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Cat-friendly Christmas Trees
CAT-FRIENDLY CHRISTMAS TREES Contact Us The First We at Square Paws were likely the first people to fashion a Christmas tree for cats when we began designing various prototypes in the Summer of 2017. Year after year, we had seen funny videos online of cats climbing Douglas fir’s and Spruce’s, often knocking precious ornaments and
Catiotown at The Wildcat Sanctuary
Catiotown Contact Us Introduction to Catiotown We got connected with Tammy Thies at The Wildcat Sanctuary in March of 2024 via our dear friend, Dr. Jenny Conrad of The Paw Project. (By the way, be on the lookout for a documentary called American Cats: The Good, The Bad, and The Cuddly, a documentary that follows
What is a catio?
Catios can provide the ultimate feline enrichment while keeping your cats safe from predators and traffic.
Japanese Cat Garden
Japanese Cat Garden “Every creature, person, insect, star is connected and interdependent. Life is not to be lived as a pyramid with man on top and everything else below. Life is a circle, connected to all and ending where it began. ” Steven D Wolfe Tweet Design and construction projects seemingly ALWAYS change from beginning
Unique Cat Furniture that Lasts
Unique Cat Furniture that Lasts Contact Us Buying a cat tree can be a great way to provide your kitty with an enriching environment and offer them their own spot to call home. When selecting the best cat tree, there are several things to consider, ranging from design and size to the materials used. The
The Best Modern Cat Trees
The Best Modern Cat Trees Contact Us Looking for a new furniture piece for your feline friend? Finding a cat tower that doesn’t clash with your home decor can be challenging. Our custom pieces of furniture are designed with both the cat and the homeowner in mind. Check out our favorite custom modern cat trees.
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Cat Tower for Your Feline Friend
We offer up this list to guide you through the process of choosing the perfect cat tower for your beloved feline friend. At Square Paws, we understand the importance of providing a comfortable and stimulating environment for your cats. A cat tower is not only a piece of furniture but also a sanctuary for your
Cattyshack Cat Cafe – Phase Two
In 2022, Cattyshack asked us to retrofit the shed roof to become more cat-friendly and to help complete what the great cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy refers to as the “cat superhighway.”
House of Nekko Bodhi Custom Cat Tree
In 2021, Peter Cohen of the House of Nekko asked us to design and build a giant custom cat tree for the cat-cave.
The Ladew Cat Sanctuary renovation
We proposed that we do a kind of “retrovation:” to renovate in a very retro style, and to make it seem like the cats were an average suburban family that owned this house.
Cattyshack Cat Cafe
Share on facebook Share on pinterest Share on twitter Share on linkedin Functional, Beautiful Design by expert architect, Mario Arbore Square Paws designs custom cat spaces and cat furniture for both commercial spaces and residences. Our ultra-modern cat towers range from stylish to the truly unique. No matter what stage your project is in, we can
The Mailboxtopus
My Octopus Mailbox “What she taught me was to feel… that you’re part of this place, not a visitor. That’s a huge difference.” – Craig Foster in My Octopus Teacher, 2020 Share on facebook Share on pinterest Share on twitter Share on linkedin WHAT LIES WITHIN Previous Next In October of 2020, we were approached
Witty Whisker Cat Cafe
Witty Whisker Cat Cafe Contact Us “We meet the people we’re supposed to when the time is just right.” – Alyson Noel, author Angeli Rodriguez and Astronomy Angeli with husband Dan Turner At the very start of 2020, new restaurateur Angeli Rodriguez contacted Square Paws to commission some special items for her cat cafe that
Paws Need Claws
Paws Need Claws Why do cats scratch? We asked Dr. Jennifer Conrad, DVM and Director of The Paw Project, the nonprofit behind the anti-declaw movement to shine some light on the subject. Cats are wonderful beings Sometimes their actions are absolutely endearing, like when they’re purring, kneading, or snuggling. Other times they can be baffling
Two odes to Billy Joel
Two Odes to Billy Joel We were absolutely elated when Beth Stern reached out to us to design and construct special cat items for the Billy Joel free-roaming cat room at North Shore Animal League America. Read on to hear the whole story! Contact Us The Call that Started it All When Beth Stern called
South Beach Cat Cafe (CLOSED permanently)
Cat Cafe SOUTH BEACH (CLOSED PERMANENTLY) Contact Us MARIO ARBORE – SQUARE PAWS FOUNDER “Celyta has created a truly zen locale, a one-of-a-kind space where it feels like a respite from the everyday world. I’m not just saying that because we have our work there. It’s really unique and calming to spend time with her
Carnival Room for Cats
Room for Cats This One is Extra Fun! This week marked the completion of the second cat room renovation at local Florida animal shelter, Brevard SACC (South Animal Care Center), a chance for Square Paws to once again bring an exciting new vision to life. Whereas the first room, the Harbor Room, was large and
Acro Cats
The Amazing Acro Cats Traffic cross-state on Memorial Day weekend was a bear, so we missed the first fifteen minutes of the Amazing Acro-Cats show in Gulfport. My recent schedule had me traveling to New York and to South Florida for various projects at sudden times, so, when Samantha Martin contacted me on Facebook about
Cat Camp NYC
Cat Camp NYC Camping Out: Cat Camp NYC The month of March, 2017, was a particularly busy month for Square Paws. Although 2017 is our fourth year of creating cat towers, there are still many people who haven’t heard our name or seen our work. And, like any business, it’s important to “get the word
Square Paws Announces it’s Newest Venture
Square Paws Announces its Newest Venture “Cats shouldn’t have ALL the fun,” Abernathy says. “I see Fluffy and Mr. Scuttleshanks climbing and jumping all over and in and out of their Square Paws towers, and there’s just not enough room for ME!” Jane continued, “Cat lovers have needs just like cats in so many ways.