Bringing home a new cat is exciting… and sometimes a little overwhelming. Even the most loving adopters can make mistakes simply because they are trying so hard to do everything “right.” At The Chatty Cat Café, we see it all the time: a cat who seemed sweet and confident in the lounge suddenly hides under the bed for three days, or a new adopter worries because their cat will not cuddle right away. The good news? Most of these situations are completely normal. Here are the most common...

Cats communicate all the time—but not with words. They communicate with their tails, ears, body position, sounds, and behavior. Unfortunately, cats are often misunderstood. A cat hiding under a chair may be called “unfriendly.” A cat who hisses may be labeled “aggressive.” A cat sleeping alone in the corner may be overlooked completely. In reality, most of those cats are simply communicating that they are unsure, overwhelmed, or still adjusting. Understanding what cats are trying to tell us...

Most people think of thrifting as a way to find something affordable, unique, or fun. At The Chatty Cat Closet, it is all of those things—but it is also something more. Every purchase helps support the foster cats at The Chatty Cat Café. At any given time, The Chatty Cat Café is caring for around 30 foster cats. Some are tiny kittens. Some are older cats waiting for a second chance. Some are recovering, learning to trust, or waiting for the right family to find them. Caring for that many...