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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen interviews director Ben Kolak and cat rescuer Autumn Cirrus about their new film, “Cat City.” Plus: Listen to Gwen tell the story of her first-ever “fight” with Clayton the Tripod! (It’s true!) Check it out MEOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We will never forget. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen speaks with the Cat Daddy himself, Jackson Galaxy! You definitely don’t want to miss this one, so check it out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen speaks once again with her personal hero, Dr. Charlotte Maxwell-Jones, founder and director of Kabul Small Animal Rescue in Kabul, Afghanistan. As always, Charlotte has a fascinating story to tell. Check it out MEOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen speaks with famed naturalist and National Book Award finalist Sy Montgomery about her new book, Secrets of the Octopus. Check it out MEOW!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s all-new episode of Curl Up with a Cat Tale, Gwen presents some of the more interesting listener theories as to why Fanny the cat is suddenly so enamored of locking herself alone into bedrooms. Later, Gwen speaks with Sarah Baeckler, executive director of Humane Society Naples, a groundbreaking rescue organization in Southwest Florida, whose disaster response efforts Homer’s Heroes have been proud to support. Check it out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen catches listeners up on Charlotte Maxwell-Jones (who will hopefully make a return appearance on the podcast!) and Kabul Small Animal Rescue. Also, Gwen’s cat Fanny has been behaving somewhat mysteriously for the past couple of weeks. Does anybody have any possible explanations? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen speaks once again with Francesco Marciuliano, bestselling author of I Could Pee On This and, most recently, of Oh. It’s You. Love Poems By Cats. Check it out MEOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gwen returns from a two-week medical crisis with her mom in Miami (plus a week of Covid, picked up in her travels) with an all-new episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen tackles author and bird enthusiast Jonathan Franzen’s latest broadside alleging that no-kill shelters are actually evil. Later in the episode, Gwen answers a reader question about her upcoming new books in 2024. Check it out MEOW!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen recounts a recent health scare with Fanny (fortunately, the story has a happy ending!) and speaks with Sheena Yamazaki, founder of Suncatcher Sanctuary in Arizona, which provides a loving lifetime home for cats with profound special needs. It’s an unbelievably inspirational story, so check it out MEOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen wraps up her return from her first-ever Thanksgiving spent in Sweden, and also welcomes jazz singer extraordinaire Staci Griesbach (cat-mom to Peanut!) who shares a single from her new Christmas album. You’re going to love this song—so check it out MEOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen talks about the kinds of (bad?) moms who let their kids torment strange cats on the street and offers both a confession and heartfelt apology to readers of Love Saves the Day. Check it out meow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode is a departure from the usual format! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen discusses a minor medical procedure and the unexpected consternation some of the after-care instructions have caused for her cats. Later: How likely is it that AI will someday replace humans who write about animals? Check it out MEOW! 😊 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen sits down for a wide-ranging conversation with Francesco Marciuliano, author of I Could Pee on This, to discuss his new book Oh. It’s You: Love Poems by Cats. Also: Gwen recounts her adventures feeding an outdoor cat in this week’s torrential downpours in the Northeast. Check it out MEOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrating Homer's life and impact, 10 years after his passing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode--released early, due to its urgency--Gwen speaks with Katie Shannon of the Maui Humane Society about the wildfires and the incredible rescue work Maui Humane is doing in the midst of this catastrophe. Check it out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on an all-new episode, Gwen survives her first-ever cosmetic procedure, answers a reader question about how the cats fared during her recent trip (when they got to have a live-in pet sitter for the very first time), and spends some deep, quality time with Homer’s Odyssey as she prepares for its upcoming UK launch. Check it out MEOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen shares exciting news about Homer’s Odyssey and Love Saves the Day (new editions coming soon!), reports on #vacationlife, and considers the question: is it every okay to put a physically healthy cat to sleep? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gwen dives into a new episode while on the cusp of a quick weekend trip away. Check it out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gwen returns for an all-new episode with exciting news about NEW editions of “Homer’s Odyssey” and “Love Saves the Day”—PLUS a brand-new story about Prudence the Cat (told in her own inimitable style!) that will be coming out soon. Also, apologies for the air-conditioning sound in the background of the first half of the episode. :/ Check it out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dedicated in loving memory to Saundra Brothers Lerman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re talking to award-winning sci-fi writer and cat dad extraordinaire Adam Troy-Castro! Join us for a wide-ranging conversation that covers everything from the obligatory hilarious cat tales to a consideration of why it is that writers in certain genres (we’re looking at you, Neil Gaiman and Stephen King!) are drawn to cats as writing companions. Check it out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen gives an update on the status of “Homer’s Odyssey” (hint: it’s good news!), heads back to The Office, and wonders why it’s so incredibly gratifying to feed an animal. Check it out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen shares her weekend plans for this Saturday’s Brooklyn Book Crawl in honor of National Independent Bookstore Day. Later, Gwen wonders why harm to cats—or the suggestion of harm to cats (like what Dwight did to Angela’s cat on “The Office)—is so often played for laughs. Check it out meow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen addresses rescue fatigue, option fatigue, and the problem of reader’s block (not writer’s block—reader’s block)! It’s actually a higher-energy and more optimistic episode than it sounds like from this description. Check it out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen introduces listeners to an AMAZING (and reasonably priced!) skincare line that uses its proceeds to save and care for rescue animals. Later on, Gwen talks to Bryan Kortis, founder and Programs Director for Neighborhood Cats. You definitely don’t want to miss it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen wonders how we can know for sure that we’re the ones the cats we adopt were truly meant to be with. Later, Gwen speaks with author Teresa Pesce about her new book, Advice, which covers everything from coworkers to cats to boyfriends to regular friends, and everything in between. Check it out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen talks about why “Homer’s Odyssey” may be disappearing (apparently Random House no longer wishes to print it). Later, Gwen answers a reader question about personality flaws. It’s an especially purr-sonal episode this week, so check it out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen catches listeners up on Clayton and Fanny (and how they fared during Gwen’s recent trip!); ponders whether we are truly and actually meant to be with the cats we end up with; and lets readers know how and where they can help support rescue for the animals of Turkey and Syria affected by the recent earthquake. Check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode, a recently returned Gwen talks about her travels in the Middle East, explores ways to help the dogs and cats who live there, and tells THE SINGLE GREATEST STORY you will hear this week, month, year—or possibly ever! You DEFINITELY don’t want to miss this one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s all-new episode—available early for Patreon supporters!—Gwen plans a trip to the Middle East, seeks wisdom from her listeners on an important question and condoles with listener and friend Neta Mercer on the recent loss of her beloved Pouncer. Listen now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen wonders if it will ever be possible to satiate the insatiable Clayton’s need for constant attention. Later, Gwen opens up in response to a reader question about how it feels to be a bestselling author whose friends and relatives—for the most part—don’t read her books. (In fairness, none of them have cats!) Check it out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen pitches the idea for a cat-centric travel/reality series, shares her own upcoming excursion to the Middle East, and answers a reader question for the first time in 2023. Check it out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen argues with a friend about the morality of declawing cats <<shudder>> and ponders whether there’s an age beyond which one is “too old” to adopt a kitten. Check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen takes a brief look behind the scenes at how the writing “sausage” gets made. Later on, Gwen answers a reader question and describes her new book-in-progress. And tells some new cat stories! Listen to it now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year! In this week’s episode, Gwen presents the latest installment of the ongoing saga of the backyard squirrels and cat (now with birds!), as well as the hopefully happy ending to the story of the Albanian mama cat and her kittens. Plus: New Year’s goals! Later on, it’s the second half of Gwen’s conversation with Steve Dale. Check it out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen speaks with journalist, radio personality, and tireless cat-rescue advocate Steve Dale, who has exciting news about a potential cure on the horizon for FIP! Also in this episode, is it possible for squirrels to bully a human? The answer may surprise you!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen battles anxiety, Clayton battles Laurence, and Fanny unearths her favorite seasonal toy mouse from wherever it is she hides her things the rest of the year. Grab your Christmas scarf and listen now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen contemplates the nature of gratitude and gives a deep-dive, behind-the-scenes look at one of her most notorious large-scale “Homer’s Heroes” rescue efforts. Also: Gwen’s NEW cat book is out today! Check it out MEOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.