Name
Reliable Monitoring of Shelter Cat Well-Being Using Ordinal Rating Scales
Date & Time
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 1:45 PM - 2:05 PM
Speakers
Description
Shelters aim to improve feline well-being through enrichment and behavior modification, yet
objective methods to track progress are often lacking. Inconsistent terminology among staff can
obscure behavioral trends, limiting intervention efficiency and effectiveness. This study aimed
to validate four ordinal rating scales designed to track psychological well-being in cats and test
whether interobserver agreement and reliability could be achieved with structured training.
Location Name
Marina I
Full Address
Westin Boston Seaport District
425 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210
United States
425 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210
United States