Our mission is to provide education, information and dialogue that will create a supportive environment empowering people to help cats in their community. *For transcripts of most shows, visit https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/podcast/.
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Welcome to Cats, Community, and Conversations. A weekly podcast dedicated to Medicine Hat, Redcliff, and surrounding areas hosted by Linda Tooth and Michelle Marshall. Their mission is to bring awareness to their community, have fun, and discuss topics that need to be part of our everyday conversations.Listen Meow!
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557: Keeping an Open Mind to Reduce Stress and Pain in Cats with Stacy McVicker, DVM, CVA, CCRT, Veterinarian & Crazy Cat Lady
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Have you ever watched your cat move with less of its usual grace or hesitate before leaping onto its favorite perch? In this episode, understand the complex world of feline pain with Dr. Stacy McVicker. These whiskered companions are masters at masking discomfort, but Dr. McVicker's expertise, inspired by the stories of James Herriot, equips us wit…
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Special Guest - Ashley & Kim
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Welcome back to another episode of Cats, Community, and Conversations hosted by Linda Tooth and Michelle Marshall. In this episode, the ladies’ welcome special guests Ashley and Kim Large to discuss the recent UCP legislation surrounding transgender youth. Being a parent in today’s world has its challenges and rewards. As a parent, you are responsi…
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556: Colony Caretaking Tips & Tricks Part 2, with Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director, Neighborhood Cats
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Brace your whiskers for a deep dive into the heartwarming world of community cat care as we reveal secrets to crafting the perfect winter shelters and share non-invasive tricks for keeping our feline friends safe and neighbors happy. Our guide through this chilly chapter is Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director at Neighborhood Cats. His expertis…
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555: Colony Caretaking Tips and Tricks Part 1 with Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director, Neighborhood Cats
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Unlock the secrets to managing a thriving community cat colony as we team up with experts Bryan Kortis from Neighborhood Cats shares essential tips on maintaining a consistent feeding schedule and crafting secure feeding locations that benefit our feline companions. Prepare to enhance your caretaking skills. Learn how to keep mealtime peaceful and …
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A Special "Because We Love It" Episode! Check Out the United We Spay Podcast with Stacy LeBaron and Dr. Philip Bushby
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Today we wanted to share an episode of The United We Spay Podcast. It's a new monthly show from the United Spay Alliance and it's hosted by the one and only Stacy LeBaron. In each episode, they delve into the heart of a movement that’s changing the lives of animals and communities for the better with the mission to build awareness, educate, and emp…
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554: Just Getting Started with Bonney Brown, President of Humane Network and Options Veterinary Care
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It’s the passion of people like Bonney Brown that fuels today's conversation on the vital role spay and neuter programs play in controlling cat overpopulation. We reminisce about the early days of trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs and explore how her journey, from being inspired by her parents’ rescue endeavors to leading impactful animal welfare i…
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553: Return-to-Field: How Shelters Save Community Cats Part 2 with Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director, Neighborhood Cats
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Ever wondered how a stray feline's journey through a Return to Field (RTF) program can lead it back home? This week, we continue our deep dive into the world of community cats, focusing on the pivotal steps from shelter intake to safe return, and the intricate assessments that ensure these whiskered wanderers thrive. Join in as we examine the criti…
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552: Return-to-Field: How Shelters Save Community Cats, Part 1, with Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director, Neighborhood Cats
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"I think it’s important to acknowledge that there’s a reason we’re trying to solve community cat over population because this is, ya know, not always a great situation for the cats. When it comes to return to field, we’re looking at animals coming into the shelter…they have good body condition scores, they appear quite healthy, and that lets you kn…
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551: Picking Up Pizza and Saving Cats with Nadia Oseguera, Program Manager for the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program and Chris Ramon, Chief Program Officer for Pasadena Humane
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Sometimes life surprises you with a mission when you least expect it, like during a routine pizza run that suddenly catapults you into the world of community cat care. That's exactly what happened to Nadia Oseguera and Chris Ramon, who found themselves drawn into the compassionate web of Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and fostering initiatives. Filled wi…
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Special Guest - Jennie Ogilvie, The Unconventional Medium
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Welcome back to Cats, Community, and Conversations hosted by Linda Tooth and Michelle Marshall. In this week's episode, the ladies welcome Canada's Unconventional Medium, Jennie Ogilvie! As a medium, Jennie understands what spirit gives her. She then communicates the message to her clients. Plus, she is not shy about adding a comedic flare to her…
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550: Rethinking the Shelter with Erin-Claire (EC) Michaels, Executive Director of the Cat Care Society
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Unlock the heart and soul of feline welfare with EC Michaels from the Cat Care Society, as we share an intimate conversation about a lifetime spent in the company of cats. This episode isn't just another talk – it's a journey through the passion-fueled world of cat care, punctuated by the society's groundbreaking work with special needs felines. EC…
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549: Tech That Can Play Fetch with Chris Roy, Founder of Doobert.com
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Take a peek into a future where technology and animal welfare walk paw-in-paw. Chris Roy is here to unpack the leaps Doobert has made in feline welfare technology. He’s bringing along their case management module that's reshaping how animal organizations handle the gamut of operations from colony management to those heartwarming adoption stories. I…
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548: The Surprising Language of Community Cats with Sarah Brown, Cat Behavior Consultant and Author of “The Hidden Language of Cats: How They Have Us at Meow”
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Unravel the mysteries of feline behavior with the extraordinary Sarah Brown, a cat behavior expert with three decades of experience. Sarah shares her captivating journey from zoology student to PhD researcher, exploring the complex social dynamics within feral cat colonies. Listen in as she recounts her in-depth study of two cat colonies, one nestl…
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547: The Free Feral Fix in Texas with Tiffany Ditto, Director of Marketing and Communication at Texas Coalition for Animal Protection
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Have you ever wondered about the heroes behind the scenes, tirelessly working to ensure a better future for our feline companions? In a heartening discussion with Tiffany Ditto from the Texas Coalition for Animal Protection, we journey into the frontlines of animal advocacy. We reveal the transformative impact TCAP's low-cost veterinary services, i…
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Trans Rights are Human Rights
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Welcome back to Cats, Community & Conversations, hosted by Linda Tooth and Michelle Marshall. On today's episode, the ladies are fired up over the new policy regarding transgender kids' rights in Alberta. The legislation Premier Smith is hoping to take to the floor in the fall limits the ability of younger Albertans seeking to transition by impleme…
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Facing Feline Leukemia with Facts, Not Fear with Margaret Tompkins, Founder of the Tompkins Foundation
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When Margaret Tompkins opened her home to a sickly kitten, little did she know that this act of kindness would catapult her into a lifelong mission to advocate for feline leukemia positive cats. Her story is at the heart of our latest episode, where she recounts her transformative journey and how it's led to her role as president of the Tompkins Fo…
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Less Price, More Purr with Rick DuCharme, Owner of RLD Consulting and Managing Partner of The Community Cat Clinic
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Join the transformational journey with Rick DuCharme, a former heavy equipment industry professional turned no-kill movement leader, as we unpack the meaningful strides made in animal welfare. Our enlightening conversation delves into Rick's leap into the world of cats and dogs, where he has championed spay-neuter initiatives and pioneered the firs…
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A Special "Because We Love It" Episode! Check Out the Kindred Podcast with Kate Coffin, Jenn Asplundh, and Dr. Kristyn Vitale
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“I feel like so much of why cat’s get a bad rap is because they seem to be juxtaposed to dogs and dog behavior.” Today we wanted to share an episode of Kindred, a podcast hosted by sisters Kate Coffin and Jenn Asplundh. It explores the intricate and interdependent relationship that humans have with animals and nature. Their episodes are always intr…
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IG & TikTok Sensations - Jimmy & Clarence
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Welcome back to Cats, Community & Conversations, hosted by Linda Tooth and Michelle Marshall. The ladies are over the moon with this week's celebrity guests, who have made serious waves on Instagram and TikTok. While it was a bit of a challenge to nail down Kim Jong Mom and Dadamir Putin (in all fairness, they are busy being "dictators"), they were…
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Sharing Adoption Secrets for Hard to Adopt Cats with Halle Hamilton, Cat Adoption Manager, Austin Pets Alive
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Every cat has its tale, and this week's chat with Halle Hamilton of Austin Pets Alive brings a new narrative to the forefront of feline rescue. As we weave through Halle's own transformation from a dancer to a pioneer in cat adoptions, we uncover the heartwarming stories of special needs kitties who have found their stride thanks to innovative stra…
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With Enthusiasm We Work Together with Donna Brown, Founder of Garden City Community Cats Project
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When Donna Brown first noticed the shadowy figures of cats darting through the alleys of Garden City, little did she know she'd become the champion of a thousand feline lives. This heartfelt conversation peels back the layers of Donna's transformation from an everyday citizen to the founder of the Garden City Community Cats Project, a beacon of hop…
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Light the Night Gala - Sanare Centre - Special Guest Chris Johnson
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Welcome back to season 3 of Cats, Community and Conversations, hosted by Linda Tooth and Michelle Marshall. The ladies are stoked to be back recording. The ladies welcome Chris Johnson, Executive Director of Sanare Centre, to kick off the new season, chat about what Sanare Centre does for the community, and more. Sanare Centre is hosting a spectacu…
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Eliminating Economic Euthanasia with Steven Mornelli, Waggle.org
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Have you ever been stopped dead in your tracks by a story that not only breaks your heart but also fuels a fire within you to create change? That's exactly the experience Steven Mornelli from Waggle.org had, and it led him to tackle the gut-wrenching issue of economic euthanasia head-on. Steven unveils the narrative of his leap from the financial a…
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Spurring Change for Cats from the Top Down with Jonlyn Freeman, Founder of NYC Cat Rescuer Alliance and Meagan Licari, President of Puppy Kitty NY City
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Ever wondered about the hurdles faced by animal rescuers in bustling metropolitan areas? Packed with first-hand accounts from these inspiring guests, Jonlyn Freeman and Meagan Licari, this episode takes a deep look into the complex realm of feline welfare in New York City. Amid the chaos of the pandemic, these dedicated cat-lovers remained undeterr…
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Season 2 Recap - Wow What a Year
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Welcome back to the final episode in season two of Cats, Community, and Conversations, hosted by Linda Tooth and Michelle Marshall. Wow, can you believe it's the end of another season? What a year! The ladies interviewed many amazing guests and chatted about intriguing and exciting topics. During this episode, the ladies take a short trip down memo…
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It's a special episode! Part Two of The Drop Trap: A Trapper’s Best Friend Presented by Neighborhood Cats
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"Another specialized use of the drop trap is when you're trying to catch a mom and her kittens..." This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie's Fund. This is part two of a special audio presentation of a free webinar offered to trappers earlier in 2023. If you’d like to watch this presentation, you can hop on over to our YouTube channel to check i…
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Gender & Politics Part 2 with Special Guest Sam Malone
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Welcome back to another episode of Cats, Community, and Conversations hosted by Linda Tooth and Michelle Marshall. In this week's captivating episode, the ladies welcome back the ever-charming Sam Malone. Our trio of hosts dives deep into the enthralling topic of gender and the rich tapestry of its history, plus the group chats about our current po…
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It's a special episode! Part One of The Drop Trap: A Trapper’s Best Friend Presented by Neighborhood Cats
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"It's great to have the cat you're after, see another cat come in, have a bite to eat, and then leave. Nothing happens. Nothing dramatic. That can help persuade them that it's just fine to go in; nothing to worry about here." This episode is sponsored in part by Meow Cat Lounge, Doobert.com, and Maddie's Fund. This is part one of a special audio pr…
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Gender & Politics with Special Guest Sam Malone
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Welcome back to another episode of Cats, Community, and Conversations hosted by Linda Tooth and Michelle Marshall. In this week's captivating episode, the ladies welcome back the ever-charming Sam Malone. Our trio of hosts dives deep into the enthralling topic of gender and the rich tapestry of its history, plus the group chats about our current po…
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