“When cats scratch the furniture, it's only because they're trying to s...” — Beth Ostrosky Stern Quote

“When cats scratch the furniture, it's only because they're trying to sharpen their claws, which means they get so long that they want to grind them down. So if you trim their claws routinely, it helps tremendously.”

“There's something to be said for going to a shelter and checking out the adults first because you can really get to know the personalities of the animals. Whereas when you get a puppy or kitten, you don't really know what you're going to end up getting.”

“I love spreading the word and encouraging people to adopt from their local shelters. There are so many wonderful animals waiting for loving homes.”

“Children, old crones, peasants, and dogs ramble; cats and philosophers stick to their point.”

“I know real cops. When they're paired up together, they get so close, you know? There's no excuse for it, but these guys do have a connection. They fight like cats and dogs, but when they get in a really messed-up situation, they're there for each other.”

“I've been very fortunate that the pool of musicians that I know in L.A. are incredible musicians. After playing with cats for a long enough time, you learn certain cats, when you're playing, can lock in on a groove or a sound. It's unspoken. It's a language that's really unspoken.”