<p>Mary is joined by resident cat critic Ruby (age 6) to review cats up for adoption in the New York City area. If you like soccer, Beverly Cleary, or cats who “never give up" we may just have the pet for you. Plus: strong opinions about cat names, and a star rating system that goes beyond infinity.</p><br><p>All cats were available for adoption at the time we recorded. Here are the shelters and rescue organizations we mention:</p><ul><li><a href="http://animalkindny.org/cats1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Animal Kind NY</a></li><li><a href="https://www.wahicats.org/adopt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Washington Heights Cat Colony</a></li><li>This just in, Ajax got adopted! But there are more great cats at <a href="https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/ny/new-york/cat-castle-nyc-ny1467/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cat Castle NYC</a>.</li><li><a href="https://www.clawsadopt.org/cats" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CLAWS NJ</a></li><li><a href="http://www.adoptapet.com/shelter79511-cats.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chance At Life Cat Rescue (NJ)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.adoptapet.com/adoption_rescue/84295-east-harlem-kitty-rescue-new-york-new-york" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">East Harlem Kitty Rescue</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Go to </strong><a href="https://catamazing.com/pages/cattalk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>CatAmazing.com/CatTalk</strong></a><strong> to get 15% off interactive puzzles and condos. Offer ends Jan. 7!</strong></p><br><p>Get complete show notes and a transcript of this episode at <a href="http://letstalkaboutcats.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">our website</a>.</p><p>Sign up for our monthly <a href="https://www.letstalkaboutcats.com/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">newsletter</a>, Let’s Talk (More) About Cats.</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ltacpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/ltacpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ltacpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.</p><br><p>xoxo, LTAC HQ</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>