Adam Myatt, aka The Cat Man of West Oakland, is a cat rescuer and advocate living and working in Oakland, CA. When a lighthearted photography project of neighborhood cats exposed Adam to the reality of his city's cat homelessness and overpopulation problem, Adam pivoted from music to letting cats "take over his life;" eventually partnering with an area rescue to open America's first cat cafe. Adam talks about the impact of the cafe on overpopulation at the city shelter (lowering their euthanasia rate by over 70%); being part of the changing face of cat rescue, the necessity of levity within an emotionally heavy field, and his vision for his place in the community going forward. Also cat buttholes.

Producer: Robin Landy

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Intro: "Crossing the Line" - Eric Andrew Kuhn

Underscore: "Perspective," "Don't Cry" "Bird Loves Bee 11", and "Spring and Summer" - Eric Andrew Kuhn

"Dank Nugz," "Sarah's Piano" - Adam Myatt

You can find out more about Adam at @catmanofwestoakland, @hoodcats and www.catmanofwestoakland.com.

Check out the Cat Town Cafe at @cattownoak and https://www.cattownoakland.org

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