Curl Up with a Cat Tale with Gwen Cooper

On this week’s all-new episode—broadcasting from the midst of New Jersey’s ongoing wildfires—Gwen reviews basic disaster preparedness. Also: What does it mean when an otherwise healthy cat, and despite an enthusiastic appetite for food, becomes a bit lethargic?

In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen provides information and resources for those interested in supporting animal rescue efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Later, Gwen is joined for the very first time on this podcast by a sitting member of the US House of Representatives to discuss animal-welfare efforts at the national/legislative level. Check it out NOW!

We will never forget.

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen continues her conversation with Pen Farthing about his dramatic rescue effort to airlift more than 100 cats and dogs out of Afghanistan during the Allied forces’ withdrawal. You don’t want to miss it!

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen speaks with ex Royal Marine and Nowzad founder Pen Farthing. In this first part of a two-part interview, Pen gives an eyewitness account of attempting to evacuate hundreds of rescued animals and Afghan staffers during 2021’s chaotic Coalition withdrawal from Afghanistan. He also talks to us about his new book, Operation Ark, which publishes today. Check it out now!

In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen shares a groundbreaking scientific study presented in the New York Times that claims to have discovered actual *proof* that (gasp!) cats are actually capable of forming emotional bonds with humans! (I know! It’s a shocker!) Later, Gwen speaks with guest Melanie Paradise about volunteer tourism—a way to simultaneously see the world and support a cause you’re passionate about. Check it out now!

On this week’s all-new episode—available early exclusively on Patreon!—Gwen brings listeners the inspirational true story of one amazing woman who founded, and still runs, one of Sicily’s only rescue organizations providing much-needed relief for its many street cats. If you don’t think one person can make a difference, get ready to change your mind…

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen tries to answer the age-old question: Why do cats do what they do? Specifically, why does her cat Fanny insist on taking the longest and most-difficult route possible to get to her food, when great efforts have been made to create an easier path for her? Listen now and share your own theories in the comments!