We dedicate Decoding Your Cat to Dr. Bonnie Beaver, a founding member of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB) and its executive director for over twenty-five years. An accomplished author and educator, she wrote one of the most foundational books on feline behavior, Feline Behavior: A Guide for Veterinarians. Additionally, she served decades as faculty in Behavioral Medicine at Texas A&M’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. She is a pioneer in the veterinary behavior world as well as in the veterinary profession in general. We owe her a great debt of gratitude for her leadership and guidance as the ACVB grew from the eight original founding members to nearly one hundred today. Her vision and accomplishments inspire all of us.