The Association of Holistic Feline Specialists (AHFS) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing Feline First™ education, certification, and standards of care for cat-centric professionals.

We are the home of the C.A.T. Method™ (Compassion • Approach • Technique)—a feline-specific framework rooted in current, science-based research and informed by real-world professional practice. Through education, certification, and community, AHFS equips cat groomers and feline professionals with the skills to handle, care for, and support cats in ways that honor their emotional, physical, mental, and developmental wellbeing.

At AHFS, we recognize that feline health is not singular. Every interaction with a cat is influenced by their emotional state, physical condition, environment, and the human handling them. Our Feline First approach addresses these factors collectively, promoting safer handling, reduced stress, ethical decision-making, and sustainable professional practices.

AHFS members are more than cat enthusiasts—they are feline-centric professionals committed to whole-cat health, respectful handling, professional integrity, and continued education. Together, we are setting a higher standard for feline care—one rooted in compassion, evidence, and accountability.