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“Cat cuddling is fun, and I enjoy that immensely, however, being able to teach a cat to channel their energy in a positive way has given me such a rewarding feeling that I will cherish always.”
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"When I pet her for the first time, I realized that there was hope. Mia would not be just another cat we couldn’t touch. She could find a home, she could have the chance to be loved. And it made me feel proud that I had a part in doing that.”
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“Building the staff’s confidence with both handling these cats and being able to get them adopted into forever homes has been truly inspiring and rewarding. We are very thankful to have been a part of this program!”
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Mayes feels the program has cemented her belief that every cat, regardless of age or background, could benefit from the training in innumerable ways.
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“I feel more empowered now to help make a positive difference in the lives of the 'undercats' and to share what I’ve learned with others.”
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By Yasaar Nakchbendi of Chirpy […]
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“Before Cat Pawsitive Pro, when I would volunteer, I would just go pet or play with the cats. Maybe brush some of them. Thanks to CPP it has opened up a whole new world for me and how I can make a cat’s life better in a shelter environment,”
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Tina says, “the greatest benefit from the program for us has been the sense of empowerment that we now have as a team.”
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“Torque really is my favorite story from the semester,” Yohn shares. Before the program, the team felt Torque’s odds were very slim, living under her blankets consumed with fear. But once clicker training started, Yohn says, “she blossomed. She became the most silly, loveable little girl.”
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Bob Meowly also made an impression on Dog Behavior Counselor Laura Taylor, who had never worked with behavior cats before CPP. “For me, it was terrifying to approach a fearful, hissing cat in a kennel. I was very impressed by how quickly each cat enrolled in CPP developed confidence and trust in us. My biggest encouragement was my experience with Bob Meowly. Being able to see him hit every milestone: coming out of his kennel, making friends with the other cats, eating treats out of my hands, and performing tricks like high-fives was a very rewarding process and I was honored to be a part of his journey.”
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