Category Archives: CatSci Blog
This Saturday, March 11th at 12PM ET, the New Research: Shelter Cat Foster Program Outcomes
Our new research indicates that adult shelter cats are not at a disadvantage when placed in the home of a foster caregiver for either 1-night or 1-week. Cats were likely to be highly social at both the shelter and foster home and cats did not display increased fear or stress in the foster home. These results support the idea that adult shelter cats can be placed into foster homes with little welfare concern. This research was made possible by a grant from Maddie’s Fund®, #ThanksToMaddie.
Full-text available at the link below!
Vitale, K. R., Frank, D. H., Conroy, J., & Udell, M. A. R. (2022). Cat Foster Program Outcomes: Behavior, Stress, and Cat–Human Interaction. Animals, 12(17), 2166.
Upcoming Documentary: Inside the Mind of a Cat
My research will be featured in an upcoming documentary called Inside the Mind of a Cat. The trailer is now available! The documentary will be released August 18th on Netflix. It is produced by Red Rock Films. The work of Dr. Saho Takagi, which I have posted about previously, will also be featured in the documentary. If you are interested in the current state of cat research then make sure to check out this film!
Learn more at the links below!
Trailer for Inside the Mind of a Cat
Learn more about Red Rock Films Here
Upcoming Event for Corvallis Area Cat Owners!
Do you live in the Corvallis/Albany Oregon area?
Do you have a kitten or cat that you are interested in training or socializing?
Would you like to connect with other local cat owners?
Then join us July 29th at 6PM PT for an online cat training event!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The online event will include a 30 min. presentation by Dr. Kristyn Vitale, a published researcher and educator in the field of cat behavior and an experienced cat trainer. The presentation will cover cat training techniques, socialization strategies for kittens, and cat enrichment ideas. We will also have a 30 min. meet and greet following the presentation. You will have the opportunity to connect with other local cat owners, ask questions, and share details about your cat.
Cost is $30 per participant. The event will take place on Zoom.
Please see the flyer for details and contact Kristyn if you have questions or would like to sign up!
Download Event Flyer Here
Contact Kristyn at: maueyes.catresearch [at] gmail.com
New Research: Cats Recognize their Companion Cats’ Names and Faces!
New research published in the journal Scientific Reports has found that cats recognize the names of companion cats in the same household and can match their companions’ names up with their faces!
Learn more at the links below!
Takagi et al. (2022). Cats learn the names of their friend cats in their daily lives. Scientific Reports.
Cats can understand feline roommates’ names, recognize faces: Japanese study. The Mainichi.
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