Frisky Feline Behavior Counseling

06/19/2026

Did you know?👇👀

New research reveals why cats go wild for catnip — and it has nothing to do with recreation. The science points to a surprisingly practical evolutionary explanation.

06/16/2026

🐾 Just a Few Spots Left for LATE July - YES! That is no error, we are officially booked out 6 weeks!! If you’ve been meaning to book your follow-up appointment or schedule your first behavior consultation, now’s the time — July is nearly full!

📲 Send a message to book your session before the calendar fills up OR call us 860-387-9637!

06/15/2026

PILLOW TALK: Thank you all for being a part of the Frisky Feline Family - we love MEW! Is there anything you want to see more of?

06/14/2026

Sometimes the biggest transformations don't look dramatic at all.
Sometimes they look like a cat stepping out from their bed....

When Eloise and Meow Meow were adopted last December, their family knew they weren't bringing home carefree, confident kittens. These girls carried fear everywhere they went. Fear of people. Fear of sounds. Fear of being seen.

Still, their family chose them.

They created safe spaces. Followed routines. Moved slowly. Spoke softly. Loved them fiercely.

But as the weeks turned into months, heartbreak quietly crept in.

Meow Meow spent her days hidden away, tucked safely inside her bed. Eloise hissed whenever she was startled, convinced danger was always around the corner. No matter how much love surrounded them, neither cat seemed able to believe they were finally safe.

And that's the thing about fear.It doesn't disappear just because someone loves you.
Sometimes it takes time.
Sometimes it takes patience.
Sometimes it takes someone willing to keep showing up long after the progress everyone hoped for hasn't arrived.

So in March, we changed course.

New routines. New enrichment. New ways to help them feel in control. New opportunities for the children in the home—who had been patiently waiting and hoping for even the smallest connection.

And little by little, the walls began to crack.
Today, Meow Meow is no longer hiding her life away.
Today, Eloise is no longer meeting every moment with fear.
They're exploring. Playing. Relaxing.
Living.

For many people, success with a cat might mean sleeping in your lap or following you from room to room. But for cats like Eloise and Meow Meow, success is something much deeper.

Success is choosing to come out.
Success is feeling safe enough to play.
Success is realizing that the people around you aren't something to fear.
Success is finally believing that you are home.

The children are now getting the moments they've waited months for—a curious glance, a playful interaction, a cat choosing to stay instead of run away.

Tiny moments. Life-changing moments.
Because fearful cats are not broken.
They are simply waiting for proof that the world can be kind.
And when they finally find someone patient enough to show them?
T he walls they built to survive become the doors they walk through to truly live.

Eloise and Meow Meow may never be lap cats. But today, they are something even more beautiful: They are finally free from the fear that once defined their lives and finally able to feel the love that awaited them all along.

06/13/2026

It’s here! The current Modern Cat Magazine issue with our cover article is now available at Canton CT Barnes and Noble 📚🐈

🎉Only 3 copies left at this location, check it out!

With the amount of direct requests I’ve received, I will be putting in an order direct from Modern Cat as well if you would like a copy please message direct or email [email protected]👇

06/11/2026

How much was your cat’s spay/neuter ?
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06/11/2026

Another good one from our friends Love, Nala👇

Do you have a shy cat who runs from strangers, spends most of their time hiding, or mostly comes out at night? If you want to help them to feel less scared, there are many things you can do. Helping a skittish cat gain confidence requires patience, routine, and a safe, stress-free environment. Start...

06/10/2026

What is your cat’s favorite snack/treat? 🍽️🐈 Let us know 👇

06/08/2026

🐾💕 Today we're shining the spotlight on Nolie and Gus, who have come such a long way in their relationship since their introduction!

When Gus first met Nolie, he was convinced that if he just tried enough tricks, zoomies, and goofy antics, she'd surely want to be his new best friend. 😹 Unfortunately for Gus, Nolie was not impressed by his audition for "World's Most Entertaining Cat." His constant attempts to play made her uneasy, and she preferred to keep her distance.

Wanting both cats to feel comfortable and confident, their family dedicated several months to working with them one-on-one, helping them build trust and better understand each other's boundaries. ❤️

Fast forward to today, and the transformation has been amazing! 🎉 These two are now comfortably sharing spaces, and Gus has finally learned that not every moment needs to be a playdate invitation. 😹 Nolie, in turn, is much more relaxed and confident around him.

We couldn't be happier for this family! Their patience, hard work, and dedication have paid off in a big way. Here's to continued progress, peaceful coexistence, and maybe even a friendship that Gus has been waiting for all along! 💕🐾

06/07/2026

Another fantastic post 👇🤯