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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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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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Creative Solutions for Rural Cats in Canada with Dr....

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2024/08/06

“The community building aspect of this is so key…that interconnectedness is really what allows us to have the impact that we do.” Listen to Episode #572 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie’s Fund, The Community Cat Clinic, the Keeping People and Pets Together Pet Food Pantry, […]The post Creative Solutions for Rural Cats in Canada with Dr. Savannah Howse, Veterinarian and RJ Bailot, Executive Director, Canadian Animal Task Force appeared first on The Community Cats Podcast.

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Connecting with Cats to Bridge the Communication Gap...

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2024/07/30

“Animals were my friends, and even before I had words for it, they understood me and gave me comfort and love in a way that I didn’t feel in my life, in my family.” Listen to Episode #571 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie’s Fund, The […]The post Connecting with Cats to Bridge the Communication Gap with Nancy Mello, Animal Communicator and Evidential Medium appeared first on The Community Cats Podcast.

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Tough Questions (and Answers) from Online Feline...

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2024/07/25

At the 2024 Online Feline Leukemia Day we had a new session, called Tough Questions panel where we had presenters Margaret Tompkins, president of the Tompkins Foundation for FeLV Advocacy, and Dr. Nathalie Dowgray, head of the International Society of Feline Medicine at icatcare.org, responded to some of the “tough […]The post Tough Questions (and Answers) from Online Feline Leukemia Day appeared first on The Community Cats Podcast.

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Enhancing Feline Welfare in the Community and...

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2024/07/23

“Understanding a cat’s socialization history can be the key to determining the best outcome for community cats in shelters.” Listen to Episode #570 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie’s Fund, The Community Cat Clinic, and Tomahawk Traps. Join us for an insightful conversation with Dot Baisly, […] The post Enhancing Feline Welfare in the Community and Shelters through Behavior Insights and Socialization Techniques with Dot Baisly, Executive Director, IAABC

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Collaboration is Curbing the Cat Population in Fresno...

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2024/07/16

“We were trying to rescue our way out, which is never going to happen.” Listen to Episode #569 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie’s Fund, The Community Cat Clinic, and Tomahawk Traps. Step into the world of Brandi Sherman as she shares her remarkable journey from […]The post Collaboration is Curbing the Cat Population in Fresno with Brandi Sherman, Co-Founder, Fresno TNR appeared first on The Community Cats Podcast.

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Catalyzing Change in Community Cat Care with Dawn...

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2024/07/09

“Without dreaming big and showing people what we think is needed, we’ll never get that dial changed and we need that to change mightily.” Listen to Episode #568 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie’s Fund, The Community Cat Clinic, and Tomahawk Traps. Join us for an […]The post Catalyzing Change in Community Cat Care with Dawn Benefiel, Executive Director, Indy Neighborhood Cats appeared first on The Community Cats Podcast.

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From Advertising to Advocacy with Tracy Dean,...

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2024/07/02

“Everybody that I speak with, I just emphasize that we are the answer. We are the solution and they need to be part of the solution.” Listen to Episode #567 Now This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie’s Fund, The Community Cat Clinic, and Tomahawk Traps. When Tracy […]The post From Advertising to Advocacy with Tracy Dean, Director of Community Cats of Reno appeared first on The Community Cats Podcast.

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Drive Change with Every Mile: How the Georgia Pet...

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2024/06/27

This article was contributed by Jackie Van Loan, Content Writer, and Marketer at Helps2 for Non-Profits and Purpose-Driven Brands. The 2024 Georgia Pet Foundation plate was designed by popular Georgia street/folk artist Kyle Brooks seen above. In the heart of Georgia, a unique initiative by the Georgia Pet Foundation is […]The post Drive Change with Every Mile: How the Georgia Pet Foundation License Plate Program Supports Community Cats through TNR Initiatives appeared first on The Community Cats

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