Critter Couch Co. unleashes creature comforts for canines and kitties; designer pet furniture offers low maintenance and style.LOS ALTOS Los Altos (lôs ăl`tōs, lŏs), residential city (1990 pop. 26,303), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1952. There is diversified light manufacturing. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 14, 1995--A Bay Area company is making sofas that are sure to make some tails wag. Critter Couch Company, based in Los Altos, manufactures stylish pet furniture that is comfortable for pets, complements the interior design of any room and is easy to clean. The couches have an upholstered look with removable 100 percent cotton covers that make them convenient to machine wash. Fabric prints include plaid, floral, denim, beige and southwestern; however, clients can provide the company with their own fabric if they wish to place a custom order. They are available in two styles -- traditional and futon -- and four sizes to meet the needs of dogs and cats of all sizes. "The inspiration for Critter Couches came from my own dogs," said Alice Sakamoto, president of Critter Couch Co. "One of them was getting up in years and no longer had the strength to climb on to my furniture to rest, while my younger dogs were getting into all kinds of dirt and heading right for the couch." Sakamoto was very familiar with the standard, relatively shapeless shape·less adj. 1. Lacking a definite shape. 2. Lacking symmetrical or attractive form; not shapely. shape look of the existing pet beds that are often relegated to the laundry room A laundry room (also called a utility room) is a room where clothes are washed. In a modern home, a laundry room would be equipped with an automatic washing machine and clothes dryer,and often a large basin, called a laundry tub, for hand-washing delicate articles of clothing such or a spare bedroom; however, she wanted a piece of furniture that would complement her living room and would allow her dogs to be with her. The result was smaller sofas with fabric covers that zip on and off. Should Fido or Fifi chew a hole in their Critter Couch, all is not lost. The company offers replacement cushions and extra covers. And, should the decor change, different covers can be ordered as well. A special design feature that allows Critter Couch pet furniture to stand out from other furniture-like foam products, is their sturdy plastic frame which makes these couches excellent for use in commercial kennels ken·nel 1 n. 1. A shelter for a dog. 2. A pack of dogs, especially hounds. See Synonyms at flock1. 3. An establishment where dogs are bred, trained, or boarded. 4. . For the estimated 53 million households in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. owning at least one dog or cat, the company provides an option for pet owners who are tired of brushing hair off their sofa and chairs, sharing their bed with their animals or simply need a comfortable place for older or injured in·jure tr.v. in·jured, in·jur·ing, in·jures 1. To cause physical harm to; hurt. 2. To cause damage to; impair. 3. pets to rest. Prices start at $79 for smaller couches. To place an order with Critter Couch Co., call 800/PET-BEDS. -0- Note to Editors: The photo is BW2 from Oct. 19, 1995, on AP PhotoExpress. Photo file name on Photo Bulletin Board (BBS (1) (Bulletin Board System) A computer system used as an information source and forum for a particular interest group. They were widely used in the U.S. ) is: 1019BW2.JPG See JPEG. jpg - JPEG CONTACT: Critter Couch Co., Los Altos Alice Sakamoto, 415/941-7818 |
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