About Us

Third generation Normanite and Founder Cat Cook has been called an “animal person” her whole life. She started her journey with reptiles as a child and her passion blossomed into a career surrounded by exotic pets. After working in several different pet stores, Cat realized there was a need for a exotic pet shop that truly knew their stuff and put their animals' needs first.

Our storefront location opened in April of 2023 in Cat’s hometown of Norman, OK. We buy, raise, and sell responsibly-raised pets and provide them with top-notch care. We truly love every animal we sell and have first-hand experience keeping a wide variety of exotic pets from Monitor Lizards to Sugar Gliders. Our dedicated team of animal professionals ensures that each critter receives the utmost care and attention, making sure they're ready to transition seamlessly into your loving home.

Small business owners pose with their new storefront: Cat's Critters

Meet the Critter Crew

  • Cat

    Cat has quite the collection of exotic pets and she loves them all, but she especially loves her Coatimundi, “Kramer”. He loves to complete puzzles, swing from hammocks, and give Cat kisses!

    Cat says, “We want our critters to thrive! Keeping our pets thriving means enrichment, proper advice, research, and a supply store nearby that you can rely on. That’s why we are here. To help them (and you) thrive.”

  • Katie

    Katie’s first exotic pet was a Crested Gecko and the experience made her fall in love with animals of all kinds.

    She spends part of her time each day socializing our critters to ensure happy and well-adjusted pets (her favorite part)!

  • Abby

    Abby has several exotic pets such as a Cuban False Chameleon, Uromastyx, & Hissing Cockroaches (all from our store)!

    She loves giving the tortoises and guineas at our shop their daily greens.

  • Justen

    Justen grew up with all sorts of pets, but now he has a special love for his 7ft Carpet Python, Shaggy (who stays at our shop most days)!

    He also loves his African Grey Parrot, “Harley”, who often mimics Justen’s voice.

  • Jennifer

    Jennifer loves to be surrounded by pets! At home she has a bearded dragon, tarantula, hedgehog, and Green-Cheeked Conure “Cosmo”. Her favorite thing to do is work on socalizing our birds. The hand-fed birds always get extra attention from her. She also loves helping customers pick out there first pets!

  • Lyric