The Hervey Foundation for Cats

06/04/2026

***Summer 2026 Newsletter***
The summer 2026 edition is finally here and boy is it a fun one! We go over some great best practices and tips for keeping your cats safe in the heat and during BBQ season, Gary and Morris teach their squirrel friends a valuable lesson and you get an update on how things are going at The Foundation!

The summer 2026 edition is finally here and boy is it a fun one! We go over some great best practices and tips for keeping your cats safe in the heat and during BBQ season, Gary and Morris teach their squirrel friends a valuable lesson and you get an update on how things are going at The Foundation!

05/27/2026

***New Blog***
"Cats and cardboard seem to have a magical connection. From tiny shoeboxes to giant delivery boxes, felines everywhere are irresistibly drawn to these simple little forts both as a structure and as something to scratch. But why exactly do cats love cardboard so much?"

Cats and cardboard seem to have a magical connection. From tiny shoeboxes to giant delivery boxes, felines everywhere are irresistibly drawn to these simple little forts both as a structure and as something to scratch. But why exactly do cats love cardboard so much?

05/21/2026

***New Blog***
"Few things frustrate cat owners more than discovering fresh claw marks on a couch, carpet, or wooden table leg. It can feel personal at times – like your cat stares you directly in the face while they scratch your expensive furniture."

Few things frustrate cat owners more than discovering fresh claw marks on a couch, carpet, or wooden table leg. It can feel personal at times – like your cat stares you directly in the face while they scratch your expensive furniture.

05/07/2026

***New Blog***
"Bringing home a new cat is exciting. Regardless of whether you bring home a kitten or an older kitty, a cat of any age can disarm even the toughest of people and bring a new sense of love and purpose into a home. But while cats are often viewed as “easy pets,” many first-time cat owners quickly discover that they come with their own unique personalities, needs, and quirks."

Bringing home a new cat is exciting. Regardless of whether you bring home a kitten or an older kitty, a cat of any age can disarm even the toughest of people and bring a new sense of love and purpose into a home. But while cats are often viewed as “easy pets,” many first-time cat owners quickly ...

04/30/2026

***New Blog***
"Spring is here, and there is so much to do! The sun is out, the snow is melting, and wildlife is returning outside. Instead of being a big, judgmental loaf, I feel alive and full of purpose."

Spring is here, and there is so much to do! The sun is out, the snow is melting, and wildlife is returning outside. Instead of being a big, judgmental loaf, I feel alive and full of purpose.

04/23/2026

***New Blog***
"Cats are known as calm, cool customers… most of the time. Did you know, however, that beneath that calm exterior, they’re surprisingly sensitive creatures. So much so, even subtle changes to their environments or routines can leave them feeling stressed out."

Cats are known as calm, cool customers… most of the time. Did you know, however, that beneath that calm exterior, they’re surprisingly sensitive creatures. So much so, even subtle changes to their environments or routines can leave them feeling stressed out.

04/17/2026

***New Blog***
"If you own a cat, you may have noticed they seem to key into your mood – especially when something is wrong, or you are upset.

Ironically known for their independence, cats are incredibly in tune with their people. Your mood, energy, and even subtle changes in behaviour can have an impact on how your cat feels. Additionally, your cat’s behaviour can have a positive effect on you!"

If you own a cat, you may have noticed they seem to key into your mood – especially when something is wrong, or you are upset. Ironically known for their independence, cats are incredibly in tune with their people. Your mood, energy, and even subtle changes in behaviour can have an impact on how y...

04/10/2026

On an ordinary sidewalk… something extraordinary happened. 🐾✨
A calm, confident tabby cat walked gracefully on a leash, leading the way like she’d done it a hundred times before.

But what made people stop and smile wasn’t just her confidence—
it was the tiny passenger she carried along for the journey.

Tucked safely inside a small bag, a curious little kitten peeked out at the world, watching everything from its cozy front-row seat.

One walked. One rode.
Both explored.

And together, they turned a simple walk into a moment the world couldn’t forget.

04/09/2026

***New Blog***
This one comes directly from our writer, Dan.

"I was scrolling through Facebook when I came across a post from a friend of mine who had just purchased a house not too far from where I lived. There was a picture of a poor little cat looking up at him, and the story was heartbreaking. She had been left behind."

I was scrolling through Facebook when I came across a post from a friend of mine who had just purchased a house not too far from where I lived. There was a picture of a poor little cat looking up at him, and the story was heartbreaking. She had been left behind.

04/04/2026

***New Blog***
"Cats may seem like their behaviour is totally random - one minute you're petting them, then next they are doing back flips or biting your hand. Why do they go from calm and affectionate to totally crazy so quickly? Is the biting really "out of nowhere?"

Cats may seem like their behaviour is totally random - one minute you're petting them, then next they are doing back flips or biting your hand. Why do they go from calm and affectionate to totally crazy so quickly? Is the biting really "out of nowhere?"