The Shelter Cats Podcast

Hannah Shaw is an award-winning kitten rescuer, humane educator, and New York Times bestselling author who has dedicated her life to innovating kitten care and protecting the most vulnerable felines.Through her project, Kitten Lady, she provides educational media, training resources, and instructional workshops that help individuals and animal shelters save the lives of kittens—all in a fun and engaging format. With a social media following of over 4 million, her educational videos serve as a vital training resource for rescues and foster parents across the globe.Hannah is the author of several acclaimed books, including:Tiny But Mighty (2019)Cats of the World (2024)Cat Got Your Tongue? (2025)The Adventures in Fosterland chapter book series (2021-2025)She is also the founder of Orphan Kitten Club, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that has provided over $4 million in funding to help shelters build innovative programs for neonatal kittens. She lives in California with her husband Andrew Marttila, their cats, and an endless rotation of foster kittens.Connect with Hannah: 🌐 KittenLady.org 🐾 OrphanKittenClub.org🛍️ Shop Our Merch: sheltercatspod.com Visit our shop for Shelter Cats Podcast gear and learn more about Dan, Michelle, Stephen, and Jake!📱 Follow Michelle (The Meow Maven): TikTok Updates🥫 Shop Chewy & Give Back: We are proud members of the Chewy Shelter and Rescue Affiliate Program. Use our link for your pet needs to support both local shelters and the podcast! 👉 Support us on Chewy hereThe TeamHosts: Dan "The Cat Man" & Michelle "The Meow Maven"Executive Producer: Stephen Quandt (catbehaviorhelp.com)Editor: Jacob HaleyQuestions or Comments? Email us: dan@tylerthecat.com | sheltercatspodcast@gmail.com

In our 75th episode, we check in with Michelle to see how she is faring on her breast cancer journey, and we also read your responses that we posed on our social media to the question:Why do we love cats? Follow Michelle The Meow Maven on her personal TikTok for updates on her journey:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/42m1R8r⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We have an all-new website!https://www.sheltercatspod.com⁠⁠Visit our shop for Shelter Cats Podcast MERCH! Learn more about Dan, Michelle, Stephen, and Jake and get links!The Shelter Cats Podcast is part of the Chewy Shelter and Rescue Affiliate Program!Chewy’s mission is to be the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents and partners everywhere. Chewy is passionate about supporting animals and making a positive impact in communities across the country. Local shelters and rescues often serve as a first home or provide continued support to pets. That is why Chewy is committed to supporting organizations that benefit the overall health, safety, and well-being of shelter and rescue animals. Please click the link below to make your Chewy purchases! You’ll not only be helping your local shelter, but you’ll also help shttps://urbancatleague.orgupport the podcast.Thank you, Chewy!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.chewy.com/g/give-back?mso...Podcast hosts:Dan The Cat Man. Michelle The Meow Maven.Editor: Jacob HaleyHave a question or comment?Send us an email!dan@tylerthecat.comsheltercatspod@gmail.comsheltercatspodcast@gmail.com 

Mike Phillips is the president of Urban Cat League which he co-founded in 2003.In 2010, the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association named Mike recipient of its award, “BEST FRIEND TO FERAL CATS.”In 2014, he was recruited to be the founding Senior Supervisor of the ASPCA’s Neonatal Kitten Nursery after having formerly served as the Vet Tech Supervisor of their NYC Adoption Center and having worked on the A’s mobile Spay/Neuter clinics even before graduating Vet Tech school.  Thousands have attended Mike’s workshops for Community Cats on numerous topics including Taming Feral Kittens, Advanced TNR Trapping Techniques, Feral Cat-Shelter Building, TNR Community Relations and Bottle Feeding Neonatal Kittens. Offered in-person around the US and Canada, the workshops are now available on the Urban Cat League YouTube Channel.When President of Neighborhood Cats in 1999, Mike taught at the very first TNR Certification Workshop, which Neighborhood Cats continues monthly online to this day, having trained tens of thousands of people in TNR best practices. Before leaving Show-biz entirely to focus on working for cats, Mike’s alter ego worked in theater as a director, choreographer and performer for over 40 years including 20 years at the New York City Opera.Learn more about Urban Cat League here:https://urbancatleague.orgFollow Michelle The Meow Maven on her personal TikTok for updates on her journey:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/42m1R8r⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We have an all-new website!⁠⁠https://www.sheltercatspod.com⁠⁠Visit our shop for Shelter Cats Podcast MERCH! Learn more about Dan, Michelle, Stephen, and Jake and get links!The Shelter Cats Podcast is part of the Chewy Shelter and Rescue Affiliate Program!Chewy’s mission is to be the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents and partners everywhere. Chewy is passionate about supporting animals and making a positive impact in communities across the country. Local shelters and rescues often serve as a first home or provide continued support to pets. That is why Chewy is committed to supporting organizations that benefit the overall health, safety, and well-being of shelter and rescue animals. Please click the link below to make your Chewy purchases! You’ll not only be helping your local shelter, but you’ll also help support the podcast.Thank you, Chewy!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.chewy.com/g/give-back?mso...Podcast hosts:Dan The Cat Man. Michelle The Meow Maven.Stephen Quandt, Executive Producer:⁠https://catbehaviorhelp.com/⁠Editor: Jacob HaleyHave a question or comment?Send us an email!dan@tylerthecat.comsheltercatspod@gmail.comsheltercatspodcast@gmail.com 

We finally get to interview a veterinarian!Dr. Mary Manspeaker, DVM, MS is a small animal veterinarian with experience in both shelter and general medicine. A 2002 graduate, she earned her doctorate at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. She also earned a master’s degree in veterinary forensic science and a graduate certificate in shelter medicine through the University of Florida. She has practiced in Florida, New York, Connecticut and Tennessee. Prior to returning full-time to general practice, she spent years working for non-profit organizations such as the ASPCA, Memphis Animal Services, and the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County. She volunteers for a local non-profit, All 4s Rescue League, a wonderful organization that helps pets in the underserved community of Shelby County, Tennessee. In her spare time she enjoys painting, singing, spending time with family and playing with her 4 cats and 2 dogs. If you are in the Memphis, Tennessee area and would like to book an appointment with Dr. Mary, you can find her here:https://www.petvaxah.com/site/contact-cordovaFollow Michelle The Meow Maven on her personal TikTok for updates on her journey:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/42m1R8r⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We have an all-new website!⁠https://www.sheltercatspod.com⁠Visit our shop for Shelter Cats Podcast MERCH! Learn more about Dan, Michelle, Stephen, and Jake and get links!The Shelter Cats Podcast is part of the Chewy Shelter and Rescue Affiliate Program!Chewy’s mission is to be the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents and partners everywhere. Chewy is passionate about supporting animals and making a positive impact in communities across the country. Local shelters and rescues often serve as a first home or provide continued support to pets. That is why Chewy is committed to supporting organizations that benefit the overall health, safety, and well-being of shelter and rescue animals. Please click the link below to make your Chewy purchases! You’ll not only be helping your local shelter, but you’ll also help support the podcast.Thank you, Chewy!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.chewy.com/g/give-back?mso...⁠Podcast hosts:Dan The Cat Man. Michelle The Meow Maven.Stephen Quandt, Executive Producer:https://catbehaviorhelp.com/Editor: Jacob HaleyHave a question or comment?Send us an email!dan@tylerthecat.comsheltercatspod@gmail.comsheltercatspodcast@gmail.comShout out to Shelly Bettancourt for her amazing questions for Dr. Mary! Find out more about Shelly's rescue at her link tree:https://linktr.ee/SCARLI?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=3270f293-2d8c-44ca-bdaa-f3073ed62ff9

Meet the CEO of Cat Amazing and Brook Fountains!Andrey Grigoryev is the founder and CEO (Cat Entertainment Officer) of Cat Amazing, which specializes in enrichment for indoor cats and was featured on ABC's Shark Tank. More recently, Andrey is also the founder of Brook Fountains – the first all-glass cat water fountain – the most hygienic and functional hydration station for thirsty felines! Andrey has collaborated with the NYC ACC to create specialized toys that go into each of the kennels to provide enrichment for cats awaiting adoption – and two of his own cats came from ACC!Our listeners get a special discount!Use the promo code SHELTERCATS10  to get 10% off any purchase on Cat Amazing or Brook Fountains!https://catamazing.com/https://brookfountains.com/products/brook?variant=42249091252317https://catamazing.com/blogs/cat-amazing-blog/tagged/cat-amazingFollow Michelle The Meow Maven on her personal TikTok for updates on her journey:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/42m1R8r⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We have an all-new website!⁠https://www.sheltercatspod.com⁠Visit our shop for Shelter Cats Podcast MERCH! Learn more about Dan, Michelle, Stephen, and Jake and get links!The Shelter Cats Podcast is part of the Chewy Shelter and Rescue Affiliate Program!Chewy’s mission is to be the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents and partners everywhere. Chewy is passionate about supporting animals and making a positive impact in communities across the country. Local shelters and rescues often serve as a first home or provide continued support to pets. That is why Chewy is committed to supporting organizations that benefit the overall health, safety, and well-being of shelter and rescue animals. Please click the link below to make your Chewy purchases! You’ll not only be helping your local shelter, but you’ll also help support the podcast.Thank you, Chewy!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.chewy.com/g/give-back?mso...⁠Podcast hosts:Dan The Cat Man. Michelle The Meow Maven.Stephen Quandt, Executive Producer:https://catbehaviorhelp.com/Editor: Jacob HaleyHave a question or comment?Send us an email!dan@tylerthecat.comsheltercatspod@gmail.comssheltercatspodcast@gmail.comMeow!

It's that time of year! Holiday time!You know what that means.....our annual holiday episode!Joining hosts Dan and Michelle for this year's holiday episode are Caitlin and Anne Marie Buonomo from Rescue Advocates of Long Island to discuss their 2025 Holiday Drive for Homeless Pets!You can find Rescue Advocates of Long Island on the web, and donate at:https://www.rescueadvocatesli.org/Follow Michelle The Meow Maven on her personal TikTok for updates on her journey:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/42m1R8r⁠⁠⁠⁠We have an all-new website!https://www.sheltercatspod.comVisit our shop for Shelter Cats Podcast MERCH!Use the promo code FREESHIP50 for FREE SHIPPING on all orders $50 and above now through December 31st!The Shelter Cats Podcast is part of the Chewy Shelter and Rescue Affiliate Program!Chewy’s mission is to be the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents and partners everywhere. Chewy is passionate about supporting animals and making a positive impact in communities across the country. Local shelters and rescues often serve as a first home or provide continued support to pets. That is why Chewy is committed to supporting organizations that benefit the overall health, safety, and well-being of shelter and rescue animals. Please click the link below to make your Chewy purchases! You’ll not only be helping your local shelter, but you’ll also help support the podcast.Thank you, Chewy!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.chewy.com/g/give-back?mso...Podcast hosts:Dan The Cat Man. Michelle The Meow Maven.Editor: Jacob HaleyHave a question or comment?Send us an email!dan@tylerthecat.comsheltercatspod@gmail.comsheltercatspodcast@gmail.comHAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Season Four Premiere!Jackson Galaxy is a two-time New York Times bestselling author and the host of My Cat from Hell, Animal Planet’s long-running hit show that helped millions of cat guardians solve feline behavior challenges and build stronger bonds with their pets.Beyond television, Jackson is a leader in the animal welfare world, working directly with shelters and rescues to improve the lives of cats in their care. He leads workshops, teaches classes, and consults with organizations to help create cat-friendly spaces, practices, and adoption programs.Jackson’s expertise comes from over 30 years of hands-on experience—starting as a shelter worker at a large Colorado animal shelter, where he developed his deep understanding of cat behavior and his signature approach to cat wellness, which revolves around the Raw Cat—the instinctive, untamed spirit inside every feline. By honoring the Raw Cat, he teaches people how to create happier, more confident cats and more harmonious human-animal relationships.As a prolific digital creator, Jackson has built a global community of almost 9 million followers and averages over 3.5 million views monthly across YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram, where he shares expert advice, cat-friendly inspiration, and unfiltered insights into his life as an animal lover and advocate.Find Jackson Galaxy on the web: https://www.jacksongalaxy.comFollow Michelle The Meow Maven on her personal TikTok for updates on her journey:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/42m1R8r⁠⁠⁠Your link for all things Shelter Cats Podcast:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/sheltercatsThe 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 and partners everywhere. Chewy is passionate about supporting animals and making a positive impact in communities across the country. Local shelters and rescues often serve as a first home or provide continued support to pets. That is why Chewy is committed to supporting organizations that benefit the overall health, safety, and well-being of shelter and rescue animals. Please click the link below to make your Chewy purchases! You’ll not only be helping your local shelter, but you’ll also help support the podcast.Thank you, Chewy!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.chewy.com/g/give-back?msockid=09b4c627610d6c6a3f26d02360d96dccPodcast hosts:Dan The Cat Man. Michelle The Meow Maven.Stephen Quandt, Producer.https://catbehaviorhelp.com/Editor: Jacob HaleyHave a question or comment?Send us an email!dan@tylerthecat.comsheltercatspod@gmail.comsheltercatspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 69: Cat Treats: Holiday Safety Tips!Host Dan The Cat Man, along with Producer Stephen Quandt of catbehaviorhelp.com, discuss important holiday dangers and tips to follow this holiday season to keep your cats safe. You can keep your cat safe and enjoy the holidays with your feline family members!You can reach ASPCA Poison Control at this link:https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-controlGet well soon, Michelle!Follow Michelle The Meow Maven on her personal TikTok for updates on her journey:⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/42m1R8r⁠⁠Your link for all things Shelter Cats Podcast:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/sheltercatsThe 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 and partners everywhere. Chewy is passionate about supporting animals and making a positive impact in communities across the country. Local shelters and rescues often serve as a first home or provide continued support to pets. That is why Chewy is committed to supporting organizations that benefit the overall health, safety, and well-being of shelter and rescue animals. Please click the link below to make your Chewy purchases! You’ll not only be helping your local shelter, but you’ll also help support the podcast.Thank you, Chewy!⁠⁠⁠https://www.chewy.com/g/give-back?msockid=09b4c627610d6c6a3f26d02360d96dccPodcast hosts:Dan The Cat Man. Stephen Quandt, Producer.https://catbehaviorhelp.com/ Have a question or comment?Send us an email!dan@tylerthecat.comsheltercatspodcast@gmail.com

Shelters are overcrowded and need our help!Adopt a cat (or dog) today!In our latest Cat Treats episode, Stephen Quandt, our producer and cat behavior expert from catbehaviorhelp.com, rings the alarm! Animal Care Centers of NYC, where Stephen works part-time, is over capacity and needs more adoptions. Now is a great time to adopt! Many shelters are overcrowded and overstretched and need adoptions, please consider adopting today!Disclaimer: Stephen's opinions are his own, and he does not speak on behalf of Animal Care Centers of NYC. Find an amazing cat (or dog) to bring home today!https://nycacc.app/ Not in NYC? Find an amazing cat near you!https://www.petfinder.com/search/cats-for-adoption/Get well soon, Michelle!Follow Michelle The Meow Maven on her personal TikTok for updates on her journey:⁠http://bit.ly/42m1R8r⁠Your link for all things Shelter Cats Podcast:⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/sheltercats⁠⁠⁠The 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 and partners everywhere. Chewy is passionate about supporting animals and making a positive impact in communities across the country. Local shelters and rescues often serve as a first home or provide continued support to pets. That is why Chewy is committed to supporting organizations that benefit the overall health, safety, and well-being of shelter and rescue animals. Please click the link below to make your Chewy purchases! You’ll not only be helping your local shelter, you’ll also help support the podcast.Thank you, Chewy!⁠https://chewygivesback.prf.hn/click/c...⁠Podcast hosts:Dan The Cat Man. Stephen Quandt, producer.https://catbehaviorhelp.com/ Have a question or comment?Send us an email!dan@tylerthecat.comsheltercatspodcast@gmail.com

Just when you thought it was safe to turn off your favorite podcast platform, The Shelter Cats Podcast is back with a between-seasons series of mini "Cat Treats" episodes while Michelle the Meow Maven recovers. In this "Cat Treat," Stephen describes what is called "The Fraidy Cat Club," a special method used at NYC ACC to help extremely scared, hissing cats learn to calm down. It is possible!If you would like a printout of The Fraidy Cat Club method, send us an email!Get well soon, Michelle!To order your own copy of The Farty Feline:https://a.co/d/6DZeJPbFollow Michelle The Meow Maven on her personal TikTok for updates on her journey:http://bit.ly/42m1R8rYour link for all things Shelter Cats Podcast:⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/sheltercats⁠⁠The 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 and partners everywhere. Chewy is passionate about supporting animals and making a positive impact in communities across the country. Local shelters and rescues oftentimes serve as a first home or provide continued support to pets. That is why Chewy is committed to supporting organizations that benefit the overall health, safety, and well-being of shelter and rescue animals.Please click the link below to make your Chewy purchases! You’ll not only be helping your local shelter, you’ll also help support the podcast.Thank you, Chewy!https://chewygivesback.prf.hn/click/c...Podcast hosts:Dan The Cat Man. Stephen Quandt, producer .https://catbehaviorhelp.com/To learn more about Stephen's appearance at The Ultimate Cat Club Conference, head to this link:https://truerescue.org/ultimate-cat-conference Have a question or comment?Send us an email!dan@tylerthecat.comsheltercatspodcast@gmail.com

Special bonus episode!Michelle The Meow Maven, our beloved co-host, is currently fighting breast cancer with all the bravery and grace and positive energy that she is known and loved for. As a surprise to wish her well before her lumpectomy, Michelle's lifelong friend Melissa Snow Haley joined us to record this special podcast where we did a reading of Michelle's book The farty Feline. Michelle herself then provides an update on the treatment plan she is about to begin. Get well soon Michelle!To order your own copy of The Farty Feline:https://a.co/d/6DZeJPbFollow Michelle The Meow Maven on her personal Tik Tok for updates on her journey:https://www.tiktok.com/@michellenielsen076Your link for all things Shelter Cats Podcast:⁠https://linktr.ee/sheltercats⁠The 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 and partners everywhere. Chewy is passionate about supporting animals and making a positive impact in communities across the country. Local shelters and rescues oftentimes serve as a first home or provide continued support to pets. That is why Chewy is committed to supporting organizations that benefit the overall health, safety, and well-being of shelter and rescue animals.Please click the link below to make your Chewy purchases! You’ll not only be helping your local shelter, you’ll also help support the podcast.Thank you Chewy!https://chewygivesback.prf.hn/click/camref:1101l534mqPodcast hosts:Dan The Cat Man. Michelle The Meow Maven.Samantha Queen Of All Kittens of Itty Bitty City Kitties:https://www.ittybittycitykitties.org/Have a question or comment?Send us an email!dan@tylerthecat.comsheltercatspodcast@gmail.comThe Shelter Cats Podcast will return for season 4 in 2026!

Season 3 Finale!Bobbi Brink is the Founder and Director of Lions Tigers & Bears. Bobbi has been working with and advocating for captive big cats, bears and other exotic animals since the early 90s. She began her personal involvement with these efforts after witnessing the abuses and neglect inflicted on captive exotics victimized by the exotic animal trade. Bobbi made a decision that something must be done, and since then she has made it her personal mission to end the abuses that stem from this heinous industry, one animal at a time.Bobbi plays an active role in managing all aspects of Lions Tigers & Bears' daily operations, from daily feedings to office management. She is a prolific fundraiser and tireless advocate for abused and displaced big cats, bears and other exotic animals. Bobbi has worked across the country to coordinate the rescue and relocation of hundreds of big cats, bears and exotic animals - providing them an opportunity to live out their lives at reputable sanctuaries, including Lions Tigers & Bears. Bobbi has testified before Congress, helping to advocate for legislation that would regulate the trade of these animals. She is also very active in national-level advocacy groups and committees, including the Big Cat Sanctuary Alliance and the Bear Care Group.  Both she and Lions Tigers & Bears have won multiple awards and recognition for leadership and public service, including the Carol Noon Award for Sanctuary Excellence by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, and numerous accolades from the local Chambers of Commerce, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors and the California State Assembly. Lions Tigers and Bears is an exotic animal sanctuary and educational facility in Alpine, CA. Situated on 142 acres outside of Alpine, California, on the edge of the Cleveland National Forest, Lions Tigers & Bears is an animal sanctuary for rescued big cats, bears and other exotic animals in beautiful San Diego County. Nestled in a scenic landscape of majestic oak trees, meadows, and rolling hills, our sanctuary offers an idyllic, natural habitat for more than 60 animals who have been neglected and abused in captivity across the country.Learn more about Lions Tigers & Bears at:https://www.lionstigersandbears.orgYour link for all things Shelter Cats Podcast:⁠https://linktr.ee/sheltercats⁠The 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 and partners everywhere. Chewy is passionate about supporting animals and making a positive impact in communities across the country. Local shelters and rescues oftentimes serve as a first home or provide continued support to pets. That is why Chewy is committed to supporting organizations that benefit the overall health, safety, and well-being of shelter and rescue animals.Please click the link below to make your Chewy purchases! You’ll not only be helping your local shelter, you’ll also help support the podcast.Thank you Chewy!https://chewygivesback.prf.hn/click/camref:1101l534mqPodcast hosts:Dan The Cat Man. Michelle The Meow Maven.Samantha Queen Of All Kittens .Stephen Quandt.Have a question or comment?Send us an email!dan@tylerthecat.comsheltercatspodcast@gmail.com

Our most important episode. Becky Wisdom from Greenpoint Cats and Amanda Barstow from Bookstore Cats join the panel to shed light and discuss the TRUTH about the bodega cat crisis in New York City. Think you know the truth about bodega cats?You're wrong. What you see on social media about bodega cats in New York City is far from the truth. Bodega cats need our help.Please visit Greenpoint Cats at:https://www.greenpointcats.orgPlease also visit Bookstore Cats at:https://www.instagram.com/bookstorecats/?hl=enYour link for all things Shelter Cats Podcast:https://linktr.ee/sheltercatsThe 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 and partners everywhere. Chewy is passionate about supporting animals and making a positive impact in communities across the country. Local shelters and rescues oftentimes serve as a first home or provide continued support to pets. That is why Chewy is committed to supporting organizations that benefit the overall health, safety, and well-being of shelter and rescue animals.Please click the link below to make your Chewy purchases! You’ll not only be helping your local shelter, you’ll also help support the podcast.Thank you Chewy!https://chewygivesback.prf.hn/click/camref:1101l534mqPodcast hosts:Dan The Cat Man. Michelle The Meow Maven.Samantha Queen Of All Kittens of Itty Bitty City Kitties:https://www.ittybittycitykitties.org/Have a question or comment?Send us an email!dan@tylerthecat.comsheltercatspodcast@gmail.com

Author David Grimm joins the panel!David Grimm is an award-winning journalist and the Online News Editor of Science, the world’s leading journal of science news and scientific research. He is the author of the critically acclaimed book, Citizen Canine: Our Evolving Relationship with Cats and Dogs, which traces the journey of dogs and cats from wild animals to family members, both in our homes and in the eyes of the law. David is the recipient of the Animal Reporting Award from the National Press Club and the author of “The Mushroom Cloud’s Silver Lining,” which was featured in The Best American Science and Nature Writing. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Slate, Time, BuzzFeed, The Financial Times, Science, and a variety of other publications. He has a PhD in genetics from Yale University and taught science journalism at Johns Hopkins for more than a decade.David has written on numerous topics, but his main beat is companion animals. He covers almost everything related to cats and dogs, including their domestication, cognition, and evolving status in society. He also covers topics related to laboratory animals, including rights, welfare, and sentience.David speaks regularly on the need for more effective scientific communication, both by journalists and scientists. He has spoken on the subject as a Poynter Fellowship distinguished speaker at Yale University, as well as at Johns Hopkins University and at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.David lives in New York with his wife, twin girls, and two cats.About Citizen Canine: Citizen Canine: Our Evolving Relationship with Cats and Dogs is the critically acclaimed book from award-winning journalist and Science deputy news editor, David Grimm. It has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Slate, Wired, National Geographic, and a variety of other publications. David has also spoken about the book on more than two dozen radio programs, including several national and NPR shows.  Intro courtesy David Grimm.Learn more about David Grimm on his website:https://davidhgrimm.comYour link for all things Shelter Cats Podcast:https://linktr.ee/sheltercatsThe 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 and partners everywhere. Chewy is passionate about supporting animals and making a positive impact in communities across the country. Local shelters and rescues oftentimes serve as a first home or provide continued support to pets. That is why Chewy is committed to supporting organizations that benefit the overall health, safety, and well-being of shelter and rescue animals.Please click the link in the below to make your Chewy purchases! You’ll not only be helping your local shelter, you’ll also help support the podcast.Thank you Chewy!https://chewygivesback.prf.hn/click/c...Podcast hosts:Dan The Cat Man. Michelle The Meow Maven.Stephen Quandt, Producer, cat behavior specialist from catbehaviorhelp.com

Katy Hansen is the Director of Marketing & Communications for Animal Care Centers of NYC. Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) is dedicated to ending animal homelessness in New York City. They also provide compassionate refuge for animals in need. Founded in 1995, ACC serves homeless, lost, and neglected animals across all five boroughs—Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Staten Island. As the city’s only open-admissions shelter, they welcome every animal, no matter their background or condition. Each year, they care for over 15,000 animals.You can learn more about ACC on their website:https://www.nycacc.orgYour link for all things Shelter Cats Podcast:https://linktr.ee/sheltercatsThe 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 and partners everywhere. Chewy is passionate about supporting animals and making a positive impact in communities across the country. Local shelters and rescues oftentimes serve as a first home or provide continued support to pets. That is why Chewy is committed to supporting organizations that benefit the overall health, safety, and well-being of shelter and rescue animals.Please click the link in the below to make your Chewy purchases! You’ll not only be helping your local shelter, you’ll also help support the podcast.Thank you Chewy!https://chewygivesback.prf.hn/click/camref:1101l534mqPodcast hosts:Dan The Cat Man. Michelle The Meow Maven.Stephen Quandt, Producer, cat behavior specialist from catbehaviorhelp.com

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:"Nutrition is the foundation for health and longevity.The way we feed our pets affects the mind, body, and spirit! This inevitably impacts not just us humans, but the planet as a whole. Do I think the world can be a better place through animals? Absolutely. The way forward? Food! Food is not just about stopping hunger … it’s information for the body! Within the whole food matrix, each nutrient is a database that can nourish and heal."You can learn more about Terri and book Terri for a consultation at her website:https://terrigrow.comPodcast hosts:Dan The Cat Man. Michelle The Meow Maven.Stephen Quandt, producer and cat behavior expert, of catbehaviorhelp.com.Find all our links for The Shelter Cats Podcast here:https://linktr.ee/sheltercatsThe 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 and partners everywhere. Chewy is passionate about supporting animals and making a positive impact in communities across the country. Local shelters and rescues oftentimes serve as a first home or provide continued support to pets. That is why Chewy is committed to supporting organizations that benefit the overall health, safety, and well-being of shelter and rescue animals.Please click the link in the below to make your Chewy purchases! You’ll not only be helping your local shelter, you’ll also help support the podcast.Thank you Chewy!https://chewygivesback.prf.hn/click/camref:1101l534mq

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/tailsandtasselsThe 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 and partners everywhere. Chewy is passionate about supporting animals and making a positive impact in communities across the country. Local shelters and rescues oftentimes serve as a first home or provide continued support to pets. That is why Chewy is committed to supporting organizations that benefit the overall health, safety, and well-being of shelter and rescue animals.Please click the link in the below to make your Chewy purchases! You’ll not only be helping your local shelter, you’ll also help support the podcast.Thank you Chewy!https://chewygivesback.prf.hn/click/camref:1101l534mqYour link for all things shelter cats:https://linktr.ee/sheltercats

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 seeking to penalize well-meaning people who offer these animals some respite. It's time the Village of Floral Park did the same. The cats cannot ask for your help, but they need it. The law must be changed. We call on the leaders of the Incorporated Village of Floral Park to immediately overturn feral cat feeding law #7. Under compassionate, thoughtful guidance, we can find a constructive, humane solution to this situation."You can sign Jeff's petition and learn more about law #7 here:https://chng.it/5ZPsR7zGdMYour link for all things shelter cats:https://linktr.ee/sheltercats

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 and partners everywhere. Chewy is passionate about supporting animals and making a positive impact in communities across the country. Local shelters and rescues oftentimes serve as a first home or provide continued support to pets. That is why Chewy is committed to supporting organizations that benefit the overall health, safety, and well-being of shelter and rescue animals.Please click the link in the podcast description!  You’ll not only be helping your local shelter, you’ll also help support the podcast. Thank you Chewy!https://prf.hn/l/0eQxNd8/Your link for all thing shelter cats:https://linktr.ee/sheltercatsDon't forget to follow so you don't miss an episode. MEOW!

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/@chloeandludvigYour link for all things Shelter Cats Podcast:https://linktr.ee/sheltercatsThe 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 and partners everywhere. Chewy is passionate about supporting animals and making a positive impact in communities across the country. Local shelters and rescues oftentimes serve as a first home or provide continued support to pets. That is why Chewy is committed to supporting organizations that benefit the overall health, safety, and well-being of shelter and rescue animals.Please click the link below to make your Chewy pet purchases!  You’ll not only be helping your local shelter, you’ll also help support the podcast. Thank you Chewy!https://prf.hn/l/0eQxNd8/