The Shelter Cats Podcast

Fiftieth Episode! Thanks for your listens and support! Michelle's good friend Melissa joins us from the great state of New York to join us for the feline holiday fun! Happy Holidays from The Shelter Cats Podcast! Your link for all things Shelter Cats Podcast: https://linktr.ee/sheltercats

I am back solo with an all new episode! An update on where I've been and where the show has been, and what comes next. Thanks for your patience and happy holidays! Your link for all things Shelter Cats Podcast: https://linktr.ee/sheltercats

Nationally recognized feline behaviorist, writer and  author , Stephen Quandt,  CFTBS ,  FFCP , is a certified Feline Training and Behavior Specialist with 20 years experience working with cats in the field and in shelters including the ASPCA where he worked in feline behavior, adoptions and  rescue work . He is widely quoted in national publications like Newsweek, Reader’s Digest, Chewys,  Forbes...

Season Three Premiere! We're back with Season Three, now including video! Catching up on what we did, or didn't do, this past summer. Also an update on Taylor, and a cameo by a very special feline! How was your summer? Your link for all things Shelter Cats Podcast: linktr.ee/sheltercats

Season 2 Finale! Why were cats gods in ancient Egypt but Satan’s familiar by Europe’s Middle Ages? Why do serial killers and despots hate cats? When did cats get into jazz? And how the heck does all of this random cat stuff connect to us in the here and now? Listen to 6 Degrees of Cats, the world’s #1 (and only) cat-themed culture, history and science podcast to join cat worshipper Amanda B. as sh...

Natalie Serna is the owner of BaristaCats Cafe. BaristaCats Cafe is a safe place to sip, sit, and study with your favorite PAWtner located in Whitewater, Wisconsin! They are there to provide the community with a comfortable environment that they can destress and relax with a cup of coffee and a kitty! They want to make sure that everyone has a safe place to go, full of people (and cats!) you can t...

Tate Simmons returns to the podcast for a sobering update on the fight for justice for Toast & Spirit. PLEASE listen to Tate’s first appearance on Episode 25 before listening to this episode. Your link for all things Shelter Cats Podcast: https://linktr.ee/sheltercats Music by Bob Figaro

Nicole Smith is the owner of  Whiskers & Wine , San Diego’s first cat wine bar! Whiskers & Wine Bar is the only Cat Lounge in the USA that has adoptable cats, amazing food, and a full bar! They are dedicated to providing a safe space for cats who are looking for their furever homes! Their kitties love to play, cuddle, pose for photos, and help you stretch and relax in kitten yoga sessions....

A special feline spotlight! All about my first foster fail, Mona! From a scared little foster kitten to a beautiful sweet adult, this is her story. You link to all things shelter cats: linktr.ee/sheltercats

Hi! We are Brendan, Caitlin and Brianne! Thank you for visiting Rescue Advocates of Long Island - RALI for short. In 2014, we began collecting donations to help homeless animals for the holiday season. We realized there was a huge need to help local shelters and rescues. In September 2015, we founded Rescue Advocates of Long Island and created our own 501(c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit organization. R...

The next in our Feline Spotlight series! This episode is all about Tucker the Tuck man, who celebrates his 7th Gotcha Day this weekend! Join us as we discuss Tucker, the shelter cat who quite literally saved my life. All things Shelter Cats Podcast: https://linktr.ee/sheltercats

Van Epperson has been a character actor in Hollywood for over three decades. He has had a long and varied career and is a dear friend. We share a love of progressive rock and cats! Van joins me to discuss his career and the cats that helped him get to where he is today. Van Epperson's impressive filmography can be found here: imdb.com/name/nm0258371/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm Van Epperson's we...

A special feline spotlight episode! All about the head of my feline household: Sophie!

Gina is the founder of a new rescue group in Brooklyn, New York: Strays of Brooklyn. After all, NYC homeless cats need all the help they can get! This is her story. Strays of Brooklyn can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/strays_of_brooklyn_/ Your link for all things Shelter Cats Podcast! https://linktr.ee/sheltercats

Ross Hewitt is an actor, playwright, director, producer, and retired physician who received many awards for his work with the HIV and AIDS communities. He is an associate member of the American Dramatists Guild and a past member of the Village Playwrights. His produced full-length plays are  When October Goes  (Ujima, 1996),  Rainbows & Ribbons  (Don’t Tell Mama, NYC, 2017), and  Echoes in the...

Stacey LeBaron is the host of The Community Cats Podcast. Their mission is to provide education, information, and dialogue that will create a supportive environment empowering people to help cats in their community. Stacy LeBaron has been involved in animal welfare for almost 30 years. She currently hosts a weekly podcast called the Community Cats Podcast where she interviews nationally and intern...

A special episode not really about cats! Peter Knego has had an amazing multi-faceted career in famous ocean liners and music and has been a dear friend of mine for 25 years. Maybe I can convince him to adopt a cat? Peter Knego's Mid Ship Century can be found at: www.midshipcentury.com Peter Knego's Mid Ship Cinema can be found at: youtube.com/@midshipcinema Our new website is on the way! Coming s...

A holiday message from me and my feline staff plus a few special announcements! Happy Holidays and see you in two weeks!

Gemma Smith’s cat themed variety show is called CatBaret! How can I not have her on the show to find out about this? She is also a voice actor and cat rescue advocate.

Michelle is the author of the children’s book “The Farty Feline.” Believe it or not this is based on a true story of her cat Delilah! Don’t worry, the cat is in great health. Here is her story.

There are trappers and animal advocates……and then there’s John DeBacker. From cats to possums to geese to cats again, John goes 24/7 and traps them all over the New York area. This is his story.

Laila is the owner and founder of The Brooklyn Rescues. She provides a valuable service helping the homeless cat population in the Bedford Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn.

Stephanie is the Director of Community Cats Of Long Island, a non-profit that runs a sanctuary of feral cats on Long Island. Here she discusses all the amazing things she is doing on behalf of homeless cats!

Season 2 Premiere! Emma of the YouTube Channel Emma Cruises joins me to discuss her amazing shelter cat Captain Hudson. This amazing cat has seen the world and raised thousands for charity! Here is his story.

Surprise! Here’s a sneak preview of what’s coming on season 2! Premieres Sunday November 5th!