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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 54 Featuring Tamara Schenk Author of Soul Cats
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07/01/22 • 79 min
This was a truly beautiful episode that I recorded when I had the opportunity to chat to Tamara Schenk the author of the most wonderful book Soul Cats.
Tamara lives in Germany with her husband and she has an incredible story to tell, so much that she wrote a book about her life experience. The incredible Soul Cats was born through a deep a meaningful bond with her soul cat Max but it is also so much more than a book.
Having adopted Max and Flix from a shelter it was through this act of kindness that Tamara's life changed in many ways and adopting them was only the start of her journey.
I do not want to give too much away about the book but the story is of their relationship and the bond they shared which started as one thing but with the help of animal communication it became something more.
Tamara learned more about the previous life of Max and Flix which helped her understand them to a much deeper level but most importantly when facing numerous health issues it made the difference to both Tamara, Max and Flix when transitioning from this life to the next.
Tamara is now an animal communicator and offers this to many others who seek answers, reassurance and guidance from their feline friends. Through this deep communication pet owners can learn so much. They can communicate with their pets in this life and the next and surely there cannot be anything more reassuring than that.
The book is one that when you start reading you cannot put it down for a second and it takes you through a wonderful and at times magical journey alongside Tamara.
There are ups and downs, laughter and tears but at the centre a deep and never ending love which you can feel through every word. It is not just a spiritual book, its a book for anyone who loves a story of friendship, trust, building a family, patience, kindness and love, the thing I took most from this book was the never ending love.
At the time of recording Tamara advised me that her beloved cat Joey had suddenly passed away only a few days ago and I personally would like to express my condolences to Tamara, Michael and Hubertus. It took strength to still record the interview and courage too. I appreciate her doing so and am so sorry for this incredible loss of sweet Joey.
Please read this book and you can pick it up at Amazon plus other places, you will adore it I am certain!
Soul Cats: How Our Feline Friends Teach Us to Live from the Heart: Amazon.co.uk: Schenk, Tamara: 9781641466837: Books
You can learn more about Tamara and her work and journey on her beautiful website
Home - Soul Cats (soul-cats.com) and perhaps you would like a special soul reading for yourself or feline friend.
Facebook Soul Cats - Tamara Schenk | Facebook
Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 26 Featuring Bash from Crits 4 Cats
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12/31/21 • 74 min
First of all Happy New Years Eve and welcome to this episode of the podcast! The final one of 2021!
I recently put a shout out asking if there were any people interested in being featured on my show. I received a lovely message from Bash asking if he could be a guest and I immediately said yes! All that was left to happen was to arrange a mutual time for both of us and the rest they say is history.
I had previous correspondence with Bash as he listens to the show and told me how much he enjoyed it and that the podcast although about cats came in at a slightly different angle to so many others out there which was a great compliment to me and much appreciated.
Bash is an advocate for fostering cats and helps his local shelter by doing this on a regular basis. Hi shelter is Four Paws Rescue who operate mainly in Delaware and the North Est Maryland areas but also have a branch in South Carolina where the founder lives.
Bash works at an equine centre and was familiar with cats there who are the barn cats and also started rescue himself adding several cats to his furry family and then realised that through his love of gaming and cats he could do something amazing by combining both together and make some much needed funds to help cats in need and shelters.
Bash redesigned his spare room which is his foster kitty room and people can watch him play games online on his Twitch channel while checking out the antics of the fosters who are happily playing in the background. He also hosts weekly cat chats and has a great following online.
It was a pleasure to chat to Bash and learn so much about fostering and why it certainly saves lives and its something that anyone can do. If you were ever in doubt about your capability to help any of your local shelters then Bash will ease your worries and perhaps you too can save a life by freeing up a space in a shelter which can go to another cat in need. Thanks to people just like Bash who open up their homes so many little angels have a chance in life and so this work is vital and should be celebrated! Thank you Bash!!
Please follow Bash on Instagram @crists4cats and check his gaming page on his twitch channel at http://twitch.tv/crits4cats
The shelter he fosters for is www.fourpawsrescueandshelter.org
Finally.... thank all of you for the amazing support the past year and I look forward to sharing many more stories of incredible inspiring people in 2021! An extra big thank you for supporting the Patreon and my other ventures which enable me to send money to cats and shelters in need. And if you are one of those currently wearing one of my hoodies then thank you so much! It makes me humble and warm inside. I appreciate you!!!!!
Thanks for listening
Fiona X
Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 24 Featuring Meagan Licari and Figaro The Survivor Kitten
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12/17/21 • 38 min
Figaro was found outside in January of 2019 with severe facial trauma. He was brought to the vet for care and surgery to try and save his life.
Puppy Kitty NY City was the organisation who took on the care of Figaro and whilst he was recovering in the clinic Meagan was visiting him and was going to be the one fostering him until he found a home.
Around the same time another cat (to be later named Corona) came in with similar facial injuries but just not as severe as Figaro's. Both kittens were to be fostered by Meagan and her husband however after sometime they both realised they did not wish to part with them and so they became members of their family and found their golden basket.
Figaro has gone from strength to strength in his recover and Meagan explains a little bit more about his surgeries and how they have helped him and his current beauty regime that keeps him not only healthy but looking glamorous and beautiful.
Figgy has gone through so much in his short life but does not let anything stop him, he is always somewhere playing, having fun, being naughty or demanding love. Even during our chat Figaro was almost in front of the screen the whole time being centre of attention, being cuddled, pampered and finally playing. He is such a sweet and funny guy you cannot help but love him for his sweetness.
Meagan wrote a book called "The Story Of A Kitten Who Beat The Odds" and is written to encourage children who may be going through hospital visits the same as Figaro did whilst he was recovering and to show them that it does not have to be scary at all. They too can be brave like Figgy. If you visit the Instagram of Figaro you can click on the linktree and purchase this or Meagan would be happy to send copies to children who may be going through some difficult time.
The Puppy Kitty NY City is a fantastic organisation who previously ran without a physical shelter and from home but recently have new premises in Queens NY and can now take in more animals and save lives. Meaghan fills me in on that and also the super initiative called the Barn Cat Initiative which raises awareness of feral cats who cannot go back to the streets and places them in new secure homes in Barns or Sanctuary's where they can live a great life in the way they feel most comfortable, for we know ferals enjoy being free and aren't exactly lap cats but still deserve to live and be happy too.
Please check their website at Puppy Kitty NYC and also check out their Instagram page @puppykittynycity and you can find out more and follow Figaro too on Instagram @figaroandhisfriends
Thanks for listening
Fiona x
Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 10 with special guest Linda Van Gelder from Stichting Buitenlandse Asielen SBA
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10/01/21 • 67 min
In this episode I chatted with the lovely Linda Van Gelder the secretary from the Stichting Buitenlandse Asielen (SBA) who are a non profit organisation based in the Netherlands.
SBA is a foundation helping other animal shelters all around the world. They provide not only financial help for a guaranteed period of agreed time but they also assist with ways to make the shelters operate better, more efficiently and provide other vital support.
Once the shelters are able to cope on their own and no longer need the help of SBA then they go it alone but SBA maintain contact and will lend further support if necessary and encourage the shelters to continue their positive work and are very happy when the shelters become self sufficient as it means they have helped them enough for them to do so.
The SBA currently provides financial help and assistance for between 17-22 shelters around the world from places such as Colombia and Costa Rica in Central and South America. In Europe places such as Croatia, Greece, Hungary, Spain, Slovakia and the Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary in Rome. SBA even help shelters as far away as Asia in Sri Lanka and Thailand.
SBA was set up in 1983 by Mrs Diny Brummelman and has a cooperation agreement with the Dutch Government.
The organisation relies on donations to keep operating and passes these much needed funds onto the various shelters receiving their support.
You can find SBA on Instagram @stichtingbuitenlandseasielen and their new website is being created currently and you can find it when its operational on Stichting Buitenlandse Asielen is under construction but in the meantime check out their old website for more about this fantastic organisation! Organisation - Stichting Buitenlandse Asielen (s-b-a.info)
Thanks for listening!
Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 47 Featuring Adrienne & Jae - Two Crazy Cat Ladies
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05/13/22 • 59 min
It was such an honour to chat to Adrienne and Jae who make up the incredible duo of Two Crazy Cat Ladies. These women are flying the flag high for the proper healthcare that your cats need and deserve.
Their passion is really evident through their valuable social media work but when speaking to them then you can really see how much they love what they are doing. With smiles as wide as the ocean and beaming from ear to ear it is impossible not to feel a sense of their infectious happiness and radiance. Adrienne and Jae are warm, friendly and fun and you can feel immediately they really care about their mission.
With their social media and own brand Feline Essential they are helping cat owners by educating them on ways they can prolong their cats life in the best possible way with a strong focus on acting sooner rather than later with simple supplements which can be added into daily diets and can ensure the best healthcare for your cat. For them proactiveness is key to giving your cat a rich and healthy life. Their brand is something which was lacking in the feline world and with Jae already having a family history in animal care products the foundation was already in place for her to really make this a dream come true and with Adrienne beside her each step of the way a fabulous team was born.
Sharing a wealth of knowledge with their loyal followers the ladies are advocates for always learning, gaining more information and most importantly passing it on. Between them I am sure there isn't anything they do not already know but if so then you can be sure they are "on it" and already researching, reading, listening or watching so that they are armed with everything they need to pass their findings on.
I think they may be the most positive people I have had the opportunity to chat to and it was really wonderful to listen to everything they wanted to share.
You can join the lovely ladies live on their Instagram account Two Crazy Cat Ladies (@thetwocrazycatladies) • Instagram photos and videos don't forget to bring some wine for viewing as they are wine lovers and will appreciate the gesture I am sure.
Their Facebook page is The Two Crazy Cat Ladies | Facebook
Their website Home - Two Crazy Cat Ladies where you can read all about them, check out their amazing cat care products and super cool merchandise!
They also run their own podcast which you can listen to at Back In The Closet - Two Crazy Cat Ladies on Apple Podcasts
Hope you enjoy & as always thanks for listening!
Fiona X
Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 28 Featuring Chris Poole AKA Cat Man Chris - Dad of Cole and Marmalade
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01/14/22 • 122 min
Sometimes in life you may hope for a moment when you can speak to someone truly special and I feel so honoured and lucky to have spent over 2 and a half hours with my next guest. They say some people are born golden because they have beautiful hearts & even more beautiful souls, this is the only way to describe Chris Poole.
He is one of the gems of the cat world.
He is a gem not only for the incredible work he carries out in TNR but for his simplicity, his humbleness & genuine heart. There is no ego to be found, he's always thinking he can do more, or doesn't do enough & thinking of ways to give more back to the loyal fanbase & supporters he clearly holds so dear to his heart. He is gentle, kind & truly wears his heart on his sleeve.
You can see happiness & joy oozing from every pore when he speaks about his rescue work but not least when he speaks about his beloved Cole, Marmalade, Jugg and Zig Zag. Chris's face lights up & you can tell he is living the dream of being able to do what he loves everyday and make a difference to so many cats.
The conversation covers many personal topics close to Chris's heart & at times is very emotional, so much that Chris had to pause to gather himself, he still carries overwhelming feelings from the court case where he fought to be able to continue his Cole and Marmalade work & share their lives with us, the lucky people of the world. Thinking of the support he & his lovely wife Jess received all he can think is that he needs to do more, give more, to thank everyone somehow, rather than accept it for what it is... that people adore him, respect his work & love his beloved sons Cole and Marmalade.
Chris opens up about his early days in the UK, how he came to live in Florida, he shares more about baby Cole & baby Marmalade and the struggles with cancer for both boys and the most recent passing of beautiful Cole.
You will hear from Chris about one of his first rescue missions where he helped rescue over 40 cats from a terrible hoarding situation & what it was like being at the forefront of the rescue.
He shares information about Chalky's Cat Crusade Inc (chalkyscatcrusade.org) an organisation Jess is involved with as well as local shelter who help Chris with his rescues & fosters Home - Happy Tailz Cat Rescue, Inc
You can follow Chris , Cole & Marmalade
Instagram @catmanchrispoole
Facebook Cat Man Chris | Facebook
YouTube Channel Cat Man Chris - YouTube
Instagram Cole & Marmalade @coleandmarmalade
Facebook Cole & Marmalade | Facebook
Website Home - Cole & Marmalade (coleandmarmalade.com)
Chris is one of the people who truly make a difference in the world. Often it is not all about the "doing" & is sometimes more than that, people are loved because of who they are & what they represent. Chris is a beautiful soul & the world is better because of his presence. He has clearly captured the world & we are lucky to share in the lives of sweet Cole & Marmalade too. Chris has really made a difference in my life over the years & I have always admired his work & joyful nature & I certainly feel so very lucky to have been able to speak with him, to feel his joy & also share his pain. Thank you so much Chris & also thank you for allowing me to "meet" Marmalade too!
Hope you enjoy listening!
Fiona X
Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 42 Featuring Molly Kelsey The Cat Counsellor
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04/08/22 • 69 min
In this episode I hosted a special guest all the way from New Zealand! Molly Kelsey is a trained feline behavioural consultant and gifted us with a full episode of advice and fun facts!
Molly has always loved animals and originally worked as a vet nurse for several years but then decided to branch out and increase her knowledge in the field she loved. She studied Feline Behaviour with the ISFM and is now a certified feline behavioural consultant.
Molly works with people all around the world to help guide them in their feline problems which can range from soiling outside the litter box to overgrooming or even how to introduce new family members safely and calmly.
Molly has a wide range of knowledge and works freelance and can offer help via zoom sessions so please take some time to check out her website About | The Cat Counsellor | Auckland or you can find her on Instagram The Cat Counsellor (@thecatcounsellor) • Instagram photos and videos and on Facebook (2) The Cat Counsellor | Facebook
This is a very interesting episode and hopefully there will be something for everyone so if you need advice on a particular topic or just want to learn more then please enjoy!
Happy Listening!
Fiona X
Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 23 Featuring Heroic Fire Cat Rescuer - Shannon Jay (Part 2)
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12/10/21 • 66 min
Well what can you say about Shannon Jay.... he is everything a hero should be and a little bit more!!!!
Shannon Jay is an ex law enforcement officer who has now retired and when the need arises he will drive hours to enter the burn zones of Fire affected areas to rescue and locate cats who are missing, injured and often hours away from death. Shannon has cumulatively spent over three thousand hours in the burns zones of the Tubbs Fire, Paradise Fire as well as the most recent Dixie Fire. Shannon enters these areas when the air is so toxic and dangerous yet is filled only with determination to do what he is there to do.. save lives, to rescue and find as many cats as he can.
Shannon has skills that would rival anyone. There is probably next to nothing that he doesn't know about rescuing and finding lost cats and especially those cats affected by the awful camp fires. His skills have enabled him to save cats from the brink of death, find them in time and reunite them with their families who have been heartbroken and sick with worry. Shannon even rescued a cat 222 days after a fire. His reputation goes before him and his success rate is one which is prolific and he is generally just an outstanding human being.
Shannon shares during our chat the do's and do not's of working in these conditions, the behaviours of cats who are as you know some of the most skilled animals on the planet. He explains how to track them, their patterns and information which brings his story to life. For someone listening ,who like me, would probably never have a reason to be in a burn zone to fully understand what it is like then you will hear Shannon describes everything so visually that you feel part of his journey, as if you are there beside him.
Shannon has a gift with words and doesn't hold back in educating others, he wants to help, he wants others to do what he does but in the best way possible and is passionate about his work in this field ,which by the way, comes from his heart and his whole being.
Shannon has a gift, it goes without saying, but one thing that came across is his humility, his humbleness and his outright respect for the animals he does so much to rescue. You can tell from his every word that he cares deeply for these amazing beings, he is broken when he knows he could not or did not save them in time and yet finds something deep inside him which keeps him going doing what he does best.
Shannon's respect for cats is evident to anyone listening or to anyone who has the privilege of spending any amount of time in his company. I witnessed it even if it was only virtually and in so many ways he was quite awe inspiring. I felt respect and trust for a man I have never met. The only way to describe it is to know that if anyone was to be out there searching for my lost cat then I would want it to be Shannon, I know I could trust him to do everything in his power to find them. Any cat saved by Shannon was and is a lucky one. The man is gifted.
Besides saving cats from Fires and devastating burn zones Shannon also works with people around the world helping them to find lost cats, even so far as helping someone in the UK all the way from America. As I already said ... gifted!
One thing I failed to mention to Shannon during the interview but which I noted and that was his thanks for his partner Heather. He recognised her part in his role during these fires and how its not only about him but about Heather too. That itself was beautiful to hear and I am sorry Shannon I did not mention it to you when we spoke, but I did hear you and know how much you truly appreciate the support you receive from Heather.
Shannon is one star of the Fire Cats Movie
Thanks for listening!
Fiona x
Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 57 Featuring Sally Williams from Mission Meow
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07/22/22 • 68 min
In this episode I had a wonderful chat with Sally Williams. Some of you may know Sally from her previous ventures which include The Brodie Foundation or Marlin Nation!
Sally has a long history with cats who have always been a part of her life even from when she was a tiny baby. Her future already seemed mapped out for her but with the introduction of her beloved Brodie into her life it took a different path.
Sally has in the past years dedicated her life to cats and animals and with the loss of her beloved Brodie the Brodie Foundation was born. He had cancer and she understood the reality of treatment, costs and starting something which needed to be finished but not stopped or paused due to lack of funding. With the Brodie Foundation she was able to help other families who also had a pet with cancer and that financial assistance bought so many of them that extra precious time which is so special knowing that there is an end date but is still unknown.
After losing Brodie to cancer life sent Sally another blow as her beloved Marlin too was diagnosed with cancer. She fought for him and he was given a lot of extra precious time but as you know its never enough and especially when that one is your life companion and soulmate.
Suffering from burnout is a sad reality in the lives of animal carers, rescuers and animal parents and so Sally took a step back and now that she has regained some of her precious energy she has started a new mission called MISSION MEOW!
This is a non profit which aims to pool together funding from many wonderful organisations and provide funding to organisations who need to do something special and who simply cannot put aside the funding to do so. Each month the monies will be given to organisations who need a helping hand and the monies pooled together to create more for that cause. All will be explained during the chat but Sally has come up with an incredible idea and concept!
I wish Sally all the best with this incredible venture and hope that the launch this fall will be a success and that so many deserving people can be helped! After all its about the animals and all are so worthy and deserving!
You can support the set up of this mission to get it stated by donating to Fundraiser by Sally Williams : Launching Mission Meow (gofundme.com)
Thanks for listening!
Fiona X
Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 5 Part 2 of 2 with Daniele Halep and special guest Brendan Patricks
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09/04/21 • 105 min
Daniele Halep is one of our longest members of staff at Torre Argentina. Having been with us since he was only 18 years old Daniele has come a long way from his early days as a volunteer scooping litter boxes and is now our vet technician, head of adoptions as well as heading up our very important sterilisation campaign,
Daniele is hands on and works with a golden heart at all times, everyone who meets Daniele falls in love with his gentle nature and the way he is able to handle all of the cats for treatments as well as cuddles.
Daniele has his own story to tell and was open in this very beautiful interview about his history with the shelter, his current status and he even shared some of his personal life too. We gain a great understanding of Daniele as a person and wonderful human being. Kindness and compassion radiates through his every word.
This is a 2 part interview for as you can imagine Daniele had a lot to share and what a delight is is to listen to him. He shares stories of the cats, his special job of naming the cats, the medical care, the rainbow bridge, sterilisation, TNR and also about the ever important traps especially made for him! Learn too about his own colony and his animals at home.
As well hearing the second part of Daniele's interview we also have a special mini interview with Brendan Patricks who was a recent visitor to the shelter.
Brendan is an actor most famous for playing Evelyn Napier in Downtown Abbey as well as parts in Doctor Who, Gentleman Jack and his new series of Devils which he was filming in Rome when he found our shelter.
Brendan is also an amazing magician and tells about how he ended up learning these skills and how he enjoys it.
During the pandemic Brendan was in Rome and away from his home and family and his own cats and tells us how being with the cats in our shelter was great for his mental health and lets us in on the secret of which cat or cats he fell in love with!!!
We also have more catch ups and gossip with our very own Christine. Do not miss out on all the gossip!!
Hope you enjoy the show and stay tuned for our next episode coming soon with another wonderful and special guest!
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