls, that can test your skills a little!
The Mortar between the Stones is generally very soft & “limeous”, which can create issues when trying to get a good solid fixing.

Such was the case with my latest enclosure at Murray Bridge.
A lovely 1930’s Home, slowly being rennovated; with Jolene & Keith getting in touch to build an Attached Enclosure for their Puss Cats, to keep them safe from the outside world, and to keep them safe from their dogs.

This job went along quite well; preparation is everything!
Jolene & Keith, thankyou for getting in touch; this was a great job!

29/10/2025

Great to be sitting by outside under the Pergola enjoying a nice BBQ Dinner with Judith Kuerschner, under the watchful eye of Hermes’, Ruby, & Kleio.

28/10/2025

Here’s a great way of transforming your Pergola Area into a dual purpose Catrun / Entertaining Area!

After meeting David & Terry we came up with three scenario’s in differing areas for options at their home; in the end the option of a Pergola Enclosure was decided on, thusly giving under cover protection for their Puss Cats & also providing a social element for Hoomans with Billy & Max.
David & Terry have done well in setting up the area with plenty of Plants and places to relax & play.
The Blinds on either face of the enclosure are able to be raised & lowered, thusly allowing natural light in, or giving protection from rain, sun and wind.

A calming area for both Puss Cats & their Slaves! 😉

As always; Australian Steel Supply, & Doors Manufactured by Mt Barker Steel!
Keeping it Local & Supporting Family Businesses.

David & Terry; Thanks for choosing Keeping Tom Cat Runs! 🐈🐈‍⬛

27/09/2025

18/09/2025

A beaut Enclosure in Mt Barker over the past couple of days!

Cat & Chris got in touch for an Enclosure for their Rescue Cats; this 7x5 Enclosure will suit them purrfectly!

As I do with pretty well with everybody, I felt quite comfortable with my Clients, and I could sit back & chat with them both for hours about what they do!
Take a peek at Cat & Chris’s Website - they make some of the most gorgeous Guitars! (If only I could play!🤦‍♂️)

https://www.laudaguitars.com.au/

Cat & Chris; Thankyou for being such nice people, & thankyou for choosing Keeping Tom Cat Runs!

09/09/2025

Better get moving. 🐱🔥

05/09/2025

Greetings all; Apols for the lack of posts - busy times at the Ponderosa.
Pleased to say that I remembered to take a few pics of a Job that I've just finished in Strath. (Although I drove home & realized I hadn't taken any pics🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️).

Sue got in touch a little while ago; she has relocated to Strath from her Farm in the Macclesfield area & wanted her Farm Cats to move with her.
Sue is switched on enough to know that she needed to make the Puss Cats as safe & comfortable as possible in their new surroundings - so here's the finished product.
Twin Door Access, incorporating the existing Pergola; La Luna Cat Flap with Screen Door Stopper, so Sue can have full egress to the outside, & keep the Glass Sliding Door open, without any Mozzies / Flies etc getting in.
(These La Luna Door Infills are top shelf, & are definitely a great addition to any Cat Run / Enclosure)
Standard 19x19 Netting from Fenceline to House Fascia.
A little curveball with the Bay Window Frontage - needing to keep the Netting straight, despite a Fascia that had an approx 1,400mm deviation from the Actual Fascia Line.

I even had someone from next door wondering what the hell was going on in the Neighbours Back Yard!! (See Pic of Supervising Puss).

Sue, thankyou for choosing Keeping Tom Cat Runs.

08/08/2025

Today is International Cat Day! 🐈‍⬛ ❤️

A Lewis gunner of the 6th Battalion, the York and Lancaster Regiment with the Regiment's cat mascot, in a trench near Cambrin, 6 February 1918.

Source: IWM

31/07/2025

These Double Door Combo’s are proving to be popular amongst some of my Clients who dont want two full sized doors, bit still want the possibility of a wider opening incase of the need to move furniture or larger objects from one area to another.

Samantha is a returning client who has just changed houses, due to the design of the home, she only needed a simple wall erected, with some extra protection for her Puss Cats from her Dogs; hence the Galvmesh to the lower 600mm or so to the Wall.

The Enclosure itself is under the Main Roof of the House, and in turn opens into a large Balcony / Entertainment area.
The Double Doors allow for Furniture & BBQ etc to be easily moved to the Balcony easily.

Thank you again for choosing Keeping Tom Cat Runs, Samantha!! 🙂🐈🐈‍⬛

21/07/2025

Hot off the press, just finished this job in Nairne for Jena & Jinxy! 🐈

Another Enclosure made including the Existing Pergola / Entertaining Area & side of House toward the Front.
Access to the Garden Shed & rear Yard via another Mt Barker Steel Access Door & Frame, with Roof Netting for the Full Width & Length of the Side.

Jena, thankyou for being such a lovely Client, & thankyou for looking after Jinxy like you do; he is a Lucky Boy!