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Curl Up with a Cat Tale with Gwen Cooper

Join New York Times bestselling cat writer and "Homer"s mom," Gwen Cooper--author of numerous cat-centric titles, including "Homer"s Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale," "Spray Anything," and "The Book of PAWSOME: Head Bonks, Raspy Tongues, and 101 Reasons Why Cats Make Us So, So Happy"--as we celebrate all things feline and listen to ins-purr-ational cat tales! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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52:23

How to Be SMART

Curl Up with a Cat Tale with Gwen Cooper ·

2022/03/22

In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen speaks with Julie Kelley, founder and director of the Let’s Be SMART cat rescue organization in Greece! Also, Gwen gives an update on the situation for animals in Ukraine, and what you can do to help out the heroic organizations and people risking their lives to save other lives. Plus, Gwen answers a reader question: How do I know if I really love my cat, or if my cat really loves me? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:00:52

Putting the "You" in Ukraine

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2022/03/08

In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen speaks with Ashley Byrne of PETA and Alexandra Sava of Sava’s Safe Haven in Romania to get gripping firsthand accounts of what’s being done to save cats, dogs, and other four-legged refugees from the war zone in Ukraine—and, of course, what YOU can do in this crisis to help save lives TODAY! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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40:27

Feline Philosophy, Part 2

Curl Up with a Cat Tale with Gwen Cooper ·

2022/03/01

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen is once again speaking with philosopher, author, and all-around man of letters John Gray about his book “Feline Philosophy: Cats and the Meaning of Life,” and the ways in which cats can help all of us to be better, happier, more fulfilled, and more ethical humans. It’s an entertaining and deeply thought-provoking conversation you won’t want to miss—so check it out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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52:28

Feline Philosophy, Part 1

Curl Up with a Cat Tale with Gwen Cooper ·

2022/02/22

On this week’s all-new episode, join Gwen as she speaks with philosopher John Gray--chief book reviewer for The New Statesman, London School of Economics professor emeritus, and "One of the most important thinkers alive," according to The Times (London)--about his newest book Feline Philosophy: Cats and the Meaning of Life. It's the first of a two-part conversation about how living with, and striving to be more like, our feline companions can make us happier, more fulfilled, and more virtuous

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42:02

Sinners in the Hands of an Angry Gwen

Curl Up with a Cat Tale with Gwen Cooper ·

2022/02/15

In this week’s all-new episode,Gwen addresses some of the negative emails and wild rumor mongering she received in response to last week’s conversation with Charlotte Maxwell-Jones, the American woman courageous enough to remain in Afghanistan rescuing animals following the evacuation of US troops. (Many thanks, by the way, to those who have joined Gwen in supporting this incredibly worthwhile cause!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:00:27

Charlotte Maxwell-Jones

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2022/02/08

On an unforgettable new episode—more than five months in the making!—Gwen speaks with Kabul Small Animal Rescue founder and director, Charlotte Maxwell-Jones, and hears her firsthand account of her harrowing attempt to evacuate Afghanistan with nearly 300 rescue animals back in August, and the heartbreaking moment when she was turned back at the Kabul airport. Charlotte was finally able to successfully airlift 286 dogs and cats to safety in Canada just this past week, and she also tells us about

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45:35

Beautiful Little Fools

Curl Up with a Cat Tale with Gwen Cooper ·

2022/02/01

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen speaks with USA Today and internationally bestselling author (and cat mom extraordinaire) Jillian Cantor about her brand-new novel, Beautiful Little Fools. Plus, Gwen offers one of her super-rare book giveaways! Also in this episode, Clayton takes a fancy to an old cat scratcher temporarily moved to a new location (close to the front door, preparatory to being tossed out for good), but is decidedly less enthusiastic with Gwen when the cat scratcher finally meets

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58:20

Love Hurts

Curl Up with a Cat Tale with Gwen Cooper ·

2022/01/25

On this week’s all-new episode, Clayton finally speaks on-air! In an event that’s been nearly a year in the making, Clayton expresses his feline disapproval of attention being paid to anything other than himself, and you definitely don’t want to miss it! Later in the episode, Gwen speaks with Australian filmmaker and journalist Melanie Morningstar about the joys and challenges of adopting previously abused cats who still find it difficult to trust a human—and who sometimes express that mistrust as

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43:58

Readings from a Cat House

Curl Up with a Cat Tale with Gwen Cooper ·

2022/01/18

In this week’s all-new episode of Curl Up with a Cat Tale, Gwen tackles the cold-weather under-the-covers feline pile-on and why books and cats go so well together. Later, Gwen reads a hilarious excerpt from “My Life in a Cat House” that’s guaranteed to make you chuckle. Check it out MEOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41:16

Proof of Life

Curl Up with a Cat Tale with Gwen Cooper ·

2022/01/11

It’s finally 2022! And Clayton and Fanny finally speak! Contrary to internet rumors that have been circulating over the past few days, Fanny the cat is alive and well—and speaks up rather loudly on her own behalf on this week’s all-new episode. Clayton joins in as well! Plus, an update on Kabul Small Animal Rescue and New Year’s resolutions on this very first episode of 2022. Take a listen right MEOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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54:55

A Woman, A Plan, A Cat, Panama!

Curl Up with a Cat Tale with Gwen Cooper ·

2021/12/21

It’s the last episode of Curl Up with a Cat Tale in 2021! In this year-end episode, Gwen speaks with visionary Kirsten Quimby who chucked her life in Rhode Island to relocate full-time to Panama and found a sanctuary—Kirsten Cares for Cats—that cares for stray, feral, and blind cats. She’s living the dream, in other words! Gwen also reflects on the end of her first year in podcasting and what’s been gained and lost along the way. You don’t want to miss it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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42:43

The Silence of the Cats

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2021/12/14

In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen discusses the #HomersHeroes response to the string of tornadoes that devastated Kentucky this past weekend and give listeners a chance to claim a one-of-a-kind, beautifully rendered oil portrait of Homer the Blind Wonder Cat for their very own. Later, Gwen answers a reader question about the time someone sent Gwen death threats against Homer—and Gwen’s hilarious (and effective!) response. You don’t want to miss this one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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41:30

He Said/She Said

Curl Up with a Cat Tale with Gwen Cooper ·

2021/12/07

On this week’s all-new episode of Curl Up with a Cat Tale, Gwen asks listeners to be the judges in a he-said/she-said, cat-centric couples’ fight. Also, an update on holiday gifts for the cat lover in your life AND the latest update on Kabul Small Animal Rescue! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:11

A Fanny and Clayton Thanksgiving

Curl Up with a Cat Tale with Gwen Cooper ·

2021/11/30

Catch up with Gwen, and this week’s very special guest/life partner Laurence Lerman, to talk about cats, Thanksgiving, cats, the holiday season, cats, animal rescue, and more! PLUS—an update on Kabul Small Animal Rescue! (Spoiler alert: All the animals are FINALLY being evacuated to Canada!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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44:03

Thankful

Curl Up with a Cat Tale with Gwen Cooper ·

2021/11/23

On this week’s all-new episode of Curl Up with a Cat Tale, Gwen speaks with The Conscious Cat’s Ingrid King about her 2021 Holiday Gift Guide for cats and cat lovers. Plus: It’s Thanksgiving! And Gwen’s thankful for her amazing listeners, readers, supporters—and, of course, her cats, who inspire it all. What are *you* thankful for? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:19

Daylight Cravings

Curl Up with a Cat Tale with Gwen Cooper ·

2021/11/10

On this week’s all-new episode of Curl Up with a Cat Tale with Gwen Cooper, Gwen wonders if the annual caterwaulings of her feline brood when the clocks go back an hour might actually induce a nervous breakdown. (Spoiler alert: They might!) Later, Gwen reads a passage from the story “Daylight Cravings” from her Spray Anything story collection. Check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:21

Welcome Back Cooper

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2021/11/02

Gwen returns this week—after an unplanned two-week hiatus due to laryngitis—with an all-new episode! Answering a reader question about why Vashti was never the ins-purr-ation for a book like fur-sibs Homer and Scarlett, Gwen also catches up after two weeks gone, gives the latest on Kabul Small Animal Rescue, and offers the very last batch of autographed hardcover first-editions to the first listeners who claim them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:04:29

Why Baby Why

Curl Up with a Cat Tale with Gwen Cooper ·

2021/10/12

On this week’s all-new episode—available early exclusively for my Patreon community!—Gwen reports the latest news on Kabul Small Animal Rescue. She also catches up with cat lady extraordinaire and former corporate drone Staci Griesbach, who decided to chuck the 9-to-5 office grind and pursue a career in music, fusing country-music standards with jazz arrangements. Today she’s a veteran of Birdland, Carnegie Hall, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and many more—and also a pretty pawsome guest! Hosted

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43:13

Do You See What I See?

Curl Up with a Cat Tale with Gwen Cooper ·

2021/09/28

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen answers a reader question about how she “knew” how to take care of a blind kitten all those years ago when she first adopted Homer. Actually, what Gwen *really* does is talk about how we’re all the best (and only) “interpreters” for the needs and anxieties of the animals we love and live with—which is why it’s so important to pay attention. Also: Can wearing a 12-hour facial mask while recording a podcast affect that podcast’s quality? Maybe! Download this

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42:23

Sweet Jane

Curl Up with a Cat Tale with Gwen Cooper ·

2021/09/21

On this week’s all-new episode (available early exclusively to Patreon supporters!), Gwen gives the latest update on Kabul Small Animal Rescue and answers a reader question by talking about the one and only time she and Homer TRULY got super angry with each other (true story!). You definitely won’t want to miss it, so listen right MEOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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