Pet Angel Cat Adoption & Rescue

12/25/2024

Meowy Christmas, from our cats to yours!
Drop your Christmas Kitty Photos in the comments!

12/24/2024

Did you know the cats in our rescue each make their very own "Rescue Resume" when its time for them to go up for adoption?
They make these resume's because they are applying to fill the open position of "House Cat" in your home and they want you to pick them for the job! When each cat is ready to go up for adoption, they sit down in the office with Abby the Human and they build their very own resume, so potential adopters like you can know everything there is to know about them all at once!
Their resume's tell you about each cat! Their name, age, gender, if they have extra needs or are looking for something extra in their home, where they came from, their favorite and least favorite things, what they would like in their next home, and some quick FAQ's about them (like if they like to talk, sit on laps, all the fun stuff!) Each resume also tells you where to go if you'd like to set up a in-person interview with the cat-applicant (we call them 'meet & greets') to see if they're the purrfect feline for your home!
This Christmas, here are the cats and kittens currently up for adoption at our rescue! They're all hoping that this holiday season, the purrfect family will see their resume and submit an application to come and adopt them in the new year!
See somebody you're interested in?! Submit an application online at https://petangeladoption.com/adopt-a-cat

12/23/2024

Did you see Rip's adoption post?! He was originally posted up for adoption with his biological sister, Eddy. The pair were adopted together and returned together, so we figured they'd still get along. However, since posting them up for adoption, we have discovered... we were wrong. The pair do NOT like each other (or other cats for that matter) So, we're honoring their wishes, and re-posting them up for adoption as single cats looking for separate homes where they can be the only cats in the home! They will be a lot happier this way!
Hi, My name is Rip!

I was originally adopted as a kitten from Pet Angel with my biological Sister, Ed (yes, a female named Ed) and another kitten we were raised with, Frankie. While in our home, Ed and I were not getting along with Frankie anymore, so Frankie moved to live with our former owners father, where he still is today. Unfortunately, Our owner wasn’t able to keep Ed and I either, and we came back to Pet Angel earlier this year. Ed and I no longer get along, so we're now looking for homes where we are the only pets! I would do amazing as a single cat, where I don't have to share the spotlight with anyone else, and can't wait to find my own forever family!

One thing about me is that I loooooove horizontal cardboard scratching posts and cat trees! I love to scratch cardboard scratching posts that lay on the ground- it’s my favorite thing to do! Pet Angel has one in my cage 24/7, and replaces it often because I love to just rip that thing apart (which, don’t worry, cardboard scratching pads are cheap so you can keep getting them for me when you adopt me!) I also LOVE cat trees! I love climbing them, and I love being at the very top! Every time I come out of my cage, I go to the tallest cat tree in the rescue and climb to the very top! I am a curious boy who likes to play with stick toys, enjoys laying inside hidey huts and on hammocks, and sometimes my teeth stick out so I look like a little vampire! I take really good care of my fur- I am incredibly soft!

Like I said earlier, I do not get along with other animals. I no longer like other cats, and I will not do well with a dog. I would do fantastic with children! I am looking for a strictly-indoor only home within the state of Michigan! I am fixed, microchipped, up to date on all my shots, and negative for FIV/FELV. I’m praying my forever family comes to get me soon! To start the process for a meet and greet, please submit an application at https://petangeladoption.com/adopt-a-cat

12/23/2024

Our office is closed Today (12/23) through Thursday (12/26) for Christmas.
Our sweet cats and kittens are always cared for each morning and evening by our amazing volunteers, but our office staff will not be in the office as they will be out of town celebrating the holiday with their families. They will return to the office Friday the 27th, and all emails, voicemails and applications will be answered then!
Thank you for understanding, and Meowy Christmas!

12/22/2024

Did you see Eddy?! She was originally up for adoption with her biological brother Rip, because they were adopted and returned with each other. However, we have recently discovered... they actually DON'T like each other! So, we're separating them and they are now each looking for a home with no other pets!

Hello! My name Is Ed, however, I am a girl! Yes, a girl named Ed (the humans at Pet Angel are calling me "Eddy")

I was originally adopted as a kitten from Pet Angel with my biological brother, Rip, and another kitten we were raised with, Frankie. While in our home, Rip and I were not getting along with Frankie anymore, so Frankie moved to live with our former owners father, where he still is today. Unfortunately, Our owner wasn’t able to keep Rip and I either, and we came back to Pet Angel earlier this year. Rip and I no longer get along, and when we are given access to each other or other cats, we pick fights. For this reason, I am looking for a home where I will be the only pet!

I am SUCH a lover! I adore people so much, and I’m a HUGE fan of cat treats! All I want all the time is pets and treats! I love to talk, and will always have something to say to you! “Professional Yapper” is what Pet Angel’s Director calls eme! I love to head butt your legs, follow you around for pets, and roll over for belly rubs! I am VERY affectionate! I am also INCREDIBLY soft- I take really good care of my fur! One fun fact about me is I love to chase my tail! I just don’t understand why that thing is ALWAYS behind me! I also sometimes get the zoomies, and MAD DASH around all over the place after a toy (usually a spring toy, crinkle ball, or yeowww toy!) I’m a BIG fan of treats- did I mention that?! I think I mentioned that but like…. I REALLY like cat treats. Like… a lot! You can’t even move the treat container without me DEMANDING you give me some!

I am looking for a stictly indoor only home where I will be the only pet. I no longer get along with other cats, and I will not do well with a dog. I would do fantastic with children! I am looking for a strictly-indoor only home within the state of Michigan! I am fixed, microchipped, up to date on all my shots, and negative for FIV/FELV. I’m praying my forever family comes to get me soon! To start the process for a meet and greet, please submit an application at https://petangeladoption.com/adopt-a-cat

12/21/2024

As we prepare to celebrate Christmas This week, we wanted to throw this across your timelines so you can keep your pets health in mind during this busy time of year!
There are 5 plants we bring into our homes during the holiday season that could end your sweet pets life if they get their mouths on those plants. Poinsettias would be beautiful at your desk at work (where there are no pets,) and hanging Holly up on your front porch (out of reach of your pets) is a great way to still bring the holiday cheer without bringing the poisonous plants into your home where your pets are.
If you think your pet has chewed on any of these pets, it is vital you take them to the Vet immediately. If you vet is not open, you need to visit a ER vet. You can also contact the Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661
Have a Happy and SAFE Holiday Season!

12/20/2024

Hello, we’re Baby & Betsy, Biological Twin Sisters!
We are almost 2 years old, and have been at Pet Angel our whole lives!
We like it here. Heck- this is the only home we know of! We’ve been here since we could form memories.
But all our roommates have been adopted before, they’ve all been in homes. And they tell us all about it. They tell us about these things called “Couches” where humans lay and we get to lay with them? We have no idea what this could be, but we’re really hoping to find out! It sounds wonderful, because we LOVE humans! (Especially men. We’re really big fans of boys!) Our roommates tell us that “owners” are the same person who just loves you day in and day out, and they always come back when they leave! We are hoping and praying for our very own owners, and can’t wait to meet our future mom and dad!

We love to play and snuggle- with each other, and with humans! We are the perfect combination of playful, yet loving. Betsy loves to rub against your ankles and roll over for belly rubs! She loves to run on her cat wheel, and is on it multiple times a day getting her exercise in! while Baby prefers to spend her time in fluffy cat beds and adores when you pick her up and cradle her like a baby! Both of us have been told we are very smart- we love to watch cat tv on YouTube, play with the balls on the tracks, and climb the cat trees in our free roam room! We LOVE to take naps up high, enjoy playing inside cat tunnels, and if you ever can’t find us, it’s probably because we love to crawl UNDER the cat beds and nap under there! OH- and we’re usually together!

We would do amazing in a home with children- actually, we would probably LOVE your children (especially if you have a little boy- we LOVE boys, and men! We love men! Did we mention that?!) We also would get along with a (fixed) Male Cat! Here at the rescue, we team up together and… well.. we kind of pick on the other female cats. However, with a slow and proper introduction, we get along with male cats and currently live free roam with 3 other male cats! We would need a slow and proper introduction to your other cat. We are SLOW to getting to know other cats, and we may hiss or growl, but we will eventually get along him!! Dogs and other animals, however, we would not get along with. We are looking for a cat-only home!

We are fixed, microchipped, up to date on all our shots, and negative for FIV/FELV. To find out if we’re the cats you’ve been looking for, please submit an application at https://petangeladoption.com/adopt-a-cat

12/19/2024

Yesterday, our sweet friend Goo went up for adoption! Did you see her adoption post?!
Hello, my name is Goo!

In 2014, A former adopter from Pet Angel found me and brought me inside to live along side the cat she adopted from Pet Angel. However, in July of 2024, she fell on hard times and returned the Pet Angel kitty to Pet Angel, and they agreed to take me in too! When I arrived, I was missing fur all over my body and had scabs all over my neck. I was having an allergic reaction! Pet Angel worked with their vet to elevate my issue, and now my fur is almost grown all the way back in! I’m no longer itchy, all my scabs are gone, and I’m ready for a family to come and take me home forever!

I am the perfect balance between laid-back and sociable. When you’re not around, I enjoy my solitude. I hang out in my hidey hole, or up high in a fluffy cat bed. I love hiding inside hidey huts or cat tunnels, and enjoy climbing up high! However, when you do come around, I come to you for pets, attention, and love! I love to rub up against humans legs, I enjoy getting my head pet, and I’m always down for a cat treat! I am usually a quiet girl, but my purring is loud and sometimes I make short little mews too (specifically when you’re not petting me and I want it!) Right now, my fur is almost all the way grown back in from my allergies. Pet Angel will speak to my new family about what to do if my allergies flare up again, but I’m hoping to find a family who would take me to the vet regularly (at least once a year) to make sure I never get itchy and lose my fur like that again!

I am looking for a strictly indoor-only home where I will be the only pet. I do not get along with other cats. I used to live with one, her name is Tinky and she’s up for adoption here too. But we do NOT get along, and I have not done well with other cats here at Pet Angel either. I thrive solo! I would do great in a home with older children as well (12+) and would prefer a quieter home with a smaller family. I am fixed, microchipped, up to date on all my shots, and negative for FIV/FELV! If you think “oh we should go and meet her” please submit an application to come and see if I’m the purrfect match for you! I promise, you’re going to LOVE me! You can submit that application to come and meet me here: https://petangeladoption.com/adopt-a-cat

12/19/2024

*DONATION REQUEST FOR DOG DUMPED ON OUR DOORSTEP*
This morning, while our volunteer was cleaning the rescue, a small dog was dumped inside a cage at our front door. She is missing most of her fur due to being infested with fleas, and was extremely thirsty.
Pet Angel is a cat only rescue. We are not equipped to handle dogs. We want to make that abundantly clear: we are NOT a dog rescue.
However.
This poor girl needed our help.
Our amazing Volunteer Sara took her crate inside our storage room and gave her food and water.
Our volunteers Joanne and her daughter Angelina, who are going to be fostering this sweet girl, picked up our precious new friend and took her directly to our vet this morning.
Our vet established this dog is 2-3 years old, has had puppies before (although we cannot tell how recent) and she was treated for fleas. She has been extremely neglected.
Her new foster has named her Tinsel, and we think it fits her well!
Tinsel will be spending the holidays in recovery in a foster home with our volunteers. On December 30th, she will be going back to our vets to get some bloodwork done. Once her fur is grown in and she is healthy again, she will get spayed and we will ensure she finds her forever home. We will not be taking inquires on her at this time.

We want to make it clear that while we are helping Poor Tinsel and will not be transferring it to another organization at this time, We are NOT a dog rescue. This is a one-time thing. We are licensed by the department of agriculture to care for cats only, and our facility is not set up to house dogs (hence why she is in foster care.)

If you recognize the dog we’re now calling Tinsel and know who dumped her at our door this morning and would like to help us seek Justice for poor, sweet Tinsel, please DM us here on Facebook or email us at [email protected]. Your tip will be kept anonymous.

Thank you to our volunteers who worked together and acted quickly to help during this emergency this morning. Thank you to Sara for acting quickly when she discovered Tinsel at our door in the cold this morning. Thank you to our volunteers Joanne and Angelina, who have stepped up to take her in while she recovers. Thank you to our vet for getting her in to be seen so quickly this morning.

If you are willing and able to help us care for Tinsel, please donate online at https://givebutter.com/TinselTheDogFundraiser

All donations will go directly toward her vet care from both today’s visit, toward her bloodwork on the 30th, and toward her future spay surgery in 2025.

Lastly, To the person who not only has neglected Tinsel, letting her get in this bad of shape, but also who dumped her at a CAT rescue’s door: She did not deserve this. Animal abandonment is a crime in the state of Michigan. Animal neglect is a crime in the state of Michigan. We don’t know what situation led you to drop her at our door, so we are praying for you.

12/18/2024

Did you see, Miss. Tinky is officially up for adoption!

Hello, my name is Tinky!

I was adopted as a kitten in 2014, and lived with my former momma for nearly 10 years until she fell on hard times and had to return me to Pet Angel in July of 2024. Upon my return, Pet Angel had to get me some extra vet care. I desperately needed my teeth cleaned, so Pet Angel raised the money (with the help of amazing donors from Tik Tok) and I got my teeth professionally cleaned in November of 2024! During that procedure, the vet noticed I was rapidly losing weight, and took some blood while I was under for the teeth cleaning to run some tests. This test revealed that I have a thyroid issue and will need medication each day for the rest of my days. I am now on that medication, and doing great! Pet Angel crushes my pill and mixes it into a churu cat treat, and I gobble it right up- no fighting or fuss (in fact, I like it because I get wet food every morning now!) I am now looking for an owner who doesn’t mind a kitty that needs to take a daily medication!

I am a LOVER! I love to talk, and I love being around people! I always have something to say and I ALWAYS want your attention! When you’re not around, I like to sleep in my cat beds belly up, legs spread, like a star fish! But as soon as a human comes around, my focus is on getting pets! I love to meow, rub up against your legs, and roll over on the ground to beg for attention! I love all the pets, and want to sit with you all day long! I really like treats, so if you even move the treat container, you better be giving me some!!

I am looking for a strictly indoor-only home where I will be the only pet. I do not get along with other cats. I used to live with one, her name is Goo and she’s up for adoption here too. But we do NOT get along, and I have not done well with other cats here at Pet Angel either. I thrive solo! I do, however, like children and would do well in a home with kids! However, I sometimes nip when I’m over being pet, so I would be best with children a little older and can understand when to back off. I am fixed, microchipped, up to date on all my shots, and negative for FIV/FELV! If you think “oh we should go and meet her” please submit an application to come and see if I’m the purrfect match for you! I promise, you’re going to LOVE me! You can submit that application to come and meet me here: https://petangeladoption.com/adopt-a-cat

12/18/2024

12/17/2024

I talked to your cat.
They gave me their Christmas List.
They asked me to pass the list onto you.
So here it is- The items your cat ACTUALLY wants for Christmas. The best part? All of these presents have been tested and approved by the cats and kittens in our rescue. In fact, all of these items are adored by our kitties, so I know- no matter which present you choose- your cat is going to go BANANA’S!
Find these products on amazon via our amazon storefront below, and spoil your fur baby (or spoil your fur-niece, fur-nephew, or fur-grandchild!)
Link To Our Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/petangeladopt

12/16/2024

Hi I'm Salt, and I'm mostly Blind! When I arrived to Pet Angel earlier this year, my story went viral on Tik Tok! Now I'm finally ready to find my next home- my forever home!!!

I was surrendered to Pet Angel during the summer of 2024, when my former owner went into hospice care. She originally had me and another kitty named Pepper, but Pepper passed away, and it was just me and my momma. My former owner wouldn’t go to hospice care until she knew I would be taken care of, and her friends drove me across state to join Pet Angel! I arrived to the rescue with a letter from my former owner, and it was so touching that Pet Angel shared the letter on Tik Tok, and my story went viral, with over 765,000 views! It took me awhile to go up for adoption, because Pet Angel decided to do some extra testing on my vision, but now I’m up for adoption and ready to find my forever home with an owner who loved me just as much as my former mommy did!

Let’s talk about my vision first, and just get that out of the way right away! I am mostly blind. Pet Angel’s vet was able to determine that my left eye can see better than my right eye, and my left eye is doing most of the work for me. Right now (as of 10/30/24) Pet Angel is waiting for results to come back to find out if I was born this way and my vision, or if it’s a degenerative eye disease. If Its determined I was born this way, that means my vision won’t change as I age. If I have a degenerative eye disease, my vision will fade as I age. When Pet Angel gets the results, this bio will be updated with that information, but here’s what we know for now! I can see enough to get around, and I see even better when there are lights on! I can see shadows well, so Pet Angel placed a floor lamp next to my cage, and it helps cast light around my cage so I could learn where everything was, and now I’m comfortable enough to adventure around the room thanks to the lamp casting extra light around the room! I do not let my vision loss define me!

Now let me tell you about my personalty, what you REALLY want to know about! I am a SWEETIE PIE! I adore belly rubs and head pets, and will head butt you until you pet me! I love to roll around to ask for belly rubs, and would love to sit on your lap every chance I get! When you’re not around, I prefer to hang out inside safe, fuzzy hidey holes! I actually have a special one here at Pet Angel that is REALLY BIG and I fit in it perfectly (because I’m not a small cat- hehe!) Pet Angel said they’d give my next family a link to that bed, and I’m really hoping they’ll buy it for me!

I lived with another cat in my former home, and I am housed near other cats here at the rescue! So if you have another cat that will be kind to me (I can’t really see them, so introduction advice from Pet Angel will need to be followed) I would love to live with them! However, I would not do well with a dog or young children (Over the age of 12 is okay!) I am fixed, microchipped, up to date on all my shots, and negative for FIV/FELV! I need a strictly-indoor only home with a family who is located within the state of Michigan! To meet me and see if you’re the human I’ve been waiting for, please submit an application at https://petangeladoption.com/adopt-a-cat

View Salt’s Viral Tik Toks at:
https://www.tiktok.com//video/7390727449266425130?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7314403258962806318
https://www.tiktok.com//video/7390829486486392110?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7314403258962806318
(There are more tik toks with Salt in it, just scroll through Abby’s account!)

12/15/2024

Holiday plants are beginning to appear in stores, so we thought this was a good time to throw this infographic across your timeline!
There are 5 plants we bring into our homes during the holiday season that could end your sweet pets life if they get their mouths on those plants. Poinsettias would be beautiful at your desk at work (where there are no pets,) and hanging Holly up on your front porch (out of reach of your pets) is a great way to still bring the holiday cheer without bringing the poisonous plants into your home where your pets are.
If you think your pet has chewed on any of these pets, it is vital you take them to the Vet immediately. If you vet is not open, you need to visit a ER vet. You can also contact the Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661
Have a Happy and SAFE Holiday Season!

12/14/2024

Christmas Eve will be Mariah's 2nd year Anniversary with Pet Angel! She spent the majority of her first year with us battling for her life- and WON! Now 100 healthy, she's up for adoption with her best friend Midge, and they're looking for a home together!!

Midge (Dilute Calico) & Mariah (Tuxedo) are both cats who have medical backgrounds and met at Pet Angel and instantly became bonded. They spent 99% of their time together, even sharing the exact same bed most of the time! Out of all the bonded pairs we’ve ever met, Mariah and Midge are TRULY bonded, and are looking for a forever home together where they can be the only cats!

Midge, the dilute calico, was born with a paw defect where all of her legs end at her elbows. She has tiny paws at the end of each short leg, complete with toe beans and claws! However, she has no joint in her legs, so she can’t jump up high and is only able to go as high as her front legs can reach. Often times, people confuse her with the breed of little-legged cats called “Munchkin Cats” but when you get a look at her legs, you can tell she was born without the joints in her legs and that they just end early! She gets around great, as she was born this way so she doesn’t know any different! However, she can’t get very high on her own and would benefit from a pet ramp in her future home so she can join her family on the couch or the bed! She is a shy, sweet girl who loves cat treats, cat nip toys, and snuggling with Mariah! She always goes to Mariah when she is nervous, and follows Mariah around the room!

Mariah, the black and white girl, came to us with a disease called FIP on Christmas Eve of 2022. Usually, FIP is a death sentence. But we were able to get Mariah on a treatment that saved her life! Mariah is now a FIP survivor, and is 100% healthy! She requires no additional care moving forward! We worked really hard to make sure Mariah would be healthy for her forever family, and now it’s time for her to find them!

Here’s some info on Mariah and Midge!
🤫 They are quiet cats who rarely make a peep! The only noises you’ll hear from them is purring!
👯‍♀️ Mariah and Midge are rarely apart, and are often sharing the same bed! Back when they were housed seperately, the two would come out of their cage and go to the other cats cage to spend time with them. They’re TRULY best friends!
🛏️ Mariah and Midge LOVE comfy beds, and spend most of their day rotating between comfy spots to lay! Their favorite spots are inside hidey hole huts, and preferably together!
🍭These girls are just SWEETIES! They are nervous around new people, but once they get to know you, they just melt into your pets! Mariah loves to roll over for belly rubs (and her belly is quite large so it’s super cute!) and Midge just nestles into your lap, soaking in all the pets she can get!
🪀Mariah and Midge are lazy girls who rarely play, but catnip does get them a little cooky! Mariah will roll on the floor chewing catnip toys, and Midge holds them between her paws to lick them! Their favorite are the yeowww bananas!
🐷Mariah gained a bit of weight after her battle with FIP, and now has a pot belly pig belly! Oops!
🐰 Midges little legs make her look like a bunny when she’s scooting around the floor!
🦽Midge can get around, and is able to reach things that she can climb up onto, but she doesn’t not have the ability to jump. She would benefit from a pet ramp in your home so she can join you on the couch or your bed, as those are too high for her to reach. (You can find ramps for pets on Amazon!)
🏡Mariah and Midge would thrive in a quiet home that will keep them strictly indoors only!
👶🏼Mariah and Midge would not do well with Children. They need a quiet home, but would be able to be in a home with quiet teenagers!
🐕 Mariah and Midge need a home with NO dogs.
🐈 Mariah and Midge have not met other cats in our rescue, besides each other. They would likely do okay with one other cat that will be as equally as lazy as them. They would not do well with an alpha cat, or an energetic cat who likes to wrestle. They would be ideal for a home with no other cats.
🩺 Midge and Mariah are both fixed, microchipped, up to date on all their shots, and negative for FIV/FELV. They are 100% healthy and do NOT require any additional vet care moving forward in their lives!
❤️ To meet Midge and Mariah to see if they’re the purrfect fit for you, please submit an application at

12/13/2024

A few years ago, there was a trend on social media where cat owners chased their cats around their house with their artificial Christmas Tree to "Terrorize" their cat and make them afraid of the tree.
We're here to tell you that Cats are 100% trainable, but they do not learn from fear. They learn from positive reinforcement! Chasing your cat with your Christmas tree is not positive reinforcement, and instead, is breaking the trust your cat has in you.

We have ALL the tips for you on how to keep your cat away from your cat tree WITHOUT scaring them. Not only that, but we also have all the tips on how to train your cat to not do something! You can use these tips to train your cat to stay off tabletops and counters, stop scratching the Lazy-Boy, or leave your babies toys alone too!

For Christmas trees, there are a few things you can do! First I recommend a S**t Mat! If you can't afford a S**t Mat, I would recommend making your own by using Aluminum foil! You can also try either slices of fresh citrus hung around the base of your tree that you can refresh every few days, or mixing a few drops of citrus essential oil with water in a spray bottle to spray around the base of your tree. Most cats dislike the scent of citrus, and this can help deter them from the tree! If your cat does like Citrus, you can mix a little white vinegar with water in the spray bottle instead!

When it comes to helping the tree stay standing and away from climbers, set yourself up for success in the beginning. Get a Heavy tree stand, or add weights to your light tree stand. Place your tree against a wall and use a thin wire or fishing line from the wall to your tree to help it stay standing. Remove any launching zones (like cat trees, tables, chairs etc.) away from the tree, so your cat can't launch themselves from the couch to the middle of your tree. And be sure when you're decorating, your keeping your fur baby in mind! Breakable ornaments at the top, away from batting paws. Items that aren't breakable at the bottom, just in case they get batted at or removed from the tree. Avoid using Tinsel (if ingested by your cat, can cause a fatal blockage. Needs to be surgically removed by a vet asap if eaten)

Moving to the second graphic, about how to train your cat. the biggest take away from this is that your cat does NOT learn from punishment, and only learns from positive reinforcements. Your cat will not understand that the reason you just squirted them with water or yelled at them is because the action they were doing is not desired. All they see is all of the sudden, you're yelling at them or squirting them with water. Yes, they stop the behavior, but they stop the behavior not because you taught them not to do it, but because you scared them and they were running away from YOU. Spraying your cat with water or yelling at them doesn't teach them to stop the behavior, but teaches them to begin to fear you, because they don't know when you're going to yell or spray them with water again. Also, they may continue the behavior when you're not around to spray them with the water. Instead, try using positive reinforcements! If the issue is your cat climbing the tree, give them a place they are allowed to climb instead (a cat tree perhaps?!) Put it somewhere they will love (move it by the window for the holidays maybe? A new location make the cat tree more exciting and they might forget about the Christmas tree.) and start praising your cat with affection, attention and treats when they’re climbing the cat tree instead of the tree. If your cat goes to climb the tree, sternly (but not mean or yelling.) say “No,” Kindly pick your cat up, bring them over to the place they are allowed to climb, put them on the cat tree, and then give them praise for being on the tree instead. And when I say Praise, I mean act like your cat just won the Nobel Prize- P R A I S E them. Make a BIG deal, every time. After repeating this process a few times, your cat is going to start to realize “when I do this, the human brings me over here instead and then gives me treats for doing that over here. Maybe I’ll just do that over here instead so I can get treats.” The KEY is to make sure you continue praising them so they don’t go back to the bad behavior.

I know this was a long post. I’m trying to give you all the tips and tricks so no matter what you try, you will find a solution. We know that fear doesn't train our cats to do anything but be afraid of us so don’t try to teach your cat behaviors by installing fear or punishment in them, because they will not comprehend why you are punishing them or scaring them. Use treats, attention, wet food and love as positive reinforcements, and you will see results!

I really hope this information is useful! Have a happy and safe holiday season!