The Shelter Cats Podcast

Season finale! Kelly Brach, founder and owner of Professional Pet Trackers, has a slightly different angle: she is a professional finder and locator of lost pets. This is her story.

A very special episode. Tate Simmons beloved cat, Spirit, was wrongly and unlawfully euthanized. When a second cat, Toast, also met the same fate, Tate sprang into action. This is her story. Warning: this will be tough to hear.

Marie is a long time volunteer at KittyKind, a no kill cat adoption and cat rescue organization dedicating to finding cats the right homes in the New York City Area.

Jenny Luca, President of TNR Taskforce, Inc., joins me to discuss her efforts to TNR every cat in Brookhaven, NY!

My great friend Alicia joins me to discuss her lifetime in cat rescue, TNR, cat fostering, and why you should adopt and not shop!

Robert and Kitty Radler, owner of the extraordinary cat Yogi, join me to for a lively discussion of all things Yogi, and how a shelter cat is now an up and coming YouTube star in his own right! The Yogi Show is on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@YogiTheMaineCoonCat

My dear friend and realtor extraordinaire Erica Rose joins me to discuss her amazing 18 year old cat Fiona and how a little 6 pound shelter cat has made such an amazing difference in her life!

Jonlyn of the NYC Cat Rescue Alliance, Becky of Greenpoint Cats, and Meagan of Puppy Kitty NYC all join me for an eye opening discussion on the state of the of homeless and shelter cats all over the five boroughs of New York City. A must listen. NYC cats need our help now!

Nine years ago this month, Tyler crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Also nine years ago this month, Sophie succeeded Tyler as the new boss of my feline household. Here is that story.

Shauna Frye, Director of Operations for The Cat Collaborative In Philadelphia, joins me to discuss her amazing organization and how her team has been able to save and TNR thousands cats in 18 months!

My dear friend, fabulous singer, and life saver April Stewart joins me to discuss her life through her cats and progressive rock. She might even sing for us!

My dear friend Kat, yes that’s how her name is spelled, joins me live from a peacock rescue to discuss her passion for not only cat rescue, but all animal rescue!

Cheryll, Director of Long Island Feline Adoption Center in Smithtown, NY, joins me to discuss her work on behalf of homeless cats on Long Island and how she became known in rescue circles as the “Cat Whisperer.”

My friend Katelynn joins me for an awesome conversation about how a tiny kitten changed her life and made her a cat rescue advocate forever!

Sonnia Cepeda of AlleyKattz Rescue joins me to discuss her efforts in cat rescue all over Long Island and the New York City metro area and even nationwide. Without Sonnia I would not have my Taylor today!

My dear friend Shari joins me to discuss how her amazing shelter cat, Jasper, has made such a difference in her life and has seen her through some rough spots. Thank you Shari and Jasper!

Join me for a conversation about cats and life with my dear friend and brother from another mother, Jeff Henry.

Dianna Cutolo, Cattery Director of Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center in Huntington, NY, joins me to talk all about Tyler’s shelter!

Now that you’ve adopted your shelter cat and brought them home, how do you bond with them? Listen on for my tips on how to make your shelter cat live a happy rewarding life with you in their forever home!

Tyler’s story continues! We pick up right where we left off on Tyler’s first day with me. Back to Saturday, December 9th, 2000 for more Tyler the cat!

Ever wondered how to go about bringing home a shelter cat and making sure they’re happy in your home? Then this episode is for you!

Go back in time with me to December 9th of the year 2000. That was the day Tyler’s life as a shelter cat came to an end.

We interrupt Tyler’s story with some amazing news. I am a foster failure! I’ve adopted Taylor. Here is his story!

How I found my first and best ever cat, Tyler, in late 2000.

How my life with cats began with a lampshade store in Brooklyn.