Catios 101

Dr. Courtney Campbell on Pet Life Radio

Do you know what a catio is? You should! A catio is a cat patio or secure enclosure to allow cats to enjoy the natural world in safety.  We chat with Cynthia Chomos, founder of Catiospaces. She is a Fung Shui Consultant and cat lover who has taken her loves to a whole new level and now offers them to cat lovers all over.  She talks about how you can build your own catio and what features it should have and explores unique catios she has designed.  Check out this fun episode!

BIO:


Cynthia Chomos is a Feng Shui Consultant, Catio Designer and the Founder of Catio Spaces creating visually-appealing catios, (outdoor “cat patios”), to keep cats safe while enjoying the enrichment of nature. She lives in Seattle with her tabby Serena (who has four catios!) and serves as her “quality assurance expert“ and inspiration for Catio Spaces.  Cynthia is the “go to” resource for cat lovers interested in safe and stimulating outdoor environments and offers free catio tips, a variety of DIY Catio Plans for a porch, patio, deck or yard, as well as custom catios. Catio Spaces is a founding organizer of Catio Tour Seattle, an annual community event to share the benefits of catios for protecting cats, birds and wildlife.