This dogio or dog run in the mountains of Tujunga protects Watson, Greta, and Einstein from a plethora of predators. The potty / fresh air / sun spot allows the pets’ guardians to leave the pups at home for longer
100th Catio!
In less than three short years since launching Custom Catios we crossed the 100 enclosure milestone! It is amazing to think about all the amazing dogs and cats we have met along the way and all the joy that we …
Toluca Lake Magazine: Patios for Pets
Patios for Pets
The March edition of Toluca Lake Magazine has a great article by Jenna Anderson titled, “Patios for Pets,” which includes the following paragraphs about yours truly:
“How to protect a beloved pet while allowing them …
Sylmar Catio / Dogio
One of the great perks of building catios for a living is meeting so many awesome people and cool cats. This project was no exception. Jessica, who has two cats and a disabled German Shepherd puppy, not only works for …
Interview With CatCafe Lounge Founder Kristi Labrenz Galvan
Cat Adoption Cafe
Last week I visited L.A.’s CatCafe Lounge and was blown away by the concept. The place has a visually appealing setup geared towards cat stimulation and enrichment. Scores of gatos live happily together until they are adopted …
Custom Catios Article in ‘Sherman Oaks South’ Magazine
Sherman Oaks South magazine has a nice write-up about my family and catio business in the October 2018 edition. It’s also our first cover! From the article:
Sherman Oaks South
“Experts and cat behaviorists, from America’s “Cat Daddy” Jackson Galaxy …
Catios Protect Pet Cats From Coyotes
Coyotes Kill Pet Cats at Alarming Rates
Reading the National Geographic book, “How to Speak Cat: A Guide to Decoding Cat Language,” by Aline Alexander Newman and Gary Weitzman, I came across the following shocking statistic: “A 2009 …
Urban Coyotes Dangerous to People and Pets Throughout Los Angeles
Coyotes Spreading Across the Country
The Washington Post published an informative article on coyotes today titled, “Here’s why there are so many coyotes and why they are spreading so fast.” The report, based on an exhaustive new study, is not …
Getting Catio Approval From Your Homeowner’s Association
Whether you live in a condominium or a community with a homeowner’s association (HOA), getting approval to build a catio on your property can be difficult. HOA rules are notoriously strict and associations typically deny requests to build outdoor cat …
Catios Allow Cats to Roam Safely Outside
From the Santa Cruz Sentinel:
“Cats are hard-wired to hunt prey — and despite the fact that we’ve been domesticating them over the past few thousand years, pet owners have not yet succeeded in eliminating the feline drive to …
