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Cynthia Chomos

Cynthia Chomos is a Feng Shui Consultant, Catio Designer and the Founder of Catio Spaces, creating harmonious indoor and outdoor spaces for her 4-legged and 2-legged clients. She lives in Seattle with her adorable tabby Serena (who has four catios) and is the inspiration for Catio Spaces. Cynthia offers free catio tips, DIY Catio Plans and custom catios to keep cats safe and protect birds and wildlife.

Winterize Your Catio for Cold Weather

When a hint of a winter chill arrives in the evening air, cat parents ponder how to keep their cats enjoying their catio all year round. Feline fascination with the wonders of winter will draw almost every cat outside to watch the season unfold. Whether winter rolls...

Summer Catio Do’s and Dont’s

Now that sunshine and warmth are greeting you each daybreak (well, maybe a few summer showers or muggy mornings, too), it's time to tweak your outdoor catio into a warm-weather paradise for both you and your cat. While a catio gives your cat the freedom to safely...

Is It Cheaper To Buy or Build a Catio?

Is It Cheaper To Buy or Build a Catio?

More and more cat parents are exploring the concept of a catio to provide their cat with the enrichment of fresh air, sunshine, and the fascinating activity of nature without the risks of a free-roaming outdoor life. Putting time and money into a catio is a worthwhile...

Where Can You Build a Catio?

Where Can You Build a Catio?

So, you’ve been thinking about joining the wonderful world of catios and want to build a secure outdoor cat enclosure where your cat can safely enjoy the fresh air and enrichment of nature. But, before you purchase a DIY catio plan, kit, or custom catio, I recommend...

Catios: The Cure for Spring Fever

Catios: The Cure for Spring Fever

Spring is here, and cat parents don’t need a calendar to know it. Is your curious cat constantly twitching their nose once you open that first window? Are you getting an early morning wake-up pounce when the birds start singing before sunrise? Some cats like to lurk...

Catios for Small Spaces

Catios for Small Spaces

“What a view!!” Who hasn’t exclaimed in pure joy when they’ve stepped onto a balcony or patio and discovered a delightful garden or expansive territorial view? The open air of the outdoor living space immediately transforms a routine indoor environment into an...

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