High fiving cats!

[Catherine]

I think the shy cats don't get noticed and they can sit at the shelter for years. These are wonderful, dignified, loving cats, but they just seem to be invisible to adoptive families. Teaching a shy cat even one trick that will get them noticed could make all the difference. People mean well when they come to adopt a cat. It is just natural to respond to the cat that is responding to you.

Shelters do all kinds of things to get animals noticed. They put black cats on pink blankets so they stand out. They set up play rooms so people can meet cats. If a little thing like teaching a cat to high five will work then I am impressed by the patience it takes to teach them.

Sally Cat is a special case. She is a very clever cat. She must be able to tell when you mean business. You let her do what she wants, so a "no" from you carries weight. You never say no unless it matters.