Screened Pop-Up Gazebo from Walmart Lets Your Pets Soak Up Summer Safely
Dakota Miller
After getting a quote to screen in my deck that was astronomically high, I realized my champagne taste was out of sync with my boxed-wine spending limit. I want my cats to enjoy more time outside, but I also want birds to stay alive and my cats to remain in the yard rather than vanish into the neighborhood. That’s why I’ve been hunting for other options.
With indoor cats, I’m constantly looking for ways they can safely get fresh air without becoming outdoor cats. A pop-up canopy gazebo from Walmart, the HOTEEL 11′ x 11′ Outdoor Waterproof Gazebo, might be exactly what I need.
HOTEEL 11′ x 11′ Outdoor Waterproof Gazebo, Pop-Up Canopy Gazebo with Mosquito Netting & UV Protection, $98.99, Walmart
Image Via WalMart
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This 11-by-11-foot shelter has zippered mosquito netting, a double-vented roof, and UPF 50+ fabric that blocks 99 percent of UV rays. In other words, you can relax outside without becoming the main dish for every mosquito in the area.
Key Features
• Pop-up design for quick setup
• Zippered bug screens
• UPF 50+ sun protection
• Waterproof fabric
• Included stakes, ropes and sandbags
• Carrying bag for transport
• Strong “outdoor cat café” energy
The gazebo comes in khaki, gray, and brown, offering a shaded spot for both people and pets.
I can already imagine my cats chilling inside, meowing at birds through the screen like little furry retirees keeping tabs on the neighborhood gossip.
Buyers appear to share that enthusiasm.
What Buyers Are Saying
A reviewer mentioned putting the whole gazebo together alone, even though the instructions suggest two people.
Someone else said it stayed put during a storm.
Multiple shoppers highlighted the simple assembly and solid build, and one said neighbors wanted one right after seeing it.
The only downside? The carrying bag is heavy and lacks wheels—which reminds me of how I feel after buying a single bag of mulch.
Dogs and cats often benefit from outdoor time because it offers mental stimulation, fresh air, and new smells. For indoor cats, an enclosed safe space can provide enrichment without the hazards of free roaming. It also keeps humans from becoming mosquito food. To me, that’s a win.
