You'll find Kahoots stores throughout Southern California. The selection is big, but there is the local touch of friendly staffers. The owner doesn't like to brag, but Mike Bittinger started Kahoots on a shoestring and has expanded to 17 locations. He expects to open five more in the next year. Kahoots specializes in offering supplies for dogs, cats, reptiles, birds and fish, but also habitats for creatures such as iguanas and other hard-to-find items like dog runs. The Kahoots philosophy is to be customer-centric and focus on individual pet needs. It makes its own food, but still stocks the popular brands.