Episode 83: Greetings from Catsbury Park, N.J. with DJ Bornschein

<p>For Episode 83, we’re joined by <strong>DJ Bornschein</strong>, founder of <strong>Catsbury Park</strong> and the mastermind behind the world-famous <strong>Catsbury Park Cat Convention</strong>!</p><p>Catsbury Park started back in July 2016 right out of DJ’s Jersey Shore home as a small foster-based rescue caring for a handful of kittens. From opening New Jersey&#39;s first-ever cat café in 2017 to launching the massive Catsbury Park Cat Convention in 2018, DJ has dedicated his life to creating safe havens for rescue cats and connecting passionate animal lovers. DJ joins hosts Dan and Michelle to talk about grassroots rescue work, navigating the transition through the pandemic, and what to expect this weekend as the Catsbury Park Cat Convention returns on <strong>October 10 &amp; 11, 2026 at Bell Works</strong>!</p><p><strong>Connect with Catsbury Park &amp; Get Convention Tickets:</strong></p><p><strong>Catsbury Park Official Site:</strong> <a href="http://catsburypark.com"><u>catsburypark.com</u></a></p><ul><li><strong>Catsbury Park Cat Convention (Details &amp; Tickets):</strong> </li><li><a href="https://catsburyconvention.com/"><u>catsburyconvention.com</u></a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>The Shelter Cats Podcast Links &amp; Resources:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Official Website &amp; Merch:</strong> <a href="https://sheltercatspod.com/"><u>sheltercatspod.com</u></a></li><li><strong>Shelter Cat Resources:</strong> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://sheltercatspod.com/resources"><u>sheltercatspod.com/resources</u></a></li><li><strong>Follow Us on Social Media:</strong> Find us on Instagram, Facebook, and your favorite podcast platforms!</li><li><strong>Follow Michelle on TikTok:</strong> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@michellenielsen076"><u>@michellenielsen076</u></a><br></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Hosted by:</strong> Dan &quot;The Cat Man&quot; &amp; Michelle &quot;The Meow Maven&quot;</p><p><strong>Producer:</strong> Dan Trachtenberg </p><p><strong>Graphics and Merch Designs</strong>: Michelle Nielsen </p><p><strong>Edited by:</strong> Jacob Haley</p><p><strong>Contact Us:</strong></p><ul><li>dan@tylerthecat.com</li><li>sheltercatspodcast@gmail.com</li></ul><p><br></p>