My name is Berlin Waters, and I was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. Cat behavior has always been a passion of mine. Growing up, I helped my mom with TNR (trap, neuter, release) programs and with fostering many litters of kittens. ​Throughout my life, I've owned over 28 cats so far. From outdoor cats to bottle babies and everything in between. And I've worked with cats of just about every temperament. But I'm not biased, I've also had 11 dogs and 4 horses. Coming from a family of animal lovers who have rescued dozens of pets and wildlife has given me a unique experience that has shaped my love and understanding of animal behavior. 

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I bring years of experience as a veterinary technician in private practice, urgent care, and community cat clinics. I hold a Bachelor’s in Integrative Animal Biology (USF) and a Master’s in Animal Shelter Medicine (UF). Currently, I’m a second‑year veterinary student at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, and I’m Fear‑Free and Cat‑Friendly certified.

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For my master’s project, I focused on cat behavior through volunteering at my local shelter. I worked with those labeled “Caution” or “Aggressive” and quickly saw how misunderstood they were—often going months without being touched. I realized there was a lack of resources on safe, humane handling of fearful and aggressive cats, so I created this website to share what I learned. Through daily enrichment and socialization, I helped reduce fear, anxiety, and stress, improving their quality of life and chances of getting adopted. Since then, I’ve continued working with shelter and feral cats, developing training videos and resources to help others better understand and manage cats with challenging behavior from shelters, to vet clinics, to new adopters.