May 20, 2025
Building a TNR Movement Part 1: The Roots of a TNR Revolution
May 13, 2025
In Hot Pursuit: Community Cat Care in Miami
May 6, 2025
Build Better, Fund Smarter

Upcoming Conferences & Workshops

Jun 07, 2025

Saturday

All Day

2025 Online Kitten Conference

The 2025 Online Kitten Conference Speakers & Presentations Click here to download the full schedule and spearer bios. And don't forget to subscribe to our email newsletter to get details on ...

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Jun 08, 2025

Sunday

All Day

2025 Online Kitten Conference

The 2025 Online Kitten Conference Speakers & Presentations Click here to download the full schedule and spearer bios. And don't forget to subscribe to our email newsletter to get details on ...

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Jun 14, 2025

Saturday

2:00 pm 4:30 pm

TNR Certification Workshop Presented by Neighborhood Cats

DATE: JUNE 14, 2025 TIME: 2:00-4:30PM ET. Ready to make a difference for feral and stray cats in your community? Join our expert instructors to learn the best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) ...

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Jun 21, 2025

Saturday

2:00 pm 4:00 pm

The Drop Trap: A Trapper’s Best Friend Certification Workshop (Advanced TNR Training)

DATE: JUNE 21, 2025 TIME: 2:00-4:00PM EDT. Trying to catch the last cat in your colony who isn’t fixed? Got a wily feral who just won’t go into a box trap, no ...

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Jul 19, 2025

Saturday

10:00 am 5:00 pm

2025 Online Feline Leukemia Day Conference

DATE: JULY 19, 2025 TIME: 10:00AM-5:00PM EDT. The Community Cats Podcast in partnership with the Tompkins Foundation for FeLV Advocacy will once again host the highly anticipated Online Feline Leukemia Day. This ...

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Jul 27, 2025

Sunday

2:00 pm 4:30 pm

TNR Certification Workshop Presented by Neighborhood Cats

DATE: JULY 27, 2025 TIME: 2:00-4:30PM ET. Ready to make a difference for feral and stray cats in your community? Join our expert instructors to learn the best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) ...

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Jul 29, 2025

Tuesday

2:00 pm 3:00 pm

What’s Working – and What’s Next: Strategic Funding for Free-Roaming Cat Impact

Speakers: John D. Boone, Ph.D. - Wildlife biologist with the Great Basin Bird Observatory in Reno NV, specializing in the conservation and ecology of western birds. He has served as board ...

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Jul 30, 2025

Wednesday

2:00 pm 3:30 pm

Return-to-Home Certification Workshop Presented by Corinne Bourgoin

DATE: JULY 30, 2025 TIME: 2:00-3:30PM ET. Leave all your assumptions about 'dumped, abandoned, or unwanted' stray cats at the door! Imagine if every stray cat entering our shelters was treated as ...

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Sep 13, 2025

Saturday

2:00 pm 4:30 pm

TNR Certification Workshop Presented by Neighborhood Cats

DATE: SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 TIME: 2:00-4:30PM ET. Ready to make a difference for feral and stray cats in your community? Join our expert instructors to learn the best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) ...

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Sep 15, 2025

Monday

University of the Pacific Community Cats Program Management Certificate Program

Through a blend of online lectures, interactive discussions, and real-world assignments, students will learn how to implement humane and effective strategies for managing community cat populations, ensuring their health and ...

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Sep 17, 2025

Wednesday

2:00 pm 3:30 pm

Surrender Prevention Certification Workshop Presented by Dr. Rachel Geller

DATE: SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 TIME: 2:00-3:30PM ET. As a Surrender Prevention Specialist, your understanding of cat behavior can be the deciding factor between a cat losing her home or staying with her ...

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Sep 20, 2025

Saturday

2:00 pm 4:00 pm

Return-to-Field: Saving the Lives of Community Cats Certification Workshop (TNR Program Management Training)

DATE: SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 TIME: 2:00-4:00PM EDT. It used to be that a feral cat had little chance of exiting a shelter alive after he entered. But that's no longer the case. ...

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Thanks for generous sponsors, many of our workshops and conferences can be attended at no charge when you apply for a scholarship.
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May 20, 2025

Building a TNR Movement Part 1: The Roots of a TNR Revolution

“Success attracts donors and grantors, and just provides that foundation for expanding into the wider community.” Listen to episode #613 now, featuring Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director at Neighborhood Cats. This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund. In Part 1 of this recorded webinar, “From the Backyard to the […]

May 13, 2025

In Hot Pursuit: Community Cat Care in Miami

“Stop treating cats like dogs—when we see them for who they really are, the right solutions start to emerge.” Listen to episode #612 now, featuring Dr. Mat Toscano, Executive Director and Chief of Surgery at Street Cat Clinic, and Tia Williams, Director of Cat Solutions 305. . This episode is […]

May 6, 2025

Build Better, Fund Smarter

“Our industry is full of people with big hearts — but running a shelter takes more than heart. It takes structure, strategy, and systems.” Listen to episode #611 now, featuring Tim Crum, Fundraising and Operations Consultant. This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund. Whether you’re running a grassroots cat […]

April 29, 2025

Fixing Cats, Feeding Communities: How One Woman Sparked a Movement

“If you can’t fix ’em, don’t feed ’em. You may think you’re being kind, but make sure you do the responsible thing and spay and neuter.” Listen to episode #610 now, featuring Wednesday Hugus, founder of Wednesday’s Community Cat and Kittens. This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund. What […]

April 22, 2025

Innovating TNR Support with the Trapper Aid Initiative

“We all want to help, but without the right tools and resources, TNR can feel impossible. That’s why we need technology to bridge the gaps.” Listen to episode #609 now, featuring Alexa Kyler, Software Developer & Cat Advocate. This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund. Trapping and caring for […]