We're the Cat People
from LA Who
Built This
Cat Toys for Kids started in a Silver Lake living room with two rescue cats, three kids, and the firm belief that every family deserves safe, genuinely fun toys — at a price that doesn't hurt.
A Family Business Born in Silver Lake
"We'd just adopted two cats from the Silver Lake Animal Shelter. Within a week, every toy we bought was either destroyed, lost under the couch, or chewed by the wrong family member."
— Sarah Calloway, FounderThat was the spark. Sarah — a former elementary school teacher from East Los Angeles — started hunting for cat toys that were genuinely durable, safe enough for her kids to handle, and interesting enough to hold a cat's attention for more than ten minutes.
She couldn't find exactly what she was looking for in stores. So she started sourcing them herself. Her kitchen table in Silver Lake became a testing lab. Her kids became the world's most opinionated QA team. And her cats — Mochi and Biscuit — became involuntary product testers.
Word spread through the Silver Lake parent community, then through LA cat lover Facebook groups, then across the country. What started as a passion project in 2020 is now a full-time family business shipping thousands of orders every month — still run from Los Angeles, still tested at home.
Shop Our Favorites →Proudly Made in LA 🌴
Los Angeles is one of the most pet-loving cities in the country — and we've built this company with the LA cat community in mind every step of the way. From our Silver Lake roots to shipping nationwide, we're proud to call this city home.
LA has more cat owners per household than almost any major US city, and we've seen firsthand how important safe, quality toys are for families raising kids and cats together in apartments, bungalows, and houses across the Basin.
🌆 Our LA Story at a Glance
Why We Do This Every Day
We believe every family with a cat deserves safe, joyful, and durable products. That's the standard we hold ourselves to — every single day, from Los Angeles.
Safety First, Always
Non-toxic materials, no sharp edges, no loose small parts. Every toy passes strict kid-safe standards before it reaches your door.
Built to Last
We're tired of flimsy cat toys. Everything we sell is chosen for real durability — because your money deserves to go further.
Genuine Family Fun
The best cat toy is one the whole family enjoys together. We pick products that spark real bonding moments.
Real Customer Care
We're a small LA family team and we read every message. Not happy? We make it right — human to human, every time.
From a Silver Lake Kitchen Table to Nationwide
The Idea 🏠
Sarah and Marcus Calloway adopt two rescue cats from the Silver Lake Animal Shelter. Frustrated with cheap, unsafe toys, Sarah starts sourcing better options from her kitchen table.
Website Launch 🚀
CatToysForKids.com goes live from their Silver Lake home office. The first 500 orders ship from their garage. The monthly subscription box concept launches to immediate demand.
Going National 🇺🇸
They partner with a fulfillment center and begin shipping to all 50 states. LA's cat-loving community helped them refine the product range before scaling nationally.
10,000 Five-Star Reviews 🎉
They hit 10,000 customer reviews with a 4.9-star average. Maya Torres, a fellow LA cat enthusiast, joins as their first non-family team member.
500+ Products 🛒
The catalog grows to over 500 items across toys, accessories, and treats. The monthly subscription box becomes the single most popular offering on the store.
Still a Silver Lake Family Business 💛
12,000+ families trust us nationwide. Still headquartered in Los Angeles. Still testing every product at home. Still reading every customer message personally.
The LA Cat People Behind the Brand
A small, passionate Los Angeles family team that genuinely loves cats, kids, and finding the perfect toy for both.
Sarah Calloway
East LA native, former elementary school teacher, and the person who tests every single product before it goes live. If she's not happy, it doesn't ship.
Marcus Calloway
Grew up in Pasadena. Handles fulfillment, logistics, and making sure every order arrives fast and perfectly packed. The quiet engine of the whole operation.
Maya Torres
Born and raised in East Los Angeles. Maya hunts down the world's best cat toys and puts every new product through the family-home stress test before it makes the catalog.
The Kids
Ages 7, 10, and 13. Los Angeles born and raised. Our most brutally honest product reviewers — if they get bored with it in the Silver Lake living room, it doesn't make the store.
Core Values We Live By
Always Tested at Home
Every product is tested in our Silver Lake home by real cats and real kids before a single unit is listed.
Non-Toxic Materials Only
We source only certified-safe, non-toxic products. The safety of your children and cats is non-negotiable.
Honest Reviews, Always
We publish every review — the glowing ones and the critical ones. Transparency builds real trust.
Fast Shipping
Because a bored cat doesn't wait. LA-area orders often ship same-day. Nationwide in 2–3 days.
Family & Pets First
Every product decision, every policy, every message we write puts your family and your cats first.
30-Day Easy Returns
Not satisfied? Return anything within 30 days for a full refund. No forms, no runaround — just humans helping humans.
Ready to Make Your Cat Incredibly Happy?
Browse 500+ safe, fun, and durable cat toys — hand-picked by a Los Angeles family and shipped to your door anywhere in the US.