crijo's mission
CRIJO exists to design revolutionary and humane enrichment products that improve the health, behavior, and overall wellbeing of confined animals. Our solutions are built to reduce disease, encourage natural activity, and create calmer, more adoptable cats in shelters and care facilities. For over 20 years, we’ve partnered with animal welfare professionals to deliver enrichment that truly makes a difference.
Who We Are
Founded by Grant Smith and his father, George Smith (1929-2022), CRIJO has strived to remain an approachable business where customers receive personalized service with real people on the other end of the line with the knowledge to answer questions and discuss solutions for specific needs.
In sponsoring national conferences for two decades, we have met many front-line animal welfare workers who are so passionate about what they do and the animals they do it for. We sincerely applaud you for your hard work and hope our products have made your jobs a little easier.
Product Design
When we began designing our animal enrichment products in 2005, we contacted multiple veterinarians to understand their specific needs and hear their experienced advice. Although we wanted to make a product that would stimulate felines, we also wanted to ensure we had expert input for safety and product usability. This research led to the development of our New Generation line's state-of-the-art pet enrichment equipment. Constructed from High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)—a thermoplastic material renowned for its excellent tensile strength, high melting point, affordability, good impact resistance, and ease of disinfection using standard shelter disinfectants-these units have become the industry 'gold standard' for cat enrichment equipment for confined cats, according to leaders at two prominent animal charity organizations.
The Petco Foundation and PetSmart Charities elected to purchase units for their use in adoptions. A representative from Petco stated they "recognized the need to pursue the 'gold standard' in cat enrichment equipment."
Gold standard—that's the CRIJO standard.
into the future
During the last few years, our versatile, long-lasting products have made their way to Cat Cafes, Boarding/Day Care Facilities, and Veterinary Offices around the U.S. and Canada. These new markets are looking for the stimulation and agility opportunities inherent in all of our products. We are excited to delve into these new opportunities and continue to bring our one-of-a-kind products into the lives of cats everywhere.
