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Expert Builder Series This is the tenth Q&A in a series of interviews with catio experts from around the world. My hope is to learn from the best catio builders on the planet and pass on that knowledge far and wide. Bay Area Catios While a relative newcomer to the…

Expert Builder Series This is the ninth Q&A in a series of interviews with catio experts from around the world. My hope is to learn from the best catio builders on the planet and pass on that knowledge far and wide. Affordable Catios Bob Powell is the owner / operator…

Expert Builder Series This is the eighth Q&A in a series of interviews with catio experts from around the world. My hope is to learn from the best catio builders on the planet and pass on that knowledge far and wide. Casey's Catios Casey Jimerson, who operates Casey’s Catios out…

Expert Builder Series This is the Seventh Q&A in a series of interviews with catio experts from around the world. My hope is to learn from the best catio builders on the planet and pass on that knowledge far and wide. Elwing Works Jennifer and Jonathan Elwing of Elwing Works…

Expert Builder Series This is the sixth Q&A in a series of interviews with catio experts from around the world. My hope is to learn from the best catio builders on the planet and pass on that knowledge far and wide. CATMANDO John Kuepper has been “keeping cats safe and…

Expert Builder Series This is the fifth Q&A in a series of interviews with catio experts from around the world. My hope is to learn from the best catio builders on the planet and pass on that knowledge far and wide. Hellas Pet Enclosures We are staying north of the…

Expert Builder Series This is the fourth Q&A in a series of interviews with catio experts from around the world. My hope is to learn from the best catio builders on the planet and pass on that knowledge far and wide. Catscape - Beautiful World Living Environments For the first…

Expert Builder Series This is the third Q&A in a series of interviews with catio experts from around the world. My hope is to learn from the best catio builders on the planet and pass on that knowledge far and wide. The Cat Carpenter David Murphy, AKA The Cat Carpenter,…

Expert Builder Series This is the second Q&A in a series of interviews with catio experts from around the world. My hope is to learn from the best catio builders on the planet and pass on that knowledge far and wide. Cynthia Chomos of Catio Spaces Seattle based Cynthia Chomos…

Expert Catio Series This is the first Q&A in a series of interviews with catio experts from around the world. My hope is to learn from the best catio builders on the planet and pass on that knowledge far and wide. Catio Bob Based in Athens, Georgia, @catiobob is a…

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 the stimulation of the great outdoors? For more and more cat caretakers,…

Sisal Rope Climbing Poles Floor to ceiling sisal rope climbing poles have become a hallmark of Custom Catios cat enclosures. The 10 foot poles now come in regular, treated, and synthetic -- the latter two having a longer outdoor shelf life. Not only do rope poles provide felines with endless…

The 400+ square foot catio castle may be our magnum opus. The huge breathtaking enclosure took over three weeks to construct and is a feline wonderland for the dozen or so house cats. Please view the below video and let us know what you think in comments.

Watch Gordy and Yusef frolicking in their new catio (cat patio) near Beverly Grove. The catio includes a covered area near the house, a sisal rope climbing pole, ramps, shelves, two cat doors, and a hiding box. Then there is amazing extra-wide run that leads from the house to a…

Cool Cats This month's Catster magazine issue has a great article, All the Cool Cats Want Catios, by Kate Benjamin. The article eloquently begins with the benefits of a catio: There are numerous reasons to get a catio for your cat. Let’s start with enrichment. A catio provides your cat…