Join Mary and Maggie as they detail the significance of microchipping your pet during Chip Your Pet Month. They answer common questions and share compelling narratives of pet reunions. Through heartwarming anecdotes, they highlight the remarkable tale of a cat reunited with its owner after being missing for 12 years, alongside the heartening collaboration between shelters that facilitated the reunion of a dog separated from its family by over a hundred miles.

Join us in this episode of "Grit City Tails" as we venture into Tacoma's cat scene with none other than Chris Watson, the influencer behind Catluminati, celebrated for his catwalk adventures and feline encounters. In this purr-fect rendezvous, Chris offers insights into distinguishing between indoor and outdoor cats, community cats, and neighborhood strays. Chris and the team also share some of their favorite feline tales and provide a glimpse into the future of the Catluminati platform.

Join us for an insightful episode as we dive into kitten season with our guest Natalie Huffman, foster lead at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. While kitten season brings adorable bundles of joy, it also demands round-the-clock care, making community support and foster volunteers essential. Natalie sheds light on kitten fostering and offers invaluable advice on how you can get involved and make a difference!

Welcome to the debut episode of "Grit City Tails," hosted by Mary and Maggie from the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County's Outreach team. Join them as they explore the history of Washington's largest intake shelter and discuss the biggest stories from 2023. Plus, discover the meaning behind the podcast's intriguing title. Tune in for captivating tales and insights into animal welfare in "Grit City Tails."

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