Adventure Cats, Behavior, Enrichment + Other Resources
We’ve gathered a list of resources for you to make cat parenting a bit easier and keep Cats Safe at Home™!
Adventure Cat Resources
Heading out on a road trip? Check this out first: Tips for Traveling Safely in Cars With Pets!
Adventure Cats: Adventure Cats is an online resource and community that encourages cat owners to engage in outdoor adventures with their feline companions. They provide guidance, tips, and inspiring stories to help cat owners safely and responsibly explore the outdoors.
Catexplorer: Stories, podcasts, and tips for adventuring with your favorite felines!
Travel Cat: Gear for when you’re getting ready to head out on your adventure! Travel Cat is on a mission to help people realize that cats aren't "easy" because they sleep all day. Cats need enrichment and playtime to live happy and healthy lives. Going safely beyond the great indoors with Travel Cat gear is one way to do that.
Cat Behavior Resources
Humane Society of the United States: When your cat starts doing something you don’t like—such as scratching the furniture or peeing outside the litter box—it’s easy to become frustrated. This resource page includes a few common cat behavior issues and explains why your cat may be acting that way and gives you the tools to correct the behavior. HSUS is a generous sponsor of the Catio Tour!
Animal Behavior Clinic: The Animal Behavior Clinic, LLC is a veterinary behavioral referral practice that has been in operation in Portland since 1997. It is the only practice in Oregon that combines the knowledge of a Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist with active general practitioners to provide multidimensional diagnostic assessments for dogs and cats exhibiting behavior concerns.
American Association of Feline Practitioners: Answers to some of your questions that will help you understand your cat’s unique characteristics and behavior can be found on this 'Why Does My Cat...?' page so you can figure out how to accommodate or modify that behavior so you and your fur baby can live happily ever after.
Cat Behavior Associates: Pam Johnson Bennett is an author and cat behavior expert. Her site has many resources, including a section for Aggression, Fear & Unwanted Behaviors
Cornell Feline Health Center: The Cornell Feline Health Center offers a variety of articles, brochures, and videos online for cat owners. These articles and brochures include frequently asked questions about behavior among many other topics, as well as links to videos that demonstrate how to groom, medicate, and care for your cat.
Feline Behavior Solutions: Dr. Marci Koski is a certified feline behavior and training consultant in the Vancouver, WA / Portland, OR area who works with cats and their people to resolve cat behavior issues such as house-soiling and aggression. Marci's mission is to keep cats in homes and out of shelters by teaching cat guardians how to best meet their kitties' needs and give them happy, fulfilled lives. Marci works with clients all over the US and Canada through both long-distance and in-home consultation services. Contact: 503-927-1107 and marci@felinebehaviorsolutions.com
Grove Collaborative: Check out their new owner's guide to adopting a cat! Adopting a pet is exciting - but it takes some preparation. Discover tips for making your new friend feel purr-fectly comfortable!
International Cat Care: Happy healthy cats require good owner knowledge and understanding. On their advice page, you will find everything you need to know about keeping your cat happy, healthy and safe.
Jackson Galaxy: He's no stranger to the world of misbehaving kitties! Jackson Galaxy's blog hosts videos and tips covering the full range of feline frustrations.
Ohio State University School of Veterinary Medicine's Indoor Pet Initiative: This page was the most referenced page in a survey given to Portland area veterinarians when asked what websites to they frequently recommend to pet parents. Topics covered are Basic Indoor Cat Needs, Understanding Cats, Feline Life Stressors, and Problem Solving. The Indoor Pet Initiative (IPI) provides a foundation for pet owners and veterinarians to create plans tailored to promote thriving that are based on the soundest, most up-to-date science available.
Oregon Humane Society: Call the OHS Behavior Help Line at (503) 416-2983 with your behavior concerns or questions. You’ll be able to leave a recorded message, and OHS will return your call and offer suggestions. They also have a handy, extensive, easy to search online resource library.
Oregon Veterinary Medical Association: There’s a wealth of resources available covering a wide range of kitty topics with several available in Spanish on the OVMA site!
Synergy Behavior Solutions: Behavior consultation for cats. They help cats who are suffering from: house-soiling; aggression; destructiveness; excess vocalization; fears and phobias; compulsive disorders; senior cat behavioral changes and more. They even have a Kitten Kindergarten! Learn more here.
Enrichment Ideas for Kitty Fun
Catastrophic Creations has modern cat furniture to build a perfect cat playground.
SquareCatHabitat.com has long-lasting and eco-friendly modern cat furniture to accent your modern décor, including trees and perches.
The Cat Whisperer has products to help your cat live a happy and healthy life.
And check out this Catification video from Jackson Galaxy.
Other Resources
Cat & Dog Hospital of Portland offers compassion for pets and the people who love them! As a AAFP Certified Cat Friendly Practice (CFP), they do everything they can to provide a calm environment for cats and minimize their stress. Taking their care for cats to the next level, Cat & Dog Hospital of Portland is a sponsor of the 2024 Catio Tour! We’re very grateful for their support.
Custom Comet is a custom merchandise company in Portland, and just about every employee there is a cat lover (including their President who not only has 4 cats, but fosters them). Custom Comet believes in the Cats Safe at Home mission, made cool stickers to promote the Catio Tour, and is a sponsor of the 2024 Catio Tour! Purrs of thanks to them!
Moving? First read this page on AustinRealEstate.com: There are some really thoughtful points to consider and at the bottom there are even more helpful links from a variety of veterinary medical organizations.
Need cat-friendly housing? Check out ApartmentGuide.com: Finding a new apartment can be tricky, but there are great options that will let you keep Kitty in your family. Be sure to check this out when looking for a new home.