Feline Focus: A Virtual Learning Event for Cat Lovers, Caregivers & Professionals

Feline Focus: A Virtual Learning Event for Cat Lovers, Caregivers

 November 8–9 | 11am–5pm EST
Because helping cats thrive takes all of us.

Whether you’re an animal shelter or rescue professional, a rockstar foster parent, a dedicated veterinary team member, or a cat lover who wants to do more—this event is for you.

Join us for an engaging and accessible virtual experience designed to equip you with the skills, tools, and insights needed to better understand, support, and advocate for cats in every environment—from shelter to clinic to home.

This isn’t your average virtual conference. It’s a practical, science-based, and heart-centered event built by and for people who care deeply about feline welfare. Through interactive lectures, real-world panels, and supportive discussion, you’ll walk away with strategies you can use immediately to help reduce stress in cats, support caregivers, strengthen the human-animal bond, and keep more cats in loving homes.

Can’t make it live? No problem. All registered attendees get access to the full recording library for one month after the event, so you can learn on your own time and revisit your favorite sessions.

Bonus: Attendees will also receive a collection of downloadable guides and handouts to support continued learning and implementation.

Lectures will be led by Tabitha Kucera, RVT, VTS (Behavior), Certified Cat Behavior Consultant, and one of the leading voices in feline behavior, handling, and caregiver support. Tabitha brings warmth, experience, and evidence-based insight to every session, helping both professionals and pet parents feel more confident in their care.

Featured Sessions Include:

Purr-fecting Medication: Techniques and Tips for Medicating Cats with Ease
Medicating cats doesn’t have to be a battle. Learn gentle handling techniques, positive reinforcement tools, and creative solutions that support both feline comfort and treatment success.

From Mess to Success: Managing and Preventing Housesoiling
This session tackles one of the most common reasons cats are surrendered. Discover the behavioral and environmental causes of litterbox issues—and how to address them with empathy, clarity, and lasting results.

Cracking the Cat Code: Recognizing Feline Signals for Better Care
Build your confidence in reading feline body language and using the Fear Free FAS (Fear, Anxiety, Stress) scale. Learn how to adjust handling and environment based on what cats are telling you, often before they escalate.

Pawsitive Beginnings: Socializing Kittens for a Lifetime of Success
Explore the science and strategy behind effective kitten socialization. Learn key developmental stages, practical socialization methods, and how to support long-term health and adaptability across shelter, foster, and clinic environments.

Enhancing Cat Welfare: Gentle Handling Practices
Fear, anxiety, and stress can impact both feline well-being and human safety. This session focuses on practical, low-stress handling techniques and strategies to create a calmer, more supportive experience for cats in homes, clinics, and shelters.

Thought-Provoking Panels:

Panels will feature a diverse group of voices from the worlds of veterinary medicine, animal welfare, behavior, and advocacy—including changemaker and community cat advocate Sterling “TrapKing” Davis, who brings his powerful perspective and passion for creating equity and empathy in the animal welfare space.

Being the Advocate – Elevating Voices in Veterinary & Animal Welfare
What does real advocacy look like—and how do we practice it, even when it’s hard? Join a heartfelt discussion on representing animals and people with empathy and persistence, in any setting.

 Tough Questions Panel: Ask Us Anything
Bring your behavioral challenges, ethical dilemmas, or sticky situations. Our panelists are here to help—no judgment, just honest, informed, and compassionate answers.

 Words Matter: Language, Labels, and the Stories We Tell About Cats
From “feral” to “fractious,” the words we use have power. This panel explores how language impacts outcomes, shapes perceptions, and either builds or breaks empathy—for both cats and the people who care for them.

Staying in It: Compassionate Careers Without Losing Yourself
Helping cats isn’t easy. This open, supportive conversation explores emotional sustainability, boundary-setting, and how we can stay grounded while doing deeply meaningful—and often difficult—work.

Event includes:

• Access to all live sessions
• One month of recorded session access
• Downloadable guides, handouts, and practical resources for continued learning

This is more than a conference—it’s a chance to be part of a growing community of cat advocates who are learning, growing, and creating change together.