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Kate Benjamin A recent New York Times story documented cat-loving New Yorkers who are giving up some of their precious outdoor space to create playgrounds for their feline friends. And it's not just a city thing. On her blog, Catio Showcase, Kate Benjamin has collected examples of these "catios" ranging from functional (basic screened-in porches) to fabulous (a 500-square-foot cat paradise with a fish pond, waterfall, rock tunnels and spiral staircase). Benjamin recently completed her own catio, which took about two months and $5,000 to build on the back patio of her Phoenix condo. "I had always wanted to create some kind of enclosed outdoor area for my cats so they could enjoy the nice ...