The Community Cats Podcast

"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." This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network ,  Buzz to the Rescues , and Maddie's Fund . In this episode, Stacy interviews her "Dream Team" of cat behavior experts, who are presenting at the 2022 Community Cats Podcast Online Behavior Day, which takes place on A...

"Seeing the way that people make this [TNR] their priority, make doing something good for their community a priority, was really inspiring." 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 public defender in Bronx County Family Court and has declared his candidacy for Congress in New York's 14th Congressional...

"When people use negative words, we need to help correct them. People might speak ill of cats because they don't understand them." 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 wellness advocate and founder of The Radio Pet Lady Network, a network of informative radio programs, co-hosted by...

"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." This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network ,  Buzz to the Rescues , and Maddie's Fund . In this episode, Stacy speaks with Amy Davila Sanchez, Marketing Manager for strategic initiatives for Best Friends Animal Soci...

"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." This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network ,  Buzz to the Rescues , and Maddie's Fund . Jessica Evans is a certified cat communicator and founder of Feline Ascension, which offers on-demand energy healing for cats and their own...

This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network ,  Doobert.com  and Maddie's Fund . In this episode, Stacy speaks with Jane Kennedy and Adrienne Lefebvre of Two Crazy Cat Ladies, an all-natural feline product line designed to help kitties live longer and healthier lives. In addition to their products, they also host a blog and podcast called "Back In The Closet," to help bring cat parents toge...

"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." This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network ,  Doobert.com  and Maddie's Fund . Meet Molly Kelsey, a former vet nurse who worked with in-patient care and clinic administration, and now runs The Cat Counsellor as a feline behav...

"The door is always open to work together." 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 targeting program and some of the studies and statistics that will put those fears to rest. Bryan al...

"For anything—as far as animals are related—to be completely sustainable, it has to happen in the community, it has to happen by the community." This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network ,  Doobert.com  and Maddie's Fund . Mike Bricker has spent years in animal welfare improving live outcome percentages, innovating new programming, rewriting policies, and modernizing medical operations a...

This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network ,  Doobert.com  and Maddie's Fund . Turning her perspective around on being a single pet caretaker inspired Beverly Means to think about what kinds of help she would want if she could no longer care for her pets due to terminal illness or an end-of-life event. After looking for options in her community, Beverly saw the need for supportive service...

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 certified veterinary chiropractor. In 2007 and 2008, Dr. Richter and his Montclair Veterinary Hospital team received awards from the community, including Best Veterinarian in the East...

This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network ,  Doobert.com , and Maddie's Fund . Stacy connects with documentary Filmmaker Aaron Hancox to discuss how he came to find inspiration from his early documentary Catwalk: Tales from the Cat Show Circuit that lead him to his latest documentary, Running Wild: The Cats of Cornwall . Aaron confides that he initially expected the plight of cats in Cor...

This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network  and Doobert.com . In Part 2 of 2021 Colony Caretaking Tips & Tricks, Presented by Neighborhood Cats, Bryan Kortis offers insight into constructing and maintaining winter shelters for community cats. From purchasing a kit to building your own, to making excellent use of a styrofoam cooler, Bryan covers several options. Caretaker and neighbor rela...

This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network  and Doobert.com . In part one of the Colony Caretaking webinar Bryan Kortis explores the bond between the cat and caretaker. He covers best practices such as feeding patterns, types of food, and nutritional content for the value of the food offered. He talks about what caretakers can do so as not to disturb neighbors or create a neighborhood nui...

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 Specialist of Communications and Host of the Best Friends Podcast by Best Friends Animal Society, Jon just really loves cats. He joins Stacy for his first-ever podcast sitting in the guest chair and answers questions instead of asking them. Jon and Stacy talk about TN...

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 online software platform, custom-built for animal rescuers. Chris Roy and Stacy talk about the creation of Doobert.com and the recent re-build which added new modules and optimized it for mobile use. Chris a...

This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network  and Doobert.com . Dr. Jaquie Rand is currently using research to tackle issues around community cats and the criminalization of Trap, Neuter, Release practices in Australia. After navigating significant resistance for over a year and a half, she was able to launch a research project to negate arguments about disease spread by cats, the impact of...

This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network  and Doobert.com . A few notes played on a toy piano by his showstopping cat Ricky, changed Steve Dale's understanding of cat behaviour, forever. Steve Dale began to "clicker train" Ricky the Devon Rex and the two became an inseparable duo. They continued to work together and began dispelling myths about what cats can be through public appearance...

This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network  and Doobert.com . Emily discovered the joy that adventuring brought to cats—and their people—when she and her husband took their own cat with Cerebellar Hypoplasia outside for enrichment. From catio to stroller, to harness training, Emily and Stacy chat about the best steps to take when preparing your cat to go adventuring outside. Emily talks a...

This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network  and Doobert.com . Seven years into her work in veterinary clinics and with animal welfare organizations, Sarah Swanty learned a fact that devastated her. Of any 10 cats that were admitted to the local shelter, only four would make it out. A 60% euthanasia rate for cats drove Sarah to co-found Fort Collins Cat Rescue in 2006 which merged with Ani...

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 concerns and her participation in the ARM & HAMMER™ Feline Generous program. This year, the program will host the 'Unsung Heroes' Awards which will recognize the most inspiring staff and volunteers at cat welfare organizations; those w...

This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network and Doobert.com . Home Heart Vets was founded in 2017 by two cat-loving Veterinarians passionate about improving end-of-life care for cats in New York City, New Jersey, and Philadelphia. Stacy and Dr. Birse discuss the emotional toll of practicing Veterinary medicine as well as the rewarding aspects of the profession, counseling owners in making...

This episode is sponsored in part by Smalls Fresh Cat Food  and Doobert.com . Beginning her life as a dog person, Allison talks about the value of using dog training methods to benefit cat behavior modification, and vice-versa. After losing her first companion cat in 2014, Allison focused on making cats lives better through behavior as a labor of love. Volunteering with Husker Cats changed Allison...

This episode is sponsored in part by Smalls Fresh Cat Food  and Doobert.com . If dogs and cats could choose a psychiatrist it would be Dr. Nicholas Dodman. With a drive for advocacy, a gift for research, and a never-say-quit treatment philosophy, it is no surprise that he is one of the world's most noted veterinary behaviorists. Co-founder of the Center for Canine Behaviour Studies, Dr. Dodman des...