Jon Patch chats with Kate Benjamin, co-author of 'Catification: Designing a Happy and Stylish Home for Your Cat (and You!)'.  Catification is about creating feline-friendly environments that cater to a cat’s natural instincts to climb, perch, rest, play, and own their space. The “Catification” column brings you helpful tips for enhancing your cat’s environment... you can accommodate your indoor cat’s need to climb, perch, play and relax — in a way that makes you both happy. Look at these great examples from cat guardians around the world who have created wonderful feline-friendly environments.

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Cat style expert Kate Benjamin is the go-to source for all things cat- and design-related. She is the founder and editor of Hauspanther.com, the premier online magazine for design-conscious cat people. Kate also designs and manufactures her own line of handmade cat products under the Hauspanther brand.

Kate uses her design expertise to help people live happily with cats. She introduces environmental enhancements and well-designed products that accommodate the cats’ needs, while also pleasing the cat guardians. Just because you have cats doesn't mean you have to give up your sense of style!

Kate has been featured in the media including CBS Sunday Morning, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, The Pet Elite and Animal Wise Radio as an expert on style and design trends for felines. She also makes guest appearances on Animal Planet’s My Cat From Hell with cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy.

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