Cat Behavior & Training Resources
Learn everything you need to confidently care for your feline friend—from setting up your home and understanding cat behavior to crate training, litter box tips, peaceful introductions, and why adopting a pair of kittens might just be the best decision you make.
This checklist is designed to help prepare your home, gather the right supplies, and create a welcoming space for your new companion.
You might be surprised to learn that adopting kittens in pairs is often easier—and more rewarding—than adopting just one.
Litter box training is often easier than people think, especially when you understand what your cat is trying to tell you.
Creating a cat-friendly home means more than just food, water, and a litter box. It’s about enriching your indoor cat’s world!
Bringing home a new cat is exciting, but if you already have cats at home, you might be wondering: Will everyone get along?
When you think of crate training, dogs probably come to mind first—but crate training for cats is just as important.
When you think of crate training, dogs probably come to mind first—but crate training for cats is just as important.
Tension between cats is a common challenge, whether introducing a new kitten or resolving sudden spats—but with time, structure, and empathy, it’s highly solvable.
Community Cat Resources
Discover how to support outdoor cats with humane deterrents, proper winter shelter, guidance on what to do if you find kittens, and how to tell the difference between feral, stray, and community cats.
This blog covers why community cats are treated differently, humane deterrent options, and how we can all coexist responsibly.
Found kittens outside in Hamilton County? Learn what to do, why you should wait for mom, and how to give these kittens the best chance at survival.
When you think of crate training, dogs probably come to mind first—but crate training for cats is just as important.
Cat and kitten fosters needed!
Fostering cats and kittens at Cincinnati Animal CARE gives our most vulnerable animals a safe, loving place to grow, heal, and thrive outside the shelter. Whether it’s bottle babies needing round-the-clock care or shy adults learning to trust, foster homes make all the difference—and help us save more lives every day.
