Nicole Cosgrove

Typically, cats are very clean animals. They groom themselves regularly and they have quite specific demands when it comes to litter trays. Despite this, cats can develop some odd habits that seem dirty to us humans. One such habit is playing with their poop. Although most common in kittens, some adult cats might also develop this habit, with common causes including boredom or the provision of inappropriate litter equipment.

We were first introduced to Miss Kizzy after she won a licky-treat challenge hosted by Professor Fluffovich, our resident feline research specialist. While Kizzy’s enthusiasm for tube-based treats was certainly impressive, it wasn’t what held our attention. What stood out was Kizzy herself—a fluffy Maine Coon–Ragdoll mix whose calm presence has become an important part of her Meomy’s daily life.

In this episode of Catster’s podcast, Chatty Cattys, Nicole and Dr. Karyn sit down with Sally Williams, the founder of Mission Meow, for an inspiring conversation about revolutionizing feline-centric philanthropy. From her roots as a cat behaviorist to her current mission of sustaining small nonprofits, Sally shares how a collaborative approach is creating a lifeline for rescues across the country.