Michelle Grace Danahy

Certified Advanced Feline Behavior Specialist

Michelle is based in New York City with years of both professional and personal experience working with cats. She holds a certification in Feline Training and Behavior and Advanced Feline Training from the Animal Behavior Institute. Both certifications require extensive hours of field work in a shelter and classes in feline training, behavior, enrichment, health, nutrition, and animal minds and emotions.

Michelle is a member of the Pet Professional Guild and Team Leader for their Behavior Team of New York City, where she connects vets, fear-free trainers, and pet sitters in NYC.

She’s worked with cats of all ages— from neonatal kittens to seniors—at Best Friends Life Saving Center and NYC Animal Care Centers, and regularly receives referrals from veterinarians across the city. She is also certified in Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and is a supporting member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.