The “CRIJO” Name:

Crystal

Josephine

  
Incorporated in 2005, a new standard for the manufacture of cat furniture was established based on the love a “single” cat owner
had for his two aging (humane society adopted) cats.
 
Their names were Crystal & Josephine (i.e. CRIJO). They” left this earth” at the ages of 18 in the Fall of 2008. The legacy of their name continues as the company services humane societies, veterinarians, adoption centers and individuals from coast to coast. The company has recently gone International with sales.
 
All CRIJO products are made to accommodate the needs of both
the pet owner/staff/care giver and the cats. CRIJO Pet products,
LLC now sets the standard for quality, comfort and design for
multi-cat housing.
 


Dr. Melinda Merck, DVM  (Link her name: http://www.ufsheltermedicine.com/meetTeam_Merck.html) 
 
The Founder of CRIJO, Grant Smith, utilized the professional services of Dr. Melinda Merck, DVM while she was in private practice at The Cat Clinic of Roswell near Atlanta. Her recommendations during our early years contributed greatly to the fine quality of our products. The Traditional CRIJO cat furniture includes the following features:
 
1. Only natural fiber (sisal) products are utilized
2. The bed covers are removable and washable
3. Bed shapes are curved to meet the felines comfort needs
4. There are no exposed staples
5. There are no toxins in the finish material
6. The height of the scratch positions support the felines stretching needs
7. Options are available such as wheels for multi-cat facilities and clinics
8. The stability of the structures provides safety for the feline and care giver
 

The Humane Society of The United States 
 
CRIJO Pet Products, LLC has been active at the HSUS Animal Care EXPO since 2008. We have been an active Shelter Partner member working with hundreds of humane societies around the country. The relationships with Kennel Manufacturers, Architects, Distributors, Pet Food Manufacturers and Pharmaceutical companies as well as others have broadened the market in need of our quality products.

These associations have CRIJO involved in the North American Veterinary Conference a well as the Western Veterinary Conference. The CRIJO “Kitty Crib” is proven to be a wonderful enrichment to confined felines now utilized by veterinarians and humane societies nationwide.
 

The Maddie's Foundation “Shelter Medicine Conference 2010”
 
Grant Smith representing CRIJO  Pet Products, LLC had the pleasure of introducing Dr. Kate Hurley (Link her name: http://www.sheltermedicine.com/node/4) at the University of Florida, Maddie's Shelter Medicine Conference.  All attendees including CRIJO gained valuable knowledge from her very informative talk on "How to Keep Cats Healthy and Happy in Shelters". It was at this Conference that suggestions from Dr. Hurley were subsequently implemented to develop the “New Generation” Shelter Equipment for the Multi-Cat adoption rooms.