Cat Tales Team
Fine felines require properly credentialed animal health professionals to provide the cat-specific care they need to maintain optimal health for as long as possible. Cat Tales Feline Health Center is led by experienced veterinarian, Dr. Julie Cole, Co-Owner. Along with Business Partner/Co-Owner, Dr. Chris ‘Shac’ Shacoski, a seasoned veterinarian himself and former emergency practice owner, they have leveraged their decades of expertise to build this very unique practice.
We invite you to learn more about them and the rest of the dedicated team.
Veterinarians
- Julie Cole, DVM, DACT, PhD
Medical Director, Partner
Dr. Julie Cole has loved nearly all aspects of veterinary medicine during her distinguished career. After graduating from University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 1993, she has worked as a vet in so many exciting parts of the field; starting with her internship in Cornell University in rural animal herd medicine to her residency in reproduction at NC State after which she was awarded a specialty in animal reproduction (DACT). She spent a decade working in large animal reproduction and followed this obtaining a PhD in Comparative Pathology. Soon after this, she owned along with her husband, Dr. Chris “Shac” Shacoski, a successful 3 veterinarian practice in Solano County for nearly a decade. After a short time doing relief, she worked for a few years with the largest veterinary pharmaceutical company Zoetis Animal Health earning the “Rookie of the Year” award for the whole company at her first corporate meeting. Recently she is honored to be selected for the prestigious Don Low Fellowship (2024-2025) in small animal internal medicine at UC Davis vet school.
Dr. Cole has published many papers prior to, and during, vet school; and as part of her PhD. She has worked with horses, cows, sheep, goats, llamas, pigs, many different exotic animals, dogs and, of course, cats. She has loved every minute in veterinary medicine!
While working in corporate medicine, Dr. Cole noticed the need for progressive, feline-only practices that can better serve the needs of cats and the people they own. She has always been passionate about the role veterinarians play in the bond-centered care of pets and the people who love them. Seeing the needs of the cat community led her to become both Human Animal Bond and Fear Free Certified so that she would be prepared to build and operate a feline-only clinic dedicated to the specific needs of cats. She and her husband, Dr. Shac, are excited to establish Cat Tales Feline Health Center as a resource for cat lovers here in Davis, Yolo County and the surrounding Sacramento and Solano Counties.
Dr. Cole and her husband have 4 cats (some dogs), and 3 horses. They have been rescued by many cats; from the dairies in Ithaca to the woods of North Carolina. They are currently owned by 4 cats: a Calico, a gray and white tuxedo, a solid black kitty and a finicky Siamese. Dr. Cole looks forward to meeting your feline friends and sharing stories of the lives they have touched.
Leadership
- Chris “Shac” Shacoski, DVM
Business Manager, Partner
Dr. Shacoski, better known as ‘Shac’, earned his veterinary degree from the University of Florida in 1993. He originally practiced mixed animal medicine, moving on to spend several years in small animal general practice, before settling into the unpredictability of life as an emergency veterinarian. In 2004, Shac became an Owner/Partner and Hospital Director at Solano-Napa Pet Emergency Clinic in Fairfield, CA, the only ER in the county.
Shac has enjoyed being a leader since his youth. This translated into many service roles throughout his veterinary career including serving as the Napa Solano Veterinary Medical Association President for four years (two terms), as well as the 2022-2023 California Veterinary Medical Association House of Delegates representative.
Opening Cat Tales Feline Health Center is certainly a change of pace, one that he and Dr. Cole are ready for as it will give them further opportunities to mentor and influence the new generation of veterinary professionals – particularly the ones who love cats as they do.
- Kate Little, RVT
Practice Manager
With a career spanning 13 years in veterinary medicine, Kate has a deep-rooted passion for animal health and clinic excellence. After earning her Registered Veterinary Technician credential in 2020, she has spent the last four years in practice management, balancing high-level clinic operations with hands-on patient care.
While much of her decade-plus experience in Yolo County veterinary hospitals was a mix of canine and feline medicine, including extensive work with local dog rescues, Kate is now channeling her expertise exclusively into feline medicine. She is dedicated to providing a specialized, Fear Free experience for cats, ensuring they receive the nuanced care they deserve.
A lifelong local resident, Kate spends her time away from the clinic with her husband and their three sons. Whether they are at the river fishing, cheering on her boys at a high school sports game, or on the couch with her two dogs, she thrives on the energy of her family life.
