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We are very excited to post a highlight video of Custom Catios' appearance on Jackson Galaxy's latest show, “Cat vs. Dog.” While we wholeheartedly encourage everyone to watch the entire episode titled, “My Animals Are Going To Get Me Evicted," over at Animal Planet, we've uploaded a catio cut below. We've…

It is difficult to convey to potential clients the time and work that goes into each catio we build. Much goes into each job, including design, pricing, materials procurement, prepping, scheduling, and building structures from the ground up. Projects range from two to 30 days, depending on size, complexity, and extras…

2023 WORLDWIDE CATIO BUILDERS   There are now more custom catio builders worldwide than at any time in human history. Further, the quality and craftsmanship exhibited by these builders have never been better. If you desire a cat patio, check out the list below to find a builder. And please…

A recent Property Brothers show prominently featured a Custom Catios catio (video). Season 7, Episode 6 of the popular TV show, "Forever Home," is titled "Reno Around the Corner," because it focuses on Hollywood actors and Custom Catios' clients, Adhir Kalyan and Emily Wilson, who live around the block from…

A few months ago, my wife and I adopted three adorable rambunctious kittens. Before S.A.N.T.O.S. Six Toes, Herbie the Love Bug, and Trey, were old enough to explore the outdoors, we decided to extend our eight-year-old standard-sized catio. We added a bridge and a large 3-level triangle-shaped enclosure above our…

Floating catios -- enclosures that do not touch the ground -- are increasingly popular. Advantages include building above sprinklers, air conditioning units, electrical, meters, storage space, and pool equipment. The ability to tap into unused space without diminishing limited human space can also be beneficial. Personally, we have limited backyard…

We did a thing! A few weeks ago, my third catio client ever reached out to see if we were interested in meeting a handful of PAWmazing kittens she was fostering. Ashley, who has helped more than 60 cats and kittens find their forever homes, said there was something special…

The video for our recent Virginia Country Club catio in Long Beach went viral across our (Catio Guy) social media accounts with over 10 million total views and thousands of PAWmazing comments. Check it out on your preferred social media platform or below: Facebook Instagram TikTok   @catioguy It’s a…

The four-part Netflix series, "The Hidden Lives of Pets," is much watch TV. Educational, heartwarming, and joyful -- it leaves one purring for more. Alas, there is a rat segment in the first episode about "Intelligence" that makes a convincing case for the benefit of catios! Watch a 1-minute edited…

Like most American's, I grew up watching Valerie Bertinelli on TV. More recently, my wife and I would often catch her hosting the Food Network. As such, it was a real pleasure to work with her to turn a sunroom into a cat paradise. And yes, she is as nice…

With overwhelming sadness, I write that my sweet boy, Monkey, has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge, leaving me heartbroken. I vividly remember picking up the formerly named Paul, who was in a small cage with three other “Beatles” inside the West Los Angeles-based Lange Foundation rescue nearly 16 years ago.…

The South Bay Catio Estate is our largest and arguably best cat enclosure to date. It took the entire Custom Catios crew nearly five weeks to complete. The long dirt section is nearly 60' x 10' alone. The "people" section near the house has a gorgeously crafted roof that spans…

The Joy Crew Expands Joy! That’s Custom Catios’ one-word mission statement I first wrote about in 2020. With every project, big or small, elaborate or simple, expensive or inexpensive, we strive to deliver joy to cats and their hooman guardians. Hopefully, the photos and videos posted to social media (Facebook,…

The cat guardians of one of our all-time favorite builds, The Jungle Catio, set up trail cams next to the Pacific Palisades enclosure. Despite living in a residential neighborhood, video from the cameras shows Bobcats, raccoons, and even a California mountain lion or cougar, visiting their cats at night. Check…

Worldwide Catio Builders As we begin 2022, there has never been a better time to build a custom catio for your fur family. More people are working from home, spending more time at home, and adopting more pets, especially cats and dogs. As a result, there are more catio builders…

Choosing a catio color is one of the most important decisions clients make. Most cat guardians want enclosures that blend in well with their homes and are not eyesores. Others prefer structures that pop or are more akin to art pieces. The best way to discover your taste is to…