by Kelly Detherow | Oct 3, 2025 | Cats, Pets
Kristin Weis, the heart behind KC Kitties, is a leading voice in cat rescue photography, dedicating the last decade to the well-being of cats in our community. Her journey began unexpectedly in 2014 when she and her husband, Joe, took in their first two bottle-baby...
by Kelly Detherow | Sep 19, 2025 | cat behavior, Cats, Pet Ownership
The first rays of sunlight pierce my bedroom window, and I feel it. A gentle, insistent prod. My nose. My cheek. A little paw tap-dancing on my eyeball. I sigh, a long, weary exhalation that could power a small sailboat. “Tony,” I whisper, but the name is...
by Kelly Detherow | Sep 5, 2025 | cat behavior, Cat Health, cat toys, Cats, Pets
As a loving pet parent, you’re always on the lookout for ways to enrich your cat’s life, spark their playful side, and maybe even offer a little help with stress or boredom. Enter Nepeta cataria, more commonly known as catnip – a seemingly unassuming herb with...
by Kelly Detherow | Aug 29, 2025 | cat behavior, Cat Health, Cats, Pets
Every furniture-owning pet parent has faced the same dilemma: understanding their unique cat scratching post preferences before the heirloom rug is destroyed. As a Fear Free® certified specialist in Overland Park, I’ve found that most cats aren’t...
by Kelly Detherow | Aug 15, 2025 | Cat Health, Cats, Pets
As a devoted pet parent, you probably spend a lot of time making sure your cat is well-fed, comfortable, and loved. You provide cozy beds, fresh water, and plenty of petting sessions. But have you ever considered what’s going on inside their minds? Beyond the...
by Kelly Detherow | May 9, 2025 | cat care, Cats, Lost Cat, Pets
There is no panic quite like the realization that your fur-baby is nowhere to be found. When it comes to lost or missing indoor cats, the search strategy is entirely different than it is for an outdoor roamer. As a professional cat specialist here in Kansas City, I...
