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March 23, 2019

Interview! Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado, Cat Behaviorist

“I don’t think of shelter cats as…any different from pet cats, except that yesterday they were a pet and today they’re in a shelter, and their behavior may not really reflect who they were in that previous home.” Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado, a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist with a Ph.D. […]

June 8, 2019

Interview! Jackson Cunningham, Founder of Tuft + Paw

“We are trying to design things that last for life.” Listen to Episode #303 Now In this episode, Stacy talks with Jackson Cunningham, founder of Tuft + Paw, a modern cat furniture company. Jackson and his girlfriend and business partner both have had cats all their lives, and describe […]

April 28, 2020

Julie Posluns, Cat School

“It’s a fun way to enrich an animal’s life.” Listen to Episode #349 Now In this episode, Stacy sits down with Julie Posluns, the founder and owner of Cat School, an online training school for cats that uses clicker training to teach fun and practical behaviors and strengthen the […]

May 5, 2020

Arden Moore, Pet Health and Safety Coach

“I think it’s kind of a good time to be a cat.” Listen to Episode #350 Now The multi-talented Arden Moore joins Stacy in this episode to discuss all things C-A-T. Arden is a radio show host, author, professional speaker, editor, media consultant, dog/cat behavior consultant, and a master […]

December 15, 2020

Best of 2020 – Julie Posluns, Cat School

“It’s a fun way to enrich an animal’s life.” Listen to Episode #382 Now In this episode, Stacy sits down with Julie Posluns, the founder and owner of Cat School, an online training school for cats that uses clicker training to teach fun and practical behaviors and strengthen the […]

February 12, 2021

Bird TV: A New Hobby for Your Cat (and You!)

Let’s face it: It’s been a long nine-plus months of social distancing and staying inside way more than we might normally have. In some ways, we’re learning what it’s like to be indoor cats—especially one who used to spend time outdoors. One great way to keep your cats—and yourself—entertained is […]

June 27, 2023

Low-Cost Enrichment Ideas to Keep Your Cats Healthy & Happy

Contributed by Allison Hunter-Frederick, Certified Cat Behavior Consultant and Trainer, Allison Helps Cats Thinking of new ways to enrich the lives of our cats is a fun part of being a cat owner. Enrichment is also good for our cats. It provides them with opportunities to express species-appropriate behavior, which […]

September 21, 2023

Starting Off On the Right Paw: A Guide to Cat Introductions

Contributed by Allison Hunter-Frederick, Certified Cat Behavior Consultant and Trainer, Allison Helps Cats When the time comes that you decide to add an additional cat to your home, one of the most important foundations you can give all of your cats is a solid introduction. Most of the time when […]

September 26, 2024

Transforming Outdoor Spaces: A Celebration of Catios

Article and Photos Contributed by Kendall Wapner This weekend, I had the pleasure of attending a captivating catio tour, presented by the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon, Bird Alliance of Oregon, and Bird Conservation Oregon. The event showcased a diverse array of catios, each reflecting the creativity and dedication of […]

March 23, 2019

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