You've learned a little about Clicker Training. Now you know the basics like the importance of the treat, which clicker to use, the Big Two Rules and how to get a behavior. Here are some basic behaviors to get you started! DON'T TEACH SIT YET Animals tend to defualt...
Independence Day is one of the most frightening days for most pets! Cat hearing is even more acute than that of dogs. Imagine turning up the volume by 60% to get a feel for why your cat fears loud noises. You can keep your cats safe and happy with 3 easy tips: Keep...
Life can get very scary for cats when their family suddenly disappears. Cats are creatures of habit, so keeping their environment as familiar as possible is the best way to have happy cats while you are away…and possibly give them a little vacation too! Everything...
Dear Ms. Kitty, We got a new, expensive automatic litter box. One of our cats is just fine with it but the other insists on pooping in the tub now. How can we get her back to using the box? Imagine you're a small wild animal. You have your outside territory, where you...
Safe & Slow Thanks for opening your heart to your new cat! Cats are creatures of habit and changes are stressful for them. They do best with one new thing at a time. You are the bridge to your new cat's new life. We recommend two important things: Help your new...
Whether your kitten comes from a shelter or a breeder or the family down the street, it's very common for the stress of moving to trigger an Upper Respiratory Infection (URI). Just like us, their bodies can have a virus that doesn't emerge until a stressful event...
Coming to a shelter is probably one of the scariest things that can happen to a cat, even at our kind and gentle Haven! They have been stripped of everything they know and love and find themselves lost in the unfamiliar. Imagine bringing your own sweet cat to a...
You are what you eat. So are your cats. Our experience is that much illness can be prevented and/or healed with proper feline nutrition. This is not a substitute for proper medical care but a partner in your cat's health. Cats are obligate carnivores. This means they...
It's that time of the year again: sunny days bring blooming flowers, pollinating trees...and people surrendering their cats. We get calls from people who have been told by their doctors the only way to breathe more easily is to get rid of their cats. Is this really...