Hissing. Growling. Lunging! Scared cats may seem scary — until you learn their language.

Remember Muffin from the May/June 2026 Kind News? Watch below — She “asks” for treats the same way!

Want to see even more about cats learning to trust? Ask an adult to search for the article, ”No Longer a Ghost: Spooky’s Fraidy Cat Transformation” from Friends for Life in Houston, Texas, and watch how Spooky goes from hiding to “asking” for kisses with head boops to Behavior and Training Director Melissa Taylor.