My passion for cats started when I was around 4-5 years old and I observed the neighborhood cats coming into my grandmother’s garden. I was fascinated by their grace and audacity. That early fascination evolved into a lifelong pursuit of understanding these impressive hunters that the neighborhood welcomed to repel pests, who understood when and where the scraps of meat would be dropped, and lived in harmony with the people around them.

With over 10 years of hands-on experience in animal behavior and welfare, I specialize in helping cats and their guardians navigate complex behavior challenges, including fearful or undersocialized cats, cat-to-cat aggression, and litter box problems.

As the former Feline Behavior Specialist at the ASPCA’s Animal Recovery Center, I’ve worked extensively with high-stress and behaviorally sensitive cats, developing individualized behavior modification and enrichment plans using positive reinforcement, low-stress handling, and science-based methods.

I’ve also had the pleasure of working with dogs as a certified trainer also having worked as a canine behavior specialist at the Animal Care Centers of NYC and have focused my efforts in understanding animal behavior and the human-animal bond.

As a cat behaviorist, my approach centers on communication, choice, and consent giving your cat options and control. This helps you better understand your cat, reduce stress in your home, and make practical, lasting improvements in your cat’s behavior.