Scratch Canvas Guides
Guides for cats, homes, and the people sharing both.
Practical, evidence-informed ideas for understanding cat behavior, protecting the things you care about, and making room for instinct.
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How to Help Your Cat Use a New Scratcher
Help your cat use a new scratcher by matching the angle, location, and surface they already prefer. A patient first-week plan from Scratch Canvas.
Community resources
What to Do If Your Cat Goes Missing in Dakota County, Minnesota
A practical Dakota County guide for finding a missing cat, searching nearby, reporting the cat, checking microchips, and locating local animal-control or impound information.
Community resources
What to Do If You Find a Cat in Dakota County, Minnesota
A practical Dakota County guide for safely helping a found cat, checking for an owner or microchip, understanding community cats, and finding the correct local next step.
Cat behavior
Why Cats Scratch Furniture and How to Redirect Them
Learn why cats scratch couches, rugs and other furniture, what their choices reveal, and how to redirect scratching without punishment.