Purrfect Podcast
Think Cats. Think The Cat Protection Society of Victoria.
Hosted by our Cat Protection Society team of Veterinarians, Animal Behaviourists and our Adoption Shelter and Foster Care team, our Purrfect Podcast is dedicated to helping cat-lovers ensure they can provide their fabulous feline family member (or members) with a happy, healthy and safe nine-lives. We celebrate the amazing bond that exists between cats and their humans and recognize the incredible role that cats can play as companion animals.
Episodes
14 episodes
Kitten 101
In this episode, Host Rach dives into the adorable, energetic, and sometimes delightfully chaotic world of kittens! Whether you're thinking about adopting your first kitten or you’ve already welcomed a tiny whirlwind into your home, this episod...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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14:10
Behind the Shelter Doors
In this episode of the Purrfect Podcast, listeners go behind the scenes at The Cat Protection Society of Victoria with Shelter Manager Em and Assistant Shelter Manager/Animal Attendant Chloe. The hosts explore what a typical day at the shelter ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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19:06
Love to help us care for Victoria's most in-need Cats and Kittens? Learn more about becoming a Foster Carer with CPSV
In this heartwarming episode of the Purrfect Podcast, we go behind the scenes at The Cat Protection Society of Victoria to explore one of the most rewarding ways to make a difference in a cat’s life: foster care. Host Rach is joined by Xavier a...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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13:11
A Day in the Life of an Animal Attendant at Victoria's Largest Cat Shelter
Go behind the scenes at The Cat Protection Society of Victoria with 3 members of the CPSV Adoption Shelter team! Hear what it’s really like caring for cats every day, the teamwork that makes the shelter run, and the unforgettable moments that m...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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20:07
Mental Health Benefits of Pet Ownership
In this episode of The Purrfect Podcast, we chat with Angela Chapman from Latrobe University to chat through the mental health benefits of pet ownership and why having a pet is great for your mental and physical health.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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11:23
Top tips for adopting a cat from a Shelter
We sit down with our CPS Foster Care Coordinator, Chloe Harcourt and Animal Behaviourist Natayla Dundovich as they share their top tips on adopting a cat or kitten from an Animal Shelter.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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14:09
How to help prepare your home & family for a new cat
In this episode of The Purrfect Podcast, Animal Behaviourist Natayla Dundovich and our CPS Foster Care Coordinator Chloe Harcourt share their tips on how soon-to-be cat owners can prepare their home and family for the pending arrival of a four-...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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15:57
Debunking common cat myths & misconceptions
In this episode of The Purrfect Podcast, we sit down with our Senior Veterinarian from our Cat Protection Society Public Vet Clinic to chat through and get a response to some of the common cat myths & misconceptions we have heard within our...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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11:20
Cat chat with our CPSV Ambassador Belle Jackson
We sit down and chat with our newly appointed Cat Protection Society Ambassador Belle Jackson about being a crazy-cat lady, her beloved Gary, adopting a cat with FIV and her decision to join the Cat Protection Society as a Brand Ambassador.&nbs...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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27:26
How to help your cat transition to a cat curfew
More and more Victorian council municipalities are introducing cat curfews with curfews ranging from needing to keep your cat confined between dusk and dawn to 24-hour cat curfews where owners need to always keep their cats indoors or within th...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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19:11
How to keep your cat entertained and out of trouble
Love to keep your cat entertained, enriched and out of trouble? We chat with Animal Behaviourist Natayla Dundovich to learn more.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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7:43
Free tips on how to modify behavioural challenges in your cat
Just like humans, cats can get stressed by things going on around them, or by the way people interact with them. Often, owners may notice something is ‘not quite right’ with their cats when they have already been stressed for some time. Cats ma...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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12:29
How to introduce a new furry friend to the family
Whether you’re thinking of welcoming a new kitten into your family or adopting an older cat, before welcoming a new furry friend into your home, it’s important to consider how much time, energy, and financial resources you have available.
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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11:01
How to show your cat you love them
If your a cat owner, you know that the gentle sound of a purr and a snuggle against your legs are just some of the purr-fect ways that a cat can show you just how much they care. There are also many benefits that come from owning a cat from com...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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7:57