As I drove into The Big Cat Sanctuary car park, I could feel the familiar flutter in my stomach — nerves and excitement in equal measure. I was about to embark on what felt like a truly special opportunity. I closed my car door and instinctively wandered over to an enclosure overlooking the tarmac, eager […]
As a proud member of the Canine & Feline Behaviour Association (CFBA), I am deeply committed to understanding and improving the lives of our pet cats. Dedicated to promoting positive behaviour and fostering harmonious relationships between humans and their feline companions, the CFBA serves as a beacon of knowledge and expertise in the field of […]
Did you know, a lot of my cat behaviour queries are from multi-cat households? If there are issues of aggression or conflict among the cats, a behaviourist such as myself, can observe and analyse the interactions between them. I am trained to understand feline behaviour and can assess the dynamics of the individual personalities of […]
It is with great pride that I announce I have successfully passed, with distinction, my Advanced Diploma in Applied Animal Behaviour, Feline, Level 5 from Compass Education and Training. So, 3 years and over 400 hours of study, I’m through! As you all know, this also included working as a veterinary nurse for VetCheck in […]
You may have read about Fluffy, the mysterious wonder. Fluffy, my black long-haired cat disappeared for over five months when we moved house. Towards the end of this time, thinking she might never return, or find her, we searched for another rescue cat to join our family. Millie, a long-haired tabby cat, was pregnant when […]