Supporting Fearful Foster Cats: Practical Strategies (On-demand)

Recorded On: 05/07/2026

This course is part of Maddie's Monthly Foster Connection, monthly webcasts about foster care - supporting pets in our community and animal shelters.

Shelters can be overwhelming places, impacting cats’ well-being and adoptability. In this session, we’ll explore actionable strategies to reduce stress and fear for cat fosters. From environmental factors to trust-building techniques, you’ll leave with practical techniques  that can be used immediately to reduce stress and fear in cats.

Presenter: Tabitha Kucera, CCBC, RVT, KPA-CTP, VTS, Board Certified Veterinary Technician Specialist in Behavior, Chirrups and Chatter

This webinar has been pre-approved for 1.0 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association.

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Tabitha Kucera

Tabitha Kucera

VT, CCBC, KPA-CTP, Owner, Chirrups and Chatter

Chirrups and Chatter

Tabitha Kucera is an Elite Fear Free and Low-Stress Handling Certified Registered Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Technician Specialist (Behavior), Certified Cat Behavior Consultant, and Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner.

She is the owner of Chirrups and Chatter Cat and Dog Behavior Consulting and Training and serves as the animal behavior technician at The Gentle Vet in Ohio. Tabitha lectures nationally and internationally, helping audiences build stronger connections with animals through a deeper understanding of behavior.

Tabitha has held leadership roles with the Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians, the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, and the Pet Professional Guild's Cat Committee. She also served as a behavior consultant and mentor for the Cat Pawsitive Pro program for six years.

In addition, Tabitha works closely with animal welfare and veterinary organizations, including veterinary hospitals and animal shelters, to develop and implement training and behavior programs. She is a Fear Free certified speaker and coach, a Fear Free Practice Certification Consultant, and the host of the podcast Tails from a Vet Tech.

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Supporting Fearful Foster Cats: Practical Strategies
Recorded 05/07/2026
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Certificate - CAWA and NACA CE
1.00 CAWA CE, NACA CE credit  |  Certificate available
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