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MOLLY DEVOSS, CFTBS, CCBC, FFCT, CRM
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    Do cats like the 5 second rule?

    Hi everybody! Molly, with Cat Behavior Solutions back again this week with another bonding tip. This week’s bonding tip is called “The Five Second Rule,” and no, I don’t mean when you drop food on the floor that’s safe to eat before five seconds pass—that’s a good one, but it definitely doesn’t apply to cats!
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    Vitakraft Cat Treats Expand Popular Lick 'n' Lap™ Snack Line With Two New Products

    These new lick-able treats join the original Lick 'n' Lap Snack, Vitakraft's #1 cat treat, which are used by Certified Feline Training and Behavior Specialist Molly DeVoss to turn shelter cats from scared and shut down to adoptable.


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    B's and Queens with Caitlin Palmer
    B's and Queens with Caitlin Palmer
    Molly DeVoss wants you to know these cat secrets

    Did you know that your cat keeps lots of secrets? Do you want to know how she really feels? Would you like to discover the real motives behind those big eyes and cute whiskers?
    Molly DeVoss to the rescue!
    Wake up with Marci
    Molly DeVoss, Certified Feline and Behavior Specialist

    Certified Feline and Behavior Specialist, Molly DeVoss, teaches us about what cats are really into. Molly educates us on how to train cats at home so they are better behaved and less likely surrendered to shelters or lost on the streets.
    Wake up with Marci
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    Pet Candy Radio
    How do you know if a cat loves you? Molly DeVoss knows!

    Everyone has heard of dog whisperers. They are those people who naturally seem to be able to communicate with canines and can “talk” to dogs, often with the goal of training them to be better behaved pets.
    But have you ever met a cat whisperer?
    Simply Pets with Shannon Gregoire
    How do you know if a cat loves you? Molly DeVoss knows!

    Everyone has heard of dog whisperers. They are those people who naturally seem to be able to communicate with canines and can “talk” to dogs, often with the goal of training them to be better behaved pets.
    But have you ever met a cat whisperer?
    Simply Pets with Shannon Gregoire
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    Park Magazine NY
    Molly DeVoss: The Cat Whisperer Whose Secret Weapon is Vitakraft Cat Treats

    As a Certified Feline Training and Behavior Specialist and Cat Behavior Consultant, Molly DeVoss is fluent in meow, and knows just what it takes to turn a fussy feline into a compliant cat companion.
    Pet Candy Magazine - July 2022
    What Cats Are Really Into - Bonding Tip of the Month - Treat Tossing!

    I want to talk about a bonding tip that also happens to be really good exercise for your cat. And that tip is: play a game of treat toss!
    Pet Candy Magazine - July 2022
    Pet Candy Magazine
    Pet Candy Magazine
    Meet Cat Behavior Specialist and Kitty Whisperer, Molly DeVoss

    As a Certified Feline Training and Behavior Specialist, and Cat Behavior Consultant, DeVoss is an authority figure on all things feline. And though she admits that whispering to cats isn’t all that effective, she has studied the anatomy of cats, developmental behavior, and causes of behavioral issues.
    eHealth Radio Network
    What Cats Are Really Into and How To Keep Them Well Trained

    Molly DeVoss, a Certified Feline Training and Behavior Specialist (CFTBS), a Certified Cat Behavior Consultant (CCBC), a Fear Free Certified Trainer (FFCT), and the Founder of Cat Behavior Solutions joins eHealth Radio and the Animal Health Channel. Molly also host the weekly podcast, Cat Talk Radio. Molly specializes in using positive reinforcement to modify and prevent unwanted behaviors in cats, reducing cat shelter surrender in the process.
    eHealth Radio Network
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    Inverse
    Why is My Cat Wagging Its Tail? Vets Reveal the Surprising Answer

    Get inside the complex mind of your cat — by looking at its tail.
    A cat’s moving tail can mean a number of different things including excitement, uncertainty, displeasure, or pain, Molly DeVoss, a certified feline training specialist who runs the nonprofit Cat Behavior Solutions, tells Inverse.
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    Man Lets Out An Indoor Cat He Hates “Probably Hoping For Her To Get Lost”, Fiancée Goes Off At Him In Front Of His Whole Family


    “In spite of cats being natural born hunters, a cat who has lived indoors its whole life, may not be able to find enough food,” Molly DeVoss, a certified feline training, and behavior specialist
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    Pet Candy Magazine
    How to use food to bond with your cat

    Hi everybody! This is Molly, with Cat Behavior Solutions. Welcome to the Bonding Tip of the Month. As we explore the different techniques you can use to bond with your cat, this first tip is going to come into play pretty often. And that tip is: use food and treats such as Vitakraft cat treats.
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    40 Of The Best ‘My House, Not My Cat’ Moments That Left Humans Totally Bamboozled (New Pics)

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    Rent.com
    Are Cats Happy in Apartments? 21 Experts Weigh In

    “Cats generally prefer larger spaces, but they can absolutely be happy in an apartment with their owners," explains Molly DeVoss, CFTBS, CCBC, CRM, FFCP of Cat Behavior solutions.

    Molly explains that “There are many things a cat parent can do to improve quality of life. 
    Inverse
    Why is my Cat Peeing Outside the Litter Box?

    “Once a cat is reliably going in the litter, then any change in that behavior indicates an issue,” Molly DeVoss, a certified feline training specialist who runs the nonprofit Cat Behavior Solutions, tells Inverse.
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    Talkin' Pets with Jon Patch
    Talkin' Pets with Jon Patch
    Molly DeVoss discusses cats and Vitakraft cat treats as the perfect training tool

    Molly DeVoss, Certified Feline Training and behavior specialist will chat with Jon and Talkin' Pets 5/14/22 at 6:30pm ET to discuss cats and VitaKraft cat treats as the perfect training tool 
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    50 Hilariously Spot-On Tweets About Life With Cats And Dogs

    ...to find out more about what to expect from cats, Bored Panda spoke with Molly DeVoss, a certified feline training and behavior specialist who runs Cat Behavior Solutions agency, who shared some illuminating insights into the complex feline mind.
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    The Surprising Reasons Your Cat Feels Anxiety

    “Some cats become very destructive when their owners are not around.” — Molly DeVoss, feline training and behavior specialist.
    Inverse
    Should You Take Your Cat on Walks? Pet Experts Reveal the Complicated Answer

    Molly DeVoss, a certified feline training and behavior specialist who runs the nonprofit Cat Behavior Solutions, tells Inverse the mental benefits cats get from daily exercise are even more important than physical exertion. “Cats have an evolutionary advantage of a high metabolism that even burns calories as they are lounging around, but they do need daily activity,” DeVoss says.
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    Inverse
    Inverse
    Why do cats sleep so much? Pet Experts have the answer

    Molly DeVoss, a certified feline training and behavior specialist who runs the nonprofit Cat Behavior Solutions, tells Inverse: “Unlike us, [cats] get that sleep in the form of short ‘cat naps’ throughout the day; they typically don’t sleep in big chunks of time.”
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    9 Most Affectionate Cat Breeds Who Will Always Be By Your Side (and in Your Lap)

    While cats of the same breed have similar parentage and therefore share common physical and personality traits, every cat is different. Kittens begin developing behavior between 3 to 7 weeks old, building a foundation for the rest of their lives, says Molly DeVoss, CFTBS, CCBC, CRM, FFCP, a certified feline training and behavior specialist for her nonprofit Cat Behavior Solutions.
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    Interviews Molly Devoss

    Molly Devoss is the guest this weekend on the Pet Chat podcast on Santa Fe New Mexican. "Molly DeVoss is a fear-free certified trainer who works with cat owners and veterinarians to reduce the stress animals often feel when going to veterinary visits. She will share tips on how to get a cat into a cat carrier."
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    Does My Cat Think I’m Just A Bigger Cat? It’s Complicated

    “It is thought that cats perceive us humans as bigger versions of themselves,” Molly DeVoss, a certified feline training and behavior specialist who runs the nonprofit Cat Behavior Solutions, tells Inverse.
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    This Is Why Your Cat Sleeps With You

    According to Molly DeVoss, the host of Cat Talk Radio, scent is the most important receptor for how a cat interacts with the world. “Cats use scent to bond with members of the family — both humans and feline — by creating a community scent, which is layered individual scents of each member. By sleeping with you,” DeVoss told me, “they are creating a community scent and bonding with you.”

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