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August 30, 2016
August 30, 2016

Interview! Angela Walters Rockwell, Executive Director of the Animal Shelter Assistance Program (ASAP), Santa Barbara, California

“For community cats, it takes a community. There’s always something you can do.” Angela shares fascinating information about ASAP’s innovative programs, particularly their recognized “Tiny Lion Tamers” initiative that socializes feral kittens within the shelter environment. So far, this program has 125 “graduates” and has made a significant difference in […]
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November 26, 2016
November 26, 2016

Interview! Karina King, Director of Operations, Dakin Humane Society, Springfield MA

“Cats that bite you, cats that pee on you, cat that you’ll never see…those are the cats we get these days.” Dakin, since cat overpopulation has become less of an issue across Massachusetts. Dakin has performed over 70,000 spay/neuter surgeries, and as a result, the cats entering her adoption center […]
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March 21, 2017
March 21, 2017

Interview! Part One – Heather Cammisa, CEO and Tara Sannucci, Pet Retention Coordinator, St. Hubert’s

“A database is only as good as it’s maintained.” In part one of this two-part episode, Stacy talks to Heather Cammisa and Tara Sannucci, the president of St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center and director of the Pet Retention Program, respectively. Tara and Heather detail the plethora of programs that St. […]
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March 23, 2017
March 23, 2017

Interview! Part Two – Heather Cammisa, CEO and Tara Sannucci, Pet Retention Coordinator, St. Hubert’s

“It’s senseless to put out all this advice if you have someone who’s not willing or able to do it all.” In part two of this two-part episode, Tara dives into details while Heather gives us the big picture. Tara has a lot of responsibilities around St. Huberts, which include handling […]
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August 26, 2017
August 26, 2017

Interview! Lorrie Shaw, Owner, Professional Pet Sitting & Blogger, Animals Unfolded

“Cats’ needs for enrichment are only becoming more understood.” Lorrie Shaw is the owner of Professional Pet Sitting and specializes in helping families care for hospice and special needs pets. Through her work, she has observed that medical issues and behavioral issues are very often linked—inappropriate elimination, for example, is the most […]
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September 2, 2017
September 2, 2017

Interview! Maribeth Decker, Intuitive Animal Communicator, sacredgrove.com

“It’s a connection between two souls on a non-physical level.” Maribeth Decker is an intuitive animal communicator, whose dogs first began communicating with her after she became a Reiki Master. She herself only realized her gift when she adopted Tibor, a young fear-aggressive rescue dog, who sent her images of […]
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August 20, 2019
August 20, 2019

Deb Barnes, Author, President of the Cat Writers’ Association

“Using my own life as a vehicle to educate others is what I wanted to do.” Listen to Episode #313 Now   Deb Barnes is an award-winning author and blogger who currently serves as president of the Cat Writers’ Association, and as secretary of the board for Pawsitively Humane in […]
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October 1, 2019
October 1, 2019

Tabitha Kucera, Chirrups & Chatter Cat Behavior Consulting and Education

“Handling is a skill and we need to practice it like anything else.” Listen to Episode #319 now Tabitha Kucera, a presenter at this past January’s CCP Online Cat Conference, joins Stacy to discuss low-stress cat handling, clicker training, and more. Tabitha is a registered veterinary technician and a certified […]
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February 4, 2020
February 4, 2020

Interview! Jeff Parks, Author of You Know Your Cat Loves You Because…

“I wanted it to be a book that was full of joy.” Listen to Episode #337 now   Jeff Parks, a comedy writer by trade, wasn’t introduced to the world of cats until he was in his 30s, but once he was, there was no going back. He quickly turned […]
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February 18, 2020
February 18, 2020

Dr. Andy Kaplan, The Toby Project

“I’ve always been passionate about saving lives. That’s just who I am as a vet.” Listen to Episode #339 Now   In this episode, Stacy speaks with Dr. Andrew Kaplan, the veterinarian behind New York City’s The Toby Project. Andrew has been an animal advocate since he was a child. […]
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February 25, 2020
February 25, 2020

Britney Fox Hover, Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society

“Whenever we can try to keep cats and people together, we do.” Listen to Episode #340 Now   Britney Fox Hover, the shelter director at the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society (MRFRS) in Salisbury, Massachusetts, began at MRFRS as a volunteer in 2009. In addition to now running the group’s […]
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February 23, 2021
February 23, 2021

Steve Appelbaum, Creator of Animal Behavior College

“Anybody that’s had cats recognizes that they’re highly intelligent and absolutely capable of learning.” Listen to Episode #392 Now   This episode is sponsored in part by Tamadori and Doobert.com. Steve Appelbaum has more than 40 years of dog training and pet industry experience. He is the creator of Animal Behavior […]
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June 15, 2021
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 […]
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November 16, 2021
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 […]
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November 23, 2021
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 […]
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August 11, 2022
August 11, 2022

How to Make Your Cat a Better Traveling Companion

Contributed by Aaron Smith When people travel often and want a pet to keep them company, they usually turn to a canine companion. But dogs need a lot of attention and can’t be left alone for long periods. Cats, on the other hand, can be quite independent when they are […]
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July 30, 2024
July 30, 2024

Connecting with Cats to Bridge the Communication Gap with Nancy Mello, Animal Communicator and Evidential Medium

“Animals were my friends, and even before I had words for it, they understood me and gave me comfort and love in a way that I didn’t feel in my life, in my family.” Listen to Episode #571 Now   This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie’s Fund, The […]
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Read more
August 30, 2016
August 30, 2016

Interview! Angela Walters Rockwell, Executive Director of the Animal Shelter Assistance Program (ASAP), Santa Barbara, California

“For community cats, it takes a community. There’s always something you can do.” Angela shares fascinating information about ASAP’s innovative programs, particularly their recognized “Tiny Lion Tamers” initiative that socializes feral kittens within the shelter environment. So far, this program has 125 “graduates” and has made a significant difference in […]
Do you like it?
Read more
November 26, 2016
November 26, 2016

Interview! Karina King, Director of Operations, Dakin Humane Society, Springfield MA

“Cats that bite you, cats that pee on you, cat that you’ll never see…those are the cats we get these days.” Dakin, since cat overpopulation has become less of an issue across Massachusetts. Dakin has performed over 70,000 spay/neuter surgeries, and as a result, the cats entering her adoption center […]
Do you like it?
Read more
March 21, 2017
March 21, 2017

Interview! Part One – Heather Cammisa, CEO and Tara Sannucci, Pet Retention Coordinator, St. Hubert’s

“A database is only as good as it’s maintained.” In part one of this two-part episode, Stacy talks to Heather Cammisa and Tara Sannucci, the president of St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center and director of the Pet Retention Program, respectively. Tara and Heather detail the plethora of programs that St. […]
Do you like it?
Read more
March 23, 2017
March 23, 2017

Interview! Part Two – Heather Cammisa, CEO and Tara Sannucci, Pet Retention Coordinator, St. Hubert’s

“It’s senseless to put out all this advice if you have someone who’s not willing or able to do it all.” In part two of this two-part episode, Tara dives into details while Heather gives us the big picture. Tara has a lot of responsibilities around St. Huberts, which include handling […]
Do you like it?
Read more
August 26, 2017
August 26, 2017

Interview! Lorrie Shaw, Owner, Professional Pet Sitting & Blogger, Animals Unfolded

“Cats’ needs for enrichment are only becoming more understood.” Lorrie Shaw is the owner of Professional Pet Sitting and specializes in helping families care for hospice and special needs pets. Through her work, she has observed that medical issues and behavioral issues are very often linked—inappropriate elimination, for example, is the most […]
Do you like it?
Read more
September 2, 2017
September 2, 2017

Interview! Maribeth Decker, Intuitive Animal Communicator, sacredgrove.com

“It’s a connection between two souls on a non-physical level.” Maribeth Decker is an intuitive animal communicator, whose dogs first began communicating with her after she became a Reiki Master. She herself only realized her gift when she adopted Tibor, a young fear-aggressive rescue dog, who sent her images of […]
Do you like it?
Read more
August 20, 2019
August 20, 2019

Deb Barnes, Author, President of the Cat Writers’ Association

“Using my own life as a vehicle to educate others is what I wanted to do.” Listen to Episode #313 Now   Deb Barnes is an award-winning author and blogger who currently serves as president of the Cat Writers’ Association, and as secretary of the board for Pawsitively Humane in […]
Do you like it?
Read more
October 1, 2019
October 1, 2019

Tabitha Kucera, Chirrups & Chatter Cat Behavior Consulting and Education

“Handling is a skill and we need to practice it like anything else.” Listen to Episode #319 now Tabitha Kucera, a presenter at this past January’s CCP Online Cat Conference, joins Stacy to discuss low-stress cat handling, clicker training, and more. Tabitha is a registered veterinary technician and a certified […]
Do you like it?
Read more
February 4, 2020
February 4, 2020

Interview! Jeff Parks, Author of You Know Your Cat Loves You Because…

“I wanted it to be a book that was full of joy.” Listen to Episode #337 now   Jeff Parks, a comedy writer by trade, wasn’t introduced to the world of cats until he was in his 30s, but once he was, there was no going back. He quickly turned […]
Do you like it?
Read more
February 18, 2020
February 18, 2020

Dr. Andy Kaplan, The Toby Project

“I’ve always been passionate about saving lives. That’s just who I am as a vet.” Listen to Episode #339 Now   In this episode, Stacy speaks with Dr. Andrew Kaplan, the veterinarian behind New York City’s The Toby Project. Andrew has been an animal advocate since he was a child. […]
Do you like it?
Read more
February 25, 2020
February 25, 2020

Britney Fox Hover, Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society

“Whenever we can try to keep cats and people together, we do.” Listen to Episode #340 Now   Britney Fox Hover, the shelter director at the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society (MRFRS) in Salisbury, Massachusetts, began at MRFRS as a volunteer in 2009. In addition to now running the group’s […]
Do you like it?
Read more
February 23, 2021
February 23, 2021

Steve Appelbaum, Creator of Animal Behavior College

“Anybody that’s had cats recognizes that they’re highly intelligent and absolutely capable of learning.” Listen to Episode #392 Now   This episode is sponsored in part by Tamadori and Doobert.com. Steve Appelbaum has more than 40 years of dog training and pet industry experience. He is the creator of Animal Behavior […]
Do you like it?
Read more
June 15, 2021
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 […]
Do you like it?
Read more
November 16, 2021
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 […]
Do you like it?
Read more
November 23, 2021
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 […]
Do you like it?
Read more
August 11, 2022
August 11, 2022

How to Make Your Cat a Better Traveling Companion

Contributed by Aaron Smith When people travel often and want a pet to keep them company, they usually turn to a canine companion. But dogs need a lot of attention and can’t be left alone for long periods. Cats, on the other hand, can be quite independent when they are […]
Do you like it?
Read more
July 30, 2024
July 30, 2024

Connecting with Cats to Bridge the Communication Gap with Nancy Mello, Animal Communicator and Evidential Medium

“Animals were my friends, and even before I had words for it, they understood me and gave me comfort and love in a way that I didn’t feel in my life, in my family.” Listen to Episode #571 Now   This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie’s Fund, The […]
Do you like it?
Read more

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