CatChat Atlanta • KittyCatGO

Training & Behavior Social Event

Saturday, October 28th, 2023
11:00am – 2:00pm

For Cat Lovers

Join us for the first ever CatChat Atlanta Training & Behavior Social Event!

Learn

Have questions about your cat? Curious to learn more about what it takes to harness and leash train a cat? Or maybe you’d like to learn about how to enrich your indoor cat’s life!

Bring your questions to the Q&A session with a cat trainer and a cat behaviorist!

Connect

There’s nothing quite like connecting with others who have the same passions and loves as you do. This is your chance to meet other cat-lovers (and even their cats) who will gladly look at your 349857329485 cat photos and excitedly share their own with you too!

Engage

With ice-breaker games, raffles, prizes, and a picnic, you’re guaranteed to have a great time while learning something new about your cat at the same time!

cat playing with wand toy - announcing CatChat Atlanta as a free event

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Your Hosts

Emily Hall

KittyCatGO

Emily is a cat trainer and cat adventure enthusiast. Emily and her husband enjoy hiking, road-tripping, camping, and canoeing with their three cat adventurers. Her goal is to educate, help, and encourage others to get out there, try new things, and go new places with their cats! Read more about her here.

Ingrid Johnson

Fundamentally Feline

Ingrid is a Certified Cat Behavior Consultant. She is employed at Paws Whiskers and Claws, a feline only veterinary hospital in Marietta, Georgia, as a veterinary technician and cat groomer. Ingrid has been working exclusively with cats since 1999. She is also the co-creator of foodpuzzlesforcats.com – a one stop resource for all things food puzzles, one of Ingrid’s most passionate topics regarding cat care. Read more about her here.

What to Expect

BYO Picnic

Food and beverage will not be provided, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own picnic to enjoy in the park as we hang out together.

Games

Ice-breaker games will kick off at 11am. There will be prizes!

Raffles

Raffle tickets will be available for purchase for a chance to win a special prize from your hosts. Proceeds will benefit Kitty City Cat Rescue.

Shopping

Emily and Ingrid will have some of their merchandise available for purchase, including handcrafted scratchers, leashes, toys, stickers, and more.

Q&A

Emily and Ingrid will be answering all your cat questions! The Q&A will start around 12pm.

Location

CatChat Atlanta will take place in Grant Park at the gazebo. The gazebo is located in the center of the park.

Address: 840 Cherokee Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30315

Grant Park Map with gazebo pinpointed in center

Cats are Welcome!

Attendees are welcome to bring their cat(s). However, please follow these guidelines to ensure a pleasant, safe, and stress-free experience for both you and your cat:

Cats should already be comfortable wearing a harness and leash.
This should NOT be the first time you take your cat outside to a public space. There will be a lot going on, and if your cat isn’t already comfortable with outdoor adventures, this is not the time to test it out.
Know your cat! If your cat isn’t comfortable in new places or around other people, leave them at home. Because this is a public park, there will likely be dogs in the area as well.
Bring a backpack carrier or stroller. Your cat should have a safe space they can rest in if they get tired or need a break from all the activity.

FAQs

If the event is free, why do I have to register?

Registering helps us to know how many people (and cats) to expect so we can plan accordingly. It also gives us an easy and quick way to communicate with attendees if there is any change of plans with the event.

We promise – we will only send emails relating to the CatChat Atlanta event. We will not sell your email address to anyone else.

What is the deadline to register?

There is no deadline! You can register whenever – even the day of!

What if I can’t stay the whole time?

That’s okay! Attendees are welcome to drop in at any time and stay for as long as they’re able. The only exception is that you must be present to win the raffle prize drawing, which will take place at the end of the event.

Can I bring my cat?

Yes, cats are welcome to attend. Please see the guidelines listed above if you are considering bringing your cat.

What if it rains?

We will be set up under the gazebo in the park, so if it rains we can all squeeze in.

Do I have to be present to win the raffle?

Yes. The raffle prize drawing will take place at the end of the event, just before 2pm. If we draw a winner who is not present, we will continue drawing until we draw someone who is present.

Will there be food?

No, there will not be any food or beverages provided. We encourage everyone to bring their own picnic in the park!

Cat-Friendly Hotel Accommodations

Coming from out of town and looking for a cat-friendly place to stay? Try these hotels that are all less than 20 minutes from Grant Park:

Aloft Atlanta Downtown – allows 2 pets per room. $50 daily pet fee, not to exceed $150 total.

Clarion Inn & Suites Atlanta Downtown – allows 1 pet per room. $35 daily pet fee.

Loews Atlanta – allows 2 pets per room. $75 pet fee.

Residence Inn by Marriott Atlanta Downtown – Allows 2 pets per room. $100 pet fee.

When making your reservation, please be sure to let them know you will be staying with your cat!