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 | Apr 3, 2026 | Pets, cat care, Cat Health, Cats, Kansas City Pet Parent Guide, Pets / Animals
Quick Easter Safety Facts for 2026 Easter 2026 falls on Sunday, April 5th. The most critical hazards for Kansas City pets are true lilies (lethal to cats), Xylitol (found in sugar-free candy), and plastic Easter grass (a major surgical risk). If you suspect your pet...
by Kelly Detherow | Jan 9, 2026 | Pets, Cats, Pet Ownership, Pets / Animals
If you grew up in the 1970s or 80s, your memory of the “family cat” is likely a world away from the reality of modern cat ownership. Fifty years ago, cats were often viewed as low-maintenance accessories—useful mousers that lived largely outdoors, slept on...
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 | Sep 19, 2025 | Cats, cat behavior, Pet Ownership
The first rays of sunlight pierce my bedroom window, and I feel it. A gentle, insistent prod. My nose. My cheek. A little paw tap-dancing on my eyeball. I sigh, a long, weary exhalation that could power a small sailboat. “Tony,” I whisper, but the name is...
