Naomi Opalinska Cat Behaviourist

26/08/2024

5 Star Review! Super cute seeing them sleeping together. 💕

10/08/2024

It’s always such a good feeling when you have a happy cat and client!

08/08/2024

Happy International Cat Day!
I’d love to see photos of your beautiful cats. Please share in the comments. 😻😻😻

08/08/2024

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL CAT DAY EVERYONE! 😻😻😻

06/08/2024

My updated book! An extra chapter on how to teach your cat tricks! Now on sale in Australia! https://www.bigw.com.au/product/cat-tricks-and-play-kit/p/859405
Enjoyed working with on this project.

20/07/2024

REMINDER: TODAY 10.00-12.00!!!

ALL CAT THINGS MUST GO! All at knock down prices!!
10.00 am - 12.00, Saturday 20th July at Cats Cradle, Busgrove Lane Stoke Row RG9 5QB.
FOR SALE
All sizes and types of cat/dog beds
Vet beds
All sizes and types of litter trays
P**p scoops, brushes, dustpan & brush sets
Heated pads
Cat carriers
Cat/small dog crates
Heat lamps & thermostatsl
Cat litter
Containers for dry cat food
Cat toys
Feeding and water bowls
Vet collars
Garden chairs

30/06/2024

Naomi Opalinska, a fully qualified and experienced cat behaviourist offering home visits and video consultations. With over 20 years’ experience of running her own 5 star boarding cattery, Naomi can help you solve your cat behaviour problems with compassion and kindness.

Some behaviour problems Naomi can help with:
Cats not getting along/multi-cat homes
Aggression
Introducing a new cat/kitten
Anxiety
Peeing and pooing around your home
Spraying and marking
Scratching
Indoor cat problems
New baby
New home
Obesity
Vocalisation
And lots more…

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07385 566810

26/06/2024

⚠️⚠️🐾🌞Hot weather advice 🌞🐾⚠️⚠️

✖️✖️We say this every year but PLEASE do not walk dogs in the heat - it can be fatal. ✖️✖️

Today has been hot - and the forecast says it will continue for a few days

⛔Don't forget about your pets and the potentially FATAL impact the heat has on them

⛔Walk your dogs in the morning and evening when it is cooler - don't over do it during these times either

⛔Be sensible in the sun

Signs of heat stroke include -

🌞Excessive Panting (first sign)
🌞Excessive thirst
🌞Increased heart rate
🌞Drooling (thick salivation)
🌞Bright red tongue
🌞Weakness and staggering around
🌞Aggitation and restlessness
🌞Collapse
🌞Seizuring
🌞Unconsciousness

If you suspect your pet has heat stroke please seek veterinary advice IMMEDIATELY.

You can cool pets with cool water
⛔NEVER USE ICE COLD WATER ⛔

Don't forget brachycephalic animals and overweight animals are at a HIGHER risk of heatstroke BUT if your dog is fit and healthy don't assume they are OK to be in the heat. Elderly dogs struggle in the heat too.

All dogs are at risk of overheating if in extreme heat.

Top tips for the heat wave -
✔️Provide plenty of water
✔️Can provide frozen snacks or ice cubes - these ARE safe! E.g frozen tuna ice cubes or frozen lickimats
✔️Provide plenty of shade
✔️Do not walk your dogs during the hottest times and when you walk them in the morning and evening DO NOT over do it
✔️NEVER leave your dog in the car even if it's just a minute
✔️Pavements can get too hot for your pets feet
✔️ Don't forget about small furries- provide shade , lots of water-you can place an frozen water bottle covered by a towel and they can choose to lie on it if they wish.

🌞Enjoy the heat but be sensible--if you think it's too hot then don't do it - it's far better to be cautious and safe 🌞

25/06/2024

24/06/2024

Isn’t that every day! 😹😹😹

24/06/2024

ℹ COMPULSORY MICROCHIPPING OF CATS 🐱

From 📅 10TH JUNE 2024, all owned cats will need to be microchipped.

If you're not sure whether your cat is chipped, or whether their chip registration details are up to date (contact details etc), please feel free to contact us to arrange a 💚 FREE CHIP CHECK with one of our nurses💚 .

24/06/2024

A reminder to take care with a few hot days ahead!

23/06/2024

ALL CAT THINGS MUST GO!
All at knock down prices!!
10.00 am - 12.00, Saturday 20th July at Cats Cradle, Busgrove Lane Stoke Row RG9 5QB.
FOR SALE
All sizes and types of cat/small dog beds
Vet beds
All sizes and types of litter trays
P**p scoops, brushes, dustpan & brush sets
Heated pads
Cat carriers
Cat/small dog crates
Heat lamps & thermostatsl
Cat litter
Containers for dry cat food
Cat toys
Feeding and water bowls
Vet collars
Garden chairs

07/06/2024

Hope you enjoy the tale!
Based on a real life adventure at Cats Cradle Boarding Cattery!
I wrote this story and it is published in Friends on the Shelf.

Click on the link to read!

17/04/2024

A dear friend wrote this poem for me to mark the closing of my cattery, Cats Cradle Boarding Cattery! Just had to share. Hope you enjoy it.

THE BALLAD OF READING JAIL by Tony Kerrison (2024)

Now, gather round, Kitties
– And I’ll tell you a “tail”
Of a group of brave felines
And a luxurious jail.

Amongst the tall beeches
Near a place called Stoke Row
‘Twas ringed with steel
In a place where no cat would go.

My folks came and told me
– We’re off to Corfu,
But we can’t take pets
– So it’s Cats Cradle ‘for you’.

All of a sudden
Life was no fun
As I’m packed off to prison
– But what had I done?!

Some hairs on a pillow
A door-scratch or three
But that’s no reason
For banishing me!

I knew I would hate it
This circle of hell
But then I began
To look round my cell.

A comfortable bed,
With a pad for some heat
A clean litter tray
And plenty to eat.

My neighbour said “Felix,
You’ve nothing to fear
In fact it’s so nice
That we come every year”.

Now it’s no more
That hotel in the wood
I’d go back like a shot
If only I could.

09/04/2024

TEAM CATS CRADLE! Our last day! And Zahra. 💕🐾🐈‍⬛💕🐈🐾💕

06/04/2024

05/04/2024

Such a lovely review to look back on! I’ve had so many wonderful clients who have come to Cats Cradle over the years and who I’ve also helped with their cat behaviour problems. Although the cattery is closing, my cat behaviour work continues. Please reach out as I’d love to help you. 💕🐈‍⬛💕🐈💕

16/03/2024

Love this! Just had to share! 😹😹😹

03/03/2024

Micro chipping cats will soon be compulsory!

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Attention cat owners in England! ⏳ You only have100 days left to microchip your cat before the new legislation comes into effect from 10 June. This change in law means that cats in England will be given the same protection as dogs. 🐕

✅ Microchipping is the most effective way of identifying lost pets, even indoor-only cats should be microchipped as there’s still risk of them escaping accidentally.

🙀 Over 2 million cats in England are still not microchipped*. Book an appointment with your vet now if your cat is one of them. 🧑‍⚕️

Owners could face a fine of up to £500 if they do not microchip their cat.

More about microchipping in England and the rest of the UK 👉 https://www.gov.uk/get-your-dog-cat-microchipped

*Cats And Their Stats Report, 2023