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Are you a cat feeder breeder? Feeding stray cats is commendable but if you don't take that extra step to have them spayed and neutered you are setting them up for disaster. This week Michelle Fern welcomes Harris Baker, owner of Catfluence.com to discuss this controversial topic.EPISODE NOTES: Feeder Breeders Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emotional support pets can help support depression, Alzheimer’s, autism, anxiety and other mental health issues. Interacting with a cat that is purring can help lower blood pressure. While there is controversy in the world today about the benefits of emotional support animal, there is scientific research showing the benefits to the people who have them. Michelle Fern chats with Heather Gibson, owner of Elevated Cattery, which breeds emotional support Tonkinese and Balinese cats.EPISODE NOTES: Breeding Emotional Support Tonkinese and Balinese Cats Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Church & Dwight Co., Inc., the maker of ARM & HAMMER Cat Litter has launched “Feline Generous,” an online platform that easily connects people to a network of local cat shelters across the country to help increase adoption and generate product and monetary donations, including access to shelter-specific Amazon Wish Lists. Michelle Fern welcomes Regina Magi, the assistant brand manager for Arm & Hammer Petcare to talk about this platform that was created to inspire cat lovers to celebrate the joy that comes from adopting a cat by giving back to local shelters that make cat adoption possible in return. EPISODE NOTES: Feline Generous - Platform to Help Local Shelters Increase Adoption/Donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michelle Fern welcomes back Shawn Simons, founder and former headmistress of Kitty Bungalow Charm School for Wayward Cats to talk about her exciting new organization in Albania, Shatervan Idesh, which means "Idea Fountain". It is hard for a country that can barely take care of its people to look to take care of the animals. But they believe a country cannot mature without getting in step with animal welfare. Shatervan Idesh will create access to free sterilization for the stray animals, as well as filling some bellies and finding some homes. EPISODE NOTES: Shatervan Idesh - Saving Cats Across The Globe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michelle Fern chats cats with New York Times best-selling author, Gwen Cooper about her latest book, My Life in a Cat House. Sure to be treasured by cat lovers everywhere, My Life in a Cat House is the latest installment of engaging stories featuring the ongoing adventures of Gwen’s much-beloved, world-famous fur family. Ideal for new readers and longtime fans alike, this collection of eight purr-fect cat stories is filled with all the humor and heart Gwen’s devoted readership has come to know and love.EPISODE NOTES: Gwen Cooper – My Life in a Cat House Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Michelle Fern in another episode of the Cattitude Mewsroom with interesting stories in cat news! Did you know there is a study on how to ready your cat's facial expressions? Yep! Tune in for all the latest mews!EPISODE NOTES: Another Episode of the Cattitude Mewsroom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's that time of the year again! This week Michelle Fern counts down her top 10 favorite holiday gifts for your cat! This year your kitty will be walking in a Whisker Wonderland with pawsome presents for the holidays!EPISODE NOTES: The Cattitude Holiday Cat Gift Countdown! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crash! Is that the sound of Christmas ornaments falling off your tree? This week Michelle Fern discusses holiday hazards for your cats during this season and what to do to keep them safe. Certain foods, ornaments, tinsel, plants and more can potentially be dangerous to your fur kids.EPISODE NOTES: Holiday Hazards and Safety Tips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You've just adopted a kitten or two. How do you make the transition from the street or shelter easy and comfortable for your new cat? This week Michelle Fern walks us through things to consider when introducing your new cat to your home and family.EPISODE NOTES: Homeward Bound - Introducing Your Kitten To Your Family with Michelle Fern Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What you say? That's right, cats are a liquid! This week Michelle Fern welcomes Rebecca Donnelly, author of the children's book Cats Are A Liquid. Inspired by an Ig Nobel Prize-winning investigation of how cats behave like liquids, this book (including back matter on the states of matter) introduces some of the physical properties of liquids— they adapt to fit a container, they flow like fluids—and celebrates cats in all their flowing, furry glory!EPISODE NOTES: Cats Are A Liquid with Michelle Fern Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.