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Chat & Chuckle with Parrish Warren of Space City Cats


Join PPG Feline Division Chair Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Parrish Warren of Space City Cats, based in Houston, Texas, about educating the public and handling misconceptions about Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for community cats. Topics covered include: Working with feeders to gain their cooperation with TNR (people skills required!) Proper feeding of the cats for trapping success Networking with others to maximize the use of TNR resources Trapping 101โ€”the step-by-step process Favorite baits for trapping Post-surgery care and recovery time before returning cats to their… Continued



Chat & Chuckle with Joey Lusvardi of Class Act Cats


Join PPG Feline Division Chair Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison, also with PPG’s Feline Division, as they chat and chuckle with Joey Lusvardi of Class Act Cats. Topics covered include: ๐Ÿˆ How they each got started as cat behavior consultants ๐Ÿˆ What sparked their career changes ๐Ÿˆ Getting experience volunteering with rescues and shelters ๐Ÿˆ Different courses available to help gain knowledge ๐Ÿˆ The importance of networking and being a member of professional organizations like PPG ๐Ÿˆ How to get your business set up and start taking your first clients… Continued


France Bans “Training” Devices That Cause Pain to Animals


On January 16, 2023, Members of Parliament in France voted to ban the โ€œuse on cats or dogs of any device that has an electrical charge, a looping collar which tightens without a restriction or which has spikes turned in towards the animalโ€™s body.โ€ Click here to read the full story.ย 


The PPG 2023 Summit Save The Date!


Homeward Bound – Transitioning Pets into Their New Homes Save The Dates Fun & Enriching Education for Pets & Their People Dates Nov 1-5, 2023, Arizona Humane Society 2023 ย  Presentation Topics Homeward Boundย  Matchmaking 101: Pairing the Right Pet With the Best Home Welcoming a New Pet: Reality, NOT “Reality TV” Look, Listen and Learn: Teaching People What Their Pets Are Telling Them Animal Husbandry: Top 10 Important Skills & Knowledge for Clients From Cautious to Confident: Fun and Games for Shy Pets AND Their People Simplifying Shaping Skills… Continued


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