@ Caya's Corner
Lisa & Fred Caya operate Caya’s Dog & Cat and CayaTax, a pair of mom & pop businesses in the historic Magill Bros building ("Old Buzz's Bike Shop")
A new store dedicated to the love, loyalty and meaning pets bring to our lives.
Come See Us!
Caya’s Dog & Cat at Caya's Corner: A Mom & Pop business at the corner of Rose & St. Cloud St in La Crosse, Wisconsin
800 Rose St.
La Crosse, Wisconsin 54603
La Crosse, Wisconsin 54603
Tues-Fri 10-5
Sat 10-3
Sat 10-3
About the Store
Caya's Dog & Cat Home Decor and Gifts
Caya’s Dog & Cat is a neat little gift store in a cool historic building in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The store specializes in dog and cat-themed home décor and gifts like wall art, outdoor décor, t-shirts, candles, planters, kitchen, books, trinkets and lots more. The store has over 2000 unique items. We look for good looking, quality, unique items that proudly show the love and meaning pets bring to our lives.
We carry well-known brands like Life is Good, Natural Life, Geometry Towels, Pendleton from Carolina Pet Company, and lots more, including many made in Wisconsin companies. We also carry selected items from local artists and creators.
Dog themed gifts and décor
Whether you’re looking for a specific breed, or just ways to express what a dog means to you, we have an amazing selection of dog-themed gifts and décor in one place. Mugs, T-shirts, hats, things to hang on the wall, put on your desk, or stick on your water bottle. We also have several hardcover books of some of the greatest stories and photos of dogs. Books you can enjoy and display.
“Once you have had a wonderful dog, a life without one, is a life diminished.” — Dean Koontz
Cat themed gifts and décor
Our selection of gifts for cat-loving people vary as much as they do, from the all-in cat person, whom one is not enough, to those that have come to know the enjoyment a warm and purring cat brings. We cover all of those, with summer sweaters, t-shirts, hats, candles, books, totes, purses, jewelry, and outdoor décor like art poles, planters, porch planks and lots more!.
"What greater gift than the love of a cat?" – Charles Dickens
The Location
Located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, along the Great River Road, and close to Downtown La Crosse. We’re a short drive from Onalaska, Holmen, and Winona, MN as well as part of a great day trip from Eau Claire, The Dells, Madison, or Rochester, MN.
As a neighborhood building near a main artery of La Crosse, the store is easy to find. We have good street parking close to the front door and an accessible ramped entry in the back. Bring along your furry friend, we’d love to meet them! The store is pet friendly!
We’re in the landmark Magill Bros. building, a marvel to see. Built in 1887 and registered with the City of La Crosse as a historical site, this grand old building has been home to a bank, a masonic lodge, a grocery store, and most famously Buzz’s Bike Shop. The building underwent major renovations in 2017 through 2019, reviving the commercial space and adding two luxury apartments upstairs. Caya’s Dog & Cat opened in March of 2026 in the corner suite.
The Shopkeeper
Caya’s Dog & Cat is operated by Lisa Caya and her husband Fred. Lisa is a born-and-raised, third generation La Crosse “Northsider”, and the couple raised their two children, Ted and Liz, attending Roosevelt, Logan Middle and Logan High School.
Lisa and Fred also own CayaTax, Inc, a small income tax preparation business began by Fred’s mother, Mary Caya, in 1949.
The Dog & The Cat
The name and logo match Lisa and Fred’s two adored pets, Maggie, the orange and white cat, and Muddie, the black and white Bernedoodle. Maggie and Muddie hang out at the store most days.
Whether you call it a gift store, a gift shop, a boutique, or home décor store, we hope we’ve created a place that you will enjoy coming to for gifting to the pet people in your life, including yourself. C-ya soon!
Beginning in the late 1890s, Frederick "Fritzy" and Mable Caya operated a store and saloon in Lynxville, Wisconsin that would become Caya's Corner. We're proud to bring the name "Caya's Corner" to this great, historic building in La Crosse.
Lisa Caya
Owner / Shopkeeper
I have enjoyed working retail all my life, helping customers find the perfect item and building attractive displays.
Over the years I’ve imagined having my own store, waiting for the right time and the right space.
Caya’s Dog & Cat is the result of these things coming together. With this beautiful building on La Crosse’s Northside and the idea of appreciating the love that pets bring to our lives, it all fell into place.
Thank you for your support. I hope you love it as much as I do.
- Lisa
FAQ: Caya’s Dog & Cat
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Caya’s Dog & Cat is a brand new store, operated by Lisa Caya and her husband Fred.
The Caya family has had a retail legacy since the late 1890’s, when Fred’s great grandparents Fred "Fritzy" and Mable Caya had a general mercantile store and saloon in Lynxville, WI. Later the store was operated by Fritz's son Ulric Caya, and then by Fred's parents, Walter and Mary Caya, who named it Caya's Corner Store. Mary also owned Caya's Corner Income Tax Service, preparing individual and farm tax returns beginning in 1949.
That store saw many eras, starting out with a hitching post outside to tie up the horses in the late 1800s, to serving meals to the men building the railroad in the early 20th century. It stayed open during the the Great Flood of 1965, and adapted to serve the needs of the small town, selling groceries, fishing gear, and was well known for it's aged cheeses and ring baloney. Walter ran the store, and Mary ran the tax business and the town post office.
When the small town grocery stores began to fade away, Walter took his love of animals and changed the store to Caya's Pet Corner. The store lasted until Walter passed away in 1994. Eventually the store building was raised.
We’re thrilled to add the name "Caya’s Corner" to this historic building and similar to the old store, Lisa runs the retail business and Fred runs the tax business.
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We focus on decor and gift items for dog and cat lovers. We sell some unique and good looking dog and cat beds, toys, and pet owner supplies.
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We run an old fashioned, brick and mortar (literally), in-person shopping experience. We do not sell online or ship items. We will hold items for pick up.
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Yes we do! We sell old-school paper Gift Certificates in $25 and $50 amounts.
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Lisa spends hours and hours searching for artists, creators, and companies who not only make great looking dog and cat decor, but also has a good story.
Factors we consider when choosing products and suppliers for Caya’s Dog & Cat:
The item looks good
The item is quality-made and feels substantial
The maker is a small, family company or individual artist/creator
The quality and uniqueness of an item match the cost
The item isn’t available on Amazon or other large retailers
The item is created locally, regionally or in the US.
Not all products will meet every criterion listed. These factors—along with others—are what we take into account when selecting a product or supplier.