Understand Your Cat.
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Expert cat behavior consultations to help you and your cat overcome challenges and build a happier life together.

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Because every cat has a story, and understanding changes everything.

Hi, I’m Rita.

Cat behaviorist, educator, and lifelong cat advocate.

I help cat guardians understand their cats, solve behavior problems, and create calmer, happier homes. My approach is kind, practical, and rooted in feline behavior science, because every cat deserves to be understood.

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How Can a Cat Behaviorist Help?

As a certified cat behaviorist, I help cat guardians understand why their cats behave the way they do. Whether you’re dealing with litter box problems, aggression, anxiety, or tension between cats, understanding the cause is the first step toward finding a solution that works for your household.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Nikki L 
 
34 days ago
 
 
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After working with another cat behaviorist who was not responsive during what has been a complete ordeal between my littermate girls, Rita is a breath of fresh air! Bouts of redirected aggression for a year and a half is not for the faint hearted and I have the gray hair to show for it! Rita is intelligent, more than qualified and continues her education on all cat related matters. Friendly, personable and made me feel like I have a true professional who can help us to navigate this situation. Very responsive, adaptable and knows how to tweak things that maybe aren't working for your particular situation. Anyone who is going through cat issues knows your home and life can be turned upside down but your love for them makes you persevere. Having someone in your corner that understands the stress that can come along with these situations is absolutely everything. Please, if you are having any issues or if you're planning on getting another cat, going on vacation or moving etc and you're not sure how to navigate, don't hesitate to contact Rita. Sometimes we all need a hand and Rita is the best hand to reach for.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Halie Iavarone 
 
53 days ago
 
 
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A light at the end of a dark tunnel!
Rita has been extremely helpful during our resident cat and kitten introduction. Not only has she provided such great insights to cat behaviors and their meanings, but has somewhat been a therapist to us as well. It’s challenging going through an introduction that got off to a rocky start, and sometimes you just need someone to help you as the owner as well as the cats. Rita provided such great insights to videos and pictures as well as products to help the cats acclimate. I recommend her to everyone!!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Diana Daunert 
 
64 days ago
 
 
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I found Rita  to be very knowledgeable and helpful  I would recommed her to anyone who has a question/problem with their cats!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Ellen Laura 
 
64 days ago
 
 
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Rita's knowledge, intuition, and deep compassion make her the perfect cat behaviorist to consult. Thank you so much from Ellen and Empress Bella Rose
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 raylynn victoria 
 
65 days ago
 
 
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We worked with Rita in May to help our two bonded cats who were experiencing redirected aggression. Rita was very knowledgeable and patient and made herself available via email throughout the whole ordeal. I frequently sent Rita videos and updates and she was always quick to respond with her analysis and advice on how to move forward. With Rita's guidance and product recommendations, we have been able to reduce our cats' anxiety and we haven't had any redirected aggression since the end of May. We are so grateful for Rita's help in restoring the harmony in our home.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Isabelle Kiritsy 
 
146 days ago
 
 
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Rita has been so supportive throughout our process of introducing our kitties. She is very responsive, knowledgable, and adaptable with any situation we ask for advice on! I would highly recommend booking with her if you are looking for guidance on any situation cat-behavioral related.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Shanelle Welz 
 
163 days ago
 
 
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Rita has helped me immensely in integrating my new kitten with my three other cats. She is patient, thorough and very responsive which is very helpful when you are feeling overwhelmed and stressed by your cat's behaviors. I would highly recommend Rita to anyone looking to address a problem behavior with their cat or trying to integrate a new cat into their household.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Iris Goldman 
 
168 days ago
 
 
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Rita is extremely knowledgeable.  She has helped me on many occasions with many different cat problems over decades of years.  Most recently with my new rescue who bites me hard when he goes after my legs.  I Googled before contacting her, and unfortunately what I read and did was not enough.    Now I have a different path to take and advice on something to give my furbaby to play/chew on.  I didn’t even know it existed!   Before giving up on your cat, or getting angry enough to punish your cat (which you should never do), contact her.  You won’t regret it.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Caitlin Prue 
 
414 days ago
 
 
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My babies were a bonded pair for 8 years who would snuggle, play, and groom one another before ONE vet visit caused non recognition aggression between them. I work in vet med and have tons of experience with cats, but I could not get my babies over this hill without Rita. I was devastated, I thought I would have to re-home one of my babies for their own safety. I worked with cats vet for months trying to get them back to normal at home, nothing their vet recommended seemed to work. Once I met with Rita and implemented her advice, I started noticing positive changes right away. It still took some time, but now they are back to a bonded pair, loving on each other and playing. We absolutely could not have done this without Rita. Without her, I know for sure one of my babies would’ve had to go to another home. Rita saved my family! I am eternally grateful for The Cat Behavior Alliance. Truly cannot express my gratitude enough. ❤️
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Mary Bradford 
 
555 days ago
 
 
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I can’t even put into words how much the team with Cat Behavior Alliance has helped with getting my 2 fur babies together. I had a session with another behaviorist recommended by my vet. The behaviorist was a caring and supportive person, but the only recommendation I received was a prescription similar to Prozac. I’m not opposed to that type of medication, if needed, but I wanted a 2nd opinion. I did my own research and found Cat Behavior Alliance. I followed their recommendations and experience with bringing my male and female back together. They both currently are resting on my bed while I type this review. I never imagined that I would be experiencing this togetherness in a million years, but here we are due to everyone’s dedication and experience with the Cat Behavior Alliance. I wish calming sprays, calming treats, and encouraging words and interactions would translate to the human population. 🤣 A thank you does not seem sufficient enough. You gave me back the greatest gift: my 2 fur babies. I sincerely thank everyone from the bottom of my heart. ❤️
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 kathy cooper 
 
580 days ago
 
 
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Their information about cat behavior is so helpful and they are so kind hearted and love helping!!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Mary Mirror 
 
602 days ago
 
 
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An amazing experience and extremely helpful. 100% worth it.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Rebecca Fox 
 
689 days ago
 
 
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I can't say enough good things about this experience.  I am new to having two cats.  The guidance these two ladies provided is above and beyond anything I expected.  There is nothing they don't know about cats and their behavior.  The follow up email was amazing!  I can't get over the information I received for the price.  I'd give 100 stars if I could.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Kate Woodcook 
 
811 days ago
 
 
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Truly a wonderful experience! Felt completely supported, heard, and seen while going through the process. These women clearly know what they are doing and have such a skill for helping people (and cats!)
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Joy Upchurch 
 
874 days ago
 
 
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I have had a wonderful experience with this company: Cat Behavior Alliance.  These two ladies know a lot and they share a lot of their knowledge with their clients.  I have really enjoyed working with them; their methods are producing results, as my cat is calming down by the minute!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Tori Jackson 
 
898 days ago
 
 
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The most sincere and thoughtful ladies. Very educated! I have researched cats for years and there were so many things I was still able to learn from them! Truly set us up for success with reintegrating our cats. I could not recommended them enough.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Jake Webb 
 
918 days ago
 
 
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Very knowledgeable about ALL things cats!  With one session they were able to figure out how to solve our cat’s urination problem and provide a list of tools to break his habit.

We were at the end of our rope before we found these super sweet ladies 😀.

Still not 100% solved but their recommendations have made way more of a difference than the last 3 vets we have talked to.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Mary DeMattina 
 
1017 days ago
 
 
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Wonderfully enlightening meeting.  I feel very encouraged.  Knowledge is power.  Thank you!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Sharon O'Connell 
 
1034 days ago
 
 
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Very comforting and empathetic to my situation. I am using the lessons and gaining confidence in myself and have hope that my cats will be able to live together eventually.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Paige Mallory 
 
1131 days ago
 
 
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The most resourceful and helpful and caring cat behavior support!!!!:)
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 E H H 
 
1227 days ago
 
 
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We have been trying to find an answer to integrating our newest kitty with our first two. It has been a nightmare. These two women gave us practical and extensive advice on products, techniques, and other sources of help. They are terrific.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Jeff Spencer 
 
1252 days ago
 
 
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Very helpful with getting our one problem cat to stop bullying our other cats.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 catlvr080 
 
1335 days ago
 
 
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So extremely helpful. Me and my partner were so overwhelmed trying to help our new cat integrate and having a good mix of practical advice but also just, knowing what's normal and that we're not crazy or terrible cat moms because our cats aren't getting along helped so much. We were really stressed and paralyzed because of that stress but now we have stuff we can do to fix it and that's huge. Bub & Haani for ref.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 sharon ventura 
 
1424 days ago
 
 
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By far the sweetest ladies I’ve met. They provided so much help for my kitties and helped ease some tension they’ve been having. Will definitely be contacting them again if any other trouble arises between my boys!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 joan neubecker 
 
1448 days ago
 
 
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I had issues with a 13 year old cat getting along with a kitten of ; and the cat Behaviorists gave me many helpful hints to help with the situation, such as things to do to calm them, special toys to help occupy the kitten, cat relaxing music and when to reward therewith treats. They were very good listeners with a lot of experience, good ideas and fun to talk to.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Amber Shockley 
 
1528 days ago
 
 
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Friendly, fun and encouraging women who sincerely care about cats and the families who endeaver to serve their feline overlords.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Paula Santaro 
 
1543 days ago
 
 
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I adopted a second cat as company for my first cat, and it’s been a nightmare.  In desperation I contacted the Cat Behavior Alliance, and am very glad I did.  These ladies really know what they are talking about and truly love cats.  I felt that I was being understood and totally supported with their sage advice as to how to handle this problem.  They gave me hope and help at a time when I felt I had nowhere to turn.  I highly recommend them.  Paula
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Sharon Graham-Ellis 
 
1796 days ago
 
 
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I have had a ton of cat drama because I improperly introduced new cats into my home. I have also been fortunate to have had steady, quality support for my struggles with my feline folk. Linda and Rita have been quite responsive and have offered suggestions that work. In addition, they have educated me along the way, and I have become a better cat parent. My new family member is now successfully integrating with my older cats. Life is happy and everyone is calm. Thank you so much, Cat Behavior Alliance!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Stephanie Hall 
 
1797 days ago
 
 
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My cat was not peeing in the box. They helped me understand why and how to get it under control. Now my cat is a lot better and my house no longer smells
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Mary Brown 
 
1876 days ago
 
 
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I can't thank you enough! When the cat started peeing on our bed it was frustrating. Nothing we did make it stop until we talked to you and found out the reason and how to fix it. We are all living peacefully again and I can get into a dry bed. Thank you so much!!!! Anyone who is wondering if they should consult a behaviorist, please do! They can help!
  
 
 
 
 
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