What You'll Find Here

🐾 Training

Follow Bellamy's weekly progress toward therapy-cat certification: the wins, the setbacks, the breakthroughs, and the lessons learned along the way. Expect honest updates, practical training insights, and occasional reminders that cats have their own ideas about how training should work.

🔬 The Science

What does research actually tell us about the human-animal bond? Explore evidence-based discussions of stress reduction, emotional wellbeing, social connection, and the growing field of animal-assisted interventions.

🌱 Midlife Reinvention

Starting over isn't easy. This section shares honest reflections on returning to graduate school, navigating career change, rebuilding after divorce, and creating a life that feels aligned with who you are rather than who you thought you were supposed to be.

🌆 Urban Living

Life with a cat in a Minneapolis high-rise comes with unique challenges and unexpected joys. From enrichment ideas and apartment-friendly adventures to creating a thriving indoor environment, this is a look at building a rich, happy life for both cat and human in the city.