Liza C.

We adopted Jimmy from PetConnect Rescue. Though sweet, energetic and playful, the PetConnect folks warned me he also had some behavior problems–growling, hissing, swiping, hiding and being hostile with strangers. PetConnect offered to pay cat behavior consultant Kate Luse so we could get some help. Kate made valuable suggestions about preparing a space for Jimmy and easing him into life at his new home. From the start, he was good with me and with our kitten, Lynxy, but he growled, hissed, and clawed at the men and dog in the house. Kate came over, respectfully looked around the house, met Jimmy, asked questions, and made suggestions. Kate speaks Cat and loves them. Jimmy made amazing progress! Kate’s suggestions were easily doable, and we’re all animal lovers in my home so we were happy to follow them. I have not regretted taking on an animal with some baggage, and watching him bloom has been wonderful. Kate has provided follow up and has given us simple tips that made huge differences in relations between Jimmy and the men and dog. Now he rubs against my boyfriend Mike’s legs and loves playing with him. He’s taken longer to allow Mike to pet him but he’s coming along, building trust every day. I’m so grateful for Kate Luse’s insights and gentleness with both Jimmy and us humans.