A bit about THE CAT HOUSE INC:

We first opened as a small retail store in Calgary, Alberta in 1991. By the year 2000 we had expanded twice and were the largest cat specialty store in Canada.

Owned and operated by Joanne and Henry Wegiel, the store was a unique blend of a pet shop for cats and a gift shop for cat people. For over 24 years we had Canada's largest selection of cat related merchandise and each week we received numerous shipments, adding new products almost daily.

We loved sharing our passion for cats and were renown for our customer service. THE CAT HOUSE was a  fun, energetic and informative place. We still hear today from customers how much they miss the store. 

In November 2015 we lost the store in a fire that consumed six businesses in the shopping centre we were in. Thankfully both our shop cats were rescued. Now we continue to offer our products online and in-person at pet stores, vet clinics and animal rescues. 

Early in 2024 I experienced another devastating loss. My husband Henry Wegiel passed away. We met when I was 16 and were together for 55 years. Focusing on THE CAT HOUSE gives me purpose in life and as the business grows so will the capacity to help cat rescues even more.

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