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Shelter Stories

Stories from the shelter world.

The Two Faces of Fear

July 17, 2019April 22, 2019 by Jessica

Fight or flight – you’re probably familiar with the different ways that we react to fear. Do you stand your ground or take off running? Or perhaps you just freeze up, unable to react at all? Our cats have the same reactions when faced with a scary situation. This story of two brother cats reacting … Read more

Categories Behavior Problems Tags Aggression, Fear, Shelter Stories, Works For Dogs Too

Play Today: Encouraging a Reluctant Cat

July 17, 2019March 10, 2019 by Jessica

“Gina Was Playing!” Those were the first words out of the volunteer’s mouth as they approached my desk. Their excitement was obvious and I had to agree! Gina was a senior cat who had been surrendered to the shelter several months earlier. When she first came in she was hissing and defensive in her kennel, … Read more

Categories Life with Cats Tags Enrichment, Shelter Stories

Is This Normal? Expectations for a New Cat

July 17, 2019December 13, 2018 by Jessica

You are so excited to bring home your new cat. You’ve been looking for just the right companion for a while and today is the day! But your new cat immediately hides under the sofa and won’t come out. What gives? Did you just make a huge mistake? Who Are Your Calling Feral? Working at … Read more

Categories Know Your Cat Tags Fear, New Cat, Shelter Stories

Let’s Talk About Spraying

March 10, 2020August 22, 2018 by Jessica

Few things are less welcome than discovering your cat is peeing outside their litter box. Luckily there are ways of dealing with this problem. After a vet visit to rule out medical issues, the first question you need to ask might surprise you: Is the pee on a vertical surface or a horizontal one? A … Read more

Categories Behavior Problems Tags Litter Box, Shelter Stories 1 Comment

The Surprising Power of Cat Tricks

September 16, 2019August 16, 2018 by Jessica

When you think about training your cat to do tricks, what do you think?  “You can’t train a cat!” “That would be cute to post on Facebook, I guess?” “My cat is [peeing on everything, hiding all the time, biting me], I can’t even think about stupid tricks!” Here’s a radical* suggestion: not only can … Read more

Categories Training Tips Tags Aggression, Fear, Shelter Stories, Works For Dogs Too

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No material presented on this site should be considered veterinary advice or a substitute for veterinary care. Behavior issues in cats are often a sign of underlying medical issues; always consult your veterinarian about behavior changes and concerns.

Cat behavior issues, especially aggression, can be serious and result in injury. Owners are ultimately responsible for their cat’s behavior.

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