What Clients Are Saying

"My wife and I originally reached out to Tabitha to help our two cats coexist in one household but she has gone so far and above beyond that original request and our cats' lives have been drastically improved in so many ways! Her initial approach laid a groundwork that helped us cat-ify our house and our lifestyles in such a way that our cats were more comfortable and more mentally engaged on a daily basis. As owners that consider our cats our family, we were amazed to learn that there was so much more that we could do to improve their environment to that extent. Tabitha was able to recognize signs of arthritis in our elderly cat, recommend medication that improved his quality of life and stopped him from urinating outside the litter box, directly interact with our vet to advocate for him, and teach us how to medicate him easily when he stopped eating pill pockets. During the time we've been working with Tabitha, new health challenges arose and I don't know how we would have made it through them without her excellent guidance. Having her as a point of contact made extremely stressful situations more manageable and approachable."

"Working with Tabitha was a great experience. I reached out for help with my cat who was urinating outside the box. She helped me see the bigger picture of our situation. My boy was experiencing pain and discomfort that needed to be addressed first. Then we worked to make doable environmental changes at a pace that was easy for us, incorporate cat-friendly solutions to reduce stress in our home that didn’t break the bank & build quality routines that made everyone healthier & happier. Behavior change is a process & doesn’t happen overnight but slow & steady progress will unlock success-Tabitha will get you there! Tabitha is caring, supportive and very knowledgeable. The regular communication and follow ups between our virtual sessions were excellent. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. No doubt that I will refer others to Tabitha and will come back to her if and or when I run into any issues in the future."

"I never knew I needed help with my cats…I have heard stories when after a year people had to rehome their furry baby because of the introduction went wrong despite all their attempts. And here I was: a few months following all rules and steps that were recommended and no progress was made. My new cat, my little lady, was still very aggressive towards my cat. He was terrified and stressed. Our house looked like a high security prison with all those gates set to prevent direct cats interaction. We were exhausted but the thought that I have to re home my little black kitty...that would be a betrayal: she was dumped by her owner in the park just before winter arrived. I was desperate. Tabitha was a life saver for my cats and my whole family. She worked patiently and diligently, planning all steps giving us homework and detailed instructions, reviewing videos and addressing my concerns. And a MIRACLE happened: after just a couple of sessions my cats were able to communicate without any sign of aggression like they knew each other since they were kittens. My whole family could not believe our eyes. My older cat is happy because now he has a playmate (and he has been really depressed before when my older cats died one by one)."

"I can’t say enough good things about Tabitha and the help she gave us! You can tell she truly loves animals and has a huge heart for this work. My husband and I have the sweetest cat who just makes your heart melt one moment then would play a little too aggressively and bite. We live in the Southeast and people who understand cat behavior are few and far between. We are so glad we found Chirrups & Chatter. We had done a lot of reading online and talking to our vet, but having the context, knowledge, and experience Tabitha provided was invaluable. We knew going into this it would involve more training for us and we had no idea how much we really didn’t understand our cat until we met with her. She was so patient, non-judgmental and encouraging! The experience has strengthened our relationship with Norman. It is apparent he trusts us more and that is truly special!"

"Tabitha is the kindest and most attentive person, and we’re so lucky she uses those talents as a cat behaviorist and animal advocate! We worked with her remotely to improve the relationships of our senior cats as we adopted a couple after losing another senior. She gave us detailed steps to take with our cats, and provided solutions during follow-ups for anything that didn’t work or could be improved. For us, this brought some peace to our home, but she also has basic tips that can be shared with any cat owner. Those tips ended up helping my parents’ with their cat’s litter issue and signs of redirected aggression. We gained skills with our cats to better understand them and better meet their needs so they weren’t isolated and intimidated by each other. We still use what we learned every day, and it helps our cats of all ages. We highly recommend Chirrups & Chatter and definitely believe every pet owner should invest in taking a holistic look at their pet relationships. Even as a lifelong pet owner, I learned so much, and I’m very thankful to Tabitha for making it easy to grow as a guardian for our furry family members."

"Chirrups & Chatter has saved my mind, and probably my kitties as well. It’s so hard to find people to take cat behaviour, health, and well being seriously! My friends laugh, the vets I’ve found tend to shrug and say ‘that’s cats for you’ in all things non-health based. Tabitha is helping me raise healthy cats with healthy habits. I honestly don’t know what I’d have done if I hadn’t found her. If you have a cat you need a decent cat behaviourist as part of your arsenal. Tabitha is superb. Do it for your cats."

"Thank you for all your help getting Harold to a happier place in his life! I never thought I’d see the night where we could peacefully sleep without him anxiously pacing and scratching the doors all night long. I’m so happy with all the progress we’ve made so far, and look forward to what else we can do. I also think it’s so awesome you showed me how to clicker train a cat!" —Andrea Washtock

“I don’t even have words to describe how amazing Tabitha is. She was the first pet professional to truly LISTEN to the struggles I was having as a cat caregiver, and to help me understand what my cat needed to be his best self. Within days of implementing her very detailed action plan, I saw an instant change in my little buddy’s behavior. More calm, less attention seeking behavior, decreased stress symptoms. She also sent a detailed letter to my vet to ensure any underlying medical issues could be addressed. I loved that her action plan was really specific to the type of enrichment my cat responded to, and if he wasn’t into something, she had a back up idea to try (that usually did the trick!)I wish I could give Tabitha more than 5 stars! She is a stellar human who CARES about all her clients, both furry and human. I cannot recommend her enough. 10/10 highly recommend!”

Tabitha is absolutely amazing! Her kindness, expertise, and ability to develop feasible, holistic, individualized plans to tackle cat-related challenges has helped us improve our cats’ quality of life significantly. When we first decided to get a second cat, my husband and I did a lot of research into how to best introduce them to each other. We followed the steps as carefully as we could. Unfortunately, the typical advice you find online did not work for our cats and we felt really discouraged. We talked to a few people in the field and tried to explain our situation, but they couldn’t really offer any additional advice. Thankfully we found Tabitha, and right away we knew we were in GREAT hands because she started off by asking us really insightful questions and wanted to get to know as much about Kyrie and Scottie as possible. Before we even got started with reintroducing the cats, she helped us at the foundational level by showing us how to readjust some elements of our home and routines to make them better for our cats. She got to know our cats and based on each of their personalities, she developed a strategy for us. Thank you, Tabitha, for all the ways you have gone above and beyond to help us provide the best care for our boys- you have been so kind and encouraging and we cannot express enough how much we appreciate you.

"I would highly recommend Tabitha for help with cat behavior issues. She was able to turn around a situation that I initially thought was hopeless. A former foster cat, Marcus (the orange cat on the chair in the first photo), was returned to me unexpectedly. Because he had had such an unstable life, I wanted to keep him and integrate him into my household of four cats. Despite a proper introduction, his aggression meant he had to spend all his time separated. Additional attempts at integration were just causing stress and fear all around. Medicine and some training tips from a behavioral vet helped only minimally. She recommended Tabitha to me. With a series of progressive exercises, we were able to get Marcus to a place where he roams freely in the house 99% of the time, with no fear that he’ll “snap” unexpectedly and dangerously as he used to. All of the tools Tabitha equipped me with were customized to my particular situation and living arrangement. Marcus is so much more relaxed and happy due to our training. I’ve learned to read his signals and understand potential triggers to diffuse future issues. My other cats, who also played an active role in the training, are happier too. Tabitha’s approach is empathetic and she’s incredibly understanding and supportive. She’s knowledgeable about the root causes of behavioral issues and how to address setbacks and bumps in the road. She also gave me valuable assistance in dealing with a feral cat outside my house that was amplifying the tension."