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Cat Science & Education

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Header Photo: Photo of Kristyn Vitale in 2016, Credit to University Marketing, Oregon State University.

All Other Photos: Cat Photography Belongs to Kristyn Vitale, 2004-2024.

Screenshots: Credited below image.

Dr. Kristyn Vitale is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and internationally recognized expert in cat behavior. In 2014, she founded Maueyes Cat Science & Education. At Maueyes, we advance the science of cat behavior and turn scientific research into practical education and guidance for both professionals and the public.

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Cats readily learn new behaviors. Cats can be taught tricks, to walk on harness and leash, and to participate in their own care, also known as cooperative care. Cats learn from their environment, whether their caregiver actively trains them or not. Learning principles can be applied to promote the welfare of cats.

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Cat Learning & Training

Cats and humans have a long history of co-existence that spans back nearly 10,000 years. Cats can form strong relationships with humans and research indicates that domestic cats display socio-cognitive abilities, such a responsiveness to human behavior and gestures, that help them engage in social relationships.

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Cat Social Cognition

Free-roaming cats (FRC) display flexible social behavior. FRCs can develop friendly relationships with other cats and they can live in highly gregarious social groups.

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FRC Social Behavior

Shelter cats have unique welfare needs. Shelter professionals can provide enrichment opportunities to cats as well as recruit volunteers to foster cats in their homes.

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Shelter Cat Behavior & Welfare

Applying science to promote the welfare of cats and their caregivers. Early education in animal behavior is also key to promoting the welfare of cats.

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Applied Animal Behavior & Education

Media Quotes

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Cats rival dogs on many tests of social smarts. But is anyone brave enough to study them? Social cognition researchers are finally probing the secrets of the feline mind…”

from an article by David Grimm, Science Magazine. 2019

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The field [of cat behavior & cognition] is definitely expanding,” Vitale says. “Cats are finally getting their due.”

from an article by David Grimm. Science Magazine. 2019

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 ….a fairly simple study that attempts to peer into the feline mind can break new ground.”

from an article by Karin Brulliard, The Washington Post, 2017

CatSci Blog

  • 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… Read more

  • 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… Read more

  • 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… Read more

  • Upcoming Presentation! The Science of Cat Training and Behavior: Current Work and Future Directions

    On April 24th the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) Foundation will hold an event as part of their Learning Bond Series.    Event description from the IAABC website: “Leading-edge researchers and educators Kristyn Vitale and Saho Takagi will host a half-day live event on current work and future directions of cat training and… Read more

  • CatSci Podcast Awarded the Fear Free Pets Award!

    CatSci Podcast is happy to announce that this October we were awarded the Fear Free Pets Award as part of the 2020 Cat Writers’ Association (CWA) Communications Contest! This was awarded to Kristyn Vitale and Tori Peterson of CatSci Podcast and our guest speaker, Tabitha Kucera. Thank you for the award, we are very grateful!… Read more