You may have seen our certified cat behavior consultant, Joey Lusvardi, in the news! Joey has spoken to a variety of media outlets about cats including CNN, People, Insider, Rover, Newsweek, Mic, USA Today, Reader’s Digest, and more.
If you’re from a media outlet and need an expert to comment on cat behavior, I love talking cats! Feel free to contact me and I’ll get back to you via e-mail.
Awards and Recognition
Joey is very proud to be a recipient of a certificate of excellence and Muse medallion from the Cat Writers’ Association. Class Act Cats was awarded it for the blog/website category. Our (award winning) blog is a huge project and each post takes a lot of work so having it recognized this is a big deal!
That said, Poutine and Prozac insist that they should have also been credited for the award as they contribute to our blog. I guess you could say stepping on the keyboard as Joey is writing is kind of a contribution…
Pioneer Pet Behavioral Training Special Award
In addition to our whole blog winning awards, Joey’s article on preventing cats from stealing food from other cats won a special award, the 2025 Pioneer Pet Behavioral Training Award. This award goes to an article that helps cat parents building their relationship with their cat and solve behavior concerns they may have. It’s a huge honor!
Quotes and Expert Commentary
Abra Kadabra Environmental Services featured an interview with Joey on mental health and how he takes care of himself so he can take care of your cats.
Do cats love us? The answer is complicated, but I shared my thoughts with Adopt A Pet.
Class Act Cats was featured in Best Life Online discussing why your cat may be biting your toes along with sharing a few potential solutions.
Thinking about getting pet insurance for your cat? There’s a lot to consider and you’ll want to make a well informed decision before purchasing a plan. If you want some tips on how to decide what to do and if it’s worthwhile, head to Business Insider for some key things to look at.
I was featured in Bustle suggesting some of my favorite cat products to help you stop your cat from scratching your furniture.
Joey was interviewd by CanvasRebel about some challenges he has faced running a small business.
Have you heard about whisker fatigue? It’s a topic we don’t know much about, but there are some things you can do if you’re concerned about it.
Cleaning up cat poop isn’t fun, especially if it’s on your sofa. What can be done if your cat isn’t using the litter box to poop? I shared a few tips with Chewy about how to get your cat using their box again.
Looking for a holiday (or an anytime, really) gift for your cat? I, along with other cat experts, have some suggestions.
Like humans, cats have things they like or don’t like. It’s easier than you’d think to ask your cat if they’re okay with something. Getting consent from your cat will make your life way easier in the end. Check out some tips on how to ask for consent from your cat.
Cats do some odd, but adorable, things. Hair licking is a strange behavior, but there are a few explanations for why it’s happening.
Destructive scratching can be a problem, but it’s absolutely something you can manage. Here a few tips to try.
Cats have an amazing ability to make their way back home and George the cat demonstrated that ability! I weighed in on George’s navigation skills.
If your kitty is turning your couch or favorite chair into an eyesore, there is hope. Check out these tips for keeping your furniture intact.
If your cat is lost, it can be extremely stressful. Here are a few tips on things to try to help bring your kitty home safely.
Grooming cats can be challenging even for professional groomers. I shared some tips on making cat grooms less difficult for both human and cat with Groomer to Groomer magazine.
Keeping your cat off your counter can be a challenge, but there are ways you can reduce the chances of your cat counter surfing.
I spoke with Insider on cat training! Yes, you can train your cat. It’s a lot of fun!
I was interviewed by my favorite catnip, silvervine, and valerian supplier, Meowy Janes, about cat behavior! Check out the interview and then check out their selection of goodies for your cats.
While not all behavior concerns are as simple as getting a new product to solve the issue, there are a lot of tools that can help. Check out some of my suggestions for helping with cat behavior concerns.
Does your cat love you? I hope so, but how can you tell if you’re your cat’s favorite person? Here’s what to look for to tell how attached to you your cat is.
A good scratching post will keep your cat happy and your furniture intact. See some tips I shared with People and check out which posts their cats seemed to like the best.
Joey spoke at PPG’s Celebrating Life Together event on one of his favorite topics: catnip!
Want to tell your cat how much you care in a way they’ll understand and appreciate? It’s possible with these tips.
Holidays can be stressful for humans and the last thing you want to worry about is your cat’s wellbeing. Learn how to keep your cat safe and happy during the most festive time of the year.
If you’re worried about your cat being safe at home while you’re not around, check out some some tips on keeping them out of danger.
Cat vocalizations and body language are complex. I shared a few hints on how to address yowling with Pumpkin. Check ’em out here!
While it used to be normalized to leave your cats home alone with a bowl of food when you are gone for the weekend, we actually recommend against that. Learn about how often your cat should be checked on when you’re not around.
Railroad apartment style, a unique and practical layout often found in older urban buildings, has gained popularity for its charm and efficiency. I was featured with a few tips on helping keep cats happy in these unique spaces!
Cat litter isn’t all created equal. If you’re trying to decide which kind to use, here are some suggestions on what to look for.
I love catnip and I love cats on catnip. I shared some information about catnip and catnip toys with the Spruce Pets to help you pick out a ‘nip filled toy your cat will love.
Want to keep track of your cat’s location? Check out this review of one GPS tracker for cats featuring insights into cat territory from me.
Think all cat furniture is ugly? Think again! There are a lot of really nice-looking choices you can get. Learn about what’s out there and some important considerations from your cat’s perspective when picking out litter box furniture.
I wrote a special blog post for Whisker, the folks behind the Litter Robot, about a tough and emotional topic. Rehoming isn’t a choice to be taken lightly, but sometimes it’s the kind thing for the cat. Head to their blog to see what I have to say on this difficult and nuanced topic.
I love talking cat toys and sent a few suggestions to Woman’s Day. Read more on what to look for in a cat toy!
Some cats will lift their but up when you give them the good scratches. Why is this? The answer may surprise you!
Articles Featuring Our First Chief Purr Officer!
It’s not just Joey that’s out there making the news. Our CPO, Zoloft, made the news a few times while he was around!
Zoloft Featured In Forbes
A few years ago, our Chief Purr Officer was featured in a Forbes article on a shortage of his namesake. (Joey was quoted as well, but Z was the real star!)
200+ Funny Cat Names... Featuring Z!
Reader’s Digest was coming up with a list of funny cat names and of course Zoloft managed to sneak his way into the article. Joey provided some insights on considerations with naming your cat, too.
WikiHow Articles
Did you know Joey is an expert co-author for WikiHow? Here are a few of the articles I contributed to.