Cat Lifestyle Archives - The Community Cats Podcast

March 15, 2022

Cat Cinema and Speech with Tracie Hotchner, Author, Animal Wellness Advocate, and Founder of The Radio Pet Lady Network

“When people use negative words, we need to help correct them. People might speak ill of cats because they don’t understand them.” Listen to Episode #447 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Buzz to the Rescues, and Maddie’s Fund. Stacy talks to Tracie Hotchner, author, podcaster, animal […]

March 29, 2022

Discussing Feline Behavior with the CCP Behavior Day Dream Team

“We’ve advanced so much in terms of understanding cat behavior but yet, we still have so far to go. We need more days like this.” Listen to Episode #449 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Buzz to the Rescues, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy interviews […]

June 14, 2022

Stress in Pets with Kristen Levine, Nationally Acclaimed Pet Expert and Influencer

“I think we probably overthink it sometimes. And sometimes it’s just a matter of trying different things to see what the cat seems to prefer or what eliminates the behavior that we’re trying to eliminate.” Listen to Episode #460 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Doobert, and […]

August 16, 2022

Habitats for Cats with Mario Arbore, Founder and Owner of Square Paws

So if you’re doing something where they’re feeling engaged with that fun, I think it’s a better experience for people to bond with a cat.” Listen to Episode #469 Now This episode is sponsored in part by CARE, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Mario Abore returns to the […]

September 20, 2022

Pedaling and Paws with Caleb Curtis and Marilyn Monroad, Founder(s) of Calico Cycles

“Keep following your dreams. Keep following your heart. Keep going to where you’re led to go because it’s a life worth living when you’re following your heart.” Listen to Episode #474 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Dr. Pussum’s Cat Nip, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. After dropping out […]

September 27, 2022

Reducing Cats’ Distress with Mikkel Becker, Leader Trainer for Fear Free Pets and Fear Free Happy Homes

“Fear free is all about educating people to understand their cat’s emotional needs, which are deep and complex.” Listen to Episode #475 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Kensington Books, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy speaks with Mikkel Becker, a certified trainer and behavior consultant, […]

October 4, 2022

Thinking Vertically with Melody Kwan of MeloCat

“I always tell everyone, ‘Even if you don’t like animals, you can still help. If you don’t have what it takes, you can still help.’” Listen to Episode #476 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Kensington Books, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy chats with Melody […]

October 18, 2022

One Less Thing To Worry About with Janice Cobb, Founder of ZInzie Pie

“They are love engendering machines. They are love giving machines of an unconditional nature. That’s all they want to do, is love you.” Listen to Episode #478 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Kensington Books, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy chats with Janice Cobb, the […]

October 25, 2022

Letting Gato Be Gato with Winter Miller, Author of Not a Cat

“And, so I wrote a book that is for all of those people out there who just want to be who they are.” Listen to Episode #479 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Kensington Books, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy talks with Winter Miller, an […]

November 1, 2022

Part 1 of Colony Caretaking Tips and Tricks with Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director of Neighborhood Cats

“It starts off as you’re their feeder but overtime they form a special relationship with you…” Listen to Episode #480 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Kensington Books, Doobert, and Maddie’s Fund. This is a special audio presentation of our free webinar Colony Caretaking Tips and Tricks presented […]

November 21, 2022

Picture Perfect Cats with Brian Vermeire and Kristina Hughes, Frame Your Feline Founders

“Once you get one cat, you can’t stop getting cats. It’s an addiction like none other.” Listen to Episode #483 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert and Maddie’s Fund. Meet Brian Vermeire and Kristina Hughes, stand-up comedians and entrepreneurs based in Los Angeles. The pair grew weary of […]

December 13, 2022

Open to the Possibilities with Dr. Kelly Deihl, Senior Director of Science and Communication at Morris Animal Foundation

“I would tell people: stay open, learn, [and] keep learning.” Listen to Episode #486 Now This episode is sponsored in part by TevraPet and Maddie’s Fund. On today’s episode, Stacy chats with Dr. Kelly Deihl, the Senior Director of Science and Communication at Morris Animal Foundation and a prior […]

December 20, 2022

Training Tomorrow’s Trappers with Bryan Kortis, Programs Director at Neighborhood Cats

“There’s still a disconnect between the grassroots groups (that are primarily doing trap-neuter-return) and the larger shelters (that are involved in return-to-field) and we need to get to a point where those two parts of the system are working together.” Listen to Episode #487 Now This episode is sponsored […]

December 27, 2022

Honoring Our Best Friends with Cheryl Richardson, Author of How to Survive the Loss of a Pet

“There were so many ways that this little being helped to bring us closer together, to teach us about love, to teach us about unconditional love.” Listen to Episode #488 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert.com and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy chats with Cheryl […]

January 3, 2023

Anger Drives Change with Anne Levin, Executive Director of Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition and Founder of the Brooklyn Cat Cafe

“Shar[ing] our skills and work[ing] in the best way that we individually can with our skills has been really helpful in allowing us to help more animals.” Listen to Episode #489 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert.com and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy connects with […]

January 10, 2023

Cats at Play with Dr. Mikel Delgado, Co-Owner of Feline Minds

“I’m hoping by changing people’s perspective on what play looks like and giving them really concrete suggestions on how they can improve their play technique that more cats will get the play they deserve.” Listen to Episode #490 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert.com and Maddie’s […]

January 17, 2023

Working Cats with Molly DeVoss, Founder of Cat Behavior Solutions

“Because they’re so territorial, it’s hard to introduce a new cat regardless of where they came from into a new cat household.” Listen to Episode #491 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert.com and Maddie’s Fund. In this special episode, Stacy chats and co-hosts with Molly DeVoss, […]

February 7, 2023

The Purrfect Job for Cats with Sheila Massey, President and Founder of Hard Hat Cats

“The presence of cats is really beneficial to humans and that especially holds true in an urban setting where you have a lot of rats.” Listen to Episode #494 Now This episode is sponsored in part by TervaPet, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy speaks with Sheila Massey, […]

March 21, 2023

A Mountain of Veterinary Conversation with Dr. Jeff Young, Founder of Planned Pethood and star of Dr. Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet

“I’ve always tried to make a difference. . . I want to make a difference in the long run.” Listen to Episode #500 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. On this special 500th episode of Community Cats Podcast, Stacy is joined by Dr. Jeff […]

April 4, 2023

Campaigns for Community Cat Education with Louise Holton, Founder of Alley Cat Rescue and Co-Founder of Alley Cat Allies, and Deborah Holzer, Development Assistant at Alley Cat Rescue

“Our whole lives are really to get the word out that this is the solution.” – Louise on TNR Listen to Episode #502 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy talks with Louise Holton, Founder of Alley Cat Rescue, and Deborah Holzer, […]

April 11, 2023

Building Understanding and Compassion for Cats with KJ McGlinn, Author and Kitty Correspondent for Pet Pals TV

“We have to honor the cat’s wishes…we have to honor the community cat who wants to be outside and have a safe, happy life there.” Listen to Episode #503 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy chats with KJ McGill, Kitty […]

April 18, 2023

Women Helping Cats in West Michigan with Janet Vormittag, Author and Founder of Cats and Dogs, a Magazine

“That’s the cool thing. Some of these older groups are closing, but we have a whole new crop of young women who are starting rescues and taking over.” Listen to Episode #504 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy sits down […]

May 9, 2023

Cats and Common Ground with Ashley Byrne, Associate Director of Campaigns, PETA

“It’s empowering to realize that you can actually make a difference just by making different choices in the things that you do every day.” Listen to Episode #507 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Cats of the Wild Podcast, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. On this episode, Stacy […]

May 16, 2023

Dispelling Myths About Black Cats with Linda Malik, Author of Willow’s Tale

“Willow’s mission is to show that black cats are adorable, fun, and magical and they need to be loved just as much as any other cat.” Listen to Episode #508 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Cats of the Wild Podcast, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. On this […]

May 30, 2023

Saving Kittens with Nancy Peterson, Board Member of the National Kitten Coalition

“The National Kitten Coalition believes that every kitten deserves a chance to survive and thrive.” Listen to Episode #510 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Cats of the Wild Podcast, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. On this episode, Stacy chats with Nancy Peterson, Board Member of the National […]

June 6, 2023

Return-to-Field and Targeting Part 1 with Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director for Neighborhood Cats

“How do you organize a TNR program on a very large scale and get the best results…” Listen to Episode #511 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Cats of the Wild Podcast, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, we are proud to bring you the audio […]

June 13, 2023

Return-to-Field and Targeting Part 2 with Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director for Neighborhood Cats

“This brings us to one of the hot-button issues happening right now in return-to-field…what about friendly cats?” Listen to Episode #512 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Cats of the Wild Podcast, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. In today’s podcast, we are proud to bring you the audio […]

June 20, 2023

A Mass Trapping Powerhouse with Dawn Benefiel, Executive Director of Indy Neighborhood Cats

“You don’t have to be a cat person to support TNR.” Listen to Episode #513 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Cats of the Wild Podcast, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. On this episode, Stacy chats with Dawn Benefiel, the executive director of Indy Neighborhood Cats (“INC”), a […]

June 27, 2023

Picking, Protecting, and Pampering Cats with Justin Donne, Founder of The Kitty Boss

“There’s a lot of people that really need a cat and they don’t realize they do. So if I can marry up those two, I think that’d be a really great thing.” Listen to Episode #514 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Cats of the Wild Podcast, […]

July 25, 2023

Felines, Forensics and Affordable Care with Dr. Michelle Gonzalez (aka Dr. G), Owner of the Rascal Unit

“As veterinarians, we have to educate people.” Listen to Episode #518 Now This episode is sponsored in part by The Urban Cat League, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. On this episode, Stacy chats with Dr. G, owner of the Rascal Unit, which consists of two mobile veterinary hospitals that provide […]

September 19, 2023

Finding Cat-Loving People with Audrey Stratton, Clinic Supervisor at Feral Cat Coalition

“We need more people that are eager and willing to help see a problem and want to be a part of the solution.” Listen to Episode #526 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Urban Cat League, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. On this episode, Stacy talks to Audrey […]

September 26, 2023

In Case of Emergency with Janice Cobb, Creator of the Save My Pet ID Tag

“Pets make us human.” Listen to Episode #527 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Urban Cat League, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. On this episode, Stacy is joined by Janice Cobb, creator of the Save My Pet ID Tag and former guest of the show (CCP Episode 478). […]

October 3, 2023

Your Path to the Perfect Multi Cat Lifestyle with Melody Kwan, MeloCat

“[There is] nothing that love, patience, time, and effort cannot fix.” Listen to Episode #528 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Urban Cat League, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy is joined by Melody Kwan, aka MeloCat, a cat rescuer, foster, and volunteer-based in Hong […]

October 10, 2023

Cat Pawsitive 360 with Jackson Galaxy, Star of Animal Planet’s My Cat from Hell and Founder of The Jackson Galaxy Project, and Steve Kaufman, Vice President of Operations for the GOODS Program at Greater Good Charities

“It’s just the willingness to go where it takes you. And it will always take you somewhere.” Listen to Episode #529 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Urban Cat League, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. In this special episode, the Cat Daddy himself, Jackson Galaxy, returns to the […]

November 28, 2023

Cats and Eternity with Allia Zobel Nolan, Best-Selling Author

“Little things like that…If everybody does some little thing, it will work to our benefit with the cats.” Listen to Episode #536 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Meow Cat Lounge, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy chats with Allia Zobel Nolan, an international best-selling […]

December 5, 2023

Calming Your Anxious Cat with Joan Ranquet, Animal Communicator, Energy Healer, Author, Speaker and Educator

“Anybody could sit down and get quiet for a moment…then just get a sense. Like, is my household stressful? Is my cat living her best life? What have we got going on here that I could do that could make it easier for the cat?” Listen to Episode #537 Now […]

December 12, 2023

It’s a special episode! Mike Phillips, LVT and President of Urban Cat League, interviews Stacy LeBaron.

“The cats are a vehicle for us to all get our act together and take responsibility for every part of the community.” Listen to Episode #538 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Meow Cat Lounge, Doobert.com, and Maddie’s Fund. In this special episode, Mike Phillips of UrbanCatLeague.org […]

January 25, 2024

5 Ways to Turn your Passion for Cats Into Action in 2024

We have so much going on and it feels like we are all busier than ever. Here are 5 quick things that you can share with friends on Facebook, the public, etc to make a difference in the lives of cats. I look forward to seeing all of you at […]