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Furever Friends Feline Behavioral Counseling, Reading, PA (2024)

08/13/2022

Okay...this time I'm for real! After a day of troubleshooting, reconfiguring DNS and some of my HTML to make everything mobile friendly and working overall, we are officially live and using our domain! Come check it out! This was a lot of work, but well worth it. Thank you all for hanging with me during this time! This is the official goodbye over on this end. If you wish to follow us, bookmark that page for updates! Take care!

https://caughtintheclowder.wordpress.com/2022/08/13/the-final-publish/

Okay…this time I’m for real! After a day of troubleshooting, reconfiguring DNS and some of my HTML to make everything mobile friendly and working overall, we are officially live and usi…

08/12/2022

I've decided to keep the domain name, so the new site is currently down under DNS alterations. It will be caughtinthecloweder.com once it's back up!

https://caughtintheclowder.wordpress.com/2022/08/12/site-update/

I’ve decided to keep the domain name, so the new site is currently down under DNS alterations. It will be caughtinthecloweder.com once it’s back up!

08/12/2022

Caught in the clowder 2.0 is here. This page will be demoted to an unpaid page and lose its domain shortly. I will miss the domain, but may be compelled to set it up on my git site eventually. For now, it is what it is. We have moved here: Farewell WordPress!

http://caughtintheclowder.com/2022/08/12/new-blog-is-live/

Caught in the clowder 2.0 is here. This page will be demoted to an unpaid page and lose its domain shortly. I will miss the domain, but may be compelled to set it up on my git site eventually. For …

07/18/2022

Things are changing, everywhere! Life is crazy, isn't it? Even this blog isn't immune. We will be migrating to a new platform by mid-August so, there might be some hiccups. let's talk about it....

http://caughtintheclowder.com/2022/07/18/changes-site-migration/

Things are changing, everywhere! Life is crazy, isn’t it? Even this blog isn’t immune. We will be migrating to a new platform by mid-August so, there might be some hiccups. let’s …

01/14/2022

Hey everyone. Sorry about the extended absence. And further sorry to say, it may be extended a bit more. Life has been a bit hectic since the holidays and I just don't quite have the time to make these posts happen...I've got changes at home to deal with, some health issues in the Clowder here, some work that I need to catch up on, and so on......

http://caughtintheclowder.com/2022/01/14/an-update/

Hey everyone. Sorry about the extended absence. And further sorry to say, it may be extended a bit more. Life has been a bit hectic since the holidays and I just don’t quite have the time to …

12/17/2021

Cats and dogs, age-old enemies, but are they really? We love to make these claims or jokes…but the truth is, they can get along just fine…with a little work.

https://caughtintheclowder.com/2021/12/17/hair-flying-or-harmony-cats-dogs/

Cats and dogs, age-old enemies, but are they really? We love to make these claims or jokes…but the truth is, they can get along just fine…with a little work. Sometimes it’s an iss…

12/10/2021

Redirected aggression...we've mentioned it a lot in this blog so far, but what exactly is it? I've seen it referred to in a lot of ways on the internet, some correct, some technically fitting in terms of semantics but not by categorization (I mean, semantically, your cat is redirecting onto you if they're simply in pain and taking it out on you, but, that's…...

http://caughtintheclowder.com/2021/12/10/relationships-ravaged-redirected-aggression/

Redirected aggression…we’ve mentioned it a lot in this blog so far, but what exactly is it? I’ve seen it referred to in a lot of ways on the internet, some correct, some technical…

12/03/2021

This week we discuss door darting (and the bonus topic of door digging!) Why they happen, how to stop them, and how to potentially avoid them in the first place!

http://caughtintheclowder.com/2021/12/03/convict-kitties-how-to-combat-door-darting-behavior/

Many of us have been there, arms full of groceries, juggling things around to open the door, and suddenly, one of our cats decides it’s the perfect opportunity to make a break for it. Sometim…

11/26/2021

Today we discuss the wild history of the cat, as well as gain an understanding of the domestic cat's evolution and origin. Sound like fun? Grab a snack, and let's go!

http://caughtintheclowder.com/2021/11/26/trials-and-tribulations-the-evolution-and-history-of-the-cats-we-love/

Hello everyone! I hope you’ve all had a wonderful holiday and got to enjoy some extra time with loved ones, be they human or animal! Let me tell you, this post was an interesting one to resea…

11/19/2021

Today, we learn a little behavior science. Why doesn't punishment work? Why do other methods work better? Why don't people understand what's what when it comes to training...and what SHOULD you do? Grab a coffee or a snack, and let's chat about it!

http://caughtintheclowder.com/2021/11/19/changing-behavior-why-punishment-does-not-work/

The spray bottle, the shout, shock mats and collars, tins of pennies, smacks to the nose or rubbing noses in urine (Why???)…so many means of punishment, and they tend to be used more often th…

11/12/2021

We have arrived! Behavior and body language...a big topic, and one very important to cover. Being able to read your cat is an important skill, and I'm surprised by just how often I notice people aren't aware of what even simple cues are saying! Today, we're going to try putting an end to that. Today you'll learn to speak (Or, I suppose, read) cat....

http://caughtintheclowder.com/2021/11/12/speaking-cat-feline-behavior-and-body-language/

We have arrived! Behavior and body language…a big topic, and one very important to cover. Being able to read your cat is an important skill, and I’m surprised by just how often I notice…

11/05/2021

Scaredy cats, we've all met at least one, right? There are so many different types, so many different reasons for their fear - how do we help them? Today we'll discuss just that, using a few demonstrative examples. Continue reading →...

http://caughtintheclowder.com/2021/11/05/shy-timid-spooked-the-trials-of-the-scaredy-cat/

Scaredy cats, we’ve all met at least one, right? There are so many different types, so many different reasons for their fear – how do we help them? Today we’ll discuss just that, …

10/29/2021

Oh, chonky cats. Cute, but sad. We can't help but "Aww" when we first see those chubby little faces, but many of us are a little nauseated and heartbroken along with those coos. The truth is, chonky isn't cute; it's morbid...and this is another one that is almost completely in the hands of human behavior. Do we know we're doing it?...

http://caughtintheclowder.com/2021/10/29/feline-obesity-the-curse-of-the-chonk/

Oh, chonky cats. Cute, but sad. We can’t help but “Aww” when we first see those chubby little faces, but many of us are a little nauseated and heartbroken along with those coos. T…

10/22/2021

Another series? What? Yes! It seems most topics I have from here on out will come in multiples! This one should be interesting, however, as it's a compilation, an FAQ of sorts, covering questions and behaviors I see or am asked regularly about. Most of these aren't problems, just normal things that us humans don't quite "get" or concepts aren't really common knowledge....

http://caughtintheclowder.com/2021/10/21/curious-cat-characteristics-pt-1-why-do-they-do-that/

Another series? What? Yes! It seems most topics I have from here on out will come in multiples! This one should be interesting, however, as it’s a compilation, an FAQ of sorts, covering quest…

10/15/2021

Hello everyone! This week we're covering a big topic...one so big, it's going to be released in several parts over the next few months as we discuss other subjects. Litter box issues are the most common, and they are so varied that they can sometimes be the most complex. Usually, there's an easy cause and solution, but sometimes it can take months, sometimes even…...

http://caughtintheclowder.com/2021/10/14/the-litter-box-lowdown-pt-1-basic-etiquette/

Hello everyone! This week we’re covering a big topic…one so big, it’s going to be released in several parts over the next few months as we discuss other subjects. Litter box issue…

10/08/2021

Singleton Syndrome. Whether you've heard this term or not, you've likely met a cat or kitten with it! Perhaps you've heard the terms "Single kitten syndrome" or "Tarzan Syndrome" instead. Heard stories about kittens being taken away from their mothers or littermates too early? But what does this all mean? Why is it such a big deal, and what can be done about it?...

http://caughtintheclowder.com/2021/10/08/singleton-syndrome-the-lifelong-consequences-of-a-lonely-kitten/

Singleton Syndrome. Whether you’ve heard this term or not, you’ve likely met a cat or kitten with it! Perhaps you’ve heard the terms “Single kitten syndrome” or & #8220…

10/01/2021

Hello everyone! This week has been a bit chaotic for me and I struggled to get everything together for this post. I honestly questioned if I'd even be able to get it done, but, here I am! No fancy relevant digital "artwork" - although I did practice! It'll be less sloppy one day! I figured getting the content out is more important than having a fitting photo for now....

http://caughtintheclowder.com/2021/10/01/birds-bees-and-behavior-why-spay-neuter-is-important-behaviorally/

Hello everyone! This week has been a bit chaotic for me and I struggled to get everything together for this post. I honestly questioned if I’d even be able to get it done, but, here I am! No …

09/24/2021

Inappropriate scratching, oh boy. I get many calls about this one. There are many reasons why it happens and just as many ways to treat it. I will state that as with most behavioral issues I counsel on regularly, I think this is only as bad as it is not because guardians don't understand cats or their need to scratch (although some certainly don't.) But rather, they're doomed from the start due to manufacturers trying to make a quick buck....

http://caughtintheclowder.com/2021/09/24/couches-carpets-and-curtains-oh-my-inappropriate-scratching-behavior/

Inappropriate scratching, oh boy. I get many calls about this one. There are many reasons why it happens and just as many ways to treat it. I will state that as with most behavioral issues I counse…