by Kelly Detherow | Apr 17, 2026 | Pets, cat behavior, cat care, Cat Care & Behavior, Cat Integration & Introductions, Cats, Kansas City Pet Parent Guide, Pet Ownership, Pets / Animals
A Shared Mission: You and Your Cat While my journey began in a conference room with Dr. Marty Becker and led to Just Fur-Babies becoming the first specialized service for Fear Free pet care in Kansas City, this movement isn’t just for professionals. It was...
by Kelly Detherow | Mar 6, 2026 | Multi-Cat Households, cat behavior, Cats, Pets
Part 4 of the Modern Cat Ownership Series If you are wondering how to introduce two cats without causing a total household war, you’ve probably heard the “old school” advice that makes every professional behaviorist cringe: “Just throw them in a room...
by Kelly Detherow | Feb 6, 2026 | Pets, Cat Integration & Introductions, feline behavior consulting, Multi-Cat Households
In my previous posts, we explored [Modern Cat Ownership: Why It’s Different Today ] and how to successfully [How Long Does It Take for a Cat to Adjust to a New Home?]. But if you are looking to expand your clowder—or if you’re wondering why your current cats keep...
by Kelly Detherow | Nov 14, 2025 | Pets, cat care, cat sitting
Leaving your beloved cat at home while you travel is often the kindest choice for their emotional well-being. Unlike dogs, most cats thrive on routine and are highly sensitive to new environments. Keeping them in their own kingdom—with their familiar scents,...
by Kelly Detherow | Oct 17, 2025 | Pets, Cat Health, Cats
Alright, fellow pet parents, buckle up! We’re about to embark on a journey through the ever-shifting landscape of the calendar, specifically focusing on how those glorious (and sometimes chaotic) transitions from summer’s lazy haze to autumn’s crisp...