The Purrfect Job for Cats with Sheila Massey, President and Founder of Hard Hat Cats

"The presence of cats is really beneficial to humans and that especially holds true in an urban setting where you have a lot of rats." This episode is sponsored in part by TervaPet, Doobert.com, and Maddie's Fund. In this episode, Stacy speaks with Sheila Massey, president and founder of Hard Hat Cats and former guest of the show (CCP Episode 98). Hard Hat Cats, headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, places working cats with organizations seeking non-toxic rodent control. In her discussion with Stacy, Sheila talks all about Hard Hat Cats and the working cats that inspired her to found this organization. These former community cats are rescued from the New York City public animal shelter and placed with organizations that provide food, shelter, healthcare, and TLC in exchange for the cats' expertise and a poison-free work environment. Sheila describes how she matches the cats with the right site and touches on the integration process as well. This program, she explains, is a win-win-win for the cats, the employers, and the planet. Hard Hat Cats work in breweries, distilleries, hotels, parks, and gardens and are always seeking new employers. To learn more about Hard Hat Cats, visit their website or Instagram. You can also connect with Hard Hat Cats by email at [email protected].