Curl Up with a Cat Tale with Gwen Cooper

On this week’s all-new episode of Curl Up with a Cat Tale with Gwen Cooper, Gwen wonders if the annual caterwaulings of her feline brood when the clocks go back an hour might actually induce a nervous breakdown. (Spoiler alert: They might!) Later, Gwen reads a passage from the story “Daylight Cravings” from her Spray Anything story collection. Check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Gwen returns this week—after an unplanned two-week hiatus due to laryngitis—with an all-new episode! Answering a reader question about why Vashti was never the ins-purr-ation for a book like fur-sibs Homer and Scarlett, Gwen also catches up after two weeks gone, gives the latest on Kabul Small Animal Rescue, and offers the very last batch of autographed hardcover first-editions to the first listen...

On this week’s all-new episode—available early exclusively for my Patreon community!—Gwen reports the latest news on Kabul Small Animal Rescue. She also catches up with cat lady extraordinaire and former corporate drone Staci Griesbach, who decided to chuck the 9-to-5 office grind and pursue a career in music, fusing country-music standards with jazz arrangements. Today she’s a veteran of Birdland...

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen answers a reader question about how she “knew” how to take care of a blind kitten all those years ago when she first adopted Homer. Actually, what Gwen *really* does is talk about how we’re all the best (and only) “interpreters” for the needs and anxieties of the animals we love and live with—which is why it’s so important to pay attention. Also: Can wearing a...

On this week’s all-new episode (available early exclusively to Patreon supporters!), Gwen gives the latest update on Kabul Small Animal Rescue and answers a reader question by talking about the one and only time she and Homer TRULY got super angry with each other (true story!). You definitely won’t want to miss it, so listen right MEOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen gives the latest update on the cats and dogs of Afghanistan—including GREAT news about Nowzad’s rescue efforts!—as well as the doings of Clayton and Fanny and general shenanigans in the Cooper-Lerman household. Later, Gwen answers a reader question and shares who she believes to be the *literal* worst people in the world. Press Play to listen right MEOW!  ...

Happy Labor Day! In this week's all-new podcast episode, Gwen updates listeners on Kabul Small Animal Rescue's efforts to evacuate their cats and dogs from Afghanistan and the back injury Gwen recently sustained while trying to lift 63 pounds (!!!) of kitty litter and dry food. PLUS, to commemorate the anniversary of the first publication of "Homer's Odyssey," Gwen reads a portion of the book for...

A super-sized episode after being on vacation last week! Gwen has a fascinating conversation with Beth Gammie, Field Services Director for RedRover, a non-profit disaster-response organization that provides emergency services for animals and people in crisis. We’ll talk about the incredible work RedRover does, and ways in which we can prepare ourselves and our pets for emergency scenarios. Be sure...

In this week's all-new episode Gwen discusses what you can do for animals affected by the fires out West, gives the latest update on Kelly the kitten, and answers a reader question about making the world a better, safer place for special-needs cats once and for all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode,we get an up-to-the-minute update on the status of Kelly the Blind Kitten’s court case, the whole backstory of how Kelly ended up in this situation in the first place, and we also get to hear just how huge a difference all the efforts of Homer’s Heroes have made already. This is particularly lively episode (Gwen tending to get VERY riled on the subject of blind kitte...

In this week’s episode, Gwen speaks with Mick Szydlowski, the human force behind Oskar the Blind Cat and his big brother Klaus (currently also big bro to blind kitties Juno and George!). But first, Gwen shares the story of a healthy and adorable blind kitten in Sweden facing euthanization by the government SIMPLY FOR BEING BLIND (true story!!!), and lets listeners know the quick and easy (and 100%...

On this week’s episode, we hear a heartwarming rescue and reunion story from the Surfside condo collapse! Later, Gwen speaks with veterinarian Dr. Lynn Bahr to find out how we can protect both our indoor kitties and any outdoor cats we may be caring for during record-breaking heat spells. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode, Gwen shares a never-before-revealed, pre-Covid, cat-centric travel show idea she hopes to get off the ground when travel restrictions ease. Also: Do your cats know their own names? And could your cat be the very best gym buddy imaginable? Listen to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Gwen answers reader questions about her favorite books and her favorite animal rescue organizations. Bur first—why is that people who don’t have cats assume that those of us who do are *obsessed* with cats to the point that no gift of any kind could possibly make us happy…unless cats are prominently featured in the design? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode of Curl Up with a Cat Tale—is it possible to be “canceled” by your own cat? Because Gwen’s pretty sure Fanny’s trying to do just that. Gwen also answers a reader question about the amount of real-life truth in her very first book, the novel “Diary of a South Beach Party Girl.” Later on, Gwen’s husband Laurence joins her for the very first time on this podcast to talk...

On this week's all-new episode, Gwen takes a look at the beginning of kitten season, National Adopt a Cat Month, and the summertime phenomenon of sweaty cuddles with our furry buddies. Later, Gwen speaks with author and Catfest London founder Britt Collins, who shares with us the amazing true story of a homeless man who walked 2000 miles to return a lost cat to her family. You don't want to miss i...

In this week’s episode, we look at National Hug Your Cat Day (June 4th) and the seemingly endless proliferation of National “Something” Appreciation Days. And yet—no Cat Appreciators Appreciation Day! Later on, we speak with author Shawn Flynn and hear the incredible story of the outdoor cat he finally wooed indoors—after 12 years of taking care of her.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

On this week’s episode we catch up with 1bike1world’s Dean Nicholson and Nala—currently chilling in Austria—for a behind-the-scenes look at life on the road. Earlier in the episode, Gwen wonders—could our cats be gaslighting us? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's all-new podcast, Gwen talks a bit more about her foster cat Stella (the one you've never read a story about!) and also answers a reader question about whether or not blind kittens are likelier to wake you up at 5:00am than "normal" kittens. (Answer: probably not!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Curl Up with a Cat Tale with Gwen Cooper, Gwen contemplates the possible future (and hopeful success!) of the soon-to-be-installed White House Cat. Later, Gwen answers a reader question about the best--and worst--things about living with cats. Are there any bad things about living with cats? Download the latest episode to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Check out Part 2 of Gwen's one-on-one interview with bestselling author and famed naturalist Sy Montgomery for an in-depth look at the hearts and souls of animals. Plus, why even bother writing cat books in the first place? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you have a cat who's obsessed with household cleaning products? In the midst of spring cleaning, Gwen wonders why Lemon Pledge seems to affect Clayton like catnip, and wonders if anyone else has observed the same curious effect in their own cats. Later, it's the first part of a two-part conversation between Gwen and bestselling author and famed naturalist Sy Montgomery--and a truly fascinating...

Gwen shares the secret silly nicknames for the cats that she and her husband usually only share with each other (and their cats, of course!). Later on, Gwen questions whether or not cat guardians should feel guilty if they’re unable or unwilling to spend thousands of dollars on their cats’ medical care. You definitely won’t want to miss this one!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Film and TV star Mayim Bialik joins us this week on an all-new episode of Curl Up with a Cat Tale to talk cats and tell behind-the-scenes stories from the set of her latest network show, "Call Me Kat." In my opinionation, it's one of the best episodes of this show yet! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gwen attempts to get through an entire (and rather loud) superhero movie this week without completely traumatizing her cats. Later, Gwen answers a reader question about inspiration and introduces listeners to one of her all-time favorite songs! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.