# 19 Cats and Counting Episode 153 Award Winning Author, Debra Blaine

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Podcast: [19 Cats and Counting on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/19-cats-and-counting-on-pet-life-radio-petliferadio-com-373333)
Published: 2025-12-29T16:02:45+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2045

## Resource

In this episode, I sit down with author and community-cat advocate Dr. Debra Blaine to talk about her book Whiskers in the Wild (which I am currently reading), a heartfelt and practical guide to saving and socializing community cats. We unpack the important differences between stray cats and feral cats, two terms often used interchangeably, but with very different meanings and outcomes for the cats themselves. Debra shares the beautiful story of how her own stray cat adopted her, and we dive into the world of TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return): when it’s the right solution, when it’s not, and how to know whether a cat should be returned, rehomed, or rehabilitated. Her insights are invaluable for anyone who cares for outdoor cats or wants to make a real difference in their community. We also chat about Debra’s newest creative project: an upcoming fiction mystery series starring (of course!) cats, because who better to solve a good mystery than our whiskered detectives? Tune in for an episode filled with compassion, clarity, and a shared love for helping every cat live their best life. EPISODE NOTES: Award Winning Author, Debra Blaine Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/19-cats-and-counting-on-pet-life-radio-petliferadio-com--6667858/support .

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