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Chirrups and Chatter . She grew up with cats, dogs, turtles, rabbits and more. She began volunteering with animal rescues in high school. She is one of only 30 in the world currently!
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For as long as she can remember, Tabitha has had a strong connection with animals and knew that she wanted to work with them in her professional and personal life. Once she graduated high school, she wanted to continue to help animals and she went to school to become a veterinary technician. She graduated from Stautzenberger College and passed her board exam, becoming a Registered Veterinary Te

chnician in 2010. As a veterinary technician, Tabitha worked with animal rescue organizations and in general practice. Her work in these fields shed light on repeated occurrences of animal euthanasia and re-homing due to behavior issues, misreading of animal body language, and the suffering that animals and humans endured due to them being misunderstood. This is what first inspired her to become more interested and knowledgeable about animal behavior and training. She quickly became dedicated to learning about the root causes and permanent solutions to feline and canine behavior concerns. She began to teach herself about behavior through continuing education, workshops, speaking to experts, completing her Low Stress Handling and Elite Fear Free Certifications, obtaining her KPA-CTP through the Karen Pryor Academy , and became a Certified Cat Behavior Consultant through the IAABC . She has also received her Veterinary Technician Specialist in Behavior Designation . Keeping animals in their loving homes is her utmost goal – this reduces euthanasia as well as displacement of animals from their homes, where they often end up in stressful shelter environments. Helping people better understand and relate to their pets leads to a stronger bond and a more gratifying relationship between animal and human. Tabitha enjoys sharing her extensive knowledge and experience to help clients resolve, manage, and prevent many types of dog and cat behavior issues, such as house soiling, attention seeking behaviors, destructive behaviors, aggression, fear-based behaviors, tension between pets, introducing new pets, leash pulling, and fear and stress associated with handling and grooming. Tabitha also offers educational lectures and workshops to the general public, veterinary professionals, training, and shelter professionals. Tabitha revels in educating others through writing, behavior consulting, and lecturing on all things related to cats and dogs. This includes reducing the fear, anxiety, and stress animals and their owners often experience with veterinary visits, handling, travel, and medical procedures, socialization, preventing behavior issues, fear free handling, shelter enrichment and behavior programs, and more.

🌟 Nominate your favorite, amazing, superstar veterinary technician 🌟
27/07/2025

🌟 Nominate your favorite, amazing, superstar veterinary technician 🌟

Animal hospitals around the world earn AAHA accreditation to strengthen their business, advance their team, and provide the best possible care to companion animals.

One of the most meaningful parts of what I do—whether it’s through lectures, webinars, or one-on-one mentoring—is teachi...
25/07/2025

One of the most meaningful parts of what I do—whether it’s through lectures, webinars, or one-on-one mentoring—is teaching. Not just sharing information, but helping others feel empowered, supported, and ready to advocate for themselves and the animals in their care. 💛

The kind words and stories people share with me after a session… they stick with me. They remind me why this work matters, especially on the hard days. ✨

If you’ve ever come to a talk, asked a question, or shared a moment—you’ve been part of that impact.

🗓️ Want to learn together? Check out my upcoming events, CE opportunities, and consulting info at chirrupsandchatter.com/events

25/07/2025

In this powerful session, you’ll learn how pain-especially chronic pain-can dramatically influence feline behavior, often in subtle and misunderstood ways.

🐱📢 Save the Date!Feline Focus: A Virtual Learning Event for Cat Lovers, Caregivers & Professionals🗓️ November 8–9 | 11am...
21/07/2025

🐱📢 Save the Date!

Feline Focus: A Virtual Learning Event for Cat Lovers, Caregivers & Professionals

🗓️ November 8–9 | 11am–5pm EST

Join us for this unique virtual event for cat lovers, caregivers, and animal care professionals ready to deepen their understanding of feline behavior and welfare.

🎓 Interactive sessions, expert panels, practical tools, and 1 month of on-demand replay access included!

📬 Registration and full details coming soon!

Today I kicked off the JumpStart Business Boot Camp as a finalist in this season of Cleveland Chain Reaction, and I coul...
17/07/2025

Today I kicked off the JumpStart Business Boot Camp as a finalist in this season of Cleveland Chain Reaction, and I couldn’t be more thrilled for the opportunity.

Chirrups and Chatter has grown so much over the years built on a foundation of supporting both animals and the people who care for them through behavior consulting, cooperative care, and education.

I’ve worn every hat, figured things out as I went, and kept moving forward without formal business mentorship or access to marketing services.

Along the way, I’ve grown not only as a business owner, but as an advocate, educator, and changemaker—expanding the kind of care and support I can offer. And now, stepping into this boot camp, I’m discovering just how many incredible tools and resources are out there for small business owners, things I never even knew existed.

It feels so empowering to learn alongside other passionate entrepreneurs and to have expert guidance at my fingertips. I’m excited to refine my vision, build new skills, and take Chirrups and Chatter even further, so I can reach and help even more animals and their people.

Huge thanks to the teams at JumpStart Inc. and COSE Council of Smaller Enterprises for this opportunity. can’t wait to see where this next chapter takes me! 💙🐾

Does Your Pet Actually Want Pets?So often, we pet because we want to — not because they want it, too!The Consent Test is...
15/07/2025

Does Your Pet Actually Want Pets?

So often, we pet because we want to — not because they want it, too!

The Consent Test is an easy, powerful way to ask your pet:
✨ “Do you want more?” ✨

Here’s how it works:

1️⃣ ASK: Let them come to you — no reaching in or looming over their head. Watch their body language.
✅ Relaxed & soft? Good sign!
❌ Tense or moving away? Respect the no.

2️⃣ PET: Offer a few gentle strokes in spots they like. Every pet’s “yes” looks different! My dog Ness says “yes” by pawing at me, leaning in, and pressing her head into my hand with relaxed body language. 💛

3️⃣ PAUSE: After 1–2 short pets, stop. If they lean back in, that’s a “yes!” If they turn away or freeze up, that’s a polite “no thanks.”

🌿 When we listen to our pets’ “no,” they feel safer — and are more likely to say “yes” next time. Consent builds trust, one pet at a time. 🐾

✨ Save this for your next petting session & share it with someone who loves their pet!

👉 Do you know your pet’s “yes” and “no”? Tell me in the comments — I’d love to hear what they do!

I’m honored to be featured and quoted in this JAVMA article highlighting some of the real challenges and positives socia...
12/07/2025

I’m honored to be featured and quoted in this JAVMA article highlighting some of the real challenges and positives social media brings to the veterinary community and how we can use it responsibly to protect the human-animal bond.

While social media has given us incredible tools to connect and educate, it’s also made it easier for misinformation to spread. Well-meaning pet caregivers can be misled by “quick fixes” or trendy advice, including bad prodcuts that are not grounded in science or animal welfare , sometimes with heartbreaking consequences.

I take my responsibility to share content that’s accurate, evidence-based, and truly helps pets and people very seriously.

Thank you so much to Veterinary Anesthesia NerdsTasha McNerney, Darci Palmer and Stephen Niño Cital RVT, SRA, RLAT, CVPP, VTS-LAM for writing this and for everything you do to elevate this field.

Abstract Credentialed veterinary technicians on social media platforms can educate pet owners, showcase the daily realities of veterinary work, and advocate for a better understanding of the profession. They also use social media to connect with colleagues, share knowledge, and stay updated on the l...

10/07/2025

🐾 Through her Chirrups and Chatter education and consulting business, Tabitha Kucera teaches shelter staff, rescue volunteers and pet owners how to help cats feel safe.

When it comes to unsocialized kittens, her "considerate approach" gives them time and space to choose human companionship instead of being forced into it. 💙🐱

Learn more at https://bit.ly/3ZY4gFa. 🔗

🌟🌟Big news! 🌟🌟I’m thrilled to share that Chirrups and Chatter has been selected as one of the 22 semifinalists for this ...
07/07/2025

🌟🌟Big news! 🌟🌟

I’m thrilled to share that Chirrups and Chatter has been selected as one of the 22 semifinalists for this year’s Cleveland Chain Reaction!

Out of a record-breaking 141 incredible local entrepreneurs who applied, we’re moving one step closer to funding, coaching, and connections to help our small business grow and make an even bigger impact in our community.

Through Chirrups and Chatter, I’m committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based behavior support that strengthens the human-animal bond and makes a meaningful difference for families, veterinary teams, and shelters in Greater Cleveland. Being able to serve and grow alongside my hometown is truly a privilege, and I look forward to continuing to help build a safer, kinder, and more connected community for both people and animals.

Stay tuned—I’ll keep you posted as this exciting journey continues!

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✨ Big news! ✨I’m thrilled to share that Chirrups and Chatter has been selected as one of the 22 semifinalists for this y...
07/07/2025

✨ Big news! ✨

I’m thrilled to share that Chirrups and Chatter has been selected as one of the 22 semifinalists for this year’s Cleveland Chain Reaction!

Out of a record-breaking 141 incredible local entrepreneurs who applied, we’re moving one step closer to funding, coaching, and connections to help our small business grow and make an even bigger impact in our community.

Through Chirrups and Chatter, I’m committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based behavior support that strengthens the human-animal bond and makes a meaningful difference for families, veterinary teams, and shelters in Greater Cleveland. Being able to serve and grow alongside my hometown is truly a privilege, and I look forward to continuing to help build a safer, kinder, and more connected community for both people and animals.

Thank you to Cleveland Chain Reaction, COSE Council of Smaller Enterprises Fox 8 News, Kickin’ it with Kenny, and all the sponsors and partners who make this possible.

Stay tuned—I’ll keep you posted as this exciting journey continues!

Big News from Cleveland Chain Reaction! 🚨

A record-breaking 141 entrepreneurs applied—and now 22 semifinalists are moving one step closer to funding, coaching, and connections to transform their small businesses. 🏙️

This year’s semifinalists are:

Be Browed Etcetera Permanent Makeup Studio & Academy
Blasian Fusion Foods
Candyapple & Co.., LLC
Chirrups and Chatter
Cleveland Cut and Sew
Community Development, LLC
Concession Stand Cleaners
Daisy Makes
FunktiniLand
Gimmeahand Inc
Lake Erie Scoops Shop
Mangia Dolce, LLC
Max & Alayna's Paws Play, LTD.
Phenomenal Foods Co
Reasons To Care Healthcare Services, LLC
Salubata
Sand Pebbles Restaurant
Squash the Beef
The Golden Room Salon
The Healing Studio
The Studio
Zero Doubt Club Cleveland

Congratulations to this inspiring group of entrepreneurs. Your ideas are bold, your impact is real—we’re excited to see what each of you brings to the next round of competition.

Cleveland Chain Reaction is produced by COSE in collaboration with Fox 8 News News in the Morning’s “Kickin’ it with Kenny.” This season of Cleveland Chain Reaction is sponsored by Medical Mutual, Minutemen HR and Magnet: The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network. Mimi Magazine is the competition's print publication partner, and FreshWater Cleveland is the competition's digital publication partner.

I’m so honored (and honestly a bit speechless!) to have been named the 2025 WVC Viticus Group - Animal Health (Western V...
04/07/2025

I’m so honored (and honestly a bit speechless!) to have been named the 2025 WVC Viticus Group - Animal Health (Western Veterinry Conference) Educator of the Year in the Veterinary Technician category.

On top of that, my Handling Fear-Aggressive Dogs lecture at NAVC VMX was the 5th most attended session of the entire conference, with more than 1,200 people and a 5/5 rating — for that talk and my lectures overall.

None of this would be possible without all of you who show up eager to learn, grow, and make the world better for our patients and teams. Thank you!

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For as long as she can remember, Tabitha has had a strong connection with animals and knew that she wanted to work with them in her professional and personal life. She grew up with cats, dogs, turtles, rabbits and more. She began volunteering with animal rescues in high school. Once she graduated high school, she wanted to continue to help animals and she went to school to become a veterinary technician. She graduated from Stautzenberger College and passed her board exam, becoming a Registered Veterinary Technician in 2010. As a veterinary technician, Tabitha worked with animal rescue organizations and in general practice. Her work in these fields shed light on repeated occurrences of animal euthanasia and re-homing due to behavior issues, misreading of animal body language, and the suffering that animals and humans endured due to them being misunderstood. This is what first inspired her to become more interested and knowledgeable about animal behavior and training. She quickly became dedicated to learning about the root causes and permanent solutions to feline and canine behavior concerns. She began to teach herself about behavior through continuing education, workshops, speaking to experts, completing her Low Stress Handling and Elite Fear Free Certifications, obtaining her KPA-CTP through the Karen Pryor Academy, and became a Certified Cat Behavior Consultant through the IAABC. I continue to learn from the animals and clients I work with as well as by attending behavior workshops and conferences. Tabitha is also currently working towards her veterinary technician specialty in behavior.

Keeping animals in their loving homes is her utmost goal – this reduces euthanasia as well as displacement of animals from their homes, where they often end up in stressful shelter environments. Helping people better understand and relate to their pets leads to a stronger bond and a more gratifying relationship between animal and human.

Tabitha enjoys sharing her extensive knowledge and experience to help clients resolve, manage, and prevent many types of dog and cat behavior issues, such as house soiling, attention seeking behaviors, destructive behaviors, aggression, fear-based behaviors, tension between pets, introducing new pets, leash pulling, and fear and stress associated with handling and grooming.

Tabitha also offers educational lectures and workshops to the general public, veterinary professionals, training, and shelter professionals. Tabitha revels in educating others through writing, behavior consulting, and lecturing on all things related to cats and dogs. This includes reducing the fear, anxiety, and stress animals and their owners often experience with veterinary visits, handling, travel, and medical procedures, socialization, preventing behavior issues, fear free handling, shelter enrichment and behavior programs, and more.