A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving the status and well-being of companions animals in Connecticut.

NEED HELP?

The Animal Welfare Federation of Connecticut is not a shelter or rescue organization. To locate a shelter or rescue group nearest you, please visit Petfinder.com or
Pets911.

Information about behavior issues, feral cats, spay & neuter resources, finding a lost pet, adopting a pet, placing a pet, pet-friendly housing, allergies, wildlife issues, etc. can be found in our Frequently Asked Questions section.

 

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LITTERBOX ISSUES

Articles and information:

The Unabridged Guide to Litterbox Problems

Solving Litterbox Problems

Litterbox Solutions

Helpful products:

  • Feliway, available from your veterinary, pet supply store, or at Care-A-Lot Pet Supply, is natural solution to control cat urine marking, scratching and stress

  • Cat Attract Training Litter and Cat Attract Litter Additive are specially formulated to attract cats to the litterbox.  The Training Litter is available at most Petsmart locations or local pet supply stores.  The Litter Additive is available from your veterinarian.


SCRATCHING

Articles and information:

Cat Scratching.com offers information on how to solve the issue of problem scratching

Declawing.org offers step-by-step advice on how to resolve scratching problems without declawing your cat

Why Cats Need Claws offers cat-friendly claw management strategies

How to Trim You Cat’s Claws

Training Your Cat

Helpful products:

  • Feliway, available from your veterinary, pet supply store, or at Care-A-Lot Pet Supply, is natural solution to control cat urine marking, scratching and stress
  • Soft PAWS are nail caps that limit scratching, but let your cat retain full claw movement.  Ask your veterinarian for details.
  • Sticky PAWS, humane and effective furniture protection, is available from pet supply stores or your veterinarian.
  • SofaSavers, furniture protection, is available by phone 972-790-6658
  • The Ultimate Scratching Post, a durable, high-quality scratching post that your cat will love, is available from Smart Cat Products.


FEARFUL OR AGGRESSIVE CATS

Articles and information:

Adopting A Fearful Cat

Fearful Cats

Working With the Fearful Cat

You're The Proud Owner of a Formerly Feral Cat And She’s Hiding Under the Bed

Curbing Cat Aggression Towards People

Understanding Cat Aggression

Helpful products:

  • Feliway, available from your veterinary, pet supply store, or at Care-A-Lot Pet Supply
  • Rescue Remedy, a natural flower essence designed to calm uneasy pets, is available from your veterinarian, local pet supply or natural health food store.  It’s also available online at Drs. Foster & Smith.
  • Anaflora Flower Essences are natural flower essences designed specifically for pets.  They can then be ingested, rubbed on the skin, or diluted in a water solution and sprayed in the atmosphere.  They are available online, or call 530-926-6424.

 

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