by Kelly Detherow | Jan 9, 2026 | Cats, Pet Ownership, Pets, Pets / Animals
If you grew up in the 1970s or 80s, your memory of the “family cat” is likely a world away from the reality of modern cat ownership. Fifty years ago, cats were often viewed as low-maintenance accessories—useful mousers that lived largely outdoors, slept on...
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 | May 23, 2025 | Pet Ownership, pet therapy, Pets
Many pet parents in Kansas City have felt the immediate sense of peace that comes when a purring fur-baby settles into their lap. It leads us to a fascinating question: can cats help with anxiety in a measurable, scientific way? As a Fear Free® certified specialist,...
