Curl Up with a Cat Tale with Gwen Cooper

On this week's all-new episode of Curl Up with a Cat Tale, Gwen shares a sample chapter from the NEW edition of the Homer's Odyssey audio book--this time, as read by Gwen, herself. :D Check it out now! ( FREE copies of the new Homer's Odyssey audiobook in its entirety will be given to all my Patreon patrons at the $10 level and higher !) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Curl Up with a Cat Tale, Gwen speaks with Lauren Brown of Pads Pass about how to safely travel internationally with your pets--and how to get all your paperwork in order ahead of time. Also, Gwen gives an update on the new audiobook edition of Homer's Odyssey (as read by Gwen, herself!), which is already in progress! Check out the episode now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Gwen returns to the podcast--in conversation with her husband, Laurence--in an all-new episode. Check it out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen speaks with Natalie Garcia, founder of MaeDay Rescue in Los Angeles, about animal-rescue efforts on the ground in L.A. right now and what we can do to help! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What we can do for the animals and humans affected by the L.A. wildfires. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Gwen is *insanely* in love with her cats! Also: What, if anything, are you buying your cats for the holidays? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clayton and Fanny make a routine trip to the vet’s office and come home sicker than they’ve ever been in their lives. Hear the whole story now—PLUS: Why it’s important for you to be your cat’s advocate! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode—broadcasting from the midst of New Jersey’s ongoing wildfires—Gwen reviews basic disaster preparedness. Also: What does it mean when an otherwise healthy cat, and despite an enthusiastic appetite for food, becomes a bit lethargic? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen interviews director Ben Kolak and cat rescuer Autumn Cirrus about their new film, “Cat City.” Plus: Listen to Gwen tell the story of her first-ever “fight” with Clayton the Tripod! (It’s true!) Check it out MEOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen provides information and resources for those interested in supporting animal rescue efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Later, Gwen is joined for the very first time on this podcast by a sitting member of the US House of Representatives to discuss animal-welfare efforts at the national/legislative level. Check it out NOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

We will never forget. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen continues her conversation with Pen Farthing about his dramatic rescue effort to airlift more than 100 cats and dogs out of Afghanistan during the Allied forces’ withdrawal. You don’t want to miss it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen speaks with ex Royal Marine and Nowzad founder Pen Farthing. In this first part of a two-part interview, Pen gives an eyewitness account of attempting to evacuate hundreds of rescued animals and Afghan staffers during 2021’s chaotic Coalition withdrawal from Afghanistan. He also talks to us about his new book, Operation Ark, which publishes today. Check it out...

In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen shares a groundbreaking scientific study presented in the New York Times that claims to have discovered actual *proof* that (gasp!) cats are actually capable of forming emotional bonds with humans! (I know! It’s a shocker!) Later, Gwen speaks with guest Melanie Paradise about volunteer tourism—a way to simultaneously see the world and support a cause you’re pas...

On this week’s all-new episode—available early exclusively on Patreon!—Gwen brings listeners the inspirational true story of one amazing woman who founded, and still runs, one of Sicily’s only rescue organizations providing much-needed relief for its many street cats. If you don’t think one person can make a difference, get ready to change your mind… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen tries to answer the age-old question: Why do cats do what they do? Specifically, why does her cat Fanny insist on taking the longest and most-difficult route possible to get to her food, when great efforts have been made to create an easier path for her? Listen now and share your own theories in the comments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen speaks with the Cat Daddy himself, Jackson Galaxy! You definitely don’t want to miss this one, so check it out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen speaks once again with her personal hero, Dr. Charlotte Maxwell-Jones, founder and director of Kabul Small Animal Rescue in Kabul, Afghanistan. As always, Charlotte has a fascinating story to tell. Check it out MEOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen speaks with famed naturalist and National Book Award finalist Sy Montgomery about her new book, Secrets of the Octopus. Check it out MEOW!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s all-new episode of Curl Up with a Cat Tale, Gwen presents some of the more interesting listener theories as to why Fanny the cat is suddenly so enamored of locking herself alone into bedrooms. Later, Gwen speaks with Sarah Baeckler, executive director of Humane Society Naples, a groundbreaking rescue organization in Southwest Florida, whose disaster response efforts Homer’s Heroes h...

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen catches listeners up on Charlotte Maxwell-Jones (who will hopefully make a return appearance on the podcast!) and Kabul Small Animal Rescue. Also, Gwen’s cat Fanny has been behaving somewhat mysteriously for the past couple of weeks. Does anybody have any possible explanations? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen speaks once again with Francesco Marciuliano, bestselling author of I Could Pee On This and, most recently, of Oh. It’s You. Love Poems By Cats. Check it out MEOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gwen returns from a two-week medical crisis with her mom in Miami (plus a week of Covid, picked up in her travels) with an all-new episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen tackles author and bird enthusiast Jonathan Franzen’s latest broadside alleging that no-kill shelters are actually evil. Later in the episode, Gwen answers a reader question about her upcoming new books in 2024. Check it out MEOW!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen recounts a recent health scare with Fanny (fortunately, the story has a happy ending!) and speaks with Sheena Yamazaki, founder of Suncatcher Sanctuary in Arizona, which provides a loving lifetime home for cats with profound special needs. It’s an unbelievably inspirational story, so check it out MEOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...