In this episode of the podcast we are bringing cats to the party! The amazing Tabitha Kucera joins me to discuss Kitten socialisation and supporting Fraidy Cats in a shelter environment. There was tons of practical tips from Tabitha which can really help to support our cats. Below are some links to some of the resources we discussed.
Cat FAS- https://fearfreepets.com/resources/fear-free-store/fear-anxiety-and-stress-spectrum-cat/.
https://chirrupsandchatter.com/resource-library/
https://chirrupsandchatter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/FearfulKittenSocialization-2020.pdf
Guest Bio
Tabitha Kucera is an Elite Fear Free and Low-Stress Handling Certified Registered Veterinary Technician, VTS (Behavior), Certified Cat Behavior Consultant, and Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner. She is the owner of Chirrups and Chatter Cat and Dog Behavior Consulting and Training in Cleveland, Ohio. Her teaching credentials include lecturing on the regional and national levels and lecturing at multiple veterinary technology programs. She enjoys helping people better understand and relate to their animal companions which leads to a stronger bond and a more gratifying relationship between animal and human. She is a Fear Free certified speaker and coach, a Fear Free Practice Certification Consultant, is the host of the podcast, Tails from a Vet Tech, and serves on the board of Pet Professional Guild’s cat committee. Tabitha has helped to develop training and behavior programs for various veterinary hospitals and shelters and works as a consultant for many shelters and private veterinary practices.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/18m483fUHuw6ZVib8Vf7D4?si=_SrTrWSsQqmZFnOjWpEqBg