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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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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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3500 Cats and Counting: A Two-Woman TNR Success Story...

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2024/10/01

“We will not spay and neuter ourselves out of the problem…the education is the lasting part of it, and that will go from person to person.” Listen to Episode #580 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie’s Fund and Tomahawk Traps. In this episode of the Community Cats […]The post 3500 Cats and Counting: A Two-Woman TNR Success Story with Dr. Christine Monroe, Owner/Veterinarian & Rhonda Shaffer, Assistant/Trapper, Spay + Neuter Northwest appeared first on The

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Transforming Outdoor Spaces: A Celebration of Catios

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2024/09/26

Article and Photos Contributed by Kendall Wapner This weekend, I had the pleasure of attending a captivating catio tour, presented by the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon, Bird Alliance of Oregon, and Bird Conservation Oregon. The event showcased a diverse array of catios, each reflecting the creativity and dedication of […] The post Transforming Outdoor Spaces: A Celebration of Catios appeared first on The Community Cats Podcast.

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Mastering the Drop Trap: Essential Skills for Feline...

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2024/09/24

“When you’re down to the last few cats and time is running out, the drop trap can be your saving grace.” Listen to Episode #579 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie’s Fund, and the Whisker Tracker app. In the second part of this special webinar series, […] The post Mastering the Drop Trap: Essential Skills for Feline Trapping – Part 2, with Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director, Neighborhood Cats appeared first on The Community Cats Podcast.

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Mastering the Drop Trap: Essential Skills for Feline...

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2024/09/17

“The drop trap is the most humane and effective way to trap those hard-to-catch cats, and once you’ve mastered it, you’ll wonder how you ever managed without it.” Listen to Episode #578 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie’s Fund, The Acatemy, and Tomahawk Traps. Join Bryan […] The post Mastering the Drop Trap: Essential Skills for Feline Trapping – Part 1, with Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director, Neighborhood Cats appeared first on The Community Cats

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Mastering Feline Behavior and Enrichment, with Ingrid...

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2024/09/10

“Don’t underestimate your cats. Elevate your expectations of them, and you’ll be amazed at what they can achieve.” Listen to Episode #577 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie’s Fund and The Acatemy . What if your cat’s behavior problems could be solved with just a few […] The post Mastering Feline Behavior and Enrichment, with Ingrid Johnson, Certified Cat Behavior Consultant, Fundamentally Feline appeared first on The Community Cats Podcast.

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Are Cats the Underdogs in Municipal Politics with...

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2024/09/03

“Our goal is to put as much public pressure on the town representatives as possible and to spread as much awareness as we can, because the more people that are aware of the problem, the more people are going to ask the town to do something about it.” Listen to […]The post Are Cats the Underdogs in Municipal Politics with Stuart Kroll, Animal Rights Advocate, Port Washington, Long Island appeared first on The Community Cats Podcast.

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A Unified Effort to Tackle Pet Overpopulation –...

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2024/08/29

The Massachusetts Animal Shelter Support (MASS) coalition was born out of a deep commitment to collaboration among animal welfare organizations in the state. The idea emerged through ongoing conversations about the growing challenges in the field of animal welfare. The participating organizations, already familiar with working together, recognized that the […]The post A Unified Effort to Tackle Pet Overpopulation – Massachusetts Animal Shelter Support (MASS) Coalition appeared first on The

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Targeted TNR: Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck,...

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2024/08/27

“Collaboration between animal welfare groups and local governments is the key to creating sustainable, humane community cat programs that work for everyone.” Listen to Episode #575 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie’s Fund, The Keeping People and Pets Together Pet Food Pantry, and Tomahawk Traps. In […] The post Targeted TNR: Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck, Part 2, with Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director, Neighborhood Cats appeared first on The Community Cats

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Targeted TNR: Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck,...

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2024/08/20

“Understanding the environment and how we approach the ecosystem with community cats is essential, not just for the cats but for the overall health of the communities they inhabit.” Listen to Episode #574 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie’s Fund, Humane Canada, and The Keeping People […]The post Targeted TNR: Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck, Part 1, with Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director, Neighborhood Cats appeared first on The Community Cats

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Improving the Lives of Cats Through Logistics and...

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2024/08/13

“Think about all the things that cats go through…they’re smart, they’re clever and we can learn from them.” Listen to Episode #573 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie’s Fund, Humane Canada, and The Keeping People and Pets Together Pet Food Pantry. Are you curious about the […] The post Improving the Lives of Cats Through Logistics and Legislation with Danielle Bays, Senior Analyst for Cat Protection and Policy, HSUS appeared first on The Community Cats Podcast.

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