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The Community Cats Podcast

We provide education, information and dialogue that will create a supportive environment empowering people to help cats in their community.

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Declawing: The Cruel Practice Hiding in Plain Sight

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2025/01/28

“Empathy must guide us—if we truly feel for our feline friends, declawing wouldn’t exist.” Listen to episode #597 now, featuring Dr. Jennifer Conrad, Founder, The Paw Project. This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund. Declawing might sound harmless, but what if it’s one of the most misunderstood and harmful […]The post Declawing: The Cruel Practice Hiding in Plain Sight appeared first on The Community Cats Podcast.

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The Future of Non-Surgical Sterilization and Its Path...

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2025/01/21

“The fatality rate for kittens is appalling, and the goal is to reduce their suffering while ensuring healthier, happier lives for the cats that remain.” Listen to episode #596, now featuring Gary Evans, President of the Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs (ACC&D). This episode is sponsored-in-part by […]The post The Future of Non-Surgical Sterilization and Its Path to Ending Pet Homelessness appeared first on The Community Cats Podcast.

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Colony Caretaking Tips & Tricks, Part 2

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2025/01/14

“Every challenge in colony care has a solution. Whether it’s predators, pests, or even harsh winters, the key is preparation and creativity.” Listen to episode #595, now featuring Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director of Neighborhood Cats. This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund. Get ready to take your colony […]The post Colony Caretaking Tips & Tricks, Part 2 appeared first on The Community Cats Podcast.

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What’s New for Community Cats in 2025

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2025/01/13

As we conclude another year, I want to take a moment to thank everyone who has been part of our community and turning your passion for cats into action. Your commitment to the welfare of community cats has been invaluable. In 2025, we’ll concentrate on refining strategies that enable each […] The post What’s New for Community Cats in 2025 appeared first on The Community Cats Podcast.

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Colony Caretaking Tips & Tricks, Part 1

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2025/01/07

“Community cats are creatures of habit. By feeding them on a routine schedule, you’re not just meeting their needs—you’re building trust and making caretaking easier for everyone.” Press play and listen to episode #594 featuring Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director of Neighborhood Cats. This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund. […]The post Colony Caretaking Tips & Tricks, Part 1 appeared first on The Community Cats Podcast.

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The Scoop on Pet Food Expiration Dates

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2025/01/01

Today’s guest post comes to us from Krista Beucler, Marketing & Communications Intern at Community Cats Podcast. Pet Food Expiration – What You Need to Know You’ve found some pet food in your pantry past its “best by” date. You don’t want to waste it, but you also don’t want […] The post The Scoop on Pet Food Expiration Dates appeared first on The Community Cats Podcast.

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Strategic Planning for Community Cats and Their...

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2024/12/31

“My job is to figure out ways to get cats fixed. It’s about strategy, collaboration, and making humane care accessible to every community.” Listen to Episode #593 Now Featuring Stacy LeBaron, Founder & Host of The Community Cats Podcast in Conversation with Mike Phillips of Urban Cat League […] The post Strategic Planning for Community Cats and Their Caregivers in 2025 appeared first on The Community Cats Podcast.

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From Dairy Farms to DIY: A Look Back at 2024 and a...

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2024/12/24

“Pick that project you’ve been dreaming of and dive in—you’ll be amazed by what you can accomplish for your community’s cats!” Listen to Episode #592 Now Featuring Kristen Petrie, Technical Tabby, Community Cats Podcast This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund. This week, we’re pulling back the curtain […] The post From Dairy Farms to DIY: A Look Back at 2024 and a Sneak Peek into 2025 appeared first on The Community Cats Podcast.

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Piecing Together the Cat Overpopulation Puzzle

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2024/12/17

“Trap-neuter-return is one piece of the puzzle. When it’s part of a strategic cat population management program, TNR becomes a powerful tool for addressing feline overpopulation.” Listen to Episode #591 Now Featuring Vicky Halls, Head of Unowned Cats, International Cat Care This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund. […] The post Piecing Together the Cat Overpopulation Puzzle appeared first on The Community Cats Podcast.

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How Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return Programs Protect...

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2024/12/10

“By creating this barrier to rabies between wildlife, pets, and people, it’s not just about the well-being of the cats—it’s about the well-being of the community.” Listen to Episode #590 Now This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund, The Community Cat Clinic, and the Whisker Tracker App. In this […]The post How Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return Programs Protect Cats and Communities: With Dr. Bob Weedon, HQHVSN & Community Cat Surgeon at Paws Plus Veterinary appeared first on The

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How Meals on Wheels is Keeping People and Their Pets...

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2024/12/03

“97 percent of Meals on Wheels clients say that this type of programming does help them keep their pets. So it is really impactful and we’re so grateful for that.” Listen to Episode #589 Now This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund. In this episode, Stacy LeBaron dives into […]The post How Meals on Wheels is Keeping People and Their Pets Together with Morgan Hultquist, Senior Manager of Strategy & Impact, Meals on Wheels, and Dan Capone, Executive Director, Meals on Wheels

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From Farm to Trap and Back: A Photo Essay Exploring...

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2024/11/27

Article and photos contributed by Kristen Petrie, Technical Tabby, for the Community Cats Podcast (and one heck of a trapper.) As the sun rose over picturesque mountains and farmhands led the cows to their stalls to be milked, a herd of cats scampered down from the hayloft and through the […]The post From Farm to Trap and Back: A Photo Essay Exploring How TNR Saved a Feline Herd in Vermont appeared first on The Community Cats Podcast.

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Trap, Neuter, Write? Unraveling the Mystery of TNVR...

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2024/11/26

“Trap-Neuter-Return isn’t just a method; it’s a mission to bring community, compassion, and a little mystery into the world of cats.” Listen to Episode #588 Now This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund and the Whisker Tracker App. In this episode of the Community Cats Podcast, host Stacy LeBaron […] The post Trap, Neuter, Write? Unraveling the Mystery of TNVR with Sharon Marchisello, Board Member, Fayette Humane Society appeared first on The Community Cats Podcast.

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Building a Safe Haven for Working Cats with Mary...

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2024/11/19

“Working cat programs historically have been programs of last resort… I like to think of the working cats program as really going beyond that, where every cat has the possibility of a live outcome…” Listen to Episode #587 Now This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund, The Community Cat […] The post Building a Safe Haven for Working Cats with Mary Scott, Director of the Working Cats Program, ASAP Cats appeared first on The Community Cats Podcast.

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Saving Lives with Return-to-Field: The Future of...

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2024/11/12

“It’s important to understand that nothing else works. There’s no other method available if you want to control the cat population besides sterilization.” Listen to Episode #586 Now This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund and the Whisker Tracker App. If you missed Part 1 of this episode click […] The post Saving Lives with Return-to-Field: The Future of Humane Cat Management, Part 2, with Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director, Neighborhood Cats appeared first

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Saving Lives with Return-to-Field: The Future of...

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2024/11/05

“It’s important to understand that nothing else works. There’s no other method available if you want to control the cat population besides sterilization.” Listen to Episode #585 Now This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund and the Whisker Tracker App. In this special, two-part audio presentation of a recent […] The post Saving Lives with Return-to-Field: The Future of Humane Cat Management, Part 1, with Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director, Neighborhood Cats

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Matt the Cat Guy Took Up a TNR Torch in South Dakota...

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2024/10/29

“I didn’t want to start another rescue that was going to fill up.” Listen to Episode #584 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie’s Fund and the Whisker Tracker App. In this episode of The Community Cats Podcast, host Stacy LeBaron chats with Matt Tougas, also known […]The post Matt the Cat Guy Took Up a TNR Torch in South Dakota and He’s Not Stopping with Matt Tougas Founder and President, Sioux Empire TNR appeared first on The Community Cats Podcast.

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From Fearful to Fearless and the Push to Protect...

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2024/10/22

“Shelters across the country are in crisis… sometimes keeping a pet at home where they’re loved and safe is as simple as providing them with a bowl of food.” Listen to Episode #583 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie’s Fund. In this insightful episode of the […] The post From Fearful to Fearless and the Push to Protect Canada’s Cats with Natalia Hanson, Marketing & Communications Consultant Humane Canada appeared first on The Community Cats Podcast.

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Taking Rescue to New Heights with Michael Schneider,...

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2024/10/15

“Giving back is way more powerful than receiving. The benefits are tenfold, and they come back to you in ways you can’t explain.” Listen to Episode #582 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie’s Fund and the Whisker Tracker App. In this inspiring episode of The Community […] The post Taking Rescue to New Heights with Michael Schneider, Founder of Pilots to the Rescue appeared first on The Community Cats Podcast.

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A Reproductive Revolution: Reframing TNR in Urban...

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2024/10/08

“The reproductive justice framework is really useful for thinking about community cats and TNR because it opens us up to engaging with the lives of the cats both personally and before sterilization, but also afterwards.” Listen to Episode #581 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie’s Fund […] The post A Reproductive Revolution: Reframing TNR in Urban Landscapes with Katja M. Guenther, Professor at the University of California, Riverside appeared first on The Community

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