The Shelter Cats Podcast

The Shelter Cats Podcast

Can everyday shelter cats save your life if you saved theirs? Follow my podcast for stories about how everyday cats from your local shelters and rescues can do amazing things! From champions of cat rescue to owners of amazing cats to our own cats, each episode will have amazing episodes and helpful hints for your journey with your own shelter cat! They might even save your life. A shelter cat saved mine! Adopt don't shop! https://linktr.ee/sheltercats

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July 8, 2025 89 mins

Terri Grow, pet sage and feline nutritionist, joins us to dispel the myths regarding the food we feed our cats and offer advice on what a healthy diet should be for our cats.

Terri has spent 30 years in the pet industry, working with veterinarians, trainers, behaviorists and pet parents, all while digging into the inner-workings of the pet food industry and voraciously studying pet nutrition, health and behavior.

As Terri puts it:

"N...

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Our 60th episode!

The incomparable Gemma Smith makes a return appearance to discuss her amazing feline themed burlesque show Catbaret as well as the just completed first season of her own podcast: the Tails & Tassels Podcast!

Learn more about the Tails & Tassels Podcast here:

https://www.gemmasmith.net/tailsandtassels

The Shelter Cats Podcast has joined the Chewy Shelter and Rescue Affiliate Program!

Chewy’s mission is to be the...

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Jeff Carstens, feline advocate from Floral Park, New York, joins us to discuss his efforts to overturn feral cat feeding law #7 in Floral Park.

According to Jeff:

"The imposition of law #7 deprives homeless cats of a vital source of food, further endangering their already compromised lives. Communities around the world are adopting TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) programs as humane ways of controlling cat populations, instead of see...

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Another in our cat treats series, where we answer one question related to cat behavior!

We posed the following question on our social media and then asked Google Gemini AI:

Why do cats make biscuits?

Join us to find out what everyone and AI thought!

The Shelter Cats Podcast has joined the Chewy Shelter and Rescue Affiliate Program!

Chewy’s mission is to be the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents ...

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May 4, 2025 41 mins

Chloe and Ludvig from the amazing travel YouTube channel Chloe and sometimes Ludvig join me to discuss how their amazing channel got started, what it’s like hosting a travel YouTube channel, and all about their new orange kitten Findus!

Check out Chloe & Ludvig on YouTube here:

https://www.youtube.com/@chloeandludvig

Your link for all things Shelter Cats Podcast:

https://linktr.ee/sheltercats

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Our new mini series: Cat Treats!

Stephen Quandt of catbehaviorhelp.com, our resident cat behavior expert and show producer, joins Dan The Cat Man to discuss how a cat deals with losing one owner, and gaining another.

Do you have a question you'd like Stephen to answer on a future Cat Treats episode? Let us know in the comments!

The Shelter Cats Podcast is now part of the Chewy Afiliate Program!

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April 6, 2025 41 mins

An all new feline spotlight! This time we discuss Michelle's amazing cat Monday. Yes, her name was Monday. It's a great name!

Monday lived an amazing life spanning two decades, and this is her story.

Your link for all things Shelter Cats Podcast:

https://linktr.ee/sheltercats

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March 23, 2025 72 mins

Kelly Brach of Professional Pet Trackers makes a return appearance!

Kelly discusses the right way, and the wrong way, to find your lost cat.

Think you know how to find your lost cat? You're probably wrong!

Your link to all things Shelter Cats Podcast:

https://linktr.ee/sheltercats

Professional Pet Trackers:

https://www.professionalpettrackers.net

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March 9, 2025 35 mins

Dan the cat man back solo with some feline essentials that I wanted to share after a life time of being around cats and owning cats for half my life.

Whether you're adopting your first cat or another cat, I hope you find these basic tips for food, litter, toys, and essentials useful!

Your link for all things Shelter Cats Podcast!

https://linktr.ee/sheltercats

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February 16, 2025 110 mins

Samantha Knox, Director and Founder of Itty Bitty City Kitties joins us to discuss her amazing work with newborn kittens!

Itty Bitty City Kitties is a 501c3 non-profit kitten-specific animal rescue, welfare, and adoption organization based in Rockaway Beach, New York City. Their Mission is saving the tiniest of orphan felines, neonatal infant kittens, helping them to grow and thrive.  Their state-of-the-art Kitten Facility is home t...

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Stephen Quandt, our resident cat behavior expert and founder of Cat Behavior Help, joins the Shelter Cats Podcast to discuss coping with the loss of a beloved cat.

We discuss how to cope with not only losing your cat as a result of crossing the rainbow bridge, but also through having to make the painful decision to re-home your cat.

Your link for all things Shelter Cats Podcast:

https://linktr.ee/sheltercats

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December 22, 2024 69 mins

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

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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

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Nationally recognized feline behaviorist, writer and author, Stephen Quandt, CFTBSFFCP, 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 and rover.com, see https://www.catbehavi...

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September 29, 2024 67 mins

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

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May 26, 2024 78 mins

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 she investigates these and other har...

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May 12, 2024 63 mins

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 trust. There are enough bars in town...

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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


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April 14, 2024 51 mins

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. They cannot wait to meet you!


W...

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March 31, 2024 53 mins
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
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