I have always loved cats and with love came fascination. Although there are ~600 million cats living in homes worldwide, little is known about their behavior and cognition, especially when compared to the body of research on human’s other companion- the domestic dog.

Through scientific research we can better understand the the social relationships cats have with one another, the mechanisms cats use to communicate with humans, and the human-cat bond. This information will bring a better understanding of our feline companions and hopefully lead to healthier, more species appropriate ways of forming human-cat relationships.