Born from a frightening discovery of rocks inside a store-bought cat toy, Parma-based Crochet Kitty makes handmade cat toys designed with feline play safety in mind. The company began in 2008 with a crocheted catnip mouse for Chandler, and now creates USA-made toys ranging from its original crocheted mice to playful music-themed catnip mats. Its toys have been made without rocks and shipped to homes across Ohio and internationally.
PetWisePetWise develops pet products across a portfolio of brands, from cat toys and scratchers to dog beds, treats and travel carriers. With 30 years of pet-industry expertise, the company emphasizes needs-based design, child-safety standards and a 100% money-back guarantee. PetWise also incorporates certified organic, recycled and renewable materials into its products, including catnip grown on its own internationally certified farms.NOVATO, CA
Caitec IncCaitec has been creating pet-product innovations since 1992, building its reputation around designs developed by people who understand pet behavior and play. The company makes affordable care and enrichment products for pet owners, with a particular emphasis on toys that encourage healthy activity.HALETHORPE, MD
Animal AdventureSince 1998, Animal Adventure has created plush toys and soft goods for children, turning original characters into keepsakes designed for comfort, play and imagination. Based in Hopkins, Minnesota, its close-knit team develops Signature, baby and seasonal collections with an emphasis on softness, safety and the small details that make a favorite stuffed animal worth holding onto.NEW YORK, NY
Cat's Meow VillageFrom a single wooden house cut on her grandfather’s saw in a Wooster hog barn, Faline grew Cat’s Meow Village into a maker of handcrafted wooden replicas that preserve the character of landmarks and personal places. Founded in 1982, the company still produces its signature little wooden buildings in its Wooster workshop, with the black cat mascot Casper tucked into each design. Its long design files also let collectors recreate retired local pieces and reorder custom home keepsakes.WOOSTER, OH