WESTSIDE PETS

WESTSIDE PETS Lisa Smith, FFCP

Feline Behavior Consultant & In-Home Cat Sitter based in San Luis Obispo, CA

Providing LOVING AND PROFESSIONAL PET CARE for your beloved and precious animals. Offering DOG WALKING, HIKING and pet sitting services on the Westside covering Santa Monica and Brentwood.

🤍 Cats aren’t trying to frustrate us… They’re trying to be cats.Scratching. Climbing. Hunting. Exploring. Playing in the...
08/11/2026

🤍 Cats aren’t trying to frustrate us… They’re trying to be cats.

Scratching. Climbing. Hunting. Exploring. Playing in the middle of the night. These aren’t bad behaviors—they’re natural instincts expressed in an indoor world.

✨ The more we understand what our cats need, the less we find ourselves asking, “How do I stop this?” and the more we begin asking, “How can I help?”

🐾 Purrspective:

Natural instincts don’t disappear because they live indoors.

💬 Which of your cat’s natural behaviors surprised you the most?

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08/10/2026

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🤍 We often focus on changing behavior.But the greatest transformation usually happens when we begin to understand what’s...
08/03/2026

🤍 We often focus on changing behavior.

But the greatest transformation usually happens when we begin to understand what’s behind it.

Cats don’t expect us to be perfect. They simply ask us to listen, observe, and appreciate the world from their perspective.

✨ Understanding isn’t about having all the answers… It’s about being willing to see through different eyes.

🐾 Purrspective:

Cats don’t ask us to be perfect. They ask us to understand.

💬 Has understanding your cat ever changed the way you responded to them?

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07/31/2026

Yess! Me too!!

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07/31/2026

Amazing!!! 😻

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07/28/2026

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🤍 Every meaningful relationship takes time.Trust isn’t built in a single moment. It’s built through patience, consistenc...
07/13/2026

🤍 Every meaningful relationship takes time.

Trust isn’t built in a single moment. It’s built through patience, consistency, and countless small interactions that tell our cats they’re safe, understood, and loved.

✨ The strongest relationships aren’t measured by how quickly they grow, but by the care we invest in them along the way.

🐾 Purrspective:

The deepest connections are built with patience.

💬 How has your relationship with your cat changed over time?

04/07/2026

🐈‍⬛ It often comes down to how they were introduced.

🐾 When cats struggle in the beginning, it doesn’t mean they’re incompatible. It often means something in the process felt rushed, uncertain, or overwhelming.

🤍 Cats build trust through repeated experiences of safety. With the right guidance and small, intentional changes, distance softens, tension eases, and curiosity begins to replace caution.

✨ Not every pair becomes closely bonded—but many can learn to feel calm, comfortable, and at ease together.

If your cats are having difficulty adjusting, behavior consultations offer clear guidance and practical support to help create that foundation.

🐈‍⬛ Introducing cats is a gradual process, not an instant connection.🐾 Early space and structure help prevent unnecessar...
04/04/2026

🐈‍⬛ Introducing cats is a gradual process, not an instant connection.

🐾 Early space and structure help prevent unnecessary stress between them.

🤍 A slower introduction supports a more stable and comfortable adjustment.

✨ If your cats are struggling to adjust, behavior consultations offer insight and practical guidance to support a smoother transition.

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San Luis Obispo, CA

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