Feline Resources

Cat Adoption

There are so many wonderful cats waiting in shelters to find their perfect home. Check out these great local rescues to find your next best friend!

Bringing home a new cat takes a little bit of preparation, especially if you already have other pets at home:

The Litterbox

Cats can be finicky about their bathroom habits, so keeping your cat's litter box up to their standards is very important. Here are some points to consider:

One litter box for each cat in the home + one more
Size (of the litter box) matters!
Daily scooping and regular litter box maintenance are so important!
Covered or Uncovered litter box?
Cats have litter preferences. We recommend only using unscented litter.
Litter box placement matters!

Click here for more litterbox tips and tricks!

If litterbox problems begin… If your cat begins to go to the bathroom outside the litter box, your first call should always be to your veterinarian. Many medical conditions can cause a change in a cat's litter box habits.

Indoor Cat Enrichment

While cats confined to an indoor environment generally live longer and are at less risk for contracting infectious diseases or injuries due to trauma, they are at greater risk for a variety of behavioral problems. These problems include urinating and defecating outside the litter box, anxiety, eating disorders, attention seeking, aggression, self-injury, and compulsive disorders like excessive grooming and scratching. Read the science behind this here.

Providing an enriched environment can increase activity, decrease mental stagnation and prevent many of these issues. All cats need mental stimulation, but this is especially important for indoor cats. An enriched environment will give cats the opportunity to create their own positive experiences in an enclosed space. The goal is to “create an environment of plenty” for your cat. That means plenty of room, litter boxes, food, water, and things to do. Below are some great resources for feline enrichment: