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The Shelter Cats Podcast

Dan Trachtenberg

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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00:42:03

Episode 66: The Farty Feline: A Reading

The Shelter Cats Podcast ·

2025/09/23

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

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00:45:41

Episode 65: Bobbi Brink: Lions Tigers & Bears

The Shelter Cats Podcast ·

2025/09/09

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

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01:13:33

Episode 64: The Truth About Bodega Cats

The Shelter Cats Podcast ·

2025/08/19

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

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01:04:13

Episode 63: David Grimm: Citizen Canine

The Shelter Cats Podcast ·

2025/08/05

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

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00:59:29

Episode 62: Animal Care Centers of NYC: Katy Hansen

The Shelter Cats Podcast ·

2025/07/22

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

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01:29:48

Episode 61: Terri Grow, Feline Nutritionist

The Shelter Cats Podcast ·

2025/07/08

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

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01:03:33

Episode 60: The Tails & Tassels Podcast

The Shelter Cats Podcast ·

2025/06/17

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

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01:08:22

Episode 59: Jeff Carstens: Feline Advocate

The Shelter Cats Podcast ·

2025/06/03

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

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00:23:49

Episode 58: Cat Treats: Why do cats make biscuits?

The Shelter Cats Podcast ·

2025/05/18

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

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00:41:12

Episode 57: Chloe & Ludvig!

The Shelter Cats Podcast ·

2025/05/04

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

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00:19:39

Episode 56: Cat Treats: Do Cats Get Over Their Past?

The Shelter Cats Podcast ·

2025/04/20

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!Click this link to help support the show and your local rescue!https://prf.hn/l/0eQxNd8/Your link to all

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00:41:04

Episode 55: Feline Spotlight: Monday

The Shelter Cats Podcast ·

2025/04/06

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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Episode 54: How To Find A Lost Cat

The Shelter Cats Podcast ·

2025/03/23

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/sheltercatsProfessional Pet Trackers:https://www.professionalpettrackers.net

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00:35:31

Episode 53: Feline Essentials!

The Shelter Cats Podcast ·

2025/03/09

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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01:50:32

Episode 52: Itty Bitty City Kitties!

The Shelter Cats Podcast ·

2025/02/16

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 to top quality nursery suites, complete with the highest level of

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01:24:40

Episode 51: Coping With Loss With Stephen Quandt, CFTBS

The Shelter Cats Podcast ·

2025/01/26

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 Stephen Quandt's Cat Behavior Help can be found at:

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01:09:13

Episode 50: Holiday Episode!

The Shelter Cats Podcast ·

2024/12/22

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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00:22:43

Episode 49: Life Update: Where the f*ck have you been?

The Shelter Cats Podcast ·

2024/12/15

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheltercats/support

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01:15:55

Episode 48: Cat Behavior Help with Stephen Quandt, CFTBS

The Shelter Cats Podcast ·

2024/10/27

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 and rover.com, see https://www.catbehaviorhelp.com/press/ and he was interviewed by Storycorps for NPR’s

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01:07:44

Episode 47: How Was Your Summer?

The Shelter Cats Podcast ·

2024/09/29

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheltercats/support

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