[russtcc]

Looking for someone who can install a pet door from our birdcage to the back yard. Thanks....

[Sandtrap328]

Your pet must be on a leash in your backyard - unless you live in a CYV.

Also, just as a pet can go out the pet door from the birdcage, unwanted critters (possums, raccoons, rats) can come in the birdcage.

[redwitch]

And, remember, we have many wild animals here, some of which would happily make a meal out of your cat or dog. Please don't add a pet door to the great outdoors. The only one you'd be helping is yourself, even in a courtyard villa.

[Villager Joyce]

Originally Posted by redwitch

And, remember, we have many wild animals here, some of which would happily make a meal out of your cat or dog. Please don't add a pet door to the great outdoors. The only one you'd be helping is yourself, even in a courtyard villa.

Thank you for saying this!

[villagetinker]

Amen, pet door to outdoors is not a good idea, too many snakes, coyotes, etc.

OP, please reconsider.

[salpal]

We lived in an CYV for six years and had a doggie door from lanai to yard. Never had a problem and never had a doggie surprise in the house. In our yard were lots of snakes over the years and frogs/toads. Not once did any unwanted creature use the pet door.

Lowes/Home Depot have DYI kits and we did it ourselves. I am guessing any handyman could install the screen part.

Just my two cents.

[russtcc]

Thanks. We are in a CYV and have never had an unwanted visitor.

[redwitch]

Only takes one. Coyotes can easily jump CYV walls. Raccoons can easily scale almost anything. Foxes are great leaders. While a hawk probably couldn't fly away with a small pet, it could certainly do some serious harm with its talons. Sorry, I really don't think it is safe to allow unguarded pets outside unless large enough to defend themselves.