HSUS Shelter PartnersCRIJO 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. |
Founder CRIJO Pet Products![]() Grant Smith
Grant is an M.A. Graduate of the University of Alabama and a B.A. Graduate of Birmingham Southern College. In addition to his passion for Animals, Grant has an extensive business background in Accounting, Real Estate, Insurance and Human Resources. View our Corporate Information Presentation |
Dr. Melinda Merck, DVM

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:
- Only natural fiber (sisal) products are utilized
- The bed covers are removable and washable
- Bed shapes are curved to meet the felines comfort needs
- There are no exposed staples
- There are no toxins in the finish material
- The height of the scratch positions support the felines stretching needs
- Options are available such as wheels for multi-cat facilities and clinics
- The stability of the structures provides safety for the feline and care giver