Figure out what your cat is thinking from author and blogger Pamela Merritt, from the Way of Cats. Learn how to build their Perfect World, because understanding their nature is the key to both affection and training. Discover that "a happy cat is an obedient cat" and learn how to make the right gestures, like Cat Kisses, the Fist of Friendship, the Drape, and the Shift. Each show discusses a cat challenge, shares pertinent Human Tricks for better communication, and explores ways we can advance the cat/human relationship. After thirty years of cat rescue experience, there's plenty of stories...
Latest episodes
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30 min
In A Purrfect World - Episode 21 Toys Have Many Uses
We might think of cats toys as something to wear out the kitten, but they have many more uses than that. Find out how they are different according to Cat Type, my must-have toys, w…
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27 min
In A Purrfect World - Episode 20 Hero Cat & Mythbusting
All those cat articles online... are they helpful, or are they spreading harmful falsehoods? Is it wrong to watch cat videos? And why are they giving a hero dog medal... to a cat?…
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28 min
In A Purrfect World - Episode 19 Cat Growth Stages
Figuring out a cat's age, and how they are developing, can be tricky. Cats are so good at survival they can pause, and resume, certain developmental periods when circumstances are…
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28 min
In A Purrfect World - Episode 18 Manage the Cat's Stress
Cats can accumulate stress and need our help to discharge it. Here's how to craft care routines that keep the cat's stress low, and my favorite tips to help our cats get over a bad…
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28 min
In A Purrfect World - Episode 17 Speaking in Cat
Have we ever wished we could talk to the animals like Dr. Doolittle? When it comes to cats, we almost can! Find out the tips and techniques that will let us communicate with our ca…
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28 min
In A Purrfect World - Episode 16 Cats in Winter
There's some special needs our cats have in winter, be they indoor, outdoor, or anything in between. From boring window views to their special water needs. these winter tips will k…
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27 min
In A Purrfect World - Episode 15 Little Lion Taming... Taming the Feral
Whether that kitty was born in a barn or simply went wild trying to survive on the street, here's help getting them tamed... and loving! Questions or Comments? Email Pamela at pame…
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26 min
In A Purrfect World - Episode 14 Bringing Our Adult Cat Home
Help our not-a-kitten settle into our home with these tips on understanding and communication. Remember that our more developed cat knows their manners. They can settle in much fas…
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28 min
In A Purrfect World - Episode 13 The Used Cat
Don't let kitten cuteness keep you from exploring the incredible possibilities of all the other cats out there. Marvelous cats come from every age group. Listen in as Pam explains…
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28 min
In A Purrfect World - Episode 12 The Arc of the Kitten
How do we get from tiny, clueless kitten to confident, grown-up cat? There's only one way, and that's through Cat Adolescence. Here are tips on laying the proper groundwork, handli…
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26 min
In A Purrfect World - Episode 11 How to Pick the Right Kitten
How to pick the right kitten. When we should pick two kittens! Classic mistakes we shouldn't make. I also talk about my helpful SelectSmart quiz, What Cat Personality Will Be a Goo…
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28 min
In A Purrfect World - Episode 10 Teaching Our Cats
Learn Pam's easy training methods, the kinds that she has been using on her own cats for decades. Teach our cats to understand certain phrases, ask to get their needs met, and coop…
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28 min
In A Purrfect World - Episode 9 Multiple Cats
When we like something, we want more. This also applies to cats! People often keep their multiple cat status quiet, since it has a terrible societal reputation that is completely u…
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24 min
In A Purrfect World - Episode 8 The Cat's Paw of Compassion
Pam had been sick lately and then endured a bout of Laryngitis, but she's back and eager to tell you how her cats took care of her during this crisis. Questions or Comments? Email…
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25 min
In A Purrfect World - Episode 7 SuperSenses
Did you know cats have SuperSenses? They are like superheroes! So if we think the cat is over-reacting, we're not remembering that all their input has been turned up to eleven. Tun…
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26 min
In A Purrfect World - Episode 6 What's In A Name?
Does it matter what we name our cat? Of course it does! What our cat hears when we say their name will let them know what we think of them. This can change, too, depending on what…
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24 min
In A Purrfect World - Episode 5 The Basic Five
While our cats prefer to take care of their own needs, they can use a little help from us. I cover the cat's Basic Five -- food, water, kitty grass, litter box, and scratching post…
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22 min
In A Purrfect World - Episode 4 Bad Cat
We may say "bad cat" but there really aren't any bad cats, only misunderstood cats! Learn how cats get in trouble by expressing their instinctual needs, and how to meet those needs…
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24 min
In A Purrfect World - Episode 3 The Cat Types
Did you know there are three different Cat Types? Learn the clues that will unlock their personality. This will let us raise them, train them, and blend them with other cats... wit…
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24 min
In A Purrfect World - Episode 2 The Cat's Heart
Everyone starts their cat relationship by taking care of their cat. Every good relationship starts this way. This is the first and most important step towards getting a close and l…