🐾 Certified Cat Expert, Behaviorist, Author, & Cat Mom
Named one of the Top Cat Behaviorists by LifeWithCats.tv and Hepper.com, Rita Reimers has dedicated her life to understanding cats and helping their humans live in harmony.
With over three decades of experience as a cat parent, rescue volunteer, and former cats-only pet sitter, she blends intuition, science-based techniques, and compassionate guidance to help solve even the most challenging feline behavior issues.
Rita owned and operated Just For Cats Pet Sitting on both coasts for 17 years, and was also co-founder of the non-profit, Cat Behavior Alliance.
Often referred to as a “true cat whisperer,” Rita proudly says: “I’ve never met a cat I couldn’t help.”
A Life Dedicated to Cats
Rita’s passion for feline behavior began long before she earned her certification. With over 30 years of hands-on experience as a cat parent, rescue volunteer, and former owner of a cats-only pet-sitting company, she has spent her life surrounded by, and learning from, cats.
Today, Certified Cat Expert Rita shares her home with 16 sanctuary rescue cats, each with their own personalities, quirks, and stories. Their daily interactions continue to deepen her understanding of feline communication, social hierarchy, and the subtle emotional needs that often go overlooked.
Having once cared for 19 cats at the same time (the inspiration behind her Podcast, 19 Cats and Counting on Pet Life Radio), Rita knows firsthand the challenges of multi-cat households — from litter box disputes to resource guarding to redirected aggression. These real-world experiences shape her compassionate, practical approach to helping families restore harmony and build stronger bonds with their feline companions.
Credentials & Recognition
🎓 Certified Cat Behavior Consultant (ABCCT), graduating with honors from Animal Behavior College- 🎓 Certified in Surrender Prevention, by sponsored by Community Cats Central and taught by Dr. Rachel Geller
- 🙌 Personally invited by ABC founder Steve Appelbaum to evaluate their cat behavior curriculum
- 🐾 Over 30 years of hands-on experience helping cats and their families restore harmony
Mission: Keeping Cats in Their Forever Homes
Every year, countless cats are surrendered to shelters because their humans don’t understand what their behavior is trying to communicate.
Rita’s mission is simple and heartfelt: to bridge that gap. By translating feline behavior into something humans can understand, she helps keep more cats in the loving homes they deserve.
✨ Let’s Work Together
Rita would be honored to help you and your cat restore peace, trust, and joy in your home. Whether you’re struggling with litter box issues, aggression, multi-cat conflict, or just want a calmer household, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
With a personalized session and a gentle, cat-centered approach, harmony is absolutely within reach.
