Explore every episode of the podcast The Shelter Cats Podcast
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| Episode 77: Get Meowta Here: Treetop Cat Rescues With Duane Hook | 17 Mar 2026 | 01:06:26 | |
What do you do when a cat climbs higher than a ladder—or a fire truck—can reach? In this episode, we’re joined by Duane Hook, a professional tree climber and founder of Cat In A Tree Rescue. Since 2010, Duane has been combining expert arborist techniques with a deep love for animals to bring stranded cats back to solid ground. Duane walks us through the high-pressure world of canopy rescues, from managing "indoor-only" escape artists to handling senior and feral cats in dense woods. We dive into the specialized safety gear and low-stress techniques required to keep everyone safe when the stakes (and the branches) are high. In This Episode:
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Questions or Comments? Email us at: dan@tylerthecat.com or sheltercatspodcast@gmail.com. | |||
| Episode 76: Tiny But Mighty: Hannah Shaw, Kitten Lady | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:57:50 | |
Hannah Shaw is an award-winning kitten rescuer, humane educator, and New York Times bestselling author who has dedicated her life to innovating kitten care and protecting the most vulnerable felines. Through her project, Kitten Lady, she provides educational media, training resources, and instructional workshops that help individuals and animal shelters save the lives of kittens—all in a fun and engaging format. With a social media following of over 4 million, her educational videos serve as a vital training resource for rescues and foster parents across the globe. Hannah is the author of several acclaimed books, including:
She is also the founder of Orphan Kitten Club, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that has provided over $4 million in funding to help shelters build innovative programs for neonatal kittens. She lives in California with her husband Andrew Marttila, their cats, and an endless rotation of foster kittens. Connect with Hannah: 🌐 KittenLady.org 🐾 OrphanKittenClub.org 🛍️ Shop Our Merch: sheltercatspod.com Visit our shop for Shelter Cats Podcast gear and learn more about Dan, Michelle, Stephen, and Jake! 📱 Follow Michelle (The Meow Maven): TikTok Updates 🥫 Shop Chewy & Give Back: We are proud members of the Chewy Shelter and Rescue Affiliate Program. Use our link for your pet needs to support both local shelters and the podcast! 👉 Support us on Chewy here The Team
Questions or Comments? Email us: dan@tylerthecat.com | sheltercatspodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 67: Cat Treats: The Fraidy Cat Club | 07 Oct 2025 | 00:15:20 | |
Just when you thought it was safe to turn off your favorite podcast platform, The Shelter Cats Podcast is back with a between-seasons series of mini "Cat Treats" episodes while Michelle the Meow Maven recovers. In this "Cat Treat," Stephen describes what is called "The Fraidy Cat Club," a special method used at NYC ACC to help extremely scared, hissing cats learn to calm down. It is possible! If you would like a printout of The Fraidy Cat Club method, send us an email! Get well soon, Michelle!To order your own copy of The Farty Feline:https://a.co/d/6DZeJPbFollow Michelle The Meow Maven on her personal TikTok for updates on her journey:http://bit.ly/42m1R8rYour link for all things Shelter Cats Podcast:https://linktr.ee/sheltercatsThe Shelter Cats Podcast has joined the Chewy Shelter and Rescue Affiliate Program!Chewy’s mission is to be the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents and partners everywhere. Chewy is passionate about supporting animals and making a positive impact in communities across the country. Local shelters and rescues oftentimes serve as a first home or provide continued support to pets. That is why Chewy is committed to supporting organizations that benefit the overall health, safety, and well-being of shelter and rescue animals.Please click the link below to make your Chewy purchases! You’ll not only be helping your local shelter, you’ll also help support the podcast.Thank you, Chewy!https://chewygivesback.prf.hn/click/c...Podcast hosts:Dan The Cat Man. Stephen Quandt, producer . https://catbehaviorhelp.com/ To learn more about Stephen's appearance at The Ultimate Cat Club Conference, head to this link: https://truerescue.org/ultimate-cat-conference Have a question or comment?Send us an email!dan@tylerthecat.com sheltercatspodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 63: David Grimm: Citizen Canine | 05 Aug 2025 | 01:04:13 | |
Author David Grimm joins the panel! David Grimm is an award-winning journalist and the Online News Editor of Science, the world’s leading journal of science news and scientific research. He is the author of the critically acclaimed book, Citizen Canine: Our Evolving Relationship with Cats and Dogs, which traces the journey of dogs and cats from wild animals to family members, both in our homes and in the eyes of the law. David is the recipient of the Animal Reporting Award from the National Press Club and the author of “The Mushroom Cloud’s Silver Lining,” which was featured in The Best American Science and Nature Writing. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Slate, Time, BuzzFeed, The Financial Times, Science, and a variety of other publications. He has a PhD in genetics from Yale University and taught science journalism at Johns Hopkins for more than a decade. David has written on numerous topics, but his main beat is companion animals. He covers almost everything related to cats and dogs, including their domestication, cognition, and evolving status in society. He also covers topics related to laboratory animals, including rights, welfare, and sentience. David speaks regularly on the need for more effective scientific communication, both by journalists and scientists. He has spoken on the subject as a Poynter Fellowship distinguished speaker at Yale University, as well as at Johns Hopkins University and at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. David lives in New York with his wife, twin girls, and two cats. About Citizen Canine: Citizen Canine: Our Evolving Relationship with Cats and Dogs is the critically acclaimed book from award-winning journalist and Science deputy news editor, David Grimm. It has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Slate, Wired, National Geographic, and a variety of other publications. David has also spoken about the book on more than two dozen radio programs, including several national and NPR shows. Intro courtesy David Grimm. Learn more about David Grimm on his website: Your link for all things Shelter Cats Podcast:https://linktr.ee/sheltercatsThe Shelter Cats Podcast has joined the Chewy Shelter and Rescue Affiliate Program!Chewy’s mission is to be the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents and partners everywhere. Chewy is passionate about supporting animals and making a positive impact in communities across the country. Local shelters and rescues oftentimes serve as a first home or provide continued support to pets. That is why Chewy is committed to supporting organizations that benefit the overall health, safety, and well-being of shelter and rescue animals.Please click the link in the below to make your Chewy purchases! You’ll not only be helping your local shelter, you’ll also help support the podcast.Thank you Chewy!https://chewygivesback.prf.hn/click/c...Podcast hosts:Dan The Cat Man. Michelle The Meow Maven.Stephen Quandt, Producer, cat behavior specialist from catbehaviorhelp.com | |||
| Episode 62: Animal Care Centers of NYC: Katy Hansen | 22 Jul 2025 | 00:59:29 | |
Katy Hansen is the Director of Marketing & Communications for Animal Care Centers of NYC. Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) is dedicated to ending animal homelessness in New York City. They also provide compassionate refuge for animals in need. Founded in 1995, ACC serves homeless, lost, and neglected animals across all five boroughs—Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Staten Island. As the city’s only open-admissions shelter, they welcome every animal, no matter their background or condition. Each year, they care for over 15,000 animals. You can learn more about ACC on their website: Your link for all things Shelter Cats Podcast: The Shelter Cats Podcast has joined the Chewy Shelter and Rescue Affiliate Program! Chewy’s mission is to be the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents and partners everywhere. Chewy is passionate about supporting animals and making a positive impact in communities across the country. Local shelters and rescues oftentimes serve as a first home or provide continued support to pets. That is why Chewy is committed to supporting organizations that benefit the overall health, safety, and well-being of shelter and rescue animals. Please click the link in the below to make your Chewy purchases! You’ll not only be helping your local shelter, you’ll also help support the podcast. Thank you Chewy! https://chewygivesback.prf.hn/click/camref:1101l534mq Podcast hosts: Dan The Cat Man. Michelle The Meow Maven. Stephen Quandt, Producer, cat behavior specialist from catbehaviorhelp.com | |||
| Episode 61: Terri Grow, Feline Nutritionist | 08 Jul 2025 | 01:29:48 | |
Terri Grow, pet sage and feline nutritionist, joins us to dispel the myths regarding the food we feed our cats and offer advice on what a healthy diet should be for our cats. Terri has spent 30 years in the pet industry, working with veterinarians, trainers, behaviorists and pet parents, all while digging into the inner-workings of the pet food industry and voraciously studying pet nutrition, health and behavior. As Terri puts it: "Nutrition is the foundation for health and longevity.The way we feed our pets affects the mind, body, and spirit! This inevitably impacts not just us humans, but the planet as a whole. Do I think the world can be a better place through animals? Absolutely. The way forward? Food! Food is not just about stopping hunger … it’s information for the body! Within the whole food matrix, each nutrient is a database that can nourish and heal." You can learn more about Terri and book Terri for a consultation at her website: Podcast hosts: Dan The Cat Man. Michelle The Meow Maven. Stephen Quandt, producer and cat behavior expert, of catbehaviorhelp.com. Find all our links for The Shelter Cats Podcast here: The Shelter Cats Podcast has joined the Chewy Shelter and Rescue Affiliate Program! Chewy’s mission is to be the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents and partners everywhere. Chewy is passionate about supporting animals and making a positive impact in communities across the country. Local shelters and rescues oftentimes serve as a first home or provide continued support to pets. That is why Chewy is committed to supporting organizations that benefit the overall health, safety, and well-being of shelter and rescue animals. Please click the link in the below to make your Chewy purchases! You’ll not only be helping your local shelter, you’ll also help support the podcast. Thank you Chewy! https://chewygivesback.prf.hn/click/camref:1101l534mq | |||
| Episode 59: Jeff Carstens: Feline Advocate | 03 Jun 2025 | 01:08:22 | |
Jeff Carstens, feline advocate from Floral Park, New York, joins us to discuss his efforts to overturn feral cat feeding law #7 in Floral Park. According to Jeff: "The imposition of law #7 deprives homeless cats of a vital source of food, further endangering their already compromised lives. Communities around the world are adopting TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) programs as humane ways of controlling cat populations, instead of seeking to penalize well-meaning people who offer these animals some respite. It's time the Village of Floral Park did the same. The cats cannot ask for your help, but they need it. The law must be changed. We call on the leaders of the Incorporated Village of Floral Park to immediately overturn feral cat feeding law #7. Under compassionate, thoughtful guidance, we can find a constructive, humane solution to this situation." You can sign Jeff's petition and learn more about law #7 here: https://chng.it/5ZPsR7zGdM Your link for all things shelter cats: https://linktr.ee/sheltercats | |||
| Episode 58: Cat Treats: Why do cats make biscuits? | 18 May 2025 | 00:23:49 | |
Another in our cat treats series, where we answer one question related to cat behavior! We posed the following question on our social media and then asked Google Gemini AI: Why do cats make biscuits? Join us to find out what everyone and AI thought! The Shelter Cats Podcast has joined the Chewy Shelter and Rescue Affiliate Program! Chewy’s mission is to be the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents and partners everywhere. Chewy is passionate about supporting animals and making a positive impact in communities across the country. Local shelters and rescues oftentimes serve as a first home or provide continued support to pets. That is why Chewy is committed to supporting organizations that benefit the overall health, safety, and well-being of shelter and rescue animals. Please click the link in the podcast description! You’ll not only be helping your local shelter, you’ll also help support the podcast. Thank you Chewy! Your link for all thing shelter cats: https://linktr.ee/sheltercats Don't forget to follow so you don't miss an episode. MEOW! | |||
| Episode 75: Why do we love cats? | 17 Feb 2026 | 00:35:57 | |
In our 75th episode, we check in with Michelle to see how she is faring on her breast cancer journey, and we also read your responses that we posed on our social media to the question: Why do we love cats? Follow Michelle The Meow Maven on her personal TikTok for updates on her journey: We have an all-new website! https://www.sheltercatspod.com Visit our shop for Shelter Cats Podcast MERCH! Learn more about Dan, Michelle, Stephen, and Jake and get links! The Shelter Cats Podcast is part of the Chewy Shelter and Rescue Affiliate Program! Chewy’s mission is to be the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents and partners everywhere. Chewy is passionate about supporting animals and making a positive impact in communities across the country. Local shelters and rescues often serve as a first home or provide continued support to pets. That is why Chewy is committed to supporting organizations that benefit the overall health, safety, and well-being of shelter and rescue animals. Please click the link below to make your Chewy purchases! You’ll not only be helping your local shelter, but you’ll also help shttps://urbancatleague.orgupport the podcast. Thank you, Chewy! https://www.chewy.com/g/give-back?mso... Podcast hosts: Dan The Cat Man. Michelle The Meow Maven. Editor: Jacob Haley Have a question or comment? Send us an email! dan@tylerthecat.com sheltercatspod@gmail.com sheltercatspodcast@gmail.com
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| Episode 57: Chloe & Ludvig! | 04 May 2025 | 00:41:12 | |
Chloe and Ludvig from the amazing travel YouTube channel Chloe and sometimes Ludvig join me to discuss how their amazing channel got started, what it’s like hosting a travel YouTube channel, and all about their new orange kitten Findus! Check out Chloe & Ludvig on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@chloeandludvig Your link for all things Shelter Cats Podcast: https://linktr.ee/sheltercats The Shelter Cats Podcast has joined the Chewy Shelter and Rescue Affiliate Program! Chewy’s mission is to be the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents and partners everywhere. Chewy is passionate about supporting animals and making a positive impact in communities across the country. Local shelters and rescues oftentimes serve as a first home or provide continued support to pets. That is why Chewy is committed to supporting organizations that benefit the overall health, safety, and well-being of shelter and rescue animals. Please click the link below to make your Chewy pet purchases! You’ll not only be helping your local shelter, you’ll also help support the podcast. Thank you Chewy! | |||
| Episode 56: Cat Treats: Do Cats Get Over Their Past? | 20 Apr 2025 | 00:19:39 | |
Our new mini series: Cat Treats! Stephen Quandt of catbehaviorhelp.com, our resident cat behavior expert and show producer, joins Dan The Cat Man to discuss how a cat deals with losing one owner, and gaining another. Do you have a question you'd like Stephen to answer on a future Cat Treats episode? Let us know in the comments! The Shelter Cats Podcast is now part of the Chewy Afiliate Program! Click this link to help support the show and your local rescue! Your link to all things Shelter Cats Podcast: https://linktr.ee/sheltercats For Stephen Quandt: https://catbehaviorhelp.com
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| Episode 55: Feline Spotlight: Monday | 06 Apr 2025 | 00:41:04 | |
An all new feline spotlight! This time we discuss Michelle's amazing cat Monday. Yes, her name was Monday. It's a great name! Monday lived an amazing life spanning two decades, and this is her story. Your link for all things Shelter Cats Podcast: https://linktr.ee/sheltercats | |||
| Episode 54: How To Find A Lost Cat | 23 Mar 2025 | 01:12:21 | |
Kelly Brach of Professional Pet Trackers makes a return appearance! Kelly discusses the right way, and the wrong way, to find your lost cat. Think you know how to find your lost cat? You're probably wrong! Your link to all things Shelter Cats Podcast: https://linktr.ee/sheltercats Professional Pet Trackers: https://www.professionalpettrackers.net | |||
| Episode 53: Feline Essentials! | 09 Mar 2025 | 00:35:31 | |
Dan the cat man back solo with some feline essentials that I wanted to share after a life time of being around cats and owning cats for half my life. Whether you're adopting your first cat or another cat, I hope you find these basic tips for food, litter, toys, and essentials useful! Your link for all things Shelter Cats Podcast! https://linktr.ee/sheltercats | |||
| Episode 51: Coping With Loss With Stephen Quandt, CFTBS | 26 Jan 2025 | 01:24:40 | |
Stephen Quandt, our resident cat behavior expert and founder of Cat Behavior Help, joins the Shelter Cats Podcast to discuss coping with the loss of a beloved cat. We discuss how to cope with not only losing your cat as a result of crossing the rainbow bridge, but also through having to make the painful decision to re-home your cat. Your link for all things Shelter Cats Podcast: https://linktr.ee/sheltercats Stephen Quandt's Cat Behavior Help can be found at: https://catbehaviorhelp.com #sheltercatspodcast #catbehaviorhelp #rainbowbridge | |||
| Episode 50: Holiday Episode! | 22 Dec 2024 | 01:09:13 | |
Fiftieth Episode! Thanks for your listens and support! Michelle's good friend Melissa joins us from the great state of New York to join us for the feline holiday fun! Happy Holidays from The Shelter Cats Podcast! Your link for all things Shelter Cats Podcast: https://linktr.ee/sheltercats | |||
| Episode 49: Life Update: Where the f*ck have you been? | 15 Dec 2024 | 00:22:43 | |
I am back solo with an all new episode! An update on where I've been and where the show has been, and what comes next. Thanks for your patience and happy holidays! Your link for all things Shelter Cats Podcast: https://linktr.ee/sheltercats | |||
| Episode 48: Cat Behavior Help with Stephen Quandt, CFTBS | 27 Oct 2024 | 01:15:55 | |
Nationally recognized feline behaviorist, writer and author, Stephen Quandt, CFTBS, FFCP, is a certified Feline Training and Behavior Specialist with 20 years experience working with cats in the field and in shelters including the ASPCA where he worked in feline behavior, adoptions and rescue work. He is widely quoted in national publications like Newsweek, Reader’s Digest, Chewys, Forbes and rover.com, see https://www.catbehaviorhelp.com/press/ and he was interviewed by Storycorps for NPR’s Morning Edition about his work helping the dogs who live around the Chernobyl nuclear power plant and who are descended from the pet dogs left behind after the accident of 1986. He is in private practice and has given hundreds of behavior consults to members of the public who've had cat behavior problems. He is also a feline behavior specialist and consultant with the Animal Care Centers of NYC one of the largest animal shelters in the United States and where no animal is euthanized for space. Stephen is the author of a new children’s book, Happy Comes Home and two webinars, Decoding the Mysteries of Cats, or Why Cats Do What They Do, and The Dogs of Chernobyl: a Story of Hope and Resilience which he gives to the public as well as to orgs, shelters, rescues, vet practices and companies. You can see a short interview with him and also discussions about cat behavior on his YouTube channel. He was recently interviewed at meanshappy.com for this podcast on getting cats to like you. Stephen is a Fear Free certified professional and a member of the Pet Professional Guild and a supporting member of the IAABC. He is married to artist Thom Heyer who illustrated Happy Comes Home and they have two cats, blind-from-birth Jenny who rules their home and her bestie, Cricket. Stephen is currently a behavior consultant with:
Stephen is committed to providing a compassionate, educational, collaborative, and non-judgemental approach to cat behavior. For more information on Stephen and the work he does, please visit: Catbehaviorhelp.com and he can also be reached at support@catbehaviorhelp.com. Across social media he can be found @catbehaviorhelp and on TikTok @cat_behavior_help. Your link for all thinks Shelter Cats Podcast: https://linktr.ee/sheltercats | |||
| Episode 74: Urban Cat League | 03 Feb 2026 | 00:57:36 | |
Mike Phillips is the president of Urban Cat League which he co-founded in 2003. In 2010, the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association named Mike recipient of its award, “BEST FRIEND TO FERAL CATS.” In 2014, he was recruited to be the founding Senior Supervisor of the ASPCA’s Neonatal Kitten Nursery after having formerly served as the Vet Tech Supervisor of their NYC Adoption Center and having worked on the A’s mobile Spay/Neuter clinics even before graduating Vet Tech school. Thousands have attended Mike’s workshops for Community Cats on numerous topics including Taming Feral Kittens, Advanced TNR Trapping Techniques, Feral Cat-Shelter Building, TNR Community Relations and Bottle Feeding Neonatal Kittens. Offered in-person around the US and Canada, the workshops are now available on the Urban Cat League YouTube Channel. When President of Neighborhood Cats in 1999, Mike taught at the very first TNR Certification Workshop, which Neighborhood Cats continues monthly online to this day, having trained tens of thousands of people in TNR best practices. Before leaving Show-biz entirely to focus on working for cats, Mike’s alter ego worked in theater as a director, choreographer and performer for over 40 years including 20 years at the New York City Opera. Learn more about Urban Cat League here: Follow Michelle The Meow Maven on her personal TikTok for updates on her journey: We have an all-new website! https://www.sheltercatspod.com Visit our shop for Shelter Cats Podcast MERCH! Learn more about Dan, Michelle, Stephen, and Jake and get links! The Shelter Cats Podcast is part of the Chewy Shelter and Rescue Affiliate Program! Chewy’s mission is to be the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents and partners everywhere. Chewy is passionate about supporting animals and making a positive impact in communities across the country. Local shelters and rescues often serve as a first home or provide continued support to pets. That is why Chewy is committed to supporting organizations that benefit the overall health, safety, and well-being of shelter and rescue animals. Please click the link below to make your Chewy purchases! You’ll not only be helping your local shelter, but you’ll also help support the podcast. Thank you, Chewy! https://www.chewy.com/g/give-back?mso... Podcast hosts: Dan The Cat Man. Michelle The Meow Maven. Stephen Quandt, Executive Producer: https://catbehaviorhelp.com/ Editor: Jacob Haley Have a question or comment? Send us an email! dan@tylerthecat.com sheltercatspod@gmail.com sheltercatspodcast@gmail.com
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| Episode 47: How Was Your Summer? | 29 Sep 2024 | 01:07:44 | |
Season Three Premiere! We're back with Season Three, now including video! Catching up on what we did, or didn't do, this past summer. Also an update on Taylor, and a cameo by a very special feline! How was your summer? Your link for all things Shelter Cats Podcast: linktr.ee/sheltercats | |||
| Episode 46: 6 Degrees Of Cats | 26 May 2024 | 01:18:08 | |
Season 2 Finale! Why were cats gods in ancient Egypt but Satan’s familiar by Europe’s Middle Ages? Why do serial killers and despots hate cats? When did cats get into jazz? And how the heck does all of this random cat stuff connect to us in the here and now? Listen to 6 Degrees of Cats, the world’s #1 (and only) cat-themed culture, history and science podcast to join cat worshipper Amanda B. as she investigates these and other hard hitting questions with a diversity of guest experts from across the globe. Subscribe now, and join the clowder by visiting http://www.6degreesofcats.com or follow @6degreesofcats on all major social media platforms. Your link for all things Shelter Cats Podcast: https://linktr.ee/sheltercats Have a great summer! Season Three will debut this fall! | |||
| Episode 45: BaristaCats Cafe! | 12 May 2024 | 01:03:15 | |
Natalie Serna is the owner of BaristaCats Cafe. BaristaCats Cafe is a safe place to sip, sit, and study with your favorite PAWtner located in Whitewater, Wisconsin! They are there to provide the community with a comfortable environment that they can destress and relax with a cup of coffee and a kitty! They want to make sure that everyone has a safe place to go, full of people (and cats!) you can trust. There are enough bars in town where people can go to party, but they're here to offer a breath of fresh air where students can study, people can gather, and kitties can go to furrever homes! Learn more about BaristaCats Cafe: https://baristacatscafe.com Your link for all things Shelter Cats! https://linktr.ee/sheltercats | |||
| Episode 44: Tate Simmons: The Fight for Toast & Spirit | 28 Apr 2024 | 00:54:29 | |
Tate Simmons returns to the podcast for a sobering update on the fight for justice for Toast & Spirit. PLEASE listen to Tate’s first appearance on Episode 25 before listening to this episode. Your link for all things Shelter Cats Podcast: https://linktr.ee/sheltercats Music by Bob Figaro | |||
| Episode 43: Whiskers & Wine! | 14 Apr 2024 | 00:51:02 | |
Nicole Smith is the owner of Whiskers & Wine, San Diego’s first cat wine bar! Whiskers & Wine Bar is the only Cat Lounge in the USA that has adoptable cats, amazing food, and a full bar! They are dedicated to providing a safe space for cats who are looking for their furever homes! Their kitties love to play, cuddle, pose for photos, and help you stretch and relax in kitten yoga sessions. They cannot wait to meet you! Whiskers & Wine can be found on the web at: https://www.whiskersandwinebar.com/ Your link for all things Shelter Cats Podcast: https://linktr.ee/sheltercats | |||
| Episode 42: Feline Spotlight: Mona! | 31 Mar 2024 | 00:53:23 | |
A special feline spotlight! All about my first foster fail, Mona!
From a scared little foster kitten to a beautiful sweet adult, this is her story.
You link to all things shelter cats:
linktr.ee/sheltercats
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| Episode 41: Rescue Advocates of Long Island | 17 Mar 2024 | 00:52:01 | |
Hi! We are Brendan, Caitlin and Brianne!
Thank you for visiting Rescue Advocates of Long Island - RALI for short.
In 2014, we began collecting donations to help homeless animals for the holiday season. We realized there was a huge need to help local shelters and rescues.
In September 2015, we founded Rescue Advocates of Long Island and created our own 501(c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit organization. RALI was founded on the idea of helping Long Island rescues get the proper resources to animals in need. We have helped raise awareness for local rescues, and helped to get dogs and cats adopted from local shelters and rescues.
Our mission is to continue to raise funds and collect supplies to help needy animals
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| Episode 40: Feline Spotlight: Tucker! | 03 Mar 2024 | 00:56:32 | |
The next in our Feline Spotlight series! This episode is all about Tucker the Tuck man, who celebrates his 7th Gotcha Day this weekend! Join us as we discuss Tucker, the shelter cat who quite literally saved my life.
All things Shelter Cats Podcast:
https://linktr.ee/sheltercats
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| Episode 39: Van Epperson | 18 Feb 2024 | 01:10:58 | |
Van Epperson has been a character actor in Hollywood for over three decades. He has had a long and varied career and is a dear friend. We share a love of progressive rock and cats! Van joins me to discuss his career and the cats that helped him get to where he is today. Van Epperson's impressive filmography can be found here: imdb.com/name/nm0258371/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm Van Epperson's website can be found here: Your link for all things Shelter Cats Podcast: https://linktr.ee/sheltercats | |||
| Episode 38: Feline Spotlight: Sophie! | 04 Feb 2024 | 00:24:08 | |
A special feline spotlight episode! All about the head of my feline household: Sophie!
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| Episode 73: Dr. Mary Manspeaker, DVM, MS | 20 Jan 2026 | 00:58:56 | |
We finally get to interview a veterinarian! Dr. Mary Manspeaker, DVM, MS is a small animal veterinarian with experience in both shelter and general medicine. A 2002 graduate, she earned her doctorate at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. She also earned a master’s degree in veterinary forensic science and a graduate certificate in shelter medicine through the University of Florida. She has practiced in Florida, New York, Connecticut and Tennessee. Prior to returning full-time to general practice, she spent years working for non-profit organizations such as the ASPCA, Memphis Animal Services, and the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County. She volunteers for a local non-profit, All 4s Rescue League, a wonderful organization that helps pets in the underserved community of Shelby County, Tennessee. In her spare time she enjoys painting, singing, spending time with family and playing with her 4 cats and 2 dogs. If you are in the Memphis, Tennessee area and would like to book an appointment with Dr. Mary, you can find her here: https://www.petvaxah.com/site/contact-cordova Follow Michelle The Meow Maven on her personal TikTok for updates on her journey: We have an all-new website! https://www.sheltercatspod.com Visit our shop for Shelter Cats Podcast MERCH! Learn more about Dan, Michelle, Stephen, and Jake and get links! The Shelter Cats Podcast is part of the Chewy Shelter and Rescue Affiliate Program! Chewy’s mission is to be the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents and partners everywhere. Chewy is passionate about supporting animals and making a positive impact in communities across the country. Local shelters and rescues often serve as a first home or provide continued support to pets. That is why Chewy is committed to supporting organizations that benefit the overall health, safety, and well-being of shelter and rescue animals. Please click the link below to make your Chewy purchases! You’ll not only be helping your local shelter, but you’ll also help support the podcast. Thank you, Chewy! https://www.chewy.com/g/give-back?mso... Podcast hosts: Dan The Cat Man. Michelle The Meow Maven. Stephen Quandt, Executive Producer: Editor: Jacob Haley Have a question or comment? Send us an email! dan@tylerthecat.com sheltercatspod@gmail.com sheltercatspodcast@gmail.com Shout out to Shelly Bettancourt for her amazing questions for Dr. Mary! Find out more about Shelly's rescue at her link tree: | |||
| Episode 37: Strays of Brooklyn | 28 Jan 2024 | 00:55:01 | |
Gina is the founder of a new rescue group in Brooklyn, New York: Strays of Brooklyn. After all, NYC homeless cats need all the help they can get! This is her story. Strays of Brooklyn can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/strays_of_brooklyn_/ Your link for all things Shelter Cats Podcast! https://linktr.ee/sheltercats | |||
| Episode 36: Kris The Cat! | 21 Jan 2024 | 00:36:35 | |
Ross Hewitt is an actor, playwright, director, producer, and retired physician who received many awards for his work with the HIV and AIDS communities. He is an associate member of the American Dramatists Guild and a past member of the Village Playwrights. His produced full-length plays are When October Goes (Ujima, 1996), Rainbows & Ribbons (Don’t Tell Mama, NYC, 2017), and Echoes in the Garden (American Bard, 2021). Ross directed the world premiere of Shawn Nacol's The Trophy Wife (Buffalo Ensemble Theatre), An Evening of Sonnets (American Bard), Booties (Fresh Fruit Festival), and A Supportive Wife (Manhattan Repertory Theatre). His first foray into film is as the screenwriter and producer of the award-winning children’s animated short film, Kris the Cat. Your link for all things shelter cats: linktr.ee/sheltercats | |||
| Episode 35: The Community Cats Podcast! | 14 Jan 2024 | 00:52:46 | |
Stacey LeBaron is the host of The Community Cats Podcast. Their mission is to provide education, information, and dialogue that will create a supportive environment empowering people to help cats in their community. Stacy LeBaron has been involved in animal welfare for almost 30 years. She currently hosts a weekly podcast called the Community Cats Podcast where she interviews nationally and internationally renowned experts helping with the problem of cat overpopulation and cat welfare. She has recorded over 500 episodes. In addition to the podcast, Stacy is committed to the model of virtual education by holding three weekend conferences, the Online Cat Conference, The United Spay Alliance Conference, and the Online Kitten Conference. She hosts day-long sessions covering specific topics around Feline Leukemia and Behavior, and she partnered with Neighborhood Cats to hold monthly virtual trapper training and certification workshops to better introduce individuals to best practices for trapping community cats. In 2023 she also introduced a surrender prevention certification workshop series with Dr. Rachel Geller. The Community Cats Podcast also has a Community Cats Grants Program helping small grassroots learn fundraising skills to raise desperately needed funds for spay/neuter surgeries and match the money raised from the Community Cats Grants program. This program has assisted over 200 groups. Her mission is to encourage folks to “Turn their passion for cats into action”. Previous to starting the podcast, Stacy served for 16 years as president of the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society (MRFRS). An expert in her field, she is President of the Board for PAWSitive Pantry in Vermont and Massachusetts, Treasurer at the Vermont Humane Federation, Treasurer for the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society, and Treasurer and strategic director at the United Spay Alliance. She is a past board member of the Massachusetts Animal Coalition and the New England Federation of Humane Societies. She serves as the current administrative trustee for the LeBaron Foundation. In addition to the above Stacy is also available for individual and group consulting to encourage others to think strategically about how they are reducing cat overpopulation in their communities by utilizing the Community Cat Pyramid and Community Cat Calculator needs assessment. Stacy graduated from Vassar College with a degree in Urban Studies. She now lives in Vermont with her husband. www.communitycatspodcast.com | |||
| Episode 34: Peter Knego | 07 Jan 2024 | 01:32:21 | |
A special episode not really about cats! Peter Knego has had an amazing multi-faceted career in famous ocean liners and music and has been a dear friend of mine for 25 years.
Maybe I can convince him to adopt a cat?
Peter Knego's Mid Ship Century can be found at: www.midshipcentury.com
Peter Knego's Mid Ship Cinema can be found at: youtube.com/@midshipcinema
Our new website is on the way!
Coming soon to: sheltercatspodcast.com
#sheltercatspodcast #midshopcentury #midshipcinema
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| Episode 33: A Holiday Message | 17 Dec 2023 | 00:49:23 | |
A holiday message from me and my feline staff plus a few special announcements! Happy Holidays and see you in two weeks!
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| Episode 32: Catbaret! | 10 Dec 2023 | 00:36:17 | |
Gemma Smith’s cat themed variety show is called CatBaret! How can I not have her on the show to find out about this? She is also a voice actor and cat rescue advocate.
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| Episode 31: The Farty Feline! | 03 Dec 2023 | 00:50:59 | |
Michelle is the author of the children’s book “The Farty Feline.” Believe it or not this is based on a true story of her cat Delilah! Don’t worry, the cat is in great health. Here is her story.
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| Episode 30: John DeBacker | 26 Nov 2023 | 00:32:23 | |
There are trappers and animal advocates……and then there’s John DeBacker. From cats to possums to geese to cats again, John goes 24/7 and traps them all over the New York area. This is his story.
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| Episode 29: The Brooklyn Rescues | 19 Nov 2023 | 01:10:28 | |
Laila is the owner and founder of The Brooklyn Rescues. She provides a valuable service helping the homeless cat population in the Bedford Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn.
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| Episode 28: Community Cats of Long Island | 12 Nov 2023 | 00:35:38 | |
Stephanie is the Director of Community Cats Of Long Island, a non-profit that runs a sanctuary of feral cats on Long Island. Here she discusses all the amazing things she is doing on behalf of homeless cats!
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| Episode 72: Cat Amazing/Brook Fountains! | 06 Jan 2026 | 00:50:51 | |
Meet the CEO of Cat Amazing and Brook Fountains! Andrey Grigoryev is the founder and CEO (Cat Entertainment Officer) of Cat Amazing, which specializes in enrichment for indoor cats and was featured on ABC's Shark Tank. More recently, Andrey is also the founder of Brook Fountains – the first all-glass cat water fountain – the most hygienic and functional hydration station for thirsty felines! Andrey has collaborated with the NYC ACC to create specialized toys that go into each of the kennels to provide enrichment for cats awaiting adoption – and two of his own cats came from ACC! Our listeners get a special discount! Use the promo code SHELTERCATS10 to get 10% off any purchase on Cat Amazing or Brook Fountains! https://brookfountains.com/products/brook?variant=42249091252317 https://catamazing.com/blogs/cat-amazing-blog/tagged/cat-amazing Follow Michelle The Meow Maven on her personal TikTok for updates on her journey: We have an all-new website! https://www.sheltercatspod.com Visit our shop for Shelter Cats Podcast MERCH! Learn more about Dan, Michelle, Stephen, and Jake and get links! The Shelter Cats Podcast is part of the Chewy Shelter and Rescue Affiliate Program! Chewy’s mission is to be the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents and partners everywhere. Chewy is passionate about supporting animals and making a positive impact in communities across the country. Local shelters and rescues often serve as a first home or provide continued support to pets. That is why Chewy is committed to supporting organizations that benefit the overall health, safety, and well-being of shelter and rescue animals. Please click the link below to make your Chewy purchases! You’ll not only be helping your local shelter, but you’ll also help support the podcast. Thank you, Chewy! https://www.chewy.com/g/give-back?mso... Podcast hosts: Dan The Cat Man. Michelle The Meow Maven. Stephen Quandt, Executive Producer: Editor: Jacob Haley Have a question or comment? Send us an email! dan@tylerthecat.com sheltercatspod@gmail.coms sheltercatspodcast@gmail.com Meow! | |||
| Episode 27: Captain Hudson! | 05 Nov 2023 | 00:34:00 | |
Season 2 Premiere! Emma of the YouTube Channel Emma Cruises joins me to discuss her amazing shelter cat Captain Hudson. This amazing cat has seen the world and raised thousands for charity! Here is his story.
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| Season Two Preview! | 29 Oct 2023 | 00:07:48 | |
Surprise! Here’s a sneak preview of what’s coming on season 2! Premieres Sunday November 5th!
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| Episode 26: Professional Pet Trackers | 01 Oct 2023 | 00:59:40 | |
Season finale! Kelly Brach, founder and owner of Professional Pet Trackers, has a slightly different angle: she is a professional finder and locator of lost pets. This is her story.
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| Episode 25: Toast & Spirit | 24 Sep 2023 | 01:10:43 | |
A very special episode. Tate Simmons beloved cat, Spirit, was wrongly and unlawfully euthanized. When a second cat, Toast, also met the same fate, Tate sprang into action. This is her story. Warning: this will be tough to hear.
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| Episode 24: KittyKind | 17 Sep 2023 | 00:36:25 | |
Marie is a long time volunteer at KittyKind, a no kill cat adoption and cat rescue organization dedicating to finding cats the right homes in the New York City Area.
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| Episode 23: TNR Taskforce, Inc. | 10 Sep 2023 | 00:33:23 | |
Jenny Luca, President of TNR Taskforce, Inc., joins me to discuss her efforts to TNR every cat in Brookhaven, NY!
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| Episode 22: Adopt Don’t Shop With Alicia! | 03 Sep 2023 | 00:45:14 | |
My great friend Alicia joins me to discuss her lifetime in cat rescue, TNR, cat fostering, and why you should adopt and not shop!
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| Episode 21: The Yogi Show! | 27 Aug 2023 | 00:52:03 | |
Robert and Kitty Radler, owner of the extraordinary cat Yogi, join me to for a lively discussion of all things Yogi, and how a shelter cat is now an up and coming YouTube star in his own right! The Yogi Show is on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@YogiTheMaineCoonCat
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| Episode 20: Princess Fiona! | 20 Aug 2023 | 00:45:32 | |
My dear friend and realtor extraordinaire Erica Rose joins me to discuss her amazing 18 year old cat Fiona and how a little 6 pound shelter cat has made such an amazing difference in her life!
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