Alan was very easy to work with, suggested ideas during the preliminary visit, then sketched everything up to get our final approval. There were some minor suggestions by his team during the prep phase, and then a few more suggestions as work got underway. All changes for the better, such as adding a little grit to the shelves to help the cats keep their footing. Things not thought of during the planning stage. The actual construction took a little over a week, delayed by a spot of rain, but the end result was worth the wait and the cats love it. We have a "curfew", bringing them in late in the evening and securing the cat door (installed by the main door), and after breakfast they're eager to go back outside, pawing at both the full-size door and their cat door. I'm sure if the latter did not latch securely closed, Leo would have eventually figured out how to get it open himself. You may say, "I could build this myself! I bet it would be cheaper!" and you may be right. I also thought that, and I could have built it myself. But I'm also not the young man I once was, and while such projects are satisfying, similar recent experiences have left me aching afterwards for quite some time. And at the end of the day, I was happy to pay Alan and his team to do the job for me. read more

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My 4 cats and I moved from a house that had a catio to a new house that did not have a catio but did have coyotes and raccoons. I knew my cats would miss their outdoor experience so I contacted the Catio Guy. Alan came to my house on time, listened to my needs and desires and designed a catio that was just what my cats needed. The workers who built and installed the catio were very talented and fun to be around. They really enjoyed their work. I had a guy installing tile in my house who was so impressed that he took photos of their work. The workers were there for 4 days and every evening that they quit they cleaned up everything. My cats approve. They sometimes spend hours in it. Whenever I return home they are out there to greet me which makes me so happy. read more

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Alan came out to my home and explained what he could create for my cats. Sent a sketch and once approved, his team came out and the results FAR exceeded my hopes! I needed something high enough that coyotes and other predators couldn't get to my pets, but also something they could really have an entertaining view from AND play space. The catio has climbing steps, a scratching pole, sleeping platforms and the cats just love it. read more

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Catio Guy Alan approaches Catio construction from the perspective of a feline. He is talented at suggesting and designing optimal cat playgrounds within a cat guardian's space and budgetary constraints. Alan's amazing crew enclosed and catified our outdoor patio using high grade materials and craftsmanship. We can now enjoy spending time outdoors with our two best furriends while they have a wonderfully enriching space to frolic in at their leisure. read more

One of the best things you can do for your cats, I've now had two catios built at my house. They're not cheap but they are well designed and built, and profoundly life changing for my cats who have to live indoors for fear of coyotes, etc. read more

I don't care for cats but I do love animals and their wellbeing so I absolutely love what this company is doing! It's creative and necessary for pets to thrive!! I've seen videos of various catios, and the design are well integrated and functional! I wish all pet owners would do this!! read more

We are very excited to share our Floating Window Box Catio for Zoe & Zuri. Thank you Alan's for your AMAZING creative vision along with his professional team who made our dream come true. Everyone was very talented in their craft and friendly. All materials used are of the highest standard to guarantee top notch performance. My fur babies now have exposure to fresh air, sunshine, birds, and squirrels; the catio gives them outdoor exposure that will do wonders for their mental well being! Thank you so much Custom Catios for your exceptional job! Well done! We highly recommend Custom Catios. Best regards, Joanna, Zoe (grey) & Zuri (white) read more

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The love and intention Alan puts into his work really comes through -- not just in the catio, but in his creativity and willingness to listen to clients. He took a small space and turned it into something safe, beautiful, and functional for both humans and animals. His team treated the property with care, and the finished work clearly reflects his leadership and heart. Alan is a genuinely good person who puts so much care into what he does, and he deserves every bit of success. I'm truly grateful. read more

Amazing experience with Alan and his team. Super professional, clean and they really know what they are doing. Easy process to design and it came together quickly. Best money we've spent in a long time! Worth every penny. We built a large enclosure for our yorkies and ourselves now that we have mosquitoes at night. Call Alan if you are looking to protect your fur babies, he will have a solution. read more

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WOW! WOW! MEOW!! A little background color for this post to start. My husband and I purchased our home in 2019 in NW Pasadena. We have a GORGEOUS backyard with a recently completed pool project and we have THREE amazing cats. Two of those cats want nothing more than to be outside. Living in NW Pas, that's a huge issue for us because we are deep in Coyote-country here, so needless to say, no outside kitties at this home. But alas, the problem remains, how do we let our cats live their best lives enjoying the SoCal sunshine? The solution was a no-brainer: BUILD A CATIO. My husband is a handy guy and he tinkered with some ideas on how to accomplish this but when it came down to it, neither of us was entirely comfortable with him sawing a hole into the side of our house. Some online searching and referencing of the Instagram of famed Hannah Shaw, "Kitten Lady" - we found Alan. Alan is kind, talented, professional and the best thing about Custom Catios was that they already had the know-how and the experience with catio-construction. Did I feel good about his team sawing into the side of my house...? YES! Because they are professional and they do this kind of thing. It was a fast process to get the consult and design executed. We had a brief wait to get started (this guy is popular!) and Alan stayed in communication with updates the whole time on a start-date. We were never left wondering when our project would get started. His team arrived and they were the most wonderful group of guys - courteous, professional, tidy and just all-around a delight to have at our property. Having done some recent projects on our home, we appreciated these guys all the more! The catio took only 2.5 days to complete and turned out EXACTLY as we'd wanted it. Alan kept an open line of communication from start to finish and we made some adjustments along the way to cater to our cats' specific needs. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. One of our scardy-cats doesn't have an interest in braving the outdoors but he finds delight in the shelves that lead to the cat-door while the other two cats are enjoying some mid-day sunshine in a safe environment. Why build a catio? You can actually improve your pets' quality of life while protecting our native birds and preventing your kitty from becoming a coyote meal-on-the-go. Catios aren't just for cats, you can also re-purpose a ground-level catio as a bunny run or a doggio. With the threat of coyotes and bobcats here in the foothills, I hope more folks consider building a catio in Pasadena and Altadena rather than complaining about our coyote population (they were here long before us). read more

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A great "home addition" for my two furballs that gives me peace of mind for those times I need to go out of town while knowing they'll still get their sunshine and fresh air. My girl Glados in particular loves sunning herself out here most mornings. Simple process helping me figure out a design that worked for my needs, and the turnaround was very fast once they got to building. Thanks so much!! read more

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If you are a cat lover, do yourself a favor and gift you and your fur babies a space of their own with Custom Catios. The whole process was incredibly easy; from Alan coming to our home to create a design that fit in seamlessly with the house, to his wonderful team of reliable professional carpenters who left each day with the build looking beautiful and my patio even cleaner than they had found it. We now can enjoy a drink on the porch with our cats hanging out overhead all thanks to Custom Catios, its truly the home improvement that keeps on giving. read more

We adopted Cleopatra back in August, when she was a four month old F2 Savannah kitten. Sweet, loving, playful... she was nearly perfect! The one catch... something I came to learn was called the "Zoomies"... Cleo is a Savannah, the combination of a wild Serval cat and a domestic cat. Established in 1986, Savannahs produce kittens which grow larger, weigh more and have quite a bit more energy than your typical house cat! Which brings me back to the Zoomies! I discovered that at around 11pm, 11:30 or midnight, Cleo would find her second wind, and start shooting across our bedroom at full speed, leaping onto our couch, then onto our bed, then take a quick turn and shoot into our bathroom where she would jump half way up the bathroom wall, then spring quickly in another direction, landing on the tank of our toilet! She would then quickly reverse this activity... back and forth, at full speed, at times using my resting (attempting to sleep) body as a springboard! This typically continued for between 30-45 minutes. Quite exciting the first time you witness this activity... but by the 3rd, 4th, 5th time, at midnight, while you're trying to sleep...well..... This brought me to Alan, and his fantastic company, Custom Catios. I met with Alan, and we discussed his building a Catio where Cleo could get her "Zoomies" out, outdoors! Alan really takes the cats needs into consideration, making sure the shelves, rope poles and floating steps are spaced such that the cats will get extensive exercise, leaping from shelf to shelf, climbing up the poles and ladders and just having a fantastic time! As Cleo spends her days in our upstairs bedroom, Alan needed to design a Catio which would allow her to exit from our upstairs bathroom, walk (or run) along an 8' cat run then down a 5' vertical drop with steps, leading to a bridge. Crossing the bridge, Celo enters her Catio at about 7' up in the air! Cleo utilizes the Catio night and day! I've discovered her outside at midnight, one or two in the morning, as well as during the day, checking out the birds, bugs and wild bunnies which visit our backyard! She spends hours out there at times! Everyone at Custom Catio were exemplary! Alan demonstrated his knowledge in designing a great Catio that gives the cat plenty to do and his workers were prompt and diligent, completely cleaning up the area before leaving for the night! If you have any thoughts of possibly getting your feline friend(s) a Catio, and live in the So. California area, don't hesitate to give Alan a call! You won't regret it! read more

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Thank you Alan and team for such a great experience from beginning to end in getting this Catio built with quality and thoughtful design. It's been life-changing for our kitties, and we love it! read more

Our Bengal named Benji used to be free range, but after too many confrontations with the neighbor cats, we realized he needed to come indoors. Needless to say, Benji was not happy with this development. Fortunately, my wife found Alan and Custom Catios to enclose the porch off our second floor master bedroom. Alan and his crew are top flight professionals: from the planning and vision stage, to the materials and wood staining to match the beams on our porch, to the actual construction process. Everything went smoothly and we could not be happier with the final result. Oh, and Benji loves it too! read more

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After finding Custom Catios (Alan the Catio Guy) on facebook and seeing the quality of the work we were intrigued to see if we could do something for our boy Hamish. The whole process was very simple and professional. Alan came down to see the space and recommend a design, then it was a case of scheduling for the work to be done. The crew came for ~3 days and everything is made on site to the design. They were professional and did a great job cleaning up. Hamish adores his new space with its shelves, 2 types of steps and a sisal pole for him to climb. He spends a lot of time outside and is clearly having the best time out there (although he does love it best when we join him - it is big enough for us to also enjoy sitting out with him). To be clear there are probably cheaper options but this was well worth the cost for us and the quality of the work is first class. read more

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We foster medical, hospice, and special needs cats, and we own a nonprofit cat cafe. Needless to say, we have a lot of cats. We'd been wanting to enclose a ground floor patio and second floor balcony so the cats could get fresh air and sunshine, and after seeing Alan's work online, we contacted him for an estimate. Considering the amount of labor and materials that went into our catios, the price was certainly reasonable. The crew that built our catios was top-notch. They communicated with us well, were extremely polite and personable, and put up with our dogs' barking and shenanigans. They even made a couple of Home Depot runs to make sure the paint they used matched our existing colors. At the end of each day, they packed everything away neatly. We really appreciated their hard work and expertise. The catios are spectacular! They have plenty of ledges and steps and stairs to play on. Our upstairs catio even has ramps-- a feature Alan designed to benefit our senior and blind cats. That added touch illustrates why we value this company so highly. Alan took the time to meet our cats, understand their needs, and design our catios with their challenges in mind. We look forward to adding on to our new catios in the future, and we will certainly be calling Alan and his crew when we do. From design to implementation, they delivered the best in craftsmanship and professionalism. We are very, very happy with our catios. But not nearly as happy as our cats. read more

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Alan (owner) was professional and gave me his design idea. I went forward and his crew did a professional job. Even when I had questions during the build, his crew immediately provided an answer without having to contact Alan. My new rescue, Mia, immediately climbed the cat pole and loves her new catio. read more

Alan and his team were amazing. They made use of a limited space with lots of HOA rules and the outcome is perfect. Alan was extremely accommodating when we had multiple changes occur last second, and his team was friendly and creative in coming up with some quick solutions. I would highly recommend working with Custom Catios! read more

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What a wonderful experience I had doing business with Alan and the crew who build my kitty cat's a beautiful custom catio! My cat's took to the new digs right away, and I can see how happy they are being 'outdoors'. I definitely recommend this business if you're on the lookout for a safe, professional grade catio that your kitties will love. read more

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We found Alan and Custom Catios on Instagram and we were hooked. We couldn't have had a better experience getting our two furballs a new place to play! Alan came to the house and great to work with. He quoted us what would work for us and made sure we would be happy with the final project. From matching house paint colors and matching roofing shingles, our Catio looks like it was supposed to be a part of the house the whole time. The team that did the install were very friendly and were easy to work with when we couldn't be home when they were working. Now that it is finished, our cats are happy and have been loving finally getting to be outside! Thank you Alan and the whole team!! read more

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It was a beautiful reality. Worth every $ spent making a safe and secure outdoor play space for our fur babies. They love it from top to bottom. Quality craftsmanship that blends with the house Thank you Catio team you were awesome. I can't wait to do phase 2. read more

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After watching a plethora of paw - some Catio videos on TIkTok and Face Book , we just had to contact Alan, the Catio guy ! Alan came out and designed a custom catio on the exterior of our second floor which seamlessly blended with our home. As for Alan's crew , I can't rave enough; they were professional , kept their work area clean , and you can tell that they really love their job ! Now, thanks to Alan ,our four fur babies have a safe place to sunbathe and bird watch. I like to think of this catio as their starter home as I already have ideas to add on ! Without reservation , I highly recommend Custom Catios for any fur baby owner ! read more

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Alan, and everyone at custom catios were a pleasure to work with. I'm really happy with how my catio turned out! It was designed to blend in with my house and my cat is loving it out there. I was impressed by Alan's professionalism and easygoing demeanor and the whole process was great. He's a guy who wants to do a good job and loves cats and I would highly recommend the company. read more

My 8 kitties could NOT be happier!! We had a catio built by a friend during Covid. They loved it, but it was falling apart and I didn't think they were 100% safe anymore. So I called Alan / Custom Catios. I'd been following for years and finally pulled the trigger. It took a little while longer than expected to complete mostly because the team paid such attention to all the details. But once it was completed, the cats ran out with so much enthusiasm!!! It took a little while for them to figure out all the stairs and landing spots and they LOVE the floor to ceiling climbing pole. The dogs enjoy having the cats outside with them too. read more

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Alan and his team are amazing!! They just finished our catio and I was a little nervous because we have a pretty modern looking house and I wanted the catio to match. They did not disappoint. Our catio looks like it was built with the house. They used sturdy materials and really customized it to what we wanted. Our cats love it and we are going to make it into a great space for the whole family. We had an upstairs balcony that was mostly unusable space and now it's one of our favorite parts of the house. read more

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I had two backyard patios (one 10x17, the other 14x21) combined into one fully enclosed catio/doggio with 2x4s (painted brown to match/blend in with the existing two pergolas) with metal mesh, a "roof" (rafters and metal mesh), and two 3-foot doors with quality bronze-like handles and locks. The doors are one on each side of the enclosure for easy ingress/egress to the rest of the backyard. The workmanship is outstanding. The construction crew cleaned up all their tools and equipment at the end of each full day of work. The owner, Alan, came out to my house one time to measure to perfection. When his crew arrived, they went straight to work, following the measurements to a T. The price quoted was the price paid. My friends and neighbors are in awe when they see my backyard. It has all of my patio furniture, a small umbrella and bistro set, a cute water fountain (from which the cats like to drink), and a whole row of cat trees and stacked wire pet carriers with cushy beds for daytime naps. The whole purpose of the catio was for my five cats and three little dogs to get a taste of and enjoy the outside world in peace and serenity. I live amongst coyotes and birds of prey. The catio protects my pets, and the outdoor presence of my cats thwarts rodent efforts to invade our space. My catio is a dream come true. Working with Alan and his crew was seamless. He is the consummate professional. I 1,000% recommend Custom Catios. read more

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Great from start to finish! Alan was terrific to work with, as well as his entire team. They were very responsive when we wanted to change things, and had lots of great ideas (for this catio newbie). They have a good eye for design; the catio is very well integrated onto our existing fence. Our catio (really, more of a "cat run") is built TOUGH and I have no doubt it would withstand a whole herd of cats. I suspect it is better built than our entire house is. The operation took a little over a week, with a whole crew of guys; they basically custom-cut and stained every single piece of the catio. They were very respectful of the rest of the yard (i.e. our plants) and kept everything nice and neat on their worksite. Their blog post if you want to see results: https://www.facebook.com/catioguy/posts/pfbid033QkJGpWNhYCSimk82hjjU8qMA1j3z9hQzoTQT8TtxcuAVVfncd2TiLLzisgWEK17l read more

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Wow!!! Allen is an artist, designer, cat whisperer. He was prompt, professional, and quite visionary. He was masked up as he walked the property, scouting out the perfect spot that incorporates the natural wildlife of my backyard. I've had cats my whole life, so giving my fur monkeys a slice of paradise seems like a great idea :) Pro Tip: even in covid, this guy is booked out for a long time. Schedule a meeting soon to get in line. read more

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I had a great experience with Alan and his team! Our cat is extremely happy with his new catio and he took to it right away. It's his new favorite place to hang out. We wanted to screen in our patio without ruining the view and they accomplished just that -- the screen is practically invisible!! read more

I'm happy to say my entire experience with Custom Catios was first rate. From the initial design concept phase, through planning and actual construction everyone on the team was outstanding. The construction crew was extremely professional and efficient, and the craftsmanship they displayed was wonderful to see. The catio is on my second floor balcony and is now a favorite gathering spot for humans and feline alike! The only negative was the waiting time - it took several months of being on a waiting list before construction began. But overall, I highly recommend. read more

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Absolutely a satisfied house of customers! Alan was very thoughtful of every design element for my house of (6) cats. Every element flows right onto the next one with ease. The workmanship was off the charts. The dream team that came out and made this magic happen deserves an A+++. They were all professional, polite, thoughtful of others, no loud music or yelling and their attention to details shows. I was really impressed how they set up and worked everyday despite's all the rains we were having and then cleaned up everything spotless at the end of the day. A very talented and impressive team that works cohesively with all their different talents and it shows in the final product. I would highly recommend this company of talented individuals to everyone. Cheers! read more

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Immediately impressed by their website and past work, I reached out to Custom Catios regarding my desires for an enclosed patio space for my kitties. Alan was quick to respond and very thorough and informative! He even shared with me a sketch of his ideas. I have very minimal and a pretty cramped space to work in, and he was able to include all the bells and whistles! The Custom Catios team began their work on an earlier date than quoted (great!) and were extremely efficient. They set up a whole workshop in our backyard and made everything from scratch there and then. It was so impressive to watch them works they seemed like they were having a great time, and seemed to really enjoy their work. Everyone was very friendly and professional, and they even picked up dog poop in the yard before staring their work Without any extra charge, they added extra support to the frame, because the structure they were building on wasn't plumb or stable, and they made it so. The catio structure was painted to match the exterior paint perfectly, and I even had options to choose from for the carpeting on the shelves. The final product is beautiful and functional, and the kitties love it! I've been recommending Alan and his team to everyone I talk to about this, and I would highly recommend them to anyone reading this review!! read more

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Alan and his team are SO WONDERFUL! I recently moved into a new place and a couple of my cats decided to start trying to slip out the front door anytime we opened it. My smallest began sitting by the door all day, crying to be let out. Unwilling to put my furbabies at risk (next door is swarming with stories about the coyotes and also missing cat stories), I decided to invest in a catio. Alan came out to do an initial consultation and then once it was time his team spent four days building an amazing catio. Have I mentioned that his team is THE BEST?! Within a couple of days all of our cats were freely going in and out as they please. 100% would do it again! read more

Beyond amazing!!!! Alan and his team did a spectacular job on the Catio for my fur babies. I can't say enough great things. The Catio is beautiful, there are a lot of great personal details and I would highly recommend to anyone. His team of builders were magnificent. Very professional and left my home better looking than I ever could have imagined. From my 7 fur babies - 28 paws out 28 paws and 7 tails up in happiness and appreciation. It is our new nirvana. read more

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We recently relocated to LA from Florida and found Custom Catios online. Alan came to the house with samples of the different materials we could choose from and described numerous custom catio designs he could create for us. Everything was very clear from the beginning including the sketch that he later emailed. The crew that came to the house was as unobtrusive as they could possibly be. No one asked to come inside to use the restroom or walk through the house. They just showed up, did the work and cleaned up each night when they left. It truly is CUSTOM nothing came pre-fab. I saw them literally cut and paint the shelves that were used. Corners were carefully cut and shaped to provide a structure that fits in with the design of our house. They even installed the cat door we had purchased. Alan came to personally inspect the catio and make sure everything was purrfect:) Our 2 cats love being able to climb up high and their huge sisal pole is the icing on the cake. We never worry about coyotes or any animal getting in because the quality of the materials is strong and custom fitted to our space. If you're looking to offer your babies an awesome outdoor space Custom Catios will not disappoint. read more

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We finished a work of art today for my babies! A run about 20 feet from my house where it meets a 'sand' box for them to do their business, a walkway and then a ramp into orange tree where they can climb up about 6 feet. Various platforms for their viewing pleasures! Alan and his amazing team: Luis, Henry, James and Patrick made my dream come true. We built a Catio-treehouse for my new brood of four girls. I'm attaching some pics to see for yourself. The attention to detail, their creativity and just simply a wonderful group of guys, I can not recommend them enough. I am one very happy camper and more importantly, so are the girls!!!! read more

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Alan and his crew were top notch - they created a custom catio for our two Senior kitties to keep them safe outdoors from wandering coyotes. The catio exceeded our expectations. Its design is so well integrated with the outside of our home - it looks as though it was always meant to be! Thanks once again, Alan and crew - your professionalism, courteousness and work ethic made the process smooth from start to finish! read more

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When we bought our house in the foothills of Tujunga I was genuinely scared for our three small dogs. Our property has bobcats, coyotes, hawks, owls, mountain lions, and more. Alan was so patient and flexible while we figured out the best place to build a dog run. His crew was so fast and friendly and professional doing meticulous work integrating this dog patio onto the back of the home with a human access door and a dog door/ramp into the second bedroom. They were as fastidious about paint color and material details and finishing touches as they were about a solid build. So much peace of mind and the littles are happy to have somewhere to sunbathe and potty without having to get all leashed up (not to mention midnight pee pees with seniors ). Cannot recommend enough. read more

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My cats are in heaven! They run around all morning and nap all afternoon. They watch the birds, peacock and other cats that wander by. They chase each other from one end of the catio to the run by the rear of the house. We are so happy too, with the worksmanship and care that was taken to install the enclosure. Alan and his crew were great, did a fine job and were so friendly too. We hope to add some small furniture for us to enjoy their company out there. We rarely used that section of our patio and now it is absolutely a favorite of our cat family. We are the envy of all our friends that have cats. Thank you Custom Catios! read more

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