A very dog deserves a good home. For Madeline Wilson, owner of the Janesville-based Mama’s House Vintage, that has a double meaning.
Wilson makes specialty dog crates that double as decor, which helps make “home” feel even more homey both for pets and their owners.
In recent years, many have discovered the comfort of canine companionship. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 23 million American households added a pet to the family during the pandemic. American Pet Products Association reported that 70% of U.S. households had a pet in 2020 — an all-time high. Many welcomed “pandemic puppies,” and with a little help from people like Wilson, owners have gotten creative about making space at home for their new additions.
The inspiration for Wilson’s home crates arose not so much from recent upticks in pet ownership, but from an idea her husband had.
