RESCUE & SHELTER SUPPORT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
Supporting Successful Adoptions Through Professional Behavior Care
Behavior challenges are one of the leading reasons cats are surrendered or returned after adoption.By working together, we can give foster guardians and adopters the guidance they need to build lasting, successful relationships with their cats through compassionate, evidence-based behavior support that addresses the full picture of the behavior and customizes support for cat guardians.
Partnership Benefits
Complimentary Initial Behavior Consultation for Fosters
Supporting foster guardians with expert guidance for common behavior concerns, helping cats thrive while in foster care, and addressing concerns before they head to their forever home so adopters can feel more confident having a plan upon adoption.
20% Off Behavior Consultations for Adopters
Providing adopters with professional support to address behavior concerns early and promote successful, lifelong placements.
Discounted Surrender Prevention Consultations
Helping families navigate behavior challenges to prevent surrender and keep more cats safely in their homes.
Why Partner With Smart Cat Behavior?
⤐ Reduce adoption returns.
⤐ Support foster guardians with expert guidance.
⤐ Help prevent unnecessary owner surrenders.
⤐ Improve the welfare and quality of life for cats.
⤐ Give adopters confidence with personalized behavior support.
⤐ Art That Gives Back: Earn 15% of participating artwork through Friend to Ferals art sales through your rescue partnership, helping raise funds while celebrating cat behavior through feline-inspired art with your supporters.
Together, we can create more confident cat guardians, bring harmony to adopter’s homes, and promote successful adoptions while advocating for feline welfare.
Interested in partnering?
I’m Leen Clov, a Certified Advanced Feline Training Professional and shelter experienced feline behavior specialist.
I’ve dedicated my work to helping people better understand cats, what they’re communicating through behavior, why issues develop, and how to respond in ways that support lasting change.
My approach focuses on translating feline behavior into clear, practical understanding so you can reduce stress, improve daily life with your cat, and build a more connected relationship.
See my past experience on LinkedIn.
F.A.Q.
Answers to commonly asked questions.
If you have a question not addressed here please feel free to contact me.
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The consultations are conducted online via zoom. Before your appointment, you'll complete a detailed behavior history form and submit videos of the behavior along with photos of their environmental set up. During the consultation, we'll discuss your concerns, identify potential underlying causes, and create a customized behavior modification plan.
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Because many behavior concerns can have underlying medical causes, a recent veterinary examination is strongly recommended before treating the problem behaviorally.
If I believe a medical issue could be contributing to your cat's behavior, I will advise you to consult with your veterinarian.
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I can address a wide range of feline behavior concerns, including litter box issues, aggression, anxiety, fearfulness, excessive vocalization, destructive scratching, inter-cat conflicts, introductions of new pets, and stress-related behaviors.
Note: If your cat's behavior has changed suddenly, I strongly recommend a veterinary evaluation to rule out medical causes.
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You request and purchase a consultation
The consultation is scheduled
You receive and fill out your questionnaire and provide videos/photos at least 48hrs before your appointment.
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I will have reviewed your questionnaire and videos/photos and we will first discuss the information you provided.
I provide detailed and specific feedback on addressing your challenges with your cat.
Together we design a treatment plan that meets your cat’s specific needs, addresses the challenging behavior, gives you tools to continue working with your cat, and helps you create a harmonious environment in your home.
You receive your session summary with your included behavior plan.
You apply the recommendations and complete the treatments, tracking your progress.
You check-in with me as is included in your chosen plan and troubleshoot any challenges that come up.
Please feel free to request additional check-ins/calls at any time.
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YES! Virtual consultations allow me to observe your cat within their normal environment while minimizing stress. Photos, videos, and a thorough behavioral assessment provide the information needed to accurately identify behavioral triggers and create an effective treatment plan. Your videos, photos, and observations are critical in directly targeting behavior triggers because you observe your cat day to day and using the videos we can study the behavior more closely than a momentary observation.
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The assessment is based on your observations, behavioral history, and any videos you provide however if I’d like to demo a treatment or approach, or if there’s something you like me to watch you cat doing in the moment please do mention it.
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Every cat and situation is unique and we will always move at your cat’s pace. Some families notice improvement within days of implementing recommendations, while more complex cases may require several weeks or months of consistent management and training. Success depends on factors such as how long the behavior has been taking place, how the behavior has been addressed, your cat's history, personality, and needs, and how consistently the plan is followed.
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Every cat and situation is unique. Some concerns can be addressed with a single consultation and written plan, while more complex cases may benefit from follow-up sessions to monitor progress and adjust recommendations. We'll discuss realistic expectations and I can recommend the level of support best suited to your cat's needs.
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Behavior improvement depends on many factors, including the nature of the issue, your cat's history, health, environment, and consistency with the recommended plan.
While no ethical behavior professional can guarantee specific outcomes, my goal is to provide evidence-based guidance and ongoing support to help you achieve meaningful, lasting improvements.
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Yes! Your consultation includes a detailed written behavior treatment plan and consultation summary with follow-up support recommendations to help you implement your plan successfully.
Ongoing counseling and additional follow-up sessions are also available for families who would like continued guidance throughout their cat's behavioral journey.
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In certain circumstances, I may offer discounted follow-up services to clients who have previously purchased a consultation package. My goal is to support long-term success and ensure families have access to continued guidance when needed.
I am also proud to support rescue organizations and recently adopted cats. If you adopted your cat through a rescue or shelter, the organization is welcome to contact me directly to discuss potential partnership or referral discounts. While discounts are offered on a case-by-case basis, I am always happy to explore ways to make professional behavioral support more accessible for adopters and the cats in their care.
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To receive a full refund, consultations must be canceled at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled appointment time. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the appointment are non-refundable.
Clients who arrive more than 10 minutes late to their scheduled consultation will be considered a no-show. No-show appointments are non-refundable and may require booking a new consultation at the standard rate.
This policy helps ensure appointment availability for all clients and allows adequate time to accommodate scheduling changes.