"The Field Notes"
~ My Weekly Newsletter
A weekly letter for people who take their cat seriously
- Behaviour deep-dives – The science behind what your cat is actually doing and why.
- Health watch – Subtle signs worth knowing before they become big problems.
- Enrichment ideas – Practical, low-cost ways to improve your cat’s daily life.
- Community stories – Real cats, real situations, real lessons.
- First look – New videos and resources before anyone else sees them.
This isn’t a newsletter full of product promotions or recycled tips you’ve seen a hundred times. It’s a letter from someone who spends an unreasonable amount of time thinking about cats.
No spam. No algorithms. No data sold. Ever. Unsubscribe anytime, no questions asked.
ABOUT ME
I’m Shell, and I’ve been obsessed with cats for as long as I can remember. My own cat, Yuri, is both my daily joy and my constant teacher in feline behaviour.
As a Registered Pet Funeral Director, I’ve come to understand cats across every stage of their lives, not just the joyful ones. That perspective shapes everything I do at Petfields.
Through this channel, I share what I’ve learned about understanding cats on their own terms. Not projecting human emotions onto them, but appreciating their unique evolutionary design and meeting their needs accordingly.
I believe that informed, curious cat parents create happier cats. And that every behaviour your cat exhibits has a logical explanation rooted in biology and instinct.
My mission is simple: help you decode your cat so you can give them their best life.
