I'm Fiona the host of the podcast! I was inspired to create this podcast from my original role as volunteer at a cat sanctuary. It was the place I fell in love with an amazing FIV cat called Gianburrasca who was the love of my life. I love cats more than anything else in the world. They are what makes the world beautiful inspiring and magical! I know there are so many amazing cats in the world but behind every cat there is also an amazing human who can share their story! I believe in TNR, st ...
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 70 Featuring Gardner Jeff & The Chunks
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28:04In this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with the one and only Gardner Jeff who you will all know as being the wonderful carer of The Chunks. The Chunks are famous on the internet and have been made so since Gardner Jeff realised they were helping themselves to his organic crops that he was growing on his land. Gardening has always been a pas…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 69 Featuring Elena from Nashville Kitties
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41:17I adore the opportunity to chat to and share the wonderful work being done by young people and in this episode I was so lucky to chat to Elena from Nashville Kitties. Elena is only 17 years old and she is flying the flag high for the next generation of cat rescuers and fosters. For the past 2 years Elena has with the help and support of her family …
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 68 Featuring Megan and Pebbles The Blind Cat
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52:37I had the honour of speaking to Megan in this episode and you may know her as mom to Pebbles the blind cat! Pebbles is a sweet little angel and has the most wonderful personality. She was found in a bad way along with her siblings after being dumped, sadly a too often occurrence where Megan lives. Luckily Megan who is a vet technician came across P…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 67 Featuring Jessica and Draven The Therapy Cat
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50:55In this episode of the podcast I welcomed Jessica to the show and she is the mom of the wonderful Draven the therapy cat! I have personally followed Draven for such a long time even before launching the podcast so it was an honour to have his mom on the show. Draven just turned 10 years old in May this year and had a fantastic time celebrating. He …
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 66 Featuring Alysa and Danielle from Trash Cat Rescue
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43:56The future for many cats is bright because of the 2 wonderful ladies I had the pleasure of chatting to in this episode of the podcast. Alysa and Danielle had been involved in rescue work for much of their lives and chance brought them together through a mutual friend and so a friendship and mission to help save cats began! Setting up their non prof…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 65 Featuring Chris Roy From Doobert
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58:40Those who have listened to my podcast for sometime will know that Chris Roy was a previous guest. He has come back once again to update everyone on a new and exciting launch which by the time this episode is aired will have been live for 5 days! The new project that Chris has been working on for sometime is the wonderful Doobert Store. Now many of …
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 64 Featuring Sayla from Cat Adoption Foundation
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36:53In this episode I had an early rise to chat with the lovely Sayla one of the founders of Cat Adoption Foundation in Australia. This is a special rescue who rescue, rehome and rehabilitate cats and kittens in needs. Their mission is to create a No-Kill Australia with the help and support of pet owners and the public. Rehoming is not always the best …
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 63 Featuring Esmerelda "The TNR Girl" and star of "Crazy Cat Lady" The Movie
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1:11:19There are some people who are put on this earth to make a difference and Esmerelda is one of these people. I call them Angels without wings! Esmerelda is on Instagram as The TNR Girl but she does so much more! Of course TNR is vital as the humane way of dealing with cat overpopulation but Esmerelda goes beyond the normal call of duty. Esmerelda use…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 62 Featuring Garrett Clancy Director of Crazy Cat Lady
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48:55In this episode of the podcast I had the pleasure of chatting with Garrett Clancy who is the director of the new Docu-Movie "Crazy Cat Lady". The film is now released and streaming on many platforms including Amazon Prime so you may have already seen it. The movie is really important for those who care about cats to understand the many issues faced…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 61 Featuring Linda & Samie from TNR North Platte Nebraska
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1:01:29In this episode of the podcast I had the pleasure of chatting to two wonderful and inspiring ladies Linda and Samie from TNR North Platte in Nebraska! They are really wonderful ladies and have achieved so much for the feral cat community in their local area. Starting in 2014 Linda (the founder) worked alone, one cat at a time if you like and she di…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 60 Featuring Mariann from Stray Cat Project
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1:29:43In this episode of the podcast I had the pleasure of speaking with Mariann from Stray Cat Project and organisation which was founded back in 2014. The mission begun when Mariann was told about 2 kittens who desperately needed help and when another similar incident occurred just a few months later she knew there was a real issue that had to be sorte…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 59 Featuring Lorna Harris with Stevie The Blind Cat, Gabi and Cali
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51:43Lorna Harris comes from Manchester and adopted her 2 cats Stevie and Gabi when they were just baby kittens. They had come into the rescue shelter she was working at with their mother but had bad eye infections. Stevie due to the infection lost both his eyes and his sister Gabi lost one. They were bonded and she decided she could not split them and …
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 58 Featuring Chris Roy from Doobert
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54:22In this episode I had the pleasure of spending time chatting with the lovely Chris from Doobert. Chris filled me in on the incredible work he is doing , how Doobert works, how it began and most importantly who Doobert was. Chris is a technical genius and he has created an online platform which is ahead of its time and at the forefront saves the liv…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 57 Featuring Sally Williams from Mission Meow
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1:08:20In 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 …
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 56 Featuring Emily from Freedom Farmhouse
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45:52Welcome Emily to the podcast! And what a wonderful chat we had about the incredible journey she has been on since 2017 when she and her fiancé purchased an old house and inherited a colony of cats! Emily had only ever experienced the joy of dogs in her life and did not have any cats of her own and had never owned one either. The day before moving i…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 55 Featuring Britta from Happy Tailz Rescue
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1:05:51Welcome Britta from Happy Tailz Rescue to this episode of the show. Happy Tailz will soon celebrate their 4th official anniversary of when they first launched and Britta was happy to share some of the stories of how Happy Tailz works and some of their special cats. Happy Tailz do more than just taking in kittens or cats who need help. They truly st…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 54 Featuring Tamara Schenk Author of Soul Cats
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1:19:25This 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 meaningf…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 53 - Featuring Nancy from Feral Care Sanctuary
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54:49Introducing the incredible Nancy from Feral Care Sanctuary in this episode. Nancy started her work many years ago and has never looked back since. Understanding the great need to help feral cats who are misunderstood and who were the most likely to be euthanised in shelters with the number as high as 25 a week in the US Nancy knew that help could o…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 52 Featuring Caitlin from Meow As Fluff
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1:01:33In this episode I chatted with the lovely Caitlin from Meow As Fluff and she shared her incredible story of how she came to do what she does now! Caitlin has a really inspiring story and demonstrates how something of chance can lead you on one path and that it can grow into something bigger through time. Working on showcasing special cat stories fr…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 51 Featuring Itty Bitty Kitty Tails
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49:46In this episode of the podcast I spoke to Mia and Julie who were representing Itty Bitty Kitty Tails in the Middle East. They explained to me more about the lack of legislation in the Middle East and how it is so hard to try and stop the ongoing abuse and neglect that is happening there each and every day. With no animal protection laws or proper s…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 50 Featuring Ashley & Logan Ryan from Ryan Animal Rescue Foundation AKA RARF
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48:23On this episode of the podcast I had a chance to virtually meet with Ashley and Logan Ryan who are the founders of RARF - Ryan Animal Rescue Foundation. Many of you will know that Lets Chat About Cats Podcast and Sterling "Trapking" Davis have teamed together and dedicated the official 2023 calendar to RARF and they will be the beneficiary of the p…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 49 Featuring Catastical Meows - Mom Erin & Lil Chris
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59:29If you are looking for some inspiration then this podcast is for you for I was honoured to be able to chat to the incredible duo who make up Catastical Meows! Mom Erin and Lil Chris are experts in fostering and have gained experience and knowledge over the past 3 years. Everything seems normal with this right.... not really when you consider that L…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 48 Featuring Katie from Foster The Cat People
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1:04:38This episode is all about fostering and how it can save lives and change lives! Introducing the wonderful Katie from Foster The Cat People based in Tucson, Arizona. Katie was introduced to the world of fostering through Courtney from Poets Square Cats when she found her profile on social media after moving to the local area and asked if there was a…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 47 Featuring Adrienne & Jae - Two Crazy Cat Ladies
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59:26It 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 t…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 46 Featuring Brian and Kristina from Frame Your Feline
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54:05This episode of the podcast was really refreshing for me and filled with belly laughs! What else can you expect when you are blessed with the opportunity to chat to 2 stand up comedians at the same time! Welcome Brian Vermeire "The BriGuy" and Kristina Hughes "Fancy Comedy" to the show to talk about their love of cats from a young age... or for Kri…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 45 Featuring Emily and Jadon from Whiskers N Wishes Rescue
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1:27:51In this episode I enjoyed spending time with not one but 2 lovely ladies! Emily the founder of Whiskers N Wishes Rescue in Arizona and her sidekick Jadon! These ladies are really inspiring as individual people and together make a real life dream team! Working together they specialise in rescue and rehoming of senior cats... you know the ones who ar…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 44 Featuring Diane and Josephine The Quirky Cat
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1:46:53This may have been one of the most emotional podcasts I have ever recorded and when you know the story you will understand why! Meet Diane, a wonderful woman who lives with her gorgeous cat Josephine... sounds normal doesn't it? But Diane has had her own issues as she suffers from MS and had to give up her whole career because of it. She found sola…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 43 Featuring Shannon Jackson and Smush
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1:32:22In this episode I had a wonderful time chatting with Shannon Jackson who is mom to the one and only Smush! It was such a fun interview and Shannon was so warm and friendly that the time passed so quickly and we both had fun. I also got to "meet" Smush on camera so that was also a highlight! Shannon told me about her early days and how she became a …
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 42 Featuring Molly Kelsey The Cat Counsellor
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1:09:47In 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 lov…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 41 Featuring Daisy and Ladie Marmie
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54:16In this episode of the podcast I was overjoyed to chat to the wonderful Daisy from LA and her fur baby Ladie Marmie. Marmie has a story which is very sad, she was rescued from the streets of LA and was ready to be euthanised but thankfully Daisy was helping out at the shelter and their paths crossed. The rest they say is history. Marmie was not lik…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 40 Featuring Shaine from Wheelies Dog & Cat Wheelchairs
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34:14Today I hosted my youngest ever guest on the show! The beautiful Shaine from Minnesota joined me to tell me all about her creations which enhance the lives of so many animals. Shaine is only 16 years old but already is a truly inspiring young lady. During the pandemic she started to help paralysed, disabled or special needs animals by creating spec…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 39 Featuring Sterling Trapking Davis
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2:24:21A podcast with royalty... yes the one and only Sterling Trapking Davis is the guest today and you are in for a real treat!!! Sterling has come a long way from his childhood days when he was exposed to an abusive household and sought comfort in the other voiceless beings he connected with... his cats. He recognised that they were very much like him …
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 38 Featuring Paul, David and The FIV 3
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1:00:54My guests today really brightened up my Sunday afternoon with their lovely chat and stories that they shared with me. Paul and David were delighted to talk to me about The FIV 3! Which in reality is really 4 but little Oreo the founding member has passed away and so the FIV 3 is only 3 as they describe as the magic number. Paul adopted Oreo when he…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 37 Featuring Deny from Support FIV
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33:00In this episode I chat to Deny from Support FIV. Deny works online networking to try and match potential adopters with FIV cats who may otherwise be left in shelters waiting for a home. This work is done across America, Canada and Dubai. Having experience of an FIV cat herself with her own cat Basel she realised that with her knowing so little abou…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 36 Featuring Andrea Richardson & Tiny FIP Fighter
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54:32In this episode of the podcast I had a heartwarming chat with lovely Andrea from Virginia USA. She wanted to share with me and all of you listeners the story of her little boy Tiny who has suffered from FIP and just recently finished his treatment. Andrea and I spoke a few months ago and waited until Tiny had successfully completed his 84 days of t…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 35 Featuring Stephanie Grantham from Sparkle Cat Rescue
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1:47:03Stephanie Grantham is the Executive Director and Co Founder of the amazing Sparkle Cat Rescue located in Burlington North Carolina. Sparkle is a 501C registered non profit organisation and have helped over 1400 cats in their local community since 2014. Stephanie made a massive change from the corporate world to dedicate her life to what she does no…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 34 Featuring Róisín Bradley Goy and GG from CH Kitty Tales Ireland
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47:13In this episode of the podcast I spent a lovely time chatting to beautiful Róisín Bradley all the way in Dublin! My very first Irish guest on the show. We met through a mutual group on Facebook and she was delighted to tell me more about her gorgeous girlies Goy and GG who both have CH or you may know it as Cerebellar Hypoplasia. On top of this Goy…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 33 Featuring Michele from Milo's Sanctuary & Sir Thomas Trueheart
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1:17:10In today's episode I had the absolute honour of chatting with Michele Hoffman the founder and president of Milo's Sanctuary in Southern California. Those who know Milo's will know how important their sanctuary and mission is for special needs cats in the world because they open up their hearts and home to those less fortunate ones who then become t…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 32 Featuring Lori and Beezus The Brave
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1:09:38There are some stories which leave you heartbroken when you think of the trauma and sadness of what an animal has endured. The story of Beezus is no different but Beezus has Lori on her side as an encouraging and inspiring soulmate to be her guide and be her partner in life. The bond between Lori and Beezus is evident in every photo or video Lori s…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 31 Featuring Lauren and Jasmine from Cat-CHING
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1:04:57In this episode I had the pleasure of talking to not only one wonderful lady but 2!! I chatted with Lauren and Jasmine who are the founders of Cat-CHING based in Sheffield. Lauren had been working in rescue before Cat-CHING was established in 2019 and it was through working at another rescue Lauren and Jasmine met one another. From a bad and very s…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 30 - Featuring Karen PDX Cat Trapper
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1:03:40In this episode of the podcast I chatted to Karen from Oregon. Karen is an independent cat rescuer who works hard in the field of TNR in her local community. It was not always like this as she once belonged to a rescue and volunteered there. From there she set up a non profit organisation with a few friends but it turns out that not everyone who is…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 29 - Featuring Georgie Mummy of Toby Quinton and Leo AKA Tummy & Gummy
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1:13:02In this episode of the podcast I had the absolute pleasure of chatting to the lovely Georgie who is mum to Toby, Quinton and Leo. Those who follow them on Instagram will know them as Tummy & Gummy and will surely know their story so far....and for those who do not then I will try not to spoil the episode but it is an emotional one and Georgie share…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 28 Featuring Chris Poole AKA Cat Man Chris - Dad of Cole and Marmalade
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2:02:18Sometimes 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…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 27 Featuring Ashley & Dapper Dan The Diapurrman
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1:12:04This episode is dedicated to the amazing Ashley who is mom to Dan a paralysed kitty who is living his best and fullest life ever thanks to her care and love!! Dan was adopted by Ashley and he was her first experience with a special needs cat but she knew she wanted to open up her heart and home to a special needs kitty and give them a wonderful lif…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 26 Featuring Bash from Crits 4 Cats
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1:14:41First 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 ti…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 25 Christmas Miracle Special Featuring Kris Kaiser and Snapple AKA Tuxonwheels
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59:28Kris Kaiser is the foster mom of sweet little Snapple the star cat of our Christmas Miracle episode!! Snapple's story is one which is heart-warming and perfect for not only the festive season but all year round. Snapple is a beautiful young tuxedo cat who was spared from euthanasia because his foster mom simply gave him a chance to live. Being born…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 24 Featuring Meagan Licari and Figaro The Survivor Kitten
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38:10Figaro 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. Ar…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 23 Featuring Heroic Fire Cat Rescuer - Shannon Jay (Part 2)
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1:06:47Well 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. Shann…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 22 Featuring Heroic Fire Cat Rescuer - Shannon Jay (Part 1)
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1:11:11Well 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. Shann…
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Lets Chat About Cats - Episode 21 Featuring Award Winning Composer Raphael Fimm - The Composer of The Fire Cats Movie
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48:00Raphael Fimm is an award winning composer and orchestrator. Originally born in Germany Raphael moved to Vienna where he currently resides. Raphael describes himself as being late to the music world and yet what he has achieved in his life so far is remarkable. Raphael plays piano and it is his first love but also violin too. He found a passion in c…
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