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May 4, 2021

Deborah Cribbs, Chair of the Board of Trustees for Joanie Bernard Foundation & The Ten movement

“Our donor probably would have been happy…that every cat in Cincinnati had a bed and a telephone.” Listen to Episode #402 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Kitty Sift and Doobert.com. Deborah Cribbs, a banker by trade, is the chair of the board of trustees for Joanie […]

May 7, 2021

Special Episode! Care Dare

TrapKing Sterling Davis and Mike Bricker of Best Friends join Stacy to talk about the Care Dare challenge. Listen to Episode #402A Now Find out all the details about Care Dare, taking place this May, in this special episode! CARE will be sponsoring the first ever CARE DARE Community […]

May 11, 2021

Carol Novello, Founder of Mutual Rescue

“I wanted to change the conversation from people or animals to people and animals.” Listen to Episode #403 Now This episode is sponsored in part by CDE Cages and Doobert.com. This week Stacy talks to Carol Novello, founder of Mutual Rescue, a national initiative that highlights the power of […]

May 18, 2021

Reagan Pasternak, Author of Griffin’s Heart: Mourning Your Pet with No Apologies

“Every single cat that’s out there on the street is the same as your cat, and once you make that connection, you just know you’ve gotta do something about it.” Listen to Episode #404 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Smalls Fresh Cat Food and Doobert.com. This week’s […]

May 25, 2021

Anita Kelsey, Cat Behaviorist

“It made me step back and really reflect on my life, and during that time I decided I wanted to have a complete change with my career path and my next love was cats so I decided to start working with cats.” Listen to Episode #405 Now This episode […]

June 1, 2021

Daralyn Kelleher, YouTuber and Amateur Woodworker

“That’s sort of the vibe I’m going for: mid-century with a touch of cats.” Listen to Episode #406 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Smalls Fresh Cat Food and Doobert.com. Daralyn Kelleher is an LA-based YouTuber who turned to furniture making during quarantine, documenting the process on her […]

June 7, 2021

Special Rebroadcast – Pam Johnson-Bennett, Certified Cat Behavior Consultant and Author

“…there are no bad cats.” Listen to Episode #407 Now Originally broadcast as a special episode for National Cat Day, in this episode, we celebrate by talking with Pam Johnson-Bennett, Certified Cat Behavior Consultant and best-selling author. Pam and Stacy discuss how Pam started her career and why we need to […]

June 15, 2021

Rita Reimers, Feline Behavior Consultant and Podcast Host

“Our society seems to be so dog focused that cats really get sold short sometimes.” Listen to Episode #408 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Smalls Fresh Cat Food and Doobert.com. In this episode, Stacy talks to Rita Reimers, a cat behavior consultant, writer, and podcast host. Rita […]

June 22, 2021

Andee Bingham, Esther Neonatal Kitten Alliance

“There’s something really special about getting a kitten when its just a few hours old or a few days old or even a week or two old, and the amount that a kitten grows and changes in the first 4-6 weeks of life is amazing.” Listen to Episode #409 Now […]

June 29, 2021

Juli Cialone and Marla Valentine, Rock N’ Rescue

“We save animals to save people” Listen to Episode #410 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Smalls Fresh Cat Food and Doobert.com. Juli Cialone and Marla Valentine of Rock N’ Rescue chat with Stacy this week about their unique approach to cat rescue. Juli is the co-founder and […]

July 6, 2021

Chloe DiVita and Jessica Shipman, Co-founders of All Pet Voices

“We really want to reach the pet lover in a way that inspires them to think differently.” Listen to Episode #411 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Smalls Fresh Cat Food and Doobert.com. This week Stacy interviews Chloe DiVita and Jessica Shipman, co-founders of All Pet Voices, a […]

July 13, 2021

Michelle Fern, Host of Podcast Cattitude

“I think cats are coming into their own lately, because it was always about dogs…but I think [cats] are getting their moment.” Listen to Episode #412 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Smalls Fresh Cat Food and Doobert.com. This week the script is flipped and Stacy is the […]

July 20, 2021

Becky Mossor, Registered Vet Tech, Executive Director Human Animal Bond Association

“There are so many people out there who are trying to make sure that animals have a better life. And that’s because animals make us feel good as people. That human animal bond is essential to mental health, physical health, emotional health.” Listen to Episode #413 Now This episode […]

July 27, 2021

Christi Metropole, Founder of Stray Cat Alliance

“It was a struggle for getting [cats] a voice.” Listen to Episode #414 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Smalls Fresh Cat Food and Doobert.com. Christi Metropole, founder of the Stray Cat Alliance shares with Stacy how she got started with TNR in the 90s and how trapping […]

August 3, 2021

Lisa Wysocki, Co-director Fido Fixers

“The big lesson we learned was that before we give Fido [a mobile clinic] to any group, they have to have a dedicated vet already hired.” Listen to Episode #415 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Smalls Fresh Cat Food and Doobert.com. Lisa got involved in animal welfare […]

August 10, 2021

Rick DuCharme, Founder of RLD Consulting LLC

“Getting the overall number of pets entering shelters down, I think our best tool in our tool box is targeted spay/neuter programs.” Listen to Episode #416 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Smalls Fresh Cat Food and Doobert.com. Rick DuCharme has worked for many years as a no-kill […]

August 17, 2021

Basel Nassar, Creator of Boss Nation Brands

“As we continued to evolve the brand, we’ve moved to 100% raw [food for our pets] and the differences are tremendous, just in the overall coat, the mouth, the amount of waste that they produce in the yard, it’s pretty significant. We’re firm believers in raw.” Listen to Episode #417 […]

August 24, 2021

Sanja Massey, Sylvester AI

“Our goal here is really to get people to be more proactive with cat care.” Listen to Episode #418 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Smalls Fresh Cat Food and Doobert.com. We all know cats are great at hiding pain, but what if there was a way to […]

August 31, 2021

Michelle Major, Author

“To me, it’s really important that people understand that yes, [foster kittens are] cute and it’s sweet, but we’re also doing something to make sure these animals have the best futures they can have.” Listen to Episode #419 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Smalls Fresh Cat […]

September 7, 2021

Caron Tuttle, Atascosa Animal Allies

“The more people are involved, the happier they are when they see progress and see that they have done good for animals. It’s a cycle.” Listen to Episode #420 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Smalls Fresh Cat Food and Doobert.com. In 2017, Caron Tuttle answered a call […]

September 14, 2021

Hannah Senser, Ruff Start Rescue

“We really, really trust in our fosters to be the best advocate for their foster animal.” Listen to Episode #421 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Smalls Fresh Cat Food and Doobert.com. Hannah Senser is the cat foster manager for Ruff Start Rescue. RSR is a foster-based rescue […]

September 21, 2021

Mandy Evans, Better Together Animal Alliance

“There is an opportunity for us to reinvent ourselves; to be out there and helping our community. If that means saving resources by extending your shelter into homes and allowing these pets to go from one home to another then, why not?” Listen to Episode #422 Now This episode […]

September 28, 2021

Suzi Langer, Advocate for Specially Abled Animals

“When they told me Bifford had special needs … if I had let that stop me I wouldn’t have fallen in love with my best friend.” Listen to Episode #423 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Smalls Fresh Cat Food and Doobert.com. Suzi Langer is a vet tech […]

October 5, 2021

Kristen Hassen, Maddie’s® American Pets Alive! Director overseeing Human Animal Support Services (HASS)

“Our hope… is that the future of sheltering means that we turn the entire community into animal services so that the [existing] animal services can just help those animals that truly need to be taken in to save their lives.” Listen to Episode #424 Now This episode is sponsored […]

October 12, 2021

Dr. Kelly Diehl, D.V.M., Senior Director of Science and Communication of Morris Animal Foundation, Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist and Veterinary Journalist

“We all know that behavior problems are the number one reason that cats end up in shelters and rescues, and it’s a major cause of euthanasia. It’s one of the top causes of euthanasia in pets.” Listen to Episode #425 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Smalls […]

October 19, 2021

Dr. Nicholas Dodman, BVMS, DVA, DACVAA, DACVB, Professor Emeritus—Tufts University, Author, and Co-founder of the Center for Canine Behaviour Studies

“The more you know… the better you can deal with issues that arrive [which leads] to reduced surrender. Preventive behavioral treatment [is] educating owners about what actually to expect and what they can do about it.” Listen to Episode #426 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Smalls […]

October 26, 2021

Alison Hunter Frederick, Cat Behavior Consultant and Trainer

“Cats are really smart and really affectionate. I don’t think we always give them credit for how smart and affectionate they are, but they also have unique needs.” Listen to Episode #427 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Smalls Fresh Cat Food and Doobert.com. Beginning her life as […]

November 2, 2021

Dr. David Birse, HomeHeart Vets

“We saw the need for pet owners to have the option to say goodbye to their pets at home and we feel really strongly about the benefit so we decided to offer that.” Listen to Episode #428 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network and Doobert.com. Home […]

November 7, 2021

Special Episode! Pam Johnson-Bennett, Certified Cat Behavior Consultant & Author

“…it’s a little shift in that I didn’t use to see as much separation anxiety and attention-getting in cats, but now it seems to be front and center.” In this special episode, Pam Johnson-Bennett, Certified Cat Behavior Consultant and best-selling author, joins Stacy to discuss how Covid has changed cat behavioral […]

November 9, 2021

Sarah Swanty, CAWA, Executive Director and Co-founder, Animal Friends Alliance

“One of the things I’m really proud of about our organization is that we’re constantly asking ourselves ‘Why are animals ending up in shelters? What can we do to stop it?’ and we’ve been doing that since the beginning.” Listen to Episode #429 Now This episode is sponsored in […]

November 16, 2021

Emily Hall, Founder & Owner of kittycatgo.com

“I love seeing the posts and the entries to the [Adventure] Challenge of people who are just starting. They share about how they accomplished taking their cat outside in the backyard for the very first time and it’s so exciting to see that.” Listen to Episode #430 Now This […]

November 23, 2021

Steve Dale, Radio Host and Certified Animal Behaviour Consultant

“When you work with an animal…you are closer in touch with that animal. You are a team and, intuitively, you get to understand one another in that way.” Listen to Episode #431 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network and Doobert.com. *A brief note from the production […]

November 30, 2021

Dr. Jacquie Rand, Executive Director and Chief Scientist, Australian Pet Welfare Foundation

“The problem is that TNR is illegal across Australia. For example, the state that I live in, un-owned cats are classed as 3, 4, and 6 ‘restricted matter.’ They can’t be fed, they can’t be moved, they can’t be rehomed or sold.” Listen to Episode #432 Now This episode […]

December 6, 2021

Chris Roy, Creator of Doobert.com & Host of The Animal Innovation Show Podcast

“I’m hopeful that we’re going to inspire the next generation of idea people.” Listen to Episode #433 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network and Doobert.com. What started out as one man’s system to record and coordinate his own animal transport work has since transformed into an […]

December 14, 2021

Jon Dunn, Senior Specialist of Communications of Best Friends Animal Society

“We want the podcast to play a role in lifesaving. So people will hear the podcast and change what they’re doing.” Listen to Episode #434 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network and Doobert.com. As Kristen Bell is to sloths, so Jon Dunn is to cats. Senior […]

December 21, 2021

Bryan Kortis and Susan Richmond, Colony Care Taking Tips and Tricks Part 1

“The bond that is formed between the cats and their carer is all about food… The cats learn, pretty quickly, who is feeding them, and the attachment forms from there.” Listen to Episode #435 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network and Doobert.com. In part one of […]

December 28, 2021

Bryan Kortis and Susan Richmond, Colony Care Taking Tips and Tricks Part 2

“Once you’ve listened and once you’ve empathized [with neighbors] you’ve diffused the situation and most, 90%, of people are not going to be angry.” Listen to Episode #436 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network and Doobert.com. In Part 2 of 2021 Colony Caretaking Tips & Tricks, […]

January 4, 2022

Aaron Hancox, Documentary Filmmaker of Running Wild: the Cats of Cornwall

“Until the average person understands the implications of putting a cat outside —whether it is owned or not — and how there can be this huge ripple effect, we’re not going to get anywhere.” Listen to Episode #437 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Doobert.com and Maddie’s […]

January 11, 2022

Blending Holistic and Traditional Veterinary Care for Cats with Dr. Gary Richter, MS, DVM

“Now there’s a lot more thought put into what the animal’s experience is.” Listen to Episode #438 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Doobert.com and Maddie’s Fund. This week, Stacy checks in with the very accomplished Dr. Gray Richter. Dr. Richter is a certified veterinary acupuncturist and […]

January 18, 2022

Beverly Means, LMSW, Founder and Executive Director of Transitions Pet Care

“When people are facing these major illnesses…they are unable to get the support they need to care for their pet and they’re not ready to rehome them either…they count on that comfort.” Listen to Episode #439 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Doobert.com and Maddie’s Fund. Turning […]

January 25, 2022

Michael Bricker, Chief of Engagement of Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity™ (CARE)

“For anything – as far as animals are related – to be completely sustainable, it has to happen in the community, it has to happen the community.” Listen to Episode #440 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Doobert.com and Maddie’s Fund. Mike Bricker has spent years in […]

February 1, 2022

Bryan Kortis and Susan Richmond, Return-to-Field & Targeting: The Community Cat Program, Part 1

“…are you going to serve the majority who likes the cats there, or at least the majority that’s suggested by the data that we have, or are you going to throw in your lot with the others?” Listen to Episode #441 Now This episode is sponsored in part by […]

February 8, 2022

Bryan Kortis and Susan Richmond, Return-to-Field & Targeting: The Community Cat Program, Part 2

“The door is always open to work together.” Listen to Episode #442 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Doobert.com and Maddie’s Fund. In part two of the Return-to-Field & Targeting: The Community Cat Program webinar Bryan Kortis explores what fears people have prior to starting a return-to-field and […]

February 15, 2022

Feline Behavior with New Zealand’s The Cat Counsellor, Molly Kelsey

“I wanted to focus on keeping not just cats happy but owners happy with their cats and reducing owner surrender and things like euthanasia due to problem behaviors.” Listen to Episode #443 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Doobert.com and Maddie’s Fund. Meet Molly Kelsey, a former […]

February 22, 2022

Building a Community with Two Crazy Cat Ladies, Jae Kennedy & Adrienne Lefebvre

“We have learned so much about how to enrich our cats’ lives. Whether that means diet, nutrition, supplementation. But even more so, the environmental things that they need like vertical space.” Listen to Episode #444 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Doobert.com and Maddie’s Fund. In this […]

March 1, 2022

Talking to Cats with Jessica Evans, Cat Communicator and Founder of Feline Ascension

“It’s really important for us to be aware of our energy. Because the imbalance that we’re currently experiencing as a collective is now translating into our cats.” Listen to Episode #445 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Buzz to the Rescues, and Maddie’s Fund. Jessica Evans […]

March 8, 2022

Fill Your Toolkit with Amy Davila Sanchez, Marketing Manager for Strategic Initiatives at Best Friends Animal Society

“It’s really about expanding the amount of resources that we can give to these caretakers, to these volunteers that day in and day out go out to the field to help these cats.” Listen to Episode #446 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Buzz to the Rescues, […]

March 15, 2022

Cat Cinema and Speech with Tracie Hotchner, Author, Animal Wellness Advocate, and Founder of The Radio Pet Lady Network

“When people use negative words, we need to help correct them. People might speak ill of cats because they don’t understand them.” Listen to Episode #447 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Buzz to the Rescues, and Maddie’s Fund. Stacy talks to Tracie Hotchner, author, podcaster, animal […]

March 22, 2022

Fixing Programs and Cats with Jonathan Howe, Public Defender and New York’s 14th Congressional District Candidate

“Seeing the way that people make this [TNR] their priority, make doing something good for their community a priority, was really inspiring.” Listen to Episode #448 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Buzz to the Rescues, and Maddie’s Fund. Stacy speaks to Jonathan Howe, who is a […]

March 29, 2022

Discussing Feline Behavior with the CCP Behavior Day Dream Team

“We’ve advanced so much in terms of understanding cat behavior but yet, we still have so far to go. We need more days like this.” Listen to Episode #449 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Buzz to the Rescues, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy interviews […]

April 5, 2022

Lost and Found Pets with Kat Albrecht-Thiessen, Pet Detective and Founder/Director of The Missing Animal Response Network

“It’s important for TNR groups who trap cats to realize the same “feral” behavior you see in [true] ferals, may be a sign of a scared cat and not necessarily a feral cat.” Listen to Episode #450 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Buzz to the Rescues, […]

April 12, 2022

Documenting the TNR Experience with Photographer Erica Danger

“By being able to document [TNR] with photo and video . . . you can get those conversations started and start educating people why TNR is great, why it’s so helpful for everybody.” Listen to Episode #451 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Buzz to the Rescues, […]

April 19, 2022

Extra Credit with Carla Betlem, Instructor and Senior Staff Specialist at Rochester Institute of Technology & Founder of the Student Club Caring Hearts for RIT Cats

“If people know what you’re doing, they will come out of the woodwork. If the commitment’s there and you really want to do it, it’s definitely possible.” Listen to Episode #452 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Telecom Consultants, Buzz to the Rescues, and Maddie’s Fund. Stacy speaks with […]

April 26, 2022

Taking Care of Both Ends of the Leash with Jon Geller, The Street Dog Coalition

“They have cats for companionship to give them company because they’re so isolated. There are so many stigmas attached to people who are homeless.” Listen to Episode #453 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Telecom Consultants, Buzz to the Rescues, and Maddie’s Fund. Stacy chats with Dr. Jon Geller, […]

May 3, 2022

Supporting Animals and Their People with Joe Elmore, Charleston Animal Society

“There’s a person behind every animal and we’re trying to translate that person’s care and concern for the animal into action.” Listen to Episode #454 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. Joe Elmore has served as the President and CEO of Charleston Animal […]

May 10, 2022

Doing Our Best Work for Animals with Dr. Sara Pizano, DVM

“There’s so much noise in the world that really holds us back from doing our best work. We should just be kind to each other and work together.” Listen to Episode #455 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. Dr. Sara Pizano returns to […]

May 17, 2022

When Pets Fly with Marta Negro, Founder of Help the Dog Fly

“So I think it’s really important when you start something that you really feel part of it and you have the feeling that you really want to talk about it all of the time.” Listen to Episode #456 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Doobert, and Maddie’s […]

May 24, 2022

A Small Organization Making a Big Impact with Linda Chitwood, Volunteer Director, Homeless Animals Relief Project

“The good thing about spay/neuter is one cat fixed: thousands saved. So you get one done, you can feel really good that night about what you’ve done. You don’t have to have these big huge numbers to make a difference in your community, in your neighborhood.” Listen to Episode #457 […]

May 31, 2022

Special Episode! Trappers’ Tips & Tricks Part 1 with Bryan Kortis, Director of National Programs, Neighborhood Cats

“What about the ones where you do all the basics – you do the feeding pattern, you withhold the food, you use the good traps, and all that – but they just won’t go in?” Listen to Episode #458 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Doobert, and […]

June 7, 2022

Special Episode! Trappers’ Tips & Tricks Part 2 with Bryan Kortis, Director of National Programs, Neighborhood Cats

“This is for when you’re really desperate to get the tomcat.” Listen to Episode #459 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. Drawing from over 20 years of experience working with feral cats, the folks at Neighborhood Cats have gathered together their favorite ways […]

June 14, 2022

Stress in Pets with Kristen Levine, Nationally Acclaimed Pet Expert and Influencer

“I think we probably overthink it sometimes. And sometimes it’s just a matter of trying different things to see what the cat seems to prefer or what eliminates the behavior that we’re trying to eliminate.” Listen to Episode #460 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Doobert, and […]

June 20, 2022

Handling Costly Surprises with Edwin Plotts, Director of Marketing at Pawlicy Advisor

“Just to make people aware: pet insurance is a very helpful tool; veterinary financing is a very helpful tool. When they’re combined, it creates a unique situation where they really piggyback and help each other.” Listen to Episode #461 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Doobert, and […]

June 27, 2022

Strategy and Collaboration with Cameron Greig, Community Cat Coordinator for the Humane Society of Huron Valley

“Really my big thing in TNR is education and awareness; I want as many people to know about TNR as possible so that they can help save the cats.” Listen to Episode #462 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. Stacy chats with Cameron […]

July 5, 2022

Pump Up the Volume with Dr. June Long, Happy Pets Housecall

“These techniques are successful because they focus on what’s essential in the procedure . . . and [this] allows the surgeon to work more effortlessly and therefore more efficiently.” Listen to Episode #463 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. Stacy chats with […]

July 12, 2022

Just Give TNR a Try with Joe Federico, Co-Founder & Director of Stray Paws Animal Haven

“We’re trying . . . [to] demonstrate that this can be done, done effectively with great results, and . . . exemplify this to every town, because my ultimate belief is that there should be TNR in every town.” Listen to Episode #464 Now This episode is sponsored in […]

July 19, 2022

Together We Trap with Angéline Fahey, Community Cat Program Manager at Humane Society of Southern Arizona

“I think it all comes from being compassionate and coming to them from a place of empathy [and] understanding.” [on dealing with community members] Listen to Episode #465 Now This episode is sponsored in part by CARE, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. Stacy speaks with Angéline Fahey, who is the Community […]

July 26, 2022

Same Team with Sterling Davis, Atlanta’s “Trap King”

“It’s important that we learn to work together or learn not to work against one another.” Listen to Episode #466 Now This episode is sponsored in part by CARE, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, “Trap King” Sterling Davis returns to the show to share some of the projects […]

August 2, 2022

A Drop Trap Master Class with Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director at Neighborhood Cats

“Because they (cats) are less afraid of drop traps, you don’t need them to be as hungry to trap them… ” Listen to Episode #467 Now This episode is sponsored in part by CARE, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. This week, The Community Cats Podcast is excited to bring you a special […]

August 9, 2022

Part 2 – A Drop Trap Master Class with Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director at Neighborhood Cats

On trapping in tight locations…“We put a spotter up on the slope who could watch the whole thing and give us a signal when to drop the traps.” Listen to Episode #468 Now This episode is sponsored in part by CARE, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. This week, The Community Cats Podcast […]

August 16, 2022

Habitats for Cats with Mario Arbore, Founder and Owner of Square Paws

So if you’re doing something where they’re feeling engaged with that fun, I think it’s a better experience for people to bond with a cat.” Listen to Episode #469 Now This episode is sponsored in part by CARE, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Mario Abore returns to the […]

August 23, 2022

Pack Up Your Cat and Travel with Emily Miethner, Co-founder Travel Cat

“I think it’s great to bring that lens of diversity and inclusion to anything you’re working on.” Listen to Episode #470 Now This episode is sponsored in part by CARE, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. Stacy speaks with Emily Miethner, who is the co-founder of Travel Cat, which produces products used […]

August 30, 2022

Emotional Support Animals with Daniel Maigler, LCSW, Mental Health Advisor for Paws for Patrick

“[Pets] are empathy machines, and they can sense how we’re doing without us having to say anything. Often our pets will know how we’re doing before we do, and they’ll connect in that way.” Listen to Episode #471 Now This episode is sponsored in part by CARE, Doobert, and Maddie’s […]

September 6, 2022

Community Communication with Caitlin Quinn, Director of Operations at HeARTs Speak

“Let’s ensure that we’re starting the conversation from that place of all of the things we have in common and real compassion and understanding for why community members might be confused around these issues.” Listen to Episode #472 Now This episode is sponsored in part by CARE, Doobert, and Maddie’s […]

September 13, 2022

Romance, Suspense, and Trapping with Angela Campbell, Best-Selling Author, The Psychic Detective

“It’s very important to try to be diplomatic and to try to understand their point of view. . . . You have to be understanding.” Listen to Episode #473 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Dr. Pussum’s Cat Nip, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy chats […]

September 20, 2022

Pedaling and Paws with Caleb Curtis and Marilyn Monroad, Founder(s) of Calico Cycles

“Keep following your dreams. Keep following your heart. Keep going to where you’re led to go because it’s a life worth living when you’re following your heart.” Listen to Episode #474 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Dr. Pussum’s Cat Nip, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. After dropping out […]

September 27, 2022

Reducing Cats’ Distress with Mikkel Becker, Leader Trainer for Fear Free Pets and Fear Free Happy Homes

“Fear free is all about educating people to understand their cat’s emotional needs, which are deep and complex.” Listen to Episode #475 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Kensington Books, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy speaks with Mikkel Becker, a certified trainer and behavior consultant, […]

October 4, 2022

Thinking Vertically with Melody Kwan of MeloCat

“I always tell everyone, ‘Even if you don’t like animals, you can still help. If you don’t have what it takes, you can still help.’” Listen to Episode #476 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Kensington Books, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy chats with Melody […]

October 11, 2022

Contraception for Cats with Valerie Benka and John Boone from Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

“We do, in those two worlds, share some goals. We can recognize that there might be suspicion or assumptions or disagreements about how well TNR works to manage populations but by working together, those two worlds can certainly make it better.” – John Boone Listen to Episode #477 Now […]

October 14, 2022

Special Episode! Forward-Thinking Fundraising with Chris Roy, Doobert Forward – Better than Amazon Smile For Fundraising

“How do we give tools to organizations so that they have revenue coming in on a regular basis?” Listen to Episode #477B Now This episode is sponsored in part by Kensington Books, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Doobert.com’s Chris Roy returns to the show to share some of […]

October 18, 2022

One Less Thing To Worry About with Janice Cobb, Founder of ZInzie Pie

“They are love engendering machines. They are love giving machines of an unconditional nature. That’s all they want to do, is love you.” Listen to Episode #478 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Kensington Books, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy chats with Janice Cobb, the […]

October 25, 2022

Letting Gato Be Gato with Winter Miller, Author of Not a Cat

“And, so I wrote a book that is for all of those people out there who just want to be who they are.” Listen to Episode #479 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Kensington Books, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy talks with Winter Miller, an […]

November 1, 2022

Part 1 of Colony Caretaking Tips and Tricks with Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director of Neighborhood Cats

“It starts off as you’re their feeder but overtime they form a special relationship with you…” Listen to Episode #480 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Kensington Books, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. This is a special audio presentation of our free webinar Colony Caretaking Tips and Tricks presented […]

November 8, 2022

Part 2 of Colony Caretaking Tips and Tricks with Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director of Neighborhood Cats

“I’d prefer to have cats in my yard instead of vegetables but other people might, justifiably, feel differently and that’s perfectly fine…” Listen to Episode #481 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Kensington Books, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. *A Quick Note from the Production Team – There is […]

November 15, 2022

Help When Animal-Loving Humans Have It Ruff with Marisa Hernandez, Director of Operations & Co-Founder Ruff Haven

“We really believe in collaboration, not just in animal welfare but in human welfare.” Listen to Episode #482 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert and Maddie’s Fund. On today’s episode, Stacy chats with Marisa Hernandez, one of the co-founders of Ruff Haven, an organization that helps people encountering […]

November 21, 2022

Picture Perfect Cats with Brian Vermeire and Kristina Hughes, Frame Your Feline Founders

“Once you get one cat, you can’t stop getting cats. It’s an addiction like none other.” Listen to Episode #483 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert and Maddie’s Fund. Meet Brian Vermeire and Kristina Hughes, stand-up comedians and entrepreneurs based in Los Angeles. The pair grew weary of […]

November 29, 2022

How to Reunite Pets and Owners with Corinne Bourgoin, Operations Coordinator, MSPCA Boston Adoption Center

“Nothing feels better than helping a pet get back to their family that loves them.” Listen to Episode #484 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy chats with Corinne Bourgoin, who serves as the Operations Coordinator at the MSPCA Boston Adoption Center. […]

December 6, 2022

Justice, TNR, and Not-So-Crazy Cat Ladies with Esmerelda Alvarez, TNR Advocate

“I think the best way to rescue the most cats is through TNR.” Listen to Episode #485 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert and Maddie’s Fund. Meet Esmeralda Alvarez, a TNR advocate and cat foster who performs TNR on a weekly basis. Her efforts began back in 2015, […]

December 13, 2022

Open to the Possibilities with Dr. Kelly Deihl, Senior Director of Science and Communication at Morris Animal Foundation

“I would tell people: stay open, learn, [and] keep learning.” Listen to Episode #486 Now This episode is sponsored in part by TevraPet and Maddie’s Fund. On today’s episode, Stacy chats with Dr. Kelly Deihl, the Senior Director of Science and Communication at Morris Animal Foundation and a prior […]

December 20, 2022

Training Tomorrow’s Trappers with Bryan Kortis, Programs Director at Neighborhood Cats

“There’s still a disconnect between the grassroots groups (that are primarily doing trap-neuter-return) and the larger shelters (that are involved in return-to-field) and we need to get to a point where those two parts of the system are working together.” Listen to Episode #487 Now This episode is sponsored […]

December 27, 2022

Honoring Our Best Friends with Cheryl Richardson, Author of How to Survive the Loss of a Pet

“There were so many ways that this little being helped to bring us closer together, to teach us about love, to teach us about unconditional love.” Listen to Episode #488 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert.com and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy chats with Cheryl […]

January 3, 2023

Anger Drives Change with Anne Levin, Executive Director of Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition and Founder of the Brooklyn Cat Cafe

“Shar[ing] our skills and work[ing] in the best way that we individually can with our skills has been really helpful in allowing us to help more animals.” Listen to Episode #489 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert.com and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy connects with […]

January 10, 2023

Cats at Play with Dr. Mikel Delgado, Co-Owner of Feline Minds

“I’m hoping by changing people’s perspective on what play looks like and giving them really concrete suggestions on how they can improve their play technique that more cats will get the play they deserve.” Listen to Episode #490 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert.com and Maddie’s […]

January 17, 2023

Working Cats with Molly DeVoss, Founder of Cat Behavior Solutions

“Because they’re so territorial, it’s hard to introduce a new cat regardless of where they came from into a new cat household.” Listen to Episode #491 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert.com and Maddie’s Fund. In this special episode, Stacy chats and co-hosts with Molly DeVoss, […]

January 24, 2023

Amplifying Your Fundraising Efforts with Sally Williams, Founder and President of Mission Meow

“There are so many possibilities for organizations where this money could go.” Listen to Episode #492 Now This episode is sponsored in part by TervaPet, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy talks with Sally Williams, the founder, and president of Mission Meow and former guest of the show […]

January 31, 2023

Teaching, Inspiration, and Black Cats with Anne Montgomery, Author and Former Television Sportscaster and Teacher

“I think we need to teach young people more that animals need to be treated with the same respect you treat a person.” Listen to Episode #493 Now This episode is sponsored in part by TervaPet, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. Meet Anne Montgomery, former sportscaster, newspaper and magazine writer, teacher, […]

February 7, 2023

The Purrfect Job for Cats with Sheila Massey, President and Founder of Hard Hat Cats

“The presence of cats is really beneficial to humans and that especially holds true in an urban setting where you have a lot of rats.” Listen to Episode #494 Now This episode is sponsored in part by TervaPet, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy speaks with Sheila Massey, […]

February 14, 2023

Racing for Rescues with Laurren Darr, Author

“I thought about it from a small business . . . [or] nonprofit standpoint of here are some of the basics to help you at least upstart and continue marketing, especially if you’re on a shoestring budget.” Listen to Episode #495 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert.com, […]

February 21, 2023

Your More Efficient Future with Dara Sklar, Founder of Synced with Dara

“You save yourself a lot of administrative time by being organized up front by setting up a system and a space to be organized.” Listen to Episode #496 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy talks with Dara Sklar, the […]

February 27, 2023

Saving the World One Cat at a Time with Rachel Geller, President of All Cats All the Time

“Often times, providing people with the necessary items, the support, the kindness, [and] the caring – that can be the very important difference between a person keeping the cat and surrendering the cat.” Listen to Episode #497 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. In […]

March 7, 2023

Banishing Stress and Fear in Cats with Tabitha Kucera, Owner of Chirrups & Chatter

“If anything, we should be doing more to address the anxiety, fear, and stress [of community cats]” Listen to Episode #498 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy follows up with Tabitha Kucera, a registered veterinary technician, certified cat behavior training […]