Curl Up with a Cat Tale with Gwen Cooper

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen argues with a friend about the morality of declawing cats <<shudder>> and ponders whether there’s an age beyond which one is “too old” to adopt a kitten. Check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen takes a brief look behind the scenes at how the writing “sausage” gets made. Later on, Gwen answers a reader question and describes her new book-in-progress. And tells some new cat stories! Listen to it now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year! In this week’s episode, Gwen presents the latest installment of the ongoing saga of the backyard squirrels and cat (now with birds!), as well as the hopefully happy ending to the story of the Albanian mama cat and her kittens. Plus: New Year’s goals! Later on, it’s the second half of Gwen’s conversation with Steve Dale. Check it out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen speaks with journalist, radio personality, and tireless cat-rescue advocate Steve Dale, who has exciting news about a potential cure on the horizon for FIP! Also in this episode, is it possible for squirrels to bully a human? The answer may surprise you!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen battles anxiety, Clayton battles Laurence, and Fanny unearths her favorite seasonal toy mouse from wherever it is she hides her things the rest of the year. Grab your Christmas scarf and listen now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen contemplates the nature of gratitude and gives a deep-dive, behind-the-scenes look at one of her most notorious large-scale “Homer’s Heroes” rescue efforts. Also: Gwen’s NEW cat book is out today! Check it out MEOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode—available early to Patreon supporters!—Gwen shares an exclusive sneak peek and live reading from her new book, YOU are PAWSOME! 75 Reasons Why Your Cats Love You, and Why Loving Them Back Makes You a Better Human ! Also, Gwen tries to unravel the mystery behind her 20,000 new podcast listeners. See what all the excitement’s about, and listen to the new episode now! H...

On this week’s all-new episode, Clayton speaks! And clings! (Seriously, though, Clayton is *super* clingy these days!) Also, Gwen shares details about her newest book—coming out this month!—plans for her writing future, and asks her listeners: What’s the best way to get mildew out of a canvas bag? Hit the Play button to listen now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gwen returns from a loooooong hiatus wiser, healthier, and as much in love with cats as ever! In this all-new episode, Gwen gives an overview of her three-week animal-rescue mission/writing retreat in Albania. Later on, it’s the long-awaited interview with cat rescuer and fascinating human Patti Ackerman! Check it out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen catches listeners up on all the latest doings, including the brand-new “sauna blanket” that’s driving her cats wild (with frustration)! Also, Gwen answers a listener question about things she wishes she’d done differently for her cats over the years. Regrets? She’s had a few! Listen now to find out what they were! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen speaks with Julie Kelley, founder and director of the Let’s Be SMART cat rescue organization in Greece! Also, Gwen gives an update on the situation for animals in Ukraine, and what you can do to help out the heroic organizations and people risking their lives to save other lives. Plus, Gwen answers a reader question: How do I know if I really love my cat, or if...

In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen speaks with Ashley Byrne of PETA and Alexandra Sava of Sava’s Safe Haven in Romania to get gripping firsthand accounts of what’s being done to save cats, dogs, and other four-legged refugees from the war zone in Ukraine—and, of course, what YOU can do in this crisis to help save lives TODAY!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen is once again speaking with philosopher, author, and all-around man of letters John Gray about his book “Feline Philosophy: Cats and the Meaning of Life,” and the ways in which cats can help all of us to be better, happier, more fulfilled, and more ethical humans. It’s an entertaining and deeply thought-provoking conversation you won’t want to miss—so check it...

On this week’s all-new episode, join Gwen as she speaks with philosopher John Gray--chief book reviewer for The New Statesman, London School of Economics professor emeritus, and "One of the most important thinkers alive," according to The Times (London)--about his newest book Feline Philosophy: Cats and the Meaning of Life. It's the first of a two-part conversation about how living with, and striv...

In this week’s all-new episode,Gwen addresses some of the negative emails and wild rumor mongering she received in response to last week’s conversation with Charlotte Maxwell-Jones, the American woman courageous enough to remain in Afghanistan rescuing animals following the evacuation of US troops. (Many thanks, by the way, to those who have joined Gwen in supporting this incredibly worthwhile cau...

On an unforgettable new episode—more than five months in the making!—Gwen speaks with Kabul Small Animal Rescue founder and director, Charlotte Maxwell-Jones, and hears her firsthand account of her harrowing attempt to evacuate Afghanistan with nearly 300 rescue animals back in August, and the heartbreaking moment when she was turned back at the Kabul airport. Charlotte was finally able to success...

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen speaks with USA Today and internationally bestselling author (and cat mom extraordinaire) Jillian Cantor about her brand-new novel, Beautiful Little Fools. Plus, Gwen offers one of her super-rare book giveaways! Also in this episode, Clayton takes a fancy to an old cat scratcher temporarily moved to a new location (close to the front door, preparatory to being...

On this week’s all-new episode, Clayton finally speaks on-air! In an event that’s been nearly a year in the making, Clayton expresses his feline disapproval of attention being paid to anything other than himself, and you definitely don’t want to miss it! Later in the episode, Gwen speaks with Australian filmmaker and journalist Melanie Morningstar about the joys and challenges of adopting previous...

In this week’s all-new episode of Curl Up with a Cat Tale, Gwen tackles the cold-weather under-the-covers feline pile-on and why books and cats go so well together. Later, Gwen reads a hilarious excerpt from “My Life in a Cat House” that’s guaranteed to make you chuckle. Check it out MEOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s finally 2022! And Clayton and Fanny finally speak! Contrary to internet rumors that have been circulating over the past few days, Fanny the cat is alive and well—and speaks up rather loudly on her own behalf on this week’s all-new episode. Clayton joins in as well! Plus, an update on Kabul Small Animal Rescue and New Year’s resolutions on this very first episode of 2022. Take a listen right M...

It’s the last episode of Curl Up with a Cat Tale in 2021! In this year-end episode, Gwen speaks with visionary Kirsten Quimby who chucked her life in Rhode Island to relocate full-time to Panama and found a sanctuary—Kirsten Cares for Cats—that cares for stray, feral, and blind cats. She’s living the dream, in other words! Gwen also reflects on the end of her first year in podcasting and what’s be...

In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen discusses the #HomersHeroes response to the string of tornadoes that devastated Kentucky this past weekend and give listeners a chance to claim a one-of-a-kind, beautifully rendered oil portrait of Homer the Blind Wonder Cat for their very own. Later, Gwen answers a reader question about the time someone sent Gwen death threats against Homer—and Gwen’s hilariou...

On this week’s all-new episode of Curl Up with a Cat Tale, Gwen asks listeners to be the judges in a he-said/she-said, cat-centric couples’ fight. Also, an update on holiday gifts for the cat lover in your life AND the latest update on Kabul Small Animal Rescue! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catch up with Gwen, and this week’s very special guest/life partner Laurence Lerman, to talk about cats, Thanksgiving, cats, the holiday season, cats, animal rescue, and more! PLUS—an update on Kabul Small Animal Rescue! (Spoiler alert: All the animals are FINALLY being evacuated to Canada!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode of Curl Up with a Cat Tale, Gwen speaks with The Conscious Cat’s Ingrid King about her 2021 Holiday Gift Guide for cats and cat lovers. Plus: It’s Thanksgiving! And Gwen’s thankful for her amazing listeners, readers, supporters—and, of course, her cats, who inspire it all. What are *you* thankful for? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.