An idea that became Katio®
Like most inventions, Katio® was created accidentally when Alden was moving a window A/C unit from one window to another and one of his cats jumped up into the A/C housing. That was his light bulb moment because at the time he was living in a small apartment with his 6 cats and no real place to put their litter box.
That was several years ago, but since then Alden has been designing and building prototypes for multiple cat & dog products that are now being developed into the Katio® & Dogio® Pet Products brands to bring into the $124B+ annual U.S. pet market. Alden always tells people, “My designs are a bit narcissistic because I’m really designing and developing products to improve both our lives and the lives of our own pets, so I know they’ll work for all the other pet parents of the world too!”
Meet Kute Kitty™
That’s Kute with a “K”!
She’s one sassy kat with a penchant for mischief and the face of Katio®. Kute Kitty™ loves to laugh and dance and bounce and play and hang out in her Katio® all day. Bird-watching and taking in the sights and smells of the outdoors, while safe and sound in her happy space.
Meet Dappy Doggy™
That’s Short for Dapper!
Adorable, inquisitive, loyal and the face of Dogio®. Dappy Doggy™ believes every day is an adventure and enjoys exploring whatever fun might be lurking just around the next corner. He can’t always play outdoors, but wants to spare your floors. He knows when he’s gotta go, there’s Dogio®!
Meet Dappy Doggy™
That’s Short for Dapper!
Adorable, inquisitive, loyal and the face of Dogio. Dappy Doggy believes every day is an adventure and enjoys exploring whatever fun might be lurking just around the next corner. He can’t always play outdoors, but wants to spare your floors. He knows when he’s gotta go, there’s Dogio!
Alden Kat | Inventor • Designer
Even as a young child Alden was crazy about animals — so much so that his family would always tell him that he’d grow up to be a veternarian. While he didn’t follow that path, he’s still completely crazy about animals and absolutely loves his 3 kitties — Mika, Lars & Yuri – and loves designing products to improve their lives!
Kelly Kat | Marketing Director, Public Relations, Always Hungry
Also an animal lover from childhood, Kelly has been asking for pets her whole life. She’s been the loving mama to hamsters, dogs, a cockatiel and now three cats. Without a current “purrfect” spot for the litter box, she saw the need for Katio early on and is eager to get the product to market to change people’s lives!
Maggie Kat | Creative Director, Technik Mage, Killer Smile
All natural ingredients, GMO free. Maggie is more of a plant person than a cat person, but if anything could make her want a kitty it’s Katio®.
Alden Kat | Inventor • Designer
Even as a young child Alden was crazy about animals — so much so that his family would always tell him that he’d grow up to be a veternarian. While he didn’t follow that path, he’s still completely crazy about animals and absolutely loves his 3 kitties — Mika, Lars & Yuri. Alden’s spent the past 4 years diligently working with CAD Designers, product manufacturers, fulfillment centers, packaging companies, and of course his favorite Graphics & Web Designer Maggie.
Alden’s dream of bringing his Katio • Dogio products to the massive $75B+ annual pet market is quickly becoming a reality as he continues to work toward product release!
Kelly Kat | Marketing Director, Public Relations, Always Hungry
Also an animal lover from childhood, Kelly has been asking for pets her whole life. She’s been the loving momma to hamsters, dogs, a cockatiel and now three cats. Without a current “purrfect” spot for the litter box, she saw the need for Katio • Dogio early on and is eager to get the product to market to change people’s lives! And the fact that her husband invented it has nothing to do with it. 🙂
When not spreading the word about Katio’s greatness, Kelly enjoys Netflix marathons, cycling, and being with her family, both furkids and human.
Maggie Kat | Creative Director, Technik Mage, Killer Smile
All natural ingredients, GMO free. Maggie is more of a plant person than a cat person, but if anything could make her want a kitty it’s Katio.