Episodes

  • Welcome to the Cat Chat Podcast. Here at Big Cat Rescue we save big cats, spread the word about cat abuse, and all around have a great time! Today we are speaking to our friend Megan Allan from SPCA Florida about the state of fostering, the shelter environment for domesticated and feral animals as her passion TNR/TNVR!
    Reference and useful links:
    *Hawaii Island Humane Society - http://www.hihs.org/
    *Alley Cat Allies - https://www.alleycat.org
    *The Unintended Consequences of Changing Natures Balance Article - https://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/17/science/17isla.html
    *New Paradigms for Shelters and Community Cats white paper- https://vetmed-maddie.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/files/2014/07/New-Paradigms-for-Shelters-and-Community-Cats.pdf
    *Human Animal Support Services - https://www.humananimalsupportservices.org


    We interview people from all over the world about many things concerning animal protection, government policy, and the heroic epicness of their lives. If you would like to get in contact with us: [email protected] To find more information or show support please head to www.bigcatrescue.org and www.bigcatact.com

  • Cat Chat Podcast Season 3 Episode 3

    Ever wonder what happens to some of our volunteers after they leave BCR? In this episode of cat chat Bridget and Andy check in with former volunteer and intern Vanessa and her partner Divan out in the middle of Africa. Vanessa and Divan are doing amazing things helping the African wildlife population. They are assisting in protecting the wildlife, repopulating large cats, habitat restoration, and even anti-poacher dogs!   

    Links: Kuzuko Lodge - https://www.kuzuko.com/
    Wildlife Warriors Afrika - https://www.facebook.com/wildlifewarriorsafrika

    YouTube version of the Pod Cast - https://youtu.be/ihjhyj8tZVw

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  • In this episode, Bridget and Andy have the pleasure of interviewing four incredible tiger advocates that played a part in a new incredible documentary called The Hidden Tiger. The Hidden Tiger will be available on streaming services on 10/5/2021

    Individuals heard in this episode in order of appearance:
    John Goodrich
    Chief Scientist; Director, Tiger Program - Panthera - https://www.panthera.org/

    Carson Barylak
    Campaigns Manager - International Fund for Animal Welfare - https://www.ifaw.org/

    Tim Harrison
    Founder - Outreach for Animals - https://outreachforanimals.org/

    Michael Samtesto
    Producer/Director - The Hidden Tiger - https://thehiddentiger.com/
    co-founder at Rescue Doc Films - https://rescuedocfilms.org/


    Please head to BigCatAct.com to research and support The Big Cat Public Safety Act HR263/S1210 or simply just text CATS to 52886.
    Thank you for listening Bridget and Andy https://bigcatrescue.org/

  • Today on The Cat Chat we have the one and only Carole Baskin! Carole is filling us in on what is going on in her life, the Big Cat Public Safety Act, and all the awesomeness that is Big Cat Rescue!

    Welcome to the Cat Chat Podcast. Here at Big Cat Rescue we save big cats, spread the word about cat abuse, and all around have a great time! We interview people from all over the world about many things concerning animal protection, government policy, and the heroic epicness of their lives.

    If you would like to get in contact with us: [email protected]

    To find more information or show support please head to www.bigcatrescue.org and www.bigcatact.com