This episode was recorded live on Friday, April 10, 2026 on WNRI 1380AM & 99.9FM in Woonsocket, RI. In this episode of The Nathan Markley Show, we sit down with Nancy Dyer, Director of Rhode Island Feline Rescue, to talk all about cat adoption, fostering, and how you can help local animals in need. We cover everything from: How cat fostering works (and why it's so rewarding), The adoption process and what to expect, What to do if you find a stray or feral cat, Costs, vet care, and supplies provided by the rescue, How YOU can get involved in Rhode Island. Plus, in the second half of the show, we switch gears to our Ask a Mechanic segment: What it means when your car "monitors aren't set", How to pass emissions inspections, Exhaust system issues & fixes, Advice on buying a used car and towing capacity. Learn More / Get Involved: Help local cats find their forever home! Adopt, foster, or donate to Rhode Island Feline Rescue - https://rifelinerescue.org/ Sponsors and Affiliates: Get a month free of podcasting service with Libsyn using the link and promo code 'NATHAN' below. Sign up & have your voice heard—everywhere! Get on Apple & Spotify, get critical stats & everything you need to sound your best and grow your show!! - https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=NATHAN Chapters: 00:00 Intro, Show Opening, & Welcome 02:00 Guest Introduction – Rhode Island Feline Rescue 03:00 What the Rescue Does (Foster-Based Model) 04:00 How Cat Intake & Foster Placement Works 05:00 What To Do If You Find a Stray Cat 06:15 Feral Cats vs Strays Explained 07:15 Should You Feed Outdoor Cats? 08:05 What Ear-Clipping Means 09:00 How to Become a Foster in Rhode Island 10:00 Cost of Fostering & What's Included 11:00 Food, Supplies & Vet Care Covered 12:00 Adoption Process Explained 13:30 What is a "Foster Fail"? 16:30 How to View Available Cats 17:30 How Long Cats Stay in Foster 18:45 When Cats Become Available for Adoption 19:30 Adoption Screening & Vet Checks 20:30 Adoption Fees Breakdown 21:30 What Comes With an Adopted Cat 23:00 Meeting Your Future Cat 24:00 Donations & Most Needed Supplies 25:00 Surrendering a Cat 26:00 How Many Cats Are in Care 27:00 Where Rescue Cats Come From 28:00 Fun Cat Names Story 30:00 Most Rewarding Part of Rescue Work 32:45 Where to Learn More / Contact Info 36:00 Ask a Mechanic Begins 37:30 What "Monitors Not Set" Means 40:00 Emissions Testing Explained 43:00 Caller Story 48:00 Exhaust Rattle Issue Advice 50:00 Buying a Used Car & Towing RVs 54:00 Show Wrap-Up Have an automotive question for our "Ask a Mechanic" segment? Submit your questions here: https://nathanmarkley.net/askamechanic Listen to the show every Friday night at 6:05pm EST on WNRI 1380 AM 99.9 FM or online at https://wnri.com. Help Spread The Word Share this episode and podcast with your family and friends. If you dug this episode, head over to Apple Podcast and kindly leave me a review and follow the show! Follow The Nathan Markley Show wherever you listen to podcasts! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nathan-markley-show/id1463188003 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7eYdLQIaogTPzmYhQxA9vF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nathanmarkley Website: https://www.nathanmarkley.net/ Follow Nathan on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/nathanmarkleyshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanmarkley0
