Give a Cat a Box: How Hide and Scratch Is Changing Shelter Life One Box at a Time

Give a Cat a Box: How Hide and Scratch Is Changing Shelter Life One Box at a Time

Carin, owner of Hide and Scratch, joins Dixie to share the inspiring story behind her cat‑focused company and the creation of the Give a Cat a Box program—a donation system designed to bring comfort, enrichment, and security to cats in shelters, foster homes, and adoption centers. She explains how a simple cardboard box can reduce stress, support natural feline instincts, and help cats transition more smoothly into their forever homes. Carin also opens up about fostering, partnering with Mission Meow, and the surprising economics behind Amazon wishlists that pushed her to build a better, rescue‑friendly donation platform. Listeners will learn why cats crave boxes, how silver vine compares to catnip, and how Hide and Scratch is helping rescues nationwide improve the daily lives of cats in their care. Support Hide and Scratch: https://hideandscratch.com [https://hideandscratch.com] Learn about Give a Cat a Box: https://www.giveacatabox.com [https://www.giveacatabox.com] If you’d like to send a donation directly to our rescue through Hide and Scratch: https://www.giveacatabox.com/partners/unwanted-feline-organization/ [https://www.giveacatabox.com/partners/unwanted-feline-organization/]

The Helpline Saving Cats From Surrender

Families often feel overwhelmed when their cats develop behavior issues—and many consider surrendering them. In this conversation, Dixie sits down with Matt Wildman of the National Cat Behavior Helpline to explore how his team helps keep cats in their homes through free, phone‑based behavior counseling. From litter box mysteries to inter‑cat conflict, stress‑related behaviors, and the emotional side of supporting desperate owners, Matt shares the stories, strategies, and hope behind the hotline’s growing impact. Listeners will learn why behavior issues are solvable more often than people think, how shelters can use the helpline as a resource, and what really happens on the other end of the call. 🔗 LEARN MORE National Cat Behavior Helpline felinehelpline@gmail.com Cat Behavior Counseling Course : https://humanepro.org/training-education/online-courses/cat-behavior-counseling Guide to Cat Behavior Counseling : https://humanepro.org/magazine/guides/guide-cat-behavior-counseling ABOUT ANIMAL POSSE 🐈 Welcome to Animal Posse! We share heartwarming stories and crucial insights to make a real difference for animals in need. As a project of the Unwanted Feline Organization, we are a community of animal lovers dedicated to rescue, advocacy, and education. This podcast does not provide medical, veterinary, or professional advice. Like, Share, and Subscribe to save lives through community, one rescue at a time! 📌 DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment and general discussion only. The experiences, opinions, and information shared by our guests are their own and are not intended as veterinary advice. This content should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis, treatment, or guidance. Always consult a licensed veterinarian regarding your pet’s health or any medical concerns. #CatBehaviorHelp #CatBehavior #CatRescue #SurrenderPrevention #KeepCatsHome

How One Woman Is Changing Cat Welfare in SWGA

In this episode, Dixie talks with Rebecca McCathern from Helena’s Community Cats of SWGA about the realities of rescuing cats in rural Georgia. From nonstop kitten season to bottle‑baby emergencies, dumping, TNR challenges, and the myths that keep people from spaying and neutering, this conversation shines a light on what rescuers in the South are facing every single day. Rebecca shares how she built her new 501(c)(3), why she named it after her mom, the difference between California and Southern states when it comes to animal welfare, and the creative ways she’s bringing education into her community. If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to protect community cats in underserved areas, this episode is full of truth, heart, and real‑world solutions. Learn more : https://www.helenascommunitycats.org/ ABOUT ANIMAL POSSE 🐈 Welcome to Animal Posse! We share heartwarming stories and crucial insights to make a real difference for animals in need. As a project of the Unwanted Feline Organization, we are a community of animal lovers dedicated to rescue, advocacy, and education. This podcast does not provide medical, veterinary, or professional advice. Like, Share, and Subscribe to save lives through community, one rescue at a time! 📌 DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment and general discussion only. The experiences, opinions, and information shared by our guests are their own and are not intended as veterinary advice. This content should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis, treatment, or guidance. Always consult a licensed veterinarian regarding your pet’s health or any medical concerns. #AnimalRescue #CatSanctuary #FeralCats #SpayNeuter #RescueStories #NeonatalKittens #AdoptDontShop #CatRescueLife #PodcastEpisode

Feral Cats, Sanctuary Life & The Reality of Rescue

In this episode, Vicki Davison of Kindred Tails Sanctuary shares how two feral cats turned into a full rescue on five acres of rural Georgia. She talks about caring for 40+ free‑roaming cats, neonatal kittens, goats, dogs, and the daily challenges rescues face—from overpopulation to lack of spay/neuter access. This conversation is a real look at sanctuary life, compassion, burnout, and why adult cats deserve just as much love as kittens. Connect with Kindred Tails Sanctuary: Website: https://kindredtailssanctuary.org [https://kindredtailssanctuary.org] ABOUT ANIMAL POSSE 🐈 Welcome to Animal Posse! We share heartwarming stories and crucial insights to make a real difference for animals in need. As a project of the Unwanted Feline Organization, we are a community of animal lovers dedicated to rescue, advocacy, and education. This podcast does not provide medical, veterinary, or professional advice. Like, Share, and Subscribe to save lives through community, one rescue at a time! 📌 DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment and general discussion only. The experiences, opinions, and information shared by our guests are their own and are not intended as veterinary advice. This content should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis, treatment, or guidance. Always consult a licensed veterinarian regarding your pet’s health or any medical concerns. #AnimalRescue #CatSanctuary #FeralCats #SpayNeuter #RescueStories #NeonatalKittens #AdoptDontShop #CatRescueLife #KindredTailsSanctuary #PodcastEpisode

How Horse Rescue United Protects At‑Risk Horses

In this powerful conversation, Dixie sits down with Diana Tuorto of Horse Rescue United to uncover the hidden world of horse rescue. From auction pipelines and Amish workhorses to senior sanctuary care and lifelong adoption contracts, Diana shares the realities most people never see — and the hope that keeps her fighting for every horse. Hear how her team saves lives, rehabilitates neglected horses, and protects them from ever falling through the cracks again. Learn more or support their work: Horse Rescue United: https://www.horserescueunited.org [https://www.horserescueunited.org] ABOUT ANIMAL POSSE 🐈 Welcome to Animal Posse! We share heartwarming stories and crucial insights to make a real difference for animals in need. As a project of the Unwanted Feline Organization, we are a community of animal lovers dedicated to rescue, advocacy, and education. This podcast does not provide medical, veterinary, or professional advice. Like, Share, and Subscribe to save lives through community, one rescue at a time! 📌 DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment and general discussion only. The experiences, opinions, and information shared by our guests are their own and are not intended as veterinary advice. This content should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis, treatment, or guidance. Always consult a licensed veterinarian regarding your pet’s health or any medical concerns.