The Shelter Cats Podcast

The Shelter Cats Podcast brings attention to all those wonderful people who have, in some way or another, helped the lives of cats. Without them (the people and the cats), who knows where we’d be today.If you’re a cat person or cat curious or are just looking for a fun way to pass some time, please give our podcast a listen or a watch. Hosts:Dan "The Cat Man" TrachtenbergMichelle "The Meow Maven" NielsenStephen "Mister Producer " Quandt of catbehaviorhelp.comHead to our website to learn more about The Shelter Cats Podcast, get all our links, and buy official merch!https://www.sheltercatspod.com

The Shelter Cats Podcast is a kids podcast hosted by Dan Trachtenberg, with 78 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 82. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dan Trachtenberg hosts The Shelter Cats Podcast, a kids show with 78 episodes published.

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  Episode #81

  Episode 81: The Best Of Season 4

  Jul 27, 202659 minS4

  We made it through Season 4, and we’re celebrating with our first-ever "Best Of" compilation episode! Whether you’re catching up or re-living the highlights, Dan and Michelle and editor Jake have pulled together the absolute best moments, advice, and laughs from an incredible run of guests. From legendary feline advocates to vet care experts and inspiring rescue stories, this episode is stacked with the heart of our community. A Special Note from the Team Sending our deepest love and condolences to our editor, Jacob Haley, on the passing of his beloved dog, Gus . Rest in peace, sweet boy. You are so loved. Featuring Highlights From: Jackson Galaxy (The Cat Daddy himself!) Rescue Advocates Of Long Island Cat Amazing/Brook Fountains Dr. Mary Manspeaker, DVM, MS Urban Cat League Hannah Shaw (The Kitten Lady) Duane Hook ( Get Meowta Here ) Hard Hat Cats: Sheila Massey Amy Dudley from Weruva Guest Links & Resources Find all links, websites, and socials for every guest featured in this episode on our official resource page: sheltercatspod.com/resources Support the Show & Connect Official Merch: Grab your gear at sheltercatspod.com Follow Michelle: Keep up with the Meow Maven’s journey on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@michellenielsen076 The Team Hosts: Dan "The Cat Man" & Michelle "The Meow Maven" Editor: Jacob Haley Questions, Comments, or Photo Submissions? Drop us a line anytime—we’d love to hear from you! Email: dan@tylerthecat.com | sheltercatspodcast@gmail.com

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  Episode #80

  Episode 80: Where the Love Began: Your First Cat Adoptions (Season 4 Finale!)

  Jun 1, 202654 minS4

  <p>It’s the Season 4 finale, and Dan "The Cat Man" and Michelle "The Meow Maven" are bringing you a jam-packed episode to close out an incredible season!</p><p>In this episode, we share an important update on Michelle’s breast cancer journey, issue our first-ever official show “clarification,” and dive into YOUR stories. We asked you on social media: Who was the first cat you ever adopted? and you did not disappoint. We’re reading some of our absolute favorite listener responses on air!</p><p>📸 Share Your First Furbaby!</p><p>If you have pictures of the very first ca...

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  Episode #79

  Episode 79: Awesome Happy Awesome Healthy With Amy Dudley of Weruva

  May 18, 20261h 16mS4

  <p>Amy Dudley, community manager from Weruva, joins the show to discuss how Weruva is making an impact on the quality of cat food!</p><p>Amy has been involved in the pet industry in some way or another since 2003 and she recently became Certified as a Pet Nutrition Coach. Perched in Queens, NY, she has two small rescue dogs and one senior cat, and volunteers with rescues whenever she can. Amy has an unhealthy obsession with Taco Bell and hot dogs, and you can often hear her asking "What do you feed your cat?" in the line for the...

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  Episode #78

  Episode 78: Finding Purpose For Non-Socialized Cats With Sheila Massey Of Hard Hat Cats

  Mar 30, 20261h 2mS4

  <p>What happens to the cats that aren’t looking for a lap to curl up in? In this episode, we sit down with Sheila Massey, the founder of Hard Hat Cats®.</p><p>After a black kitten named Sadie changed her life in 2008, Sheila began performing TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) in some of the most unique corners of New York City—from prisons to landmark mansions. She quickly realized that saving cats required more than just traps; it required "Neighborhood Relations." In 2019, she launched Hard Hat Cats to give "unadoptable" feral cats a professional purpose: providing non-toxic rodent control for breweries, hotel...

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  Episode #77

  Episode 77: Get Meowta Here: Treetop Cat Rescues With Duane Hook

  Mar 17, 20261h 6mS4

  <p>What do you do when a cat climbs higher than a ladder—or a fire truck—can reach?</p><p>In this episode, we’re joined by Duane Hook, a professional tree climber and founder of Cat In A Tree Rescue. Since 2010, Duane has been combining expert arborist techniques with a deep love for animals to bring stranded cats back to solid ground.</p><p>Duane walks us through the high-pressure world of canopy rescues, from managing "indoor-only" escape artists to handling senior and feral cats in dense woods. We dive into the specialized safety gear and low-stress techniques requir...

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